Danny's new job as delivery boy for the local market seems routine and unexciting until he meets artist Magnum Marcel. Late twenties and sexy as hell, Danny's mind is instantly imagining all kinds of sexual fantasies of the man. Fantasies that suddenly fall into the realm of possibility when Magnum asks Danny to pose nude for his new painting.

Inspired by Jake Jaxson's (Cockyboys) short film "The Haunting". This is written as a film that Gideon is making within the story, and features 'The twins' as the haunted lovers (the ghosts), as well as the new boy - Benjamin Sweet - from the JACK volume, and BOP's soon to be introduced new boy Van Ryder (he will officially come into the series in the next BOP book). Summary: Van Ryder is surprised to learn the caretaker job for the Whittaker chalet is still available, and quickly grabs it up. It's the perfect place to bring his new boyfriend, Benjamin Sweet, to get him away from his demanding parents who don't understand his "lifestyle". When Van learns the story behind the chalet and why it is so hard to keep caretakers, he debates whether or not to tell Benjamin -who gets spooked by all things "supernatural". But when they take a detour into a cemetery on their way to the chalet, Benjamin has a strange and unsettling encounter with a mysterious, heartbroken boy who will ultimately force both Benjamin and Van to re-evaluate their views on love, life...and what truly awaits a person beyond the veil of death.

With the threat of Randall Scott now eliminated, Frank is cautiously hopeful that life with Alec-and Sheriff Dennis Hawkins-can be a comfortable life of love and relaxation. As things settle down, Frank contemplates resuming Alec's therapy, desperate to get to the core of Alec's origins. His plans are temporarily derailed when Ron and James make a surprise visit. As Frank struggles with the tension of having his observant best friend in close quarters with "Zeke"-new risks to their peace and safety are quietly building in and around the town of Coldbrook. Risks that Alec means to annihilate before they inflict harm upon the doc... or the sheriff.

**PREQUEL TO "COWBOY UP (COWBOY GANGSTER SHORT STORY)"** Heff Wilder's world is shattered when he receives word that his sister and brother-in-law, Mandy and Frank Zayne, have died in a car accident. Since the death of their parents when Heff was ten, Heff and Mandy were each other's rocks. Now, at just twenty-one, Heff suddenly feels lost and alone. Things get worse when he learns of a special clause inserted into Mandy and Frank's will concerning their horse ranch: Heff must live on the property and run the ranch with Frank's younger brother, Garland-or the ranch will be turned over to the state to be auctioned off. Five years ago, Heff fled the ranch to get away from Garland Zayne. How could he go back now and live with the one man who had hurt him most? Garland Zayne is shocked-and infuriated-by the unexpected clause in his brother's will. Garland had busted his back right alongside Frank to build the ranch up from nothing-the ranch should have rightfully gone to him. Focusing on his anger and confusion over the ranch distracted him from the unbearable loss of his big brother and the woman who had loved him like a sister. An avoidable loss that he caused-at least, that's what he believes. And now, amidst his grief, guilt, and anguish, he is forced to confront a troubling, painful past as well-in Heff Wilder. Facing the young man after five years stirs up memories both good and bad, but mostly bad as he can't forget how he wronged the boy-then turned on him, causing Heff to flee his presence and never return to the ranch. Until now. Now, Heff and Garland must learn to work together or lose the ranch. But before that can happen, they must confront the past... and that one night that ruined everything.

M/M EROTIC ROMANCE / SUPERNATURAL When Dr. Frank Harlan, the head psychiatrist at Black Moon Asylum, took in six-year-old Alec Strom, he knew the child was evil. Yet despite the dark soul residing within Alec, Frank felt bonded to the child -compelled to save him from the darkness consuming him. After 13 years of striving to help Alec, Frank is startled to realize that the care he feels for his patient has stealthily developed into something deeper, stronger, than a mere doctor/patient relationship. But when Alec attacks and murders a visiting psychiatrist, Frank is terrified of what will become of Alec -and even more terrified of his own feelings for the disturbed and dangerous young man. Now, Frank sits alone in his office at the Asylum on the night of Alec's execution, awaiting news of Alec's death - alone with his memories of a troubled child he watched grow into a troubled young man...and somehow fell in love with along the way. When the fated call comes in, he is consumed with sadness and a sense of failure. But the awful night turns to horror when Frank is suddenly faced with the terrifying reality that evil isn't so easily extinguished...or predictable. NOTE: Originally posted as "Soulscape", but has been revised with a M/M romance element added.

A typical hike to a mountain cabin turns to much more for best friends Nate Westfall and Kyle Haney. Nate's secret love for his 'straight' friend has been simmering for eight years, held down for fear of destroying their lifelong friendship. But when Kyle starts to drink, he begins to 'play' with Nate in a way that Nate finds frustrating and difficult to resist. As Kyle pushes him over the edge and he can no longer hide his desire for the man, he begins to realize there is more to Kyle's unusual behavior than meets the eye. Unexpected emotions boil over in the young man and for a brief moment it seems all of Nate's dreams of being with Kyle are coming true - until he is dealt a blow to his heart that shatters their friendship. In despair after his falling out with Kyle, Nate is certain that his life couldn't get any worse, that the pain in his heart couldn't possibly be any more excruciating and unbearable, convinced that 'anything' would be better than this. Until he reads the letter that Kyle left behind, and Nate finds himself thrust into a depth of hell and anguish that he is convinced no human being is equipped to survive.

One year ago this Halloween, tragedy destroyed life as Chad Timmons knew it. For a year now, he has suppressed the pain and memories. With the anniversary of the incident, everything begins to surface, deepening Chad's despair. He begins to question his sanity as he starts to see things that couldn't possibly be there. How much of it is real? How much merely figments of his fractured heart and mind?

M/M DARK EROTIC ROMANCE Frank is horrified when he learns that Alec caused the bar fire -and why he did it. Believing that his best friend, Ron McNeil, was also one of Alec's victims, Frank is devastated and forced to remove his blinders where Alec is concerned. Unwilling to be the "reason" behind Alec's deadly acts, Frank is left with no choice but to send Alec away -and insist he not come back. Alec leaves the city behind, on foot. But as those unfortunate enough to encounter him along the way soon discover -when evil is in a bad mood...don't piss it off. Truths quickly surface that cause Frank to doubt his decision to send Alec away. When another fire in a remote area not far from the city is broadcast on the news within 24 hours of Alec's departure -indicating two dead -Frank is convinced it is Alec's doing. Realizing Alec is more dangerous out on his own, without supervision, Frank is compelled to find him and take him somewhere away from people -for everyone's sake, including Alec's. Yet locating someone who can change appearances at will, is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

**NOTE: This is a short story I wrote up real quick. But it is actually part of a series that will continue.** Joey takes a hard blow to the heart when long-time boyfriend - Doug - suddenly dumps him during their anniversary vacation, leaving him stranded without money or a way to get home. Deciding he doesn't want to go home-ever-Joey takes to the highway where he is quickly picked up by the ruggedly handsome redneck, Owen-an older man who helps Joey forget about his heartache and pain, and helps Joey understand that he is strong enough to make it on his own, he doesn't need Doug to take care of him. Seeking to escape his own pain through intense sexual encounters, Joey takes to the road, always in search of his next "fix"-unaware of his true destiny that lies within.

When former youth pastor Dean Mitchell - who once oversaw the ex-gay program sponsored by his church - returns to his home church after being away for 2-years, no one is prepared for what he has to say. His heart is torn when he comes face to face with the young man he had fallen in love with while attempting to help him become healed of his homosexuality - and the young man is now engaged to a woman and, to all intents and appearances, free of his same-sex attraction. Now, Dean must deal with his own wounded heart as he struggles to come to terms with his feelings about the young man and his newfound happiness with a woman. Yet his heart continues to question: is the young man truly straight? Or is there more going on than meets the eye?