Déjà Vu

by Addison Albright

Gavin and Matthew just want to get home to enjoy Christmas Eve in their safe, warm apartment. Should they walk or take a cab? But will either option do the trick when Victor, suffering from his holiday blahs, is determined to undermine this happy twosome at every turn?

Years ago, Victor made the unfortunate mistake of coming out to his family on Christmas. Why couldn’t he have picked a random summer day?

Can Victor’s husband Bryan pull him out of his gloomy mood in order to give the popular Gavin and Matthew the merry Christmas they deserve?

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, M M Romance, Holiday, Short Stories, M M Contemporary

22 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2018

About the author

Addison Albright is a writer living in the middle of the USA. Her stories are gay romance in contemporary, fantasy, and paranormal genres. She generally adds a subtle touch of humor, a smidgen of drama/angst, and a healthy dose of slice-of-life to her stories. Her education includes a BS in Education with a major in mathematics and a minor in chemistry. Addison loves spending time with her family, reading, popcorn, boating, french fries, “open window weather,” cats, math, and anything chocolate. She loves to read pretty much anything and everything, anytime and anywhere.

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ADDISON'S PUBLICATIONS

STAND-ALONE STORIES
- The Recruit (Novella)
- The Contingency Plan (Short Story/Novelette)
- Cultivating Love (Short Novel)
- King Kong vs. The Skinny Pirate (FREE Short Story)

SERIES - DREAM ON
- Closets Are for Clothes (Short Novel)

SERIES - VOWS
- ’Til Death Do Us Part (Novel)
- From This Day Forward (Novelette)
- Okay, Then (Short Story in the Vows Box Set)
- To Love and To Cherish (Novel)

BOX SETS
- Vows Series
- Snapshots (a collection of 11 short stories)

ANTHOLOGIES
- Captain Jack and the Snack Attack (a short story in the FREE Make the Yuletide Gay Anthology)

Reviews

[Jenn (not Lily) · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great little story! I loved the interplay between the two couples and how each pair reacts to their stimuli...and I feel like I can't say anything else since I don't want to give anything away. A good portent to start out the new year!

[Teal Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Déjà Vu by Addison Albrightis a Dark Humor Holiday themed short story that tells a happily ever after by way of holiday blahs, an author pondering killing off his most popular characters and a loving spouse wanting to make their husband feel the holiday spirit.

Poor Gavin and Matthew are the victims of Victor's whims and we get to read all the dark but highly entertaining ways they may meet their end. Luckily Brian is on the job to keep those two breathing.

Well told story that grabs and keeps your attention with characters that you want to read about.

I received an advanced reader's copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review

Rating: 4 stars out of 5

for the full review, visit https://wp.me/p220KL-fCG on 12/26

From that review: "Albright's writing is skillfully done.  You actually emphasize with the poor characters meeting their demise over and over due to their author's, Victor's, angst. And you adore Victor's husband, Bryan's gentle anxiety over their well being and the novel's ending too.  Within 22 pages Albright creates a loving relationship twice over, both of which you come to care about."

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[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, I certainly didn't see that one coming! I was actually ready to stop reading after the first bit... boy, am I glad that I didn't! *grin*

How in the world did Ms. Albright fit not one but two different couples' lives during the Christmas season into 22 short pages? I guess you will just have to read it and find out!

[Marge · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a bit of a different tale, but with nice relationships. Even though it was very short, it told a great story--or even two stories!

[Sadonna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't want to say too much because the clever plot twists would be ruined. Really enjoyed it :)

[Dee Wy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just OK for me.

[Addison Albright]

Want more? Here are bonus scenes for Déjà Vu.

[Maureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was going to save this little short until closer to Christmas but the title intrigued me. It's short, cute, with a crazy twist in the tale, a very clever turn of events there Addison, very clever.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great short story about relationships. And love. And wring love stories.