Long Lost • a Jayvik Western

Jayce Talis is the owner of Talis Cattle Company, which is currently driving their entire herd of cattle from San Antonio to Fort Smith, Arkansas. On the way, he and his cattlehands stop in Waco, Texas to restock provisions, conduct business, and prepare for the final stretch of their journey.
They're only meant to stay in Waco for a month. But while staying in the town's hotel, Jayce visits the saloon and meets Viktor - a trans man forced to present as a saloon prostitute in order to make a living. Against all his better judgment, Jayce falls in love.
But Viktor is not safe in Waco. He is not comfortable. He is forced to be someone else. Jayce promises to get him away from there, but he only has a month to figure out how. And Viktor isn't entirely convinced he wants to leave.

{created on 9/5/25}