By Lee Obrien 18 Nov 2023
Ivan goes to his meeting at the studio. His mind is racing after he meets Mr. Woodrow O'Neil. This has always been his dream and could be life changing. How would it affect his relationship with Carl, would he still be supportive?
By Lee Obrien 16 Nov 2023
Ivan finds out if he got the part of Romeo. over the next few months, Ivan becomes very confused with the feelings that he is having. After an encounter with a customer at the restaurant, he has a life changing meeting.
By Lee Obrien 14 Nov 2023
Ivan and Carl exchange letters with James and John, they are happy they are doing well. Ivan decides to audition for a play that Carl's thinks he has no chance of getting. Ivan does well in the audition and after a call back, gets a message from the director.
By Holden 14 Nov 2023
“What do you think of this headshot?” “He looks like a real fag; I’d bring him in to blow me and to fuck” replied Jake. In 1982, hedonistic casting agent Don Castellano hires a 22-year-old guy fresh out of college who wants to learn the business.
By Lee Obrien 12 Nov 2023
Ivan and Carl bring James and John back to their place to try and figure out their next move. John surprises everyone with a plan of his own. Ivan and Carl start to worry about retaliation from Arvid, Carl's boss steps in to help.
By Lee Obrien 11 Nov 2023
Ivan and Carl continue to chase their acting dreams and work their jobs. On one of their rare days off, they get a surprise visitor. Their visitor gives them some information that changes their plans for the rest of the day.
By Lee Obrien 8 Nov 2023
Ivan tries to answer Carl's question. Ivan and Patrick finally sit down and have that long overdue talk. With their talk over, Ivan is able to devote all his energy to his upcoming play, and is excited for opening night.
By Sam Stefanik 8 Nov 2023
This isn't a story chapter, as the story is over. This is the epilogue I mentioned when I posted the last chapter. Thanks for sharing your time with me!
By Lee Obrien 6 Nov 2023
Ivan is still flying high from getting his first acting job. Things take a turn when Carl, the guy that Ivan beat out in the audition, stops him outside of the theatre. Ivan is concerned as the two start to talk.
By Lee Obrien 4 Nov 2023
Ivan and Patrick both start their jobs. Ivan starts to pursue his lifelong dream and gets an audition for a play. Patrick doesn't seem to share Ivan's excitement and Ivan is warried about their relationship. He gives his audition and quickly learns if his dream will continue.
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By Sam Stefanik 4 Nov 2023
Last Chapter dear reader. Thanks for still being here. There will be an epilogue sometime next week. No deep revelations, just some thoughts on the story and maybe some plans for the future. Thank you so very much for reading. A special shout-out and thank you to Geoff, Jim, and Lee for being regular commenters. Your kind words reassured me and lifted my spirits after every posting.
By TheFunCub 3 Nov 2023
“The City Beckons” is a historical gay romance story set in 1800s New York City. It revolves around two main characters, Henry and Thomas, who come from different walks of life but are brought together by fate in the enchanting setting of Central Park.
By Sam Stefanik 3 Nov 2023
Well, seems like the mystery is solved. What did you think of the solution? Seems like all that's left is some paperwork. Welcome to the next to the last chapter. I hope you enjoy it. THANKS FOR READING!
By Lee Obrien 2 Nov 2023
Ivan, Patrick and James continue to look for jobs, James is the first to find one. Ivan and Patrick aren't sure it is the right thing for James, but he has his mind made up. Ivan then sees something he's been waiting for his entire life.
By Sam Stefanik 2 Nov 2023
In this chapter, we get to the climax, but not to the resolution of the story. This is the first of the three remaining chapters. In the comments for the last chapter, Geoff Fox suggested that the dog ate a piece of the jig saw puzzle that makes up this story. I suspect he was being silly, but he got closer to the truth than he realized. You'll have to read to see how close. THANKS FOR READING!!
By Lee Obrien 31 Oct 2023
After a close call in Denver, the boys make it Salt Lake City, things go smoothly there, and they soon arrive at their destination. Now the need a plan to get out of the train without be caught. They find a place to stay for the night and get cozy with James.
By Sam Stefanik 31 Oct 2023
I'm not going to say much about this one. You're just going to have to read to see what happens. THANKS FOR READING!!
By Sam Stefanik 30 Oct 2023
Well, I was planning to let a day go by before I posted more chapters, but the enthusiastic comments of Geoff, Jim and Lee have motivated me to forgo the blank day. In this chapter, Law goes over everything again. He doesn't find anything new, but he does get some help from an unexpected place. THANKS FOR READING!!
By Lee Obrien 29 Oct 2023
Ivan, Patrick and James continue their journey to California. The guys occupy their time discussing their past experiences. They stop in Omaha and stay undiscovered, but when they reach Denver, things don't go as smoothly.
By BJJL 29 Oct 2023
Pete comes back to the farm to see Thad and his pa. He's looking for a place to call home.
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By Sam Stefanik 29 Oct 2023
In this chapter, Law and Walt share a special moment that Walt's says won't mean anything. Do you think it will mean something? Have a look and see. THANKS FOR READING!
By Sam Stefanik 28 Oct 2023
In this chapter, Law heads into the queer underworld of Philadelphia to try to trace Preston's activities. As he tours one seedy hangout after another, he starts to doubt. He also runs into a face from his past, one he never expected to see again. THANKS FOR READING!!
By Lee Obrien 27 Oct 2023
Ivan gets a letter from Henry and relives some fond memories. The truth come out about what really happened to James. Patrick and Ivan are so upset by the news, they step in and take drastic measures to help him.
By Sam Stefanik 26 Oct 2023
In this chapter Law and Bea return to a clue they've had since the beginning, but only now seems significant. What do you suppose it is? You're right, it's the key. What do you think it fits? You'll have to read to see if they figure it out. THANKS FOR READING!!
By Lee Obrien 25 Oct 2023
Ivan gets to know the rest of the guys that live at Mrs. Morgan's boarding house. He and Patrick take their relationship a little further. Ivan is becoming concerned about James, one of the other boarders, when he sees him at breakfast after he doesn't come home after work the night before.
By Sam Stefanik 25 Oct 2023
In this chapter Law learns more about Bea and how she sees herself. It's entirely possible that the angry detective is developing some respect for the determined young woman. Let's see how they get on. THANKS FOR READING!!
By Lee Obrien 23 Oct 2023
With a little help from Henry, Ivan is able to get out of New York. He finds himself in a new strange city, not knowing anyone, or having a place to stay. He gets lucky when he meets a kind stranger.
By Sam Stefanik 23 Oct 2023
In this chapter, Law and Bea visit an old associate of Law's. We finally get to meet Captain Herbert Marshall. We also find out what happened to David. THANKS FOR READING!!
By Sam Stefanik 22 Oct 2023
In this chapter, Law and Bea make some sense out of Preston's notebooks. What do you think they are? You'll have to read to find out. THANKS FOR READING!!
By Lee Obrien 21 Oct 2023
Ivan and Henry continue to attend their movies and spend time together. As Ivan's 16th birthday nears, he is trying to come up with a plan so that he doesn't end up working at his father's shipyard. When his father tells him there is an opening for him, he takes drastic steps. He may come to regret his choice.
By BJJL 20 Oct 2023
A gang of outlaws ride into a farm with and take the father and son prisoner until they have a chance to rob a stage full of gold.
By Lee Obrien 19 Oct 2023
Ivan continues to find solace in his movies as he ponders his fate in the next year. His father is still insisting that he soon will be working with him at the shipyard. He meets a new friend at the movies, and he is even more confused than ever before.
By Holden 19 Oct 2023
In 1982, horndog casting agent Don Castellano assists a music company executive in putting together a boy band by scouting out three perfect, gorgeous boys. Besides being talented singers and dancers, the boys must also be talented cocksuckers and enjoy getting fucked up the ass by Big Dick.
By Sam Stefanik 19 Oct 2023
At the end of chapter 15, Jim Norman made a prediction. He predicted that Preston's father would repent his former actions and fund the investigation into his son's death. Is he right? In this chapter, we find out. THANKS FOR READING!!
By Sam Stefanik 18 Oct 2023
I wasn't going to post tonight. I'm tired and i had kind of a shit day. Two people, Jim Norman and Geoffrey Fox encouraged me to post with their faithful and supportive comments. Thank you guys! In this chapter, we find out who Walt is to Law. THANKS FOR READING!!