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self-hatred, feeding it, nursing it, needing it. Self-hatred
was an addiction -- he knew that all too well -- and
trying to break the addiction became a self-feeding loop,
because everything he did to escape that feeling made
him hate himself more. Maybe Galvin knew that, too.
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The darkness would come back. It wouldn't be
vanquished that easily. It would return with more
seductive whispers and lies. But he couldn't afford to
keep punishing himself, not when those punishments
hurt Galvin. He would fight. Fight for himself, for both
of them.
"We'll make it work," Spike said softly, hoarsely.
Galvin leaned his head against Spike's shoulder. He
closed his eyes and turned his head, his lips brushing
against Spike's ear. "Tell me to stay," he whispered.
Spike rested his chin on Galvin's hair and held him
tighter. "Stay."
Galvin melted into Spike s embrace. His fingers
twined into Spike's hair, and Spike felt the wetness of
tears as Galvin pressed his face against Spike's neck.
"Okay," he whispered.
The End
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If you enjoyed this, try these other stories by Amanda
Steiger from Torquere Press!
Flight
Kell is nineteen, becoming a man. His best friend,
Ash, has already grown his wings and crossed the
threshold into adulthood. The Change is a time of rapid,
violent transformation, both physical and emotional, and
with these changes come mysterious new desires,
culminating in the ritual of the mating flight.
Too bad Kell isn't ready to grow his wings and leave
the simple pleasures of youth behind. Despite Ash's
encouragement, he fears the unknown and the loss of his
old life. But the Change comes to all, whether they want
it or not... and when Kell finally grows his wings, he
finds himself flooded with powerful and confusing new
feelings for his friend.
Virgil Unplugs
Shy, reclusive Virgil spends most of his time in a
virtual fantasy world known only as  the game. When
he meets Kiren there, a playful, kind-hearted elf with
entrancing golden eyes, he remembers what it feels like
to truly connect with another human being. He wants to
meet Kiren in real life.
But for some reason, Kiren insists that they can t
meet, that a relationship between them would be
impossible outside of the virtual world of the game.
Determined to find out why, Virgil searches for Kiren
himself. Can a virtual love survive reality?
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