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The podcast returns to the main narrative, as Maeve grapples with her recent trauma and her friends face growing concern for her well being. Hello & Welcome to Hobbies Include Writing, the Creative Fiction Podcast. The story you are about to experience is a work in progress. Other than minor edits by the author each chapter is virtually untouched. You are invited to be part of shaping this unfinished story by critiquing my writing style, the characters and more under the Discuss tab. Thanks to our patrons, Jacqueline Lydic and Ivie Montgomery for supporting the show. Because of their support I was able to upgrade our Spreaker account so that I can upload hundreds of hours of content without any of the backlog disappearing. Thanks also to our business partner in cross promotion, Black Ice Comics. Check them out in-store in Houghton, Michigan or go to BlackIceComics.com. Black Ice Comics is a full service comics shop with a great community. Hobbies Include: Writing is now part of Project Entertainment Network, a podcast empire. To check out all of the shows, go to ProjectEntertainmentNetwork.com. I recently guested on the Unafraid Podcast. To hear the my story and what led me to create narratives intentionally rich with Queer and diverse representation, click here. To listen, click the button above to download the episode or choose the platform of your choice. A PDF version of this chapter is also available at the bottom of this post. CONTENT WARNING Be advised, this audio novel examines toxic familial relationships including strong elements of abuse including violence. This episode also includes a depiction of post-traumatic negative thought spirals. This narrative uses strong language along with graphic descriptions of blood, biting and vampirism. This story also includes characters with a variety of spiritual, gender, sexual and ethnic identities. This is intended to create an inclusive and diverse narrative with the understanding that no character can represent an entire identity or community. Any fantastical depictions of witchcraft are not intended to discredit anyone’s spiritual beliefs or practices. Links & Credits
Sneak Peak Dolan rolls over, panting, his ginger hair sticking up and splayed in many directions, much like the dark hair on the chest it is resting on. He turns his head to look upwards at the large, bearded face, but the man still lays flat with his head resting back on the floor. The chest under Dolan’s head heaves as well. Dolan chuckles, catching his breath. Asim raises his head to look down at the red head and smiles. “Holy fuck, hey?” “Indeed.” Dolan leans up, propping himself on his elbows, and reaches for his pants. Asim rolls onto his side, holding his head up with one hand. “You know, one of these days we’re going to make it all the way to some place with a bed, instead of just my office.” “Ah, yes, but then what would we do on our lunch break?” The larger man laughs, running his fingers up and down Dolan’s naked back. “Wouldn’t it be a little more… I don’t know, romantic, though?” Dolan shifts and stands up, pulling his pants on. “I told you, I’m not available for...feelings...right now." “I’m pretty sure this started with feelings.” “You’ve lost someone. You’re grieving and you need space to do that and you’re not interested in me for anything more than what this is. I’m not an idiot. I know what this is.” Dolan turns his face toward Asim but doesn’t speak, his face expressionless. “But that doesn’t mean we can’t be kind to each other."
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