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The Best Queer Short Stories

For too long, gay brief stories have been kept in the closet. Identities hold been suppressed, and lives spent in hiding have steer to a lot of gay fiction being relegated to subtext or metaphors. But no more! Not here! On our page, we’ve gathered all the newest gay limited stories in one place.

The experiences of gay people are many and varied, and the short stories you’ll find here reflect that delightful diversity. From tales of gay people overcoming the oppression they face, to stories of desire and love where they’re accepted with open arms, there’s a gay compact story here for everyone.

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Paul knew that he possessed none of the characteristics of the gay male stereotype. And in all probability that was equally true of Richard. Not that he knew Richard, the man he was about to meet, the man who had placed the gay ad to which he had replied. Their contact to go out had been limited to a single, quite concise, telephone conversation. Yet Paul felt able already to build up a picture in his mind because the name announced on the telephone had not been unfamiliar. Quite the contrary, in fact, for this stranger was a figure from the past. He had been noted for his involvement in gay liberation a decade ago, long before Paul had started to arrive to terms with his own sexuality.

The prospect of meeting such a male would be daunting to some. Paul, however, merely regarded it as an intriguing prospect. There was nothing strange in this, for, if he had been late in recognizing himself as gay, his eventual acceptance had been without reservations. This made him very positive in outlook and strong in manner. The history of Richard&#;s achievements suggested he might well be Pau

Short Stories from Reedsy Prompts

Short stories are brief works of prose fiction that focus on a available event, character, or theme. Typically designed to be read in one sitting, they aim to produce a powerful mood or emotional impact. On this page, you'll find a range of short stories that highlight the richness and depth possible in concise storytelling.

These stories are from our long-running weekly writing contest, where writers are challenged to respond to themed prompts that inspire originality and craft. The result? A dynamic and ever-growing collection of powerful, diverse, and deeply human stories.

Key Characteristics of Short Stories

Brevity: Short stories are more concise than novels, often ranging from 1, to 7, words. They are meant to be read in one sitting.

Single focus: Short stories usually center on a single event, theme, or self-contained incident, creating a tightly focused narrative.

Limited cast: Short stories often highlight a small number of characters, allowing for deeper focus on individual experiences or emotions.

Minimal backstory: There is

The Fearless Fireman

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eCUPID A Gay Valentines Day Story

By JC Calciano|TJanuary 6, |Steamy Stories|

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School of Rock

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A knock on his bedroom door woke Tyler; he sat []

Hunky Santa

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Dax loved Christmas. It was his favorite holiday. As soon []

Mile High Club

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Forrest wasn't your characteristic male fitness model ­– he never []

The Sexy Soap Star

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Hudson sat at his computer, putting the finishing touches on []

The Muscular Mechanic

By JC Calciano|TAugust 11, |Steamy Stories|

Dawson couldn’t wait to get out into the planet and []

Baywatch Bro

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It was the first day of Summer, and Dane couldn’t []

Dream Man

By JC Calciano|TJune 19, |Steamy Stories|

It was a perf