September 27, 2021

The Dark Side of the Moon by BadSquirrel [Original/Alt/Complete]

The product of an emotionally bereft childhood, the only things Sarah Wylie has going for her are her drive and ambition. She has a plan for her life and every step she takes serves a purpose. Though it turns out to be rather unconventional, the job posted in the Student Union seems like the logical next step in the life she is building for herself. But her new job and employer will challenge every aspect of her character and the dreams she has fought so hard to achieve.

September 24, 2021

"The Hidden Scrolls" by D.C. Parker

Just some little scenes and thoughts that occurred to me while watching the show, that might have happened before, inbetween, or after the named episode. Enjoy!!!

6. The Debt 1 [Classic/Alt/Complete]

September 23, 2021

Announcement:

New Release from Desert Palm Press

Coming Out – It Only Took Fifty Years

by

Janis E. Mills

Debut novel and memoir.

I knew I was gay at age eight when my mother’s definition of queer described me perfectly. I hid my truth and left small town Pennsylvania for the city life of Washington, DC. immediately after college graduation.

My mother carried memories of tragic family deaths and a lesbian encounter of her own. When she questioned my lifestyle and said she would “blame herself and not know what to do for the rest of her life,” I thought she might take her own life so, I lied. My father, raised in the non-traditional life of circus performers, unleashed me to be whoever I wanted to be but I continued my double life of straight daughter and gay lover.

Then becoming a teacher and high school principal, I also lived a secret nocturnal life−my triple life. Bartending in shady parts of D.C., I was hit by a rock, saw a gun pulled on my friend, and witnessed fights, arrests, and marches that pitted straights against gays. I jumped from girlfriend to girlfriend, courted a few straight girls, and dabbled in activities far different from the straight educator I portrayed by day.

On the day of my father’s funeral, my mother proclaimed her recognition of my gayness. What I hoped would be a celebration of love and openness was anticlimactic. I had wasted too many years. My father was gone, and I had lost friends rather than share my truth.

Against the backdrop of the burgeoning LGBTQ movement, I became a courageous trailblazer and did my own coming out in a big way, I married a woman. Now I share my truth with the world and enjoy the happiness that honesty has given me.

Do not make the mistakes I made. Openly love who you love.

Available at:
Desert Palm Press, Smashwords, Amazon, and soon at Bella Books

September 16, 2021

"War God Interludes" by D.C. Parker [classic/gen/complete]

Just some little scenes and thoughts that occurred to me while watching the show, that might have happened before, inbetween, or after the named episode. Enjoy!!!

2. Successions / GEN

September 14, 2021

The Royal Academy of Bards will be hosting it's annual Halloween Special, October 31, 2021. Any bard is welcome to submit a story - all stories will be posted. Classic X&G, uber, original, another fandom - all are welcome! It would preferably be a Halloween-themed story, but that's not necessary!

Submit by midnight 10/30/2021 (any time zone) to academysubmissions@groups.io

Please include your email address within the story if you'd like to receive feedback from your readers.

September 10, 2021

Rumors by BadSquirrel [original/alt/complete]

For Hannah Reece. the past, present, and future just plopped down on her sofa and asked for something to drink. Now she is trying to balance what she thinks she wants and deserves, and what the universe thinks she needs. With so many possibilities before her, it might be that challenging rumors will guide her to the questions she needs answered to find the way forward.

September 8, 2021

One Good Memory by BadSquirrel [original/alt/complete]

When one is accustomed to betrayal and hurt, a perfect river retreat might appear to be the memory a healing heart needs to move forward. But sometimes, memories don't stay where they belong.

September 2, 2021

Shine by BadSquirrel [original/alt/complete]

Maureen Baird has been listening to the velvet voice of Shine Avery on the radio for years. When they meet, there is a connection for them both, but can they overcome fears, regrets, and old loves to find a future in each other?

"War God Interludes" by D.C. Parker [classic/gen/complete]

Just some little scenes and thoughts that occurred to me while watching the show, that might have happened before, inbetween, or after the named episode. Enjoy!!!

1. The Xena Scrolls / GEN

July 2021