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Moving On - by: Addison Albright

Moving On - by Addison Albright

Originally published in ebook format on October 31, 2008 @ Torquere Press

Second Edition published in ebook format on October 31, 2009 @ Samshwords & Lulu

Available for sale @ Smashwords, Lulu, Amazon Kindle, 1 Romance eBooks & Scribd

"Moving" Series Book 1 of 2

15 pages / 5,496 words
Available file types - HTML, Javascript, Kindle (.mobi), Epub, .pdf, .rtf, .lrf, Palm Doc (.pdb), Plain Text (and .lit & .prc at 1 Romance eBooks)

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On Halloween, Graeme accompanies the love of his life, Brandt, to the annual costume party. This year, though, Brandt isn't dancing with Graeme, he's dancing with a handsome stranger, and Graeme couldn't be happier. On the most mysterious night of the year Graeme has one chance to give his beloved the best gift of all and he makes the most of it, from the first dance to the final farewell.

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Excerpt from a Review by Carole of "Rainbow Reviews"

This is a sweet story that takes a very different viewpoint on the 'starting over' theme. Graeme is tied to this dimension until Brandt begins to move forward in his life. Mark comes along at just the right time. Addison Albright has done her usual excellent job of drawing the three characters. Mark, especially, is genuine and sensitive. We don't know if Brandt and Mark will continue to form a relationship, but their interaction is clearly what is needed to help Brandt begin to look forward, rather than back, understanding that Graeme and the memories of their life together will always be a part of his life, but will be an enriching factor, not a limiting factor.

This is a lovely, heartwarming story, and I recommend it.

Excerpt from a Review by Tina of "Two Lips Reviews"

Addison Albright has a ghost story with a twist in Moving On. ... Moving On will touch your heart and make you believe in true love.

Excerpt from a Review by Teresa of "Fallen Angel Reviews"

Addison Albright has taken a contemporary story and added a paranormal flair to it. ... Thanks go to Addison Albright for a heartfelt story.

Excerpt from a Review by Rose Nymph of "Literary Nymphs"

Moving On is a Halloween short that really delivers. Written from Graeme’s point of view, the sense of sadness at the situation is palpable. A heartbreaking situation dealt with sensitivity and maturity. However, the pursuit of happiness is a powerful incentive to move on and I was hooked from start to finish. Well-defined characters that elicited an immediate response and a satisfying ending leaves me with no option but to highly recommend this to any fan of the genre.

Excerpt from a Review by boylove_addict on her Livejournal ("Ramblings of an M/M Lover")

OMG This has to be the most beautiful short-short story I have ever read. For the second time this week I am typing a post in tears, reeling from the impact of this 13 page story. Yes, only 13 pages, but WOW!!! I can't say anything besides what's in the blurb, it would ruin the story. All I can say is that Addison Albright is an incredibly talented author. This story deserves a 100 star rating! ... The best $1.29 I have spent this year!!!!!!

Excerpt from a Review by Emily83176 on her Livejournal ("Enigmatically Emily")

Addison has delivered a story with very unique circumstances and the characters draw the reader in from the very beginning. I fell for Graeme and Brandt, and their love is touching. Although Brandt is the one doing the dancing, this is very much Graeme's story and his interactions with Brandt are tender and enchanting. With each reading, I enjoy these men even more and anyone that has loved in their life will be moved by this exceptional story.

Excerpt from a Review by Rose of "Romance at Heart"

Addison Albright has a talent for writing a sexy, sensual, and very touching story. ... Moving On is a must read for anyone who wants a story of tender passion, and of a love everlasting. Moving On by Addison Albright can be found at Torquere Press now, so take my advice, and for a sweet, sensual, and sexy read, pick up a copy of Moving On today!

An Excerpt

Graeme watched from across the room as Brandt danced slowly with a nice-looking man decked out in a purple, crushed-velvet pimp costume. There were some wild costumes at the Halloween dance party tonight and Brandt was looking extra hot in a tight sailor boy costume.

Graeme didn’t remember seeing the man Brandt was with before, but he’d taken notice of the guy tonight. He’d watched the purple pimp checking out Brandt and finally working up the nerve to approach Brandt for a dance. The man was clearly on the prowl for a hookup, and if there was one thing Graeme wanted tonight, it was for Brandt to finally get laid again. Brandt really needed to move on with his life.

The man had been polite and pleasant. He seemed like a nice guy. Not at all predatory -- pimp costume notwithstanding. He’d be a good choice for Brandt tonight. They looked good together.

It had been just over a year since Graeme had left Brandt, and it had been a very hard year on Brandt. Hell, it had been hard on both of them, and if Graeme could fix it, he would, but he didn’t know how.

Brandt had been doing pretty well these past few months, but he still wasn’t getting out like he should. Graeme was glad to see that their friends, Jason and John, had been able to convince Brandt to get out of the house to attend this party with them.

As Graeme watched the couple dance, the purple pimp started putting moves on Brandt, squeezing Brandt’s ass and pressing their hips together. Brandt reacted quickly, placing both hands squarely on the man’s chest and heaving. The man let go immediately.

Shaking his head, Graeme had to stop himself from crossing the floor to try to talk some sense into Brandt. Wouldn't do any good, anyway. Damn it, Brandt. He seemed like a decent guy. Why didn’t you go with it?

The song ended and Brandt stalked to the edge of the dance floor, looking wretched. The purple pimp watched him go, looking confused as hell. Fuck.

Graeme moved closer to Brandt, wanting to be near former lover. He desperately wished there was something, anything, he could do to help Brandt, but what? He'd already tried everything he could think of.

Jason and John came off the dance floor, looking sexy in their matching pirate costumes. Their brows were knit as they approached Brandt. Brandt got a hug from John first, then Jason.

Jason said, “Brandt, you know we love you, right?”

Brandt just nodded his head and stared at the ground.

Jason looked at John for help, and John took over. “Brandt, honey, we know how much you loved Graeme, and I know this probably sounds trite, but it’s time to move on. It’s been over a year. Please, let us help you, hon.”

“Love, John, not ‘loved.’ I love him, now and forever,” was Brandt’s forlorn reply. The look of hopelessness on Brandt’s face was distressing.

Fuck. Graeme would love Brandt forever and it broke his heart, seeing Brandt as miserable as he’d been this past year. Graeme couldn’t stop himself from reaching out to Brandt. “I love you, too, sweetheart, now and forever, but they’re right. I need you to be happy again. Please.”

Brandt looked up sharply. He spun around and looked through Graeme, seeing the crowd behind him.

Brandt hadn’t actually heard him, had he? No, Graeme had spoken to Brandt so many times in the past year, and Brandt had never heard him.

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