Story Preview: March 2019 (WARNING: SPOILERS)

It's time for another story preview. Spoilers abound!

3/1: The Cave: The Adventures of SuperStar 17

SuperStar, Bird Boy, Lobo, Zorro.

Cody’s actively training two of The Cave’s most popular young studs, helping them to overcome their issues. One is his boyfriend Jae. The other is his volatile sidekick Bird Boy. He’s come up with a great idea to test how far they’ve come and sell a ton of videos. However, Jae’s not sold on it and refuses to participate. Will Cody get his way or will this be my shortest story ever?

“I don't see why I'm being punished because you took on an idiot for a sidekick, Cody.”

My boyfriend tilts his head and gives me a silent ‘relax’ look with a flirty smirk. I scowl back with a ‘no, I won’t relax and don’t try to flirt your way out of this’ look. I like that we've reached the point where we know what we're thinking without speaking. However, in this case, we'll need to discuss things. Cody doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer and I’m never saying ‘yes’ to this.

My guy finally breaks down and asks, “How exactly are you being punished, Jae?”

“Uh, being paired with Xaq in a tag match?”

“So, you suddenly don’t like tag matches?”

“Don’t play dumb. I’m serious about this.”

Cody plays dumb. He says, “What, you don’t want to wrestle Gustavo and Luis? They’re really excited to wrestle you.”

“The opponents aren’t the issue and you know it.”

“Okay, okay. I understand where you’re coming from. I really do. But this will be a great chance for you to grow as a wrestler and as a star.” I roll my eyes, so he changes tactics, “And it’ll be great for The Cave. SuperStar and Bird Boy. Our hottest young heroes teaming up in a match together. Fans will buy this. Blogs will talk about it. It’ll be great for our future together.”

I hold up a hand, “Stop. Don't try to turn this around on me. You know why I'm pushing back. I'd be happy to take a tag match against those guys with almost anyone as my partner. But there's one obvious exception and Xaq is it.” I pout, “Why do you hate me?”

3/15: Heroes: Tarzan and James 3

Tarzan, James, William Clayton, Silver Lion

I’m finishing up my ‘Tarzan and James’ trilogy.

First, James found the jungle man. Then James identified him. Now, he’s escorted his savage friend to England to regain his legacy. However, James is as out-of-place in the world of the aristocracy as Tarzan is, plus he’s got his own drama with his lover William Clayton. Plots are afoot and the control of the Greystoke legacy is the prize. The mighty Tarzan survived the jungle, but can he survive ‘civilization’?

Chapter One
"Your what?"

My lover turns his head towards me against the ornate wooden headboard, his dark chest hair matted with the sweat that covers his stout muscular body. We're relaxing after our usual intense lovemaking. I'm equally as sweaty and tired, but now I'm re-energized and sitting up, the sheet falling away from my lean hairy body.

William looks at me with a frustrated look, "Wedding, JamesPorter. We are speaking of my wedding. Were you even listening to me? Now, I would have you as my best man, but unfortunately your current station precludes it. Sir Henry is quite insistent that John to fulfill the role. Do you think you could prepare him in time? I know that summer seems a long way off, but -”

“Prepare?”

“You know how stubborn John is. I can hardly have my best man amble down the aisle like a gorilla in nothing but a small leather flap and bow tie. He refuses even the smallest request, such as trimming his hair to a more civilized style. You are the only one to whom he will listen."

I hesitate. Stunned and confused. I finally reply, "I am sorry, but you want me to teach Tarzan -"

William puts his large powerful hand on my bare chest, interrupting me, "John. Not Tarzan. Not any longer. The family is insisting on calling him John. You simply must adapt, JamesPorter."

"Adapt. Yes, it appears that I must learn to adapt to quite a few things."

William lies back again. He says matter-of-factly, "Do not worry. I am already finding you a wife, as well. I have several candidates in mind for you to escort to my wedding. Beautiful women from titled families that desperately need a sizable dowry such as you can provide. With the approval of Sir Andrew and the Greystokes, it should take no time at all to pair you with someone suitable. By the end of next year, your time in the underclass will be over."

"I see. Thank you for telling me."

“What does that mean?”

“It means that I appreciate you sharing that I only have one more year of freedom before you rid yourself of me. What better way to end your burden than to ship me off to be shackled to some high society shrew?”

“You are being rather childish.”

And that's March!

Alex