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Beautiful Abomination
"At first, I tried to pretend that I wasn’t different. That these urges I felt were no more than just sinful lust of the flesh. But when I’m near him I can’t help but close my eyes and bask in his essence; so fresh, like the smell of the Earth rising after the rain. How can I silence the desires of the flesh? I find myself dreaming of him at night. I find myself craving to taste him, and his body tells me that he desires the same. But I am so afraid."
Johanan is a sweet Amish farm boy with a secret. He and his best friend Amos share a bond beyond what would constitute as "just friends," a love that dare not speak its name. One day after the church picnic, they sneak away, and what originally was intended to be horseplay transforms into a forbidden moment of passion. But when they are discovered by their fathers locked in a kiss, it results in a confrontation and the end of their innocence. They are forbidden to see one another again, and their sacred bond is deemed an abomination.
Will Amos and Johanan ever see one another again, or will they remain forever separated by the punishment for their sin?
Join Daniel Elijah Sanderfer for this heart wrenching, inspirational short story of how love can prevail even after all is lost.
Johanan is a sweet Amish farm boy with a secret. He and his best friend Amos share a bond beyond what would constitute as "just friends," a love that dare not speak its name. One day after the church picnic, they sneak away, and what originally was intended to be horseplay transforms into a forbidden moment of passion. But when they are discovered by their fathers locked in a kiss, it results in a confrontation and the end of their innocence. They are forbidden to see one another again, and their sacred bond is deemed an abomination.
Will Amos and Johanan ever see one another again, or will they remain forever separated by the punishment for their sin?
Join Daniel Elijah Sanderfer for this heart wrenching, inspirational short story of how love can prevail even after all is lost.
60 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 15, 2019
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About the author
Daniel Elijah Sanderfer
197 books117 followersDaniel Elijah Sanderfer is an internationally best-selling author of more than one hundred fifty books. He was born in Stuart, Virginia, and raised in the Southside region. He's lived in numerous places across the eastern United States but now resides in rural Lee County, where he lives with his husband of twenty years, William.
His books feature LGBTQIA+ characters from all walks of life but primarily focus on rural living. He's received several award nominations, including Best Author on Goodreads and Best Y.A. Short Story. His works can be found primarily on Amazon, as well as other retailers nationwide. Several of his works are also available in audiobook format.
Before he became a writer, he worked in the hospitality industry for fifteen years, where he received the R.O.S.E. award nomination two consecutive years in the Louisville, Kentucky Metropolitan Area. His works showcase queer and other characters living their authentic truths. They always contain messages of hope, as well as life lessons. He's a proud, gay own voices author with a large fan following on social media.
You can find information about his life, as well as news on upcoming releases, in his Facebook fan group, Sanderfer's Socialites.
His books feature LGBTQIA+ characters from all walks of life but primarily focus on rural living. He's received several award nominations, including Best Author on Goodreads and Best Y.A. Short Story. His works can be found primarily on Amazon, as well as other retailers nationwide. Several of his works are also available in audiobook format.
Before he became a writer, he worked in the hospitality industry for fifteen years, where he received the R.O.S.E. award nomination two consecutive years in the Louisville, Kentucky Metropolitan Area. His works showcase queer and other characters living their authentic truths. They always contain messages of hope, as well as life lessons. He's a proud, gay own voices author with a large fan following on social media.
You can find information about his life, as well as news on upcoming releases, in his Facebook fan group, Sanderfer's Socialites.
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May 21, 2020
Two Amish boys in love but thought to be an abomination separated by their families and community. It was a sweet read of young love and reuniting after being forced apart.
It's short, and there were some typos that were kind of glaringly apparent, but it had a heartfelt meaning.
It's short, and there were some typos that were kind of glaringly apparent, but it had a heartfelt meaning.
June 9, 2020
Short story with a huge message.
Location, location, location. You hear the phrase when taking about real estate. The phrase fits in life as well. The two boys in this story could have been born in hundreds of different locations and things could have been different. Some places they might have even died. Fortunate for this story, love wins. See if you can find the author in the story. Very clever and made me smile.
Location, location, location. You hear the phrase when taking about real estate. The phrase fits in life as well. The two boys in this story could have been born in hundreds of different locations and things could have been different. Some places they might have even died. Fortunate for this story, love wins. See if you can find the author in the story. Very clever and made me smile.
June 3, 2022
A sad, touching tale of choosing zealous religion over family, I'll never understand it. Two young men try so hard to be discreet, but fail. This author always gives deeply touching stories that get you right in the heart, this one was no exception, a beautiful read.
September 24, 2022
Beautiful
Loved their story. I've always been fascinated with Amish in general. Love those Amish boys.The author has a way of putting a smile on your face or bringing tears of happiness to the forefront. Another fantastic read.
Loved their story. I've always been fascinated with Amish in general. Love those Amish boys.The author has a way of putting a smile on your face or bringing tears of happiness to the forefront. Another fantastic read.
April 1, 2020
Short and Sweet
The Amish community doesn’t come off to well but this was a nice, very abbreviated story of love and longing. Easy read.
The Amish community doesn’t come off to well but this was a nice, very abbreviated story of love and longing. Easy read.
January 8, 2023
i wish it was a longer story :(
November 4, 2023
It was okay
I wish the story line between Johnathan and Amos was longer. So much potential. Would have loved to see them grow
I wish the story line between Johnathan and Amos was longer. So much potential. Would have loved to see them grow
October 18, 2019
Awesome lol story
I love reading about true love and never giving up on the person you love. This was so well written you can not help but fall in love with these two. Remember no matter what, always go with your heart. Thank you for a truly great story
I love reading about true love and never giving up on the person you love. This was so well written you can not help but fall in love with these two. Remember no matter what, always go with your heart. Thank you for a truly great story
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