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In the story “Strangelove,” Becky, a trans girl, moves from Manila to Canada to escape a scandal and start anew. At college, she bonds with Lily, a lesbian student, over shared feelings of being outcasts. Their relationship blossoms through mutual acceptance and vulnerability, helping Becky find a sense of belonging in her new home.
The story "Strangelove" follows Becky, a trans girl who moves from Manila to Canada with her mother to escape a damaging high school scandal and start fresh. Settling into college life, she befriends her vibrant roommate, Emily, and a nerdy environmental science student named Lily. During their shared "cigarette pauses," Becky and Lily bond over their mutual experiences as outcasts. Lily reveals she is a lesbian, which encourages Becky to come out as trans. This shared honesty fosters a deep connection and newfound romantic feelings for Becky. As their relationship deepens, they navigate personal histories of feeling "different" and find solace in their mutual acceptance. Despite the looming presence of Becky's past and the social pressures of college life, her bond with Lily provides a sense of belonging and the hope of finally being seen for who she truly is.
This is a work of adult fiction intended for readers 18+ only. All characters are 18 years of age or older, and all content is fictional and consensual. Themes may include taboo or explicit material for narrative purposes only. Reader discretion advised.
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readingtoday77: This story is so very sweet. I really like each main character's emotional evolution, especially Liam working through difficult past betrayal and tragedy to be able to take a chance and love again. The sex scenes were fiery and tender and so very moving, especially the scene when Maeve says that she...
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mmurphy1008: This book had my attention from the very first chapter! It has romance and humor and just enough tension to keep it moving along. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
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Sonya: This was a lovely gripping and emotional storywith a brilliant ending
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karen cridland: Good character construction and fluid writing style.
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Lynne: Very enjoyable short story good characters and they all found love n honesty.
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