A Little Breathing Space

I know I’ve been a little distant recently and unresponsive, so I’d like to thank all of you who have left comments, especially from new contributors. I’ve now read them and appreciate them. I love the ones where you tell me your experiences.

It has been a stressful few weeks lurching from one family issue to another, and I seem to be the one who helps and supports the others. But it has had a detrimental effect on my mental health, and I’ve been trying to hold things together. The sleepless nights are the worst; your mind runs rampant, and you are left feeling tired all day.

I’ve decided that now is the time to look after myself and give myself permission to be a little selfish. I’ve not written anything for several weeks and want to start writing again. I need to finish the story of Ben Masters and his camping trip in France, and I’m eager to start some new stories that have been swimming around my head.

It’s a bank holiday weekend, so I’m hoping the extra day off on Monday will help me recharge my batteries, and I’ll be posting the next instalment of Ben’s French adventure shortly.

Thank you all. You are the best, and I appreciate all your support.

A Summer of Discovery: Fun at the Park by David Heulfryn

Ben and his friends spend the day at a local waterpark. Of course, they are wearing their light blue Speedos, but no one cares except Mr Fisher. This was the first excursion Ben hadn’t complained about. When they get back to the campsite, Ben finally gets to have a shower, and he takes Calvin with him.

A Summer of Discovery: Ben Goes To Monte Carlo by David Heulfryn

Monaco is a playground for the rich and famous. So why have the students been taken there? Ben and his friends try their best to entertain themselves and get thrown out of a high-end car showroom.

In the meantime, Calvin is left alone after a disagreement with his friends. Ben and his friends find him and insist he spend the day with them.

Back at the campsite, the friends play table tennis, and Ben gives a prize to the winner.

Reactions to Max & Min

I’m glad I decided to post “Conversations With My Brother” on Nifty. I received many encouraging comments from readers when I started posting the story on Screeve, but I never expected the reaction from many readers from Nifty. It is a long story, and I thought most people would not be bothered by such a long read. But I was wrong! And I’m glad I was wrong.

I have received many emails from new readers who loved the story and the special relationship between the brothers. Max & Finn have a place in my heart. I enjoyed writing about them, but I knew it had to end. I didn’t want it to be a never-ending “Soap Opera” that eventually fizzled out.

I’m proud to have written the story of Max and Finn (aka Min). I’m sure it could do with some more editing and perhaps the writing tightening up in places, but, on the whole, I’m happy with it. Many of you have mentioned the emotional connection between the brothers and how real it felt as you read the story. That means more to me than you could know. For people to tell me how their relationship affected them brings me back to how I felt as I wrote about the intimate moments between the brothers.

One day, I may return to their life. But until then…

Max & Min Forever!

A Summer of Discovery: Relief From Boredom by David Heulfryn

Ben wakes feeling horny and pleads with Darren to help him out. After getting relief, Ben and his friends flaunt themselves in their Speedos during breakfast. Some students found it hilarious as they exposed themselves, and then they saw the size of the bulge in Pete’s Speedos!

An excursion to a local monastery spells instant boredom for Ben. When they get back, Ben takes Darren to the local lake and pays him back for the help he gave him in the morning.

A Summer of Discovery: Speedo Fun by David Heulfryn

The students spend the day at the beach, but Ben and his mates get into trouble for playing too hard in the sea. After calming down, they find Charlie, the coach driver, sunbathing in nothing but Speedos. Ben gets an idea, and the boys decide to buy their own Speedos. Ben has a little fun with Darren in the fitting room as they try on their tight swim briefs.