A Story Most Queer

Dear listeners, A Story Most Queer is borrowing just a couple of minutes from your day to share an announcement. We're currently working on Season Three of the show. That's a brand new season of pocket-sized queer stories, for everyone! The most important piece of our show is getting stories from queer writers from all walks of life, and so we are asking you all to share our call to a wider internet audience. Interested parties should check out our FAQ here: http://astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq/ and, when ready, can submit their stories through our form here: https://airtable.com/shrgw5vmsn73edit4  We're hoping that with a little steam, we'll be able to launch the new season in the next month or two, and will update everyone once we have a more definite timeline! Thanks so much for always being amazing - our audience may be small but it's so very mighty! And we appreciate the heck out of all of you. --- Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Have a question not answered by the FAQ? You can email astorymostqueer@gmail.com

The doctor at a remote boarding school reconnects with an old friend through a series of letters. CW: background character death, mentions of cancer ------------------------------ Head to mischiefmedia.com or simply type Mischief Media into your podcast app of choice to listen to any of our awesome shows.   Don't forget to get $20 off your first cocktail box by going to shakerandspoon.com/mostqueer! ------------------------------ Today’s story is From Pepper Valley by John Adams Twitter: @JohnAmusesNoOne Website: https://johnamusesnoone.com/   This story is read by Michael Stevens Instagram: @saint_evens --- This episode was edited by Leah Cornish Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ------------------------- We have a Patreon! You can check it out and help support our show by going to Patreon.com/makingmischief ------------------------- Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq Thanks again for listening!

A fairy tale in which a young woman sets out to find a friend who's disappeared - and discovers several possible outcomes for her own future. ------------------------------ Save $5 off of your Mischief Merch order when you include an item from our Mischief Media collection by using code ASMQ at checkout. Peep the collection at http://mischiefmerch.com/podcasts   Join our team at Tab for a Cause by going to tabforacause.org/mostqueer and installing the extension today! ------------------------------ Today’s story is Daisy’s Yarn by Kathleen Jowitt www.kathleenjowitt.com TW: @KathleenJowitt IG: @KathleenJowitt   This story is read by Leah Cornish TW: @Leah617   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   The repeating underlaid music comes from the game Ib - an RPG Maker horror game that you can download for free from its official site. http://kouri.kuchinawa.com/game_01.html ------------------------- We have a Patreon! You can check it out and help support our show by going to Patreon.com/makingmischief ------------------------- Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

Covering the events that compelled the author to leave their ultraconservative home in Utah and find sanctuary in Los Angeles. This story takes place in 1984.    CW: Character death, grief, religious doctrine (Mormonism) ------------------------------ We have a Patreon! You can check it out and help support our show by going to Patreon.com/makingmischief   Save $5 off of your Mischief Merch order when you include an item from our Mischief Media collection by using code ASMQ at checkout. Peep the collection at http://mischiefmerch.com/podcasts ------------------------------ Today’s story is A Palm in the Tundra by William Lunt https://www.williamlunt.com/    This story is read by Hunter K.   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   ------------------------- Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

A true life story: the author is in Puerto Vallarta thinking of his lover back in San Francisco. He decides to get a tattoo with his lover’s name etched onto his shoulder and bicep. On the way to the body artist he experiences a series of events that unroll like a film.     CW: sexual scenes ------------------------------ Don't forget to get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/mostqueer! -- We have a Patreon! You can check it out and join our ever-growing community by going to Patreon.com/makingmischief -- Head to mischiefmerch.com today to check out our new pride line! ------------------------------   Today’s story is “Tattoo” by William Torphy   This story is read by the author.   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   ------------------------- Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

This isn’t a standard episode - instead it’s but a miniscule sampling of queer works by black queer authors. We want to highlight them. There’s no need to press play, unless you want to listen to these titles and authors being read aloud. We just wanted to get your attention.   To begin, all links are through http://bookshop.org - an organization that allows you to order online and support your local indie bookstore. We suggest also looking to see if your purchase can support a black owned bookseller or initiative.   You Should See Me in a Crown - Leah Johnson  https://bookshop.org/books/you-should-see-me-in-a-crown/9781338503265   Check, Please! Series - Ngozi Ukazu  https://bookshop.org/books/check-please-book-1-hockey/9781250177964   Odd One Out - Nic Stone  https://bookshop.org/books/odd-one-out-9781101939536/9781101939567   Felix Ever After - Kacen Callender https://bookshop.org/books/felix-ever-after/9780062820259   Once Ghosted, Twice Shy - Alyssa Cole https://bookshop.org/books/once-ghosted-twice-shy-a-reluctant-royals-novella/9780062931870   Bingo Love - Tee Franklin https://bookshop.org/books/bingo-love-volume-1/9781534307506   Cinderella is Dead - Kalynn Bayron https://bookshop.org/books/cinderella-is-dead/9781547603879   The Stars and the Blackness Between Them - Junauda Petrus https://bookshop.org/books/the-stars-and-the-blackness-between-them/9780525555483   Full Disclosure - Camryn Garrett https://bookshop.org/books/full-disclosure-9781984829955/9781984829955   All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto - George M. Johnson https://bookshop.org/books/all-boys-aren-t-blue-a-memoir-manifesto/9780374312718   All links here are also in a thread on our twitter.   These aren't authors and stories to only support and read now; these are stories and authors you should be supporting and reading from now until forever. They are just a few of our favorites. Many places have compiled extensive, though not exhaustive, lists for all of us to reference while continuing our reading journeys. Here are some you may find useful:   Sasha and Amber Read's list of LGBTQ+ books by Black authors https://sashaandamberread.home.blog/2020/06/01/lbgtq-books-written-by-black-authors/   Lesbrary's recs for Black Bi and Lesbian Books https://lesbrary.com/2020/02/05/black-bi-lesbian-book-recommendations-for-black-history-month-and-f-f-february/   LGBTQ Reads Black History Month 2020 list https://lgbtqreads.com/2020/02/07/black-history-month-2020/   Additionally, as you continue to look for ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement, we encourage you to check out https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co - an excellent and easy to use repository of links of resources and information.   Happy Pride. Support Black creators. Support Black lives. They matter.

While filming the pilot for their 'Queer Eye meets Most Haunted' TV show, ghost hunters Ozzie and Gabe encounter a spectre unlike anything they've seen before.  ------------------------------ We have a Patreon! You can check it out and join our ever-growing community by going to Patreon.com/makingmischief -- Mischief Media has a brand new podcast! Nonplussed is a gay romp through the Disney+ vault. You can join husbands Josh and Clancy every other Friday at nonplussed.mischiefmedia.com or on your podcast app of choice! ------------------------------ Today’s story is Bad Vibes by Philip Ellis Twitter: @Philip_Ellis   This story is read by Jordan Edwards Twitter: @JordanEdwards IG: @TheJordanEdwards   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   ------------------------- Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

Caleb has a problem and his problem is that he constantly thinks his life is about to be a romcom. When he sees every introduction as a meet-cute, how is Cab going to ever see the real thing when it comes along?  ------------------------------ We have a Patreon! You can check it out and join our ever-growing community by going to Patreon.com/makingmischief --- Remember to check out mischiefmerch.com/sociallydistant for all of your geeky, work from home, needs! ------------------------------ Today’s story is You Had Me at Hello by Jess Maggio Twitter: @jessjessdabest   This story is read by Josh Wittge Twitter and Instagram: @joshwatchintv   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ------------------------- Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

In the late 1980s, we meet Samuel, a former hustler and junkie who has turned his life around. He meets and falls for Callaway, an emotionally stymied long-term HIV survivor. They make a most unlikely couple, which only makes the relationship increasingly inevitable.     CW: mentions of: drug use, sex work, terminal illness, and suicide ------------------------------   We have a Patreon! You can check it out and join our ever-growing community by going to Patreon.com/makingmischief   Head to mischiefmerch.com today and pick up a Mischief gift card, to use towards any of our original events, and gain a 20-30% bonus value on top of what you spend!   ------------------------------   Today’s story is The (Unlikely) Book of Samuel by Richard Natale   This story is read by Hunter K.   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   -------------------------   Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

A woman is haunted by her body image—or the image she has of her skinnier body. Everywhere she goes she is followed by this double. Work, gym classes, and doctors appointments, her thinner self misses none of it. All the while her wife is expressing a desire to start a family. As the prospect of becoming pregnant becomes more real, will this second body disappear?    CW: body dysmorphia, diet talk ------------------------------   We have a Patreon! You can check it out and join our ever-growing community by going to Patreon.com/makingmischief   ------------------------------   Today’s story is The Other Women by Emily Shapiro Twitter and Instagram: @emilymarthashapiro   This story is read by Leah Cornish   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   -------------------------   Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

Aging fashion designer Stuart Livingston Hill loses his boyfriend and his job, and he's convinced no one will ever hire him or love him again. ------------------------------   Remember to visit patreon.com/makingmischief to help support our podcast endeavors. We have tiers of all levels, simply select the one that's right for you.   ------------------------------   Today’s story is Stuart Livingston Hill by Geer Austin Twitter: @Geer_Austin FB: Geer Austin IG: @caustin1000 This story is read by Vince Gatton IG: @vincegatt Twitter: @VinceGatton1 FB: vincegattonactorandplaywright  www.vincegatton.com This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   -------------------------   Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

Miss Patti, perpetual Saturday evening barkeep at the Ruby Palace, finds herself enamored with the mysterious Cheese Guy, a greasy, dashing man who nobody quite knows, and tries her best to find out what she can about him and why he seems so obsessed with her.   CW: descriptions of sexual acts, alcohol and minor drug use, discussion of past character death ------------------------------ Use code mostqueer for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more, when you download Tavour from your app store today! ------------------------------   Today’s story is Miss Patti and the Ruby Palace by Bel Harbright @belharbright on Facebook   This story is read by the author   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   -------------------------   Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening!

Joe and Ed have retreated to their summer house while Joe grapples with a long-term illness. When a stray dog appears in their yard, Joe begins to wonder if his grasp on health and reality is slipping.   CW: mentions of a terminal illness ------------------------------   Today’s story is Shepherd by Jeffrey Ricker website: www.jeffrey-ricker.com Twitter: @rickerje Instagram: jeffreyricker   This story is read by Jordan Edwards Twitter: @JordanEdwards IG: @TheJordanEdwards   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   -------------------------   Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

Instead of a new story, this week we're bringing you a smattering of clips from all of our previous episodes! Share with your friends!   Story timecodes are as follows Sharing Glances 1:05-3:31 Her Name was Dana 3:33-06:36 Gravity 06:39-8:23 Sorted 8:26-11:14 Queering Borders 11:15-14:04 Raunch Daddy 14:05-16:24 Designated Driver 16:25-19:28 Prima Donna 19:30-21:53 The Ibex Tattoo 21:55-24:29 Cromartie Street 24:31-27:21 That's a Night Outfit 27:23-30:15 Wine and Magnolias 30:17-33:14 A Sex Toy Shop for Misfits and Mutants 33:17-36:05 Lemon 36:08-38:56 Have Your Cake 38:59-41:42 At the End of the Breakwater 41:46-44:11 Dread 44:15-47:16 ------------------------------ This episode was edited by Leah Cornish Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   -------------------------   Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening!

When a catastrophic fire strikes Keira's neighborhood, she takes refuge in a dangerous place: the home of her ex-girlfriend. Will she stay and live with the danger she knows? Or will she muster the courage to leave and face the unknown?   CW: abusive relationship, violence, post-disaster setting ------------------------------   Today’s story is Dread by Katherine Gleason www.katherinegleason.com Twitter: @KGleasonWriter   This story is read by Katherine Gleason   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   -------------------------   Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening!

Framed in a conversation on the breakwater, Simon recalls his passionate friendship with Grayson when they first met in high school, and the chances he took and didn't take.    CW: use of a slur, alcohol consumption ------------------------------   Today’s story is At the End of the Breakwater by Dustin Buursma Twitter: @DustyBuurd   This story is read by Josh Wittge Twitter: @joshwatchintv Instagram: @joshwatchintv   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   This episode was sponsored by Shaker and Spoon; sign up now for $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/mostqueer   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   -------------------------   Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

Brett deals with the trauma resulting from an extramarital affair while trying to get through his son's birthday party.   CW: adultery, implied rough sex ------------------------------   Today’s story is Have Your Cake Twitter: @JRobbinsLeon This story is read by Jonathan Robbins Leon   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   This episode was sponsored by Tab for a Cause - you can join our team today by going to tabforacause.org/mostqueer.   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ------------------------ Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

A young painter finds inspiration and then some in the most unlikely of places -- a strip club.   CW: alcohol consumption ------------------------------   Today’s story is Lemon by Kirsten Perry   This story is read by Leah Cornish   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   This episode was sponsored by Tavour - for $10 off your first purchase of $25 or more, download the Tavour app and use code 'mostqueer'   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   -------------------------   Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening! ----------------------------------

Once upon a time, there was a sex toy store that lived in a nondescript strip mall, surrounded by nail salons and amphibian pet stores. However, this is not your average sex toy store. This is a sex toy store that sells both dildos and offers a haven for queer shape shifters. A locale that promotes safe sex and employs the sassy and winged. If you're ready to hear more about the lives of the employees who work here, explore this new documentary series titled, "A Sex Toy Shop for Misfits and Mutants."    CW: discussion of sexual topics; cursing ------------------------------   Today’s story is A Sex Toy Shop by Misfits and Mutants by Margaret Reynolds margaret-reynolds.com Twitter: @thatmountaingay   This story is read by Liz Muller   This episode was edited by Leah Cornish   This episode was sponsored by Shaker and Spoon; sign up now for $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/mostqueer   Our intro/outro music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   -------------------------   Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening!

We’re taking a week to catch up on reading submissions, and casting narrators, and instead we’re answering a bunch of listener questions! Join us, won’t you?   ------------------------------   This episode was hosted and edited by Leah Cornish   Our music is Realm Daytime by Peritune: http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   -------------------------   Follow us on social! We’re @astorymostqueer on instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!   Curious about submissions? Check out our FAQ over at astorymostqueer.mischiefmedia.com/faq   Thanks again for listening!