Posts by Anni Marrie

The High-Stakes DetourThe air inside the car was thick with a tension that had nothing to do with the humid afternoon. Laura sat in the backseat with Julian, the local…

The Unexpected SleepoverMauricio was thirty-four and reminiscing about a wild weekend from years ago, back when he was finishing university. Due to plumbing issues at his parents' house, he had…

The Science Project SecretRafael had spent years harboring a quiet, burning longing for the boys in his circle, but Eduardo was different. Eduardo was the quintessential athlete—strong, masculine, and possessed…

Midnight Secrets in the ShadowsThe neon lights of the bar blurred into a haze of gold and crimson as the night wore on. For weeks, Julian had been playing a…

The Neighborhood HeartthrobGrowing up in a vibrant Venezuelan neighborhood, my world revolved around the magnetic presence of my neighbor, a nineteen-year-old named Julian. He was the quintessential local idol, possessing…

The Photographer's MuseElena was a whirlwind of energy, a dedicated athlete who balanced her time between the swimming pool and the hockey field. With honey-colored eyes and a lean, toned…

The Car Wash LessonLaura loved a challenge, and her current project was managing two young men, Toribio and Marco, who had been hired to wash cars on her husband Lalo's…

Summer Lessons at the GymThe summer heat was oppressive, but for young Diego, the real fire was burning inside. He had spent years hiding his fascinations in a secret scrapbook,…

The Dangerous Game of DesireFor years, I had watched Ariel from a distance, my longing growing alongside my maturity. He was the husband of my mother's closest friend—a man in…