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All or Nothing
Sam is gay, lonely and depressed and lives next door to closed-book Steve, a practical, god-like motorcycle mechanic. Sam harbours a dream of a happy ever after which is so far from reality it is painful. Things take a decided turn for the worst when Steve announces that he is emigrating to Canada. The separation, loneliness and depression are just about enough to finish poor Sam off. An invitation to visit Steve after a year of excruciating longing, gives Sam a glimmer of hope. But dare he risk all and admit to his feelings and end up with nothing? I am always very happy to receive your feedback. If you wish to contact me directly, please email me alpmortal@hotmail.com. Visit the website, alpmortal.weebly.com, for updates on the next gay romantic story or crime thriller which I am working on. Thank you, Alp Mortal
55 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 8, 2015
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Alp Mortal
158 books95 followersI'm English by birth, from the Isle of Wight, living in Newport, spending part of the year in the USA, co-managing The Carter Seagrove Project LLC - an independent publishing house, incorporated in the State of Indiana.
I was 51 years old in 2016. I only started writing in 2009, proving, I suppose, that it is never too late. I didn't think about publishing until late 2012, now, nearly four years later, I'm even more energized by the process than ever before.
I'm a qualified English teacher, specializing in teaching English as a second language (TEFL), though I don't do much of that now. In the distant past, I taught software skills. In the very distant past, I was a project manager on big IT projects and at the very beginning of my career, I was an Internal Auditor. I have degrees in Internal Auditing, Computer Auditing and Project Management. I'm studying for my degree in Sustainable Development at the moment. Renewable energy is what really interests me.
I'm a member of The Society of Authors, The Society for Editors and Proofreaders and The Independent Author Network.
I have no great philosophy except "energy follows intention" and "honour your gifts". These two principles keep me sane, very happy and exceedingly busy!
I am always very happy to receive your feedback. If you wish to contact me directly, please email me at: alpmortal@hotmail.com.
Visit the website, alpmortal.weebly.com, for updates on the next gay romantic story or crime thriller that I am working on.
Together with Chambers Mars, I am half of Carter Seagrove, author of Dust Jacket and The Inspector Fenchurch Mysteries.
Alp Mortal, Chambers Mars, Shannon M. Kirkland and Morgan Starr are The Carter Seagrove Project LLC - an independent book publisher. Find us at www.carterseagrove.weebly.com, on Twitter @carterseagrove and on Facebook www.facebook.com/thecarterseagrovepro....
I was 51 years old in 2016. I only started writing in 2009, proving, I suppose, that it is never too late. I didn't think about publishing until late 2012, now, nearly four years later, I'm even more energized by the process than ever before.
I'm a qualified English teacher, specializing in teaching English as a second language (TEFL), though I don't do much of that now. In the distant past, I taught software skills. In the very distant past, I was a project manager on big IT projects and at the very beginning of my career, I was an Internal Auditor. I have degrees in Internal Auditing, Computer Auditing and Project Management. I'm studying for my degree in Sustainable Development at the moment. Renewable energy is what really interests me.
I'm a member of The Society of Authors, The Society for Editors and Proofreaders and The Independent Author Network.
I have no great philosophy except "energy follows intention" and "honour your gifts". These two principles keep me sane, very happy and exceedingly busy!
I am always very happy to receive your feedback. If you wish to contact me directly, please email me at: alpmortal@hotmail.com.
Visit the website, alpmortal.weebly.com, for updates on the next gay romantic story or crime thriller that I am working on.
Together with Chambers Mars, I am half of Carter Seagrove, author of Dust Jacket and The Inspector Fenchurch Mysteries.
Alp Mortal, Chambers Mars, Shannon M. Kirkland and Morgan Starr are The Carter Seagrove Project LLC - an independent book publisher. Find us at www.carterseagrove.weebly.com, on Twitter @carterseagrove and on Facebook www.facebook.com/thecarterseagrovepro....
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June 9, 2016
Audiobook review
3.25 stars
Short stories are often the hardest things to write, as well as to review. The author only has a short time to accomplish what they want to accomplish. Usually either the plot or the character gets sacrificed for the other. With All or Nothing I’m not really sure what the main point was.
Sam is a lonely man with a crush on his neighbor, Steve, and says nothing about it for a very, very long time. The only thing that really happens in the story is Sam pining after his neighbor, as well as jack off thinking about Steve.
Then, after so much time of hiding his feelings, Sam visits Steve in Canada, both men admit their feelings and they get their HEA. It was a tad Insta-love-ish for me and I would’ve like to have seen more of them together before they confess their love.
Regardless of what I thought about the plot and Sam’s wishy washy attitude, I did like the character. He was realistic and a genuinely nice person. Since it was written in Sam’s POV, Steve is seen very little and is somewhat of an enigma. I never really got why Sam liked him, other than from a physical stand point.
The writing is strong here and I will have to check out other stuff by the author.
Narration Review:
Stewart Campbell nailed Steve’s voice here. However, there were so few other characters it was hard to see what kind of talent the narrator possessed. I echo my statement about the author and will look for more books narrated by Campbell.
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3.25 stars
Short stories are often the hardest things to write, as well as to review. The author only has a short time to accomplish what they want to accomplish. Usually either the plot or the character gets sacrificed for the other. With All or Nothing I’m not really sure what the main point was.
Sam is a lonely man with a crush on his neighbor, Steve, and says nothing about it for a very, very long time. The only thing that really happens in the story is Sam pining after his neighbor, as well as jack off thinking about Steve.
Then, after so much time of hiding his feelings, Sam visits Steve in Canada, both men admit their feelings and they get their HEA. It was a tad Insta-love-ish for me and I would’ve like to have seen more of them together before they confess their love.
Regardless of what I thought about the plot and Sam’s wishy washy attitude, I did like the character. He was realistic and a genuinely nice person. Since it was written in Sam’s POV, Steve is seen very little and is somewhat of an enigma. I never really got why Sam liked him, other than from a physical stand point.
The writing is strong here and I will have to check out other stuff by the author.
Narration Review:
Stewart Campbell nailed Steve’s voice here. However, there were so few other characters it was hard to see what kind of talent the narrator possessed. I echo my statement about the author and will look for more books narrated by Campbell.
http://www.prismbookalliance.com/2015...
April 12, 2022
The thing I like about this author is that characters feel different from the usual romance I read, they feel real, vulnerable, imperfect, simple human beings. Sam and Steve take way too long to confess but the journey feels very realistic given their personalities, and the ending is sweet and happy.
April 30, 2022
2.5 stars. Writing wasn't my favorite, but the neighbors dancing around each other and one moving away kept me intrigued. I also got a few other short novellas from this author for free and might check those out, too.
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April 4, 2019
A happy ending
Sam and Steve, both lonely, both shy and both wanting nothing more than to have the love they deserve. Beautiful heartfelt story. Emotionally stimulating for me
Sam and Steve, both lonely, both shy and both wanting nothing more than to have the love they deserve. Beautiful heartfelt story. Emotionally stimulating for me
February 21, 2015
Cute
Sweet short story. Steve and Sam, neighbors who rarely speak yet Sam is in love with Steve and can't bring himself to say anything. Steve gets a job overseas and decides to stay there so he invites Sam for a visit. While there, Sam finally gets the courage to say something and Steve feels the same way! Very cute, sweet and romantic.
Sweet short story. Steve and Sam, neighbors who rarely speak yet Sam is in love with Steve and can't bring himself to say anything. Steve gets a job overseas and decides to stay there so he invites Sam for a visit. While there, Sam finally gets the courage to say something and Steve feels the same way! Very cute, sweet and romantic.
October 23, 2016
Alp Mortal has done it again an amazing story about love! It's sweet but captivating and keeps you guessing till the very end. And as for the ending itself, it was perfect!
June 5, 2016
Cute short story
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