A story in the Birthday Wish Consequences Universe
Nicholas Durant discovers, through a birthday wish, that he is not only Roma, but also the nephew of a Roma witch. His Aunt Tessa blessed his wish secretly to make it happen, no matter what, and since he wished for the power whatever he liked, the world was his oyster. Watch the young Roma lad take over first his own family, and then the whole enchilada, the planet.
Jackie the narrator is a common young thief, reporting back to his Fence, having gone outside of his comfort zone. He's a successful ram-raider. His hero is The Panther, a cat burglar with a reputation on being Old School. Can Jackie emulate his hero and rob softly softly?
Male-perspective bisexual. Night class staffers, Jesse, exercise instructor hunk; young Nathan, school clerk; and Claire, older siren art teacher are in a classic lust triangle. Jesse and Nathan are bi and live together. Nathan hasn't gotten around to anything sexual with another yet; Jesse will cover anything in sight. Claire hasn't looked beyond lusting after men yet. Nathan lusts after Claire, Claire lusts after Jesse. Jesse is in love with himself. Something's gotta give.