First Stories

Aunt Sandy moves in to take care of her three nephews when their mother dies. The oldest, a 17-year-old, finds it difficult to adjust until her loving attention becomes very, very loving.

An older American man meets a lovely young Mexican girl in a Tijuana dive. Will love bloom in the desert?

In a world shaped by unique biology and mating rituals, Kara and her family navigate the annual Bloom Festival of Origins—a time for communal bonding and renewal. Experiencing her first festival, Kara learns about love, family, and the mysteries of her people’s nature. Observed by Dr. Grimling, an alien biologist, the story delves into connection, tradition, and what defines us as human. A compelling tale of discovery, unity, and the resilience of community.

They're pairs skaters. They both need a new partner. What else do they need?

After the Magical High Commission's betrayal is revealed, things are even worse between Eclipsa and Hekapoo. Luckily Marco has the exact solution for this kind of thing. His penis.

Jenny's husband, Bob, spends a night with one of Jenny's oldest friends. Both are eighty years old and their ability to have sex is questionable.

The flight of a young couple and an older man have been diverted by a snowstorm to another airport. They continue their travels together, more than the husband knows.

A story I wrote while experiencing writer's block on Superflu. A young woman faces the consequences of her actions and tries to find her place in the world. There is some sex, but that is not the focus of the story.

A brother and sister, in late blossom, get to spend a week alone down in Florida. There's some young stuff as a side story, but not that young, and as always handled in a very Losgudian manner. The endnote is worth reading.

A mother and son on a trip stop for the night at a hotel. While Dad calls, mom and son get to know each other a little better.