the story of a man who learns you can’t outrun a fetish

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1. KYLE

Following Anthony’s departure, Brandon has set up a new life that’s turning out to be rather familiar.

2. Pieces

The removal of an ugly tile ceiling becomes somewhat of a metaphor for Brandon.

3. Happenstance

A fortuitous path in the woods, a timely drive down a street, a well-timed arrival home.

4. Baiting the hook

Brandon puts more than one plan into action in order to achieve satisfaction.

5. FIRST STEPS

We see the fateful step that started Anthony’s mudding career, and Brandon gets a boon for his new business.

6. SEIZED

Between Brandon’s scheming present and his troubled past, he is seized by the moment, by opportunity, and by desire.

7. BEST LAID PLANS

Even with a lot of planning and scheming, sometimes things can still take an unexpected turn.

8. LET GO

Even since the very first time Brandon met Anthony, letting go has always been the tricky part.

9. wELL, tHAT wAS uNEXPECTED

Interesting turns of events shape Brandon’s past, his present, and his future.

10. Equinox

In this chapter, summer becomes fall, the pursuer becomes the pursued, and the onlooker becomes the participant.