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Hillbilly Hijinx: Part 7 by J Ray Lamb

Aidan and Brodie sat down on the couch, legs touching. Brodie leaned into Aidan and let himself relax.

Brodie got lost in thoughts, “For the first time, I feel safe. In spite of the building storm outside, in spite of the rising water, I feel safe. I’m able to be me. As dirty and as gay as I want. Aidan didn’t judge me and I try not to judge Aidan. I know that Aidan’s a city boy, but he’s got a sensibility about him that says rural. Was he serious about not going back to Denver?

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Don’t Look Back #13(3.3) by Julie Lynn Hayes

Lee broke into a broad grin at the sight of the newcomers. The man who’d greeted him was tall, dark, and angular, about Lee’s age. His bronze skin wore the weathered look of someone who spent a great deal of time outdoors, while his bright blue eyes were bursting with good humor.

 “Hey Slim.” Lee gained his feet as they approached the table, holding out his hand. The man named Slim took it, before pulling Lee into a quick hug. He did the same with Marshall.  “It has been a little while, hasn’t it? Hey there Rye, Denver.”

Rye was a little older than Lee, with a one-time athletic build that was turning to flab.

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