By Lesbian Book Group
Dana is unlike anyone Allison has ever been with: attentive, gentle, kind—and an exceptionally ardent lover. Moreover, it’s clear that Dana cares just as deeply for Allison. The only stumbling block? Dana has known always in actuality he is a woman—genitalia, plumbing, and perceptions be damned—and he will soon be having a sex change operation.” (more…)
By J. Imago
I came upon an insect’s husk in the garden the other day: spied it clinging to the underarm of an iron lawn chair. Though curious, I hesitated to touch it, since the exoskeleton on the mother was so complete I thought it might spread cellophane jaws and clamp on my phiz as neatly as the alien did on John Hurt’s. But I looked closer: Sure, the living occupant had gone, leaving behind a chitinous shell. A thin slit on the nape revealed its exit route. Thoughts of the 17-year locust and The Beast Within occurred. I shivered and wondered what toothy slashings it might now be engaged in—what feasting on animal or vegetable flesh. (more…)
By Michael Cassavaugh
Editors note: Beware that this story has disturbing content. If you get upset at a drop of a hat do not read this story. If you do read it, remember that this is his experience not yours. If this brings up history and you need to talk to someone there are a list of support services at the end of the article.
I was a seventeen-year-old junior in high school, who just happened to be gay. Being gay unfortunately affected my everyday life at high school. My fellow peers seemed to thrive on the harassment they forced on me. Every day was a new adventure in living. What were they going to do to me today, was I going to make it out alive? I was frightened and alone, I had nowhere to turn. My life fell apart beneath me, and I could do nothing. (more…)