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One Last Time
Jack and George have just turned fourteen, and they can't help but reminisce about Halloween's past. They've been friends since they were in kindergarten, but as they cross the line from boys to young men, they've come to realize they may be more than "just friends." Tonight is Halloween, their favorite night of the year and they have a crazy idea... to go trick-or-treating one last time. However, what starts as a night of tricks and treats ends up being the most important night of their lives... the night they learn what it means to be in love. Join best selling author Daniel Elijah Sanderfer for this super-sweet, coming of age short, about self-realization and Halloween fun.
62 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2020
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Daniel Elijah Sanderfer
190 books113 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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October 24, 2022
One Last Time- YA- Daniel Elijah Sanderfer
Two young teenagers, George and Jack, have been friends since kindergarten. George is Jack’s hero.
Jack has the kind of parents that every kid should have, full of love and support for their child. They are bisexual and they recognise and accept that at nearly 15 years old, Jack loves his friend George. They kind of knew Jack liked boys rather then girls.
George has a mother and father, not married, constantly fighting, unfaithful, homophobic idiots.
George and Jack always celebrated Hallowe’en so at 14/15 years old now, they would celebrate for the last time and go Trick or Treating.
George wanted it to be something special, One Last Time.
Given that Hallowe’en can feel spooky, I felt that something was going to go wrong for the boys and I was filled with dread. They were so sweet together.
No spoilers coming. This is a short story with two lovely teens, one set of fabulous parents, one awful set, and two lovely Pumpkin Farmers,
So give yourself a Hallowe’en treat and read Jack and George’s story.
Two young teenagers, George and Jack, have been friends since kindergarten. George is Jack’s hero.
Jack has the kind of parents that every kid should have, full of love and support for their child. They are bisexual and they recognise and accept that at nearly 15 years old, Jack loves his friend George. They kind of knew Jack liked boys rather then girls.
George has a mother and father, not married, constantly fighting, unfaithful, homophobic idiots.
George and Jack always celebrated Hallowe’en so at 14/15 years old now, they would celebrate for the last time and go Trick or Treating.
George wanted it to be something special, One Last Time.
Given that Hallowe’en can feel spooky, I felt that something was going to go wrong for the boys and I was filled with dread. They were so sweet together.
No spoilers coming. This is a short story with two lovely teens, one set of fabulous parents, one awful set, and two lovely Pumpkin Farmers,
So give yourself a Hallowe’en treat and read Jack and George’s story.
July 12, 2022
How refreshing and delightful to read a teen gay romance with a happy ending. And it is true to life. Boys do meet and fall in love. And sometimes gay romances do last lifelong.
Mr Sanderfer writes with an easy, fluent style. Yes, this book is schmaltzy and when reading American literature I always have to mentally adjust to American spelling and culture, but I shall be looking out for more by this author. I'm not ashamed to admit that I finished this book with a tear in my eye. Keep writing, Mr Sanderfer, please.
Mr Sanderfer writes with an easy, fluent style. Yes, this book is schmaltzy and when reading American literature I always have to mentally adjust to American spelling and culture, but I shall be looking out for more by this author. I'm not ashamed to admit that I finished this book with a tear in my eye. Keep writing, Mr Sanderfer, please.
November 28, 2020
Cute story but a few things that caught my attention:
Why does Jack have to go back to when he was fourteen to tell how he met George in kindergarten?
A giant elementary school slide that takes 20 seconds to slide down? Really?
After George proposes that he and Jack go trick-or-treating. “We’re fourteen, George, if someone finds out we’ll get in trouble!”
“It’s not like they ask for I.D. to give you candy. Who will know?”
Does Indiana actually have a law that trick-or-treating is illegal after 13 years of age?
Why does Jack have to go back to when he was fourteen to tell how he met George in kindergarten?
A giant elementary school slide that takes 20 seconds to slide down? Really?
After George proposes that he and Jack go trick-or-treating. “We’re fourteen, George, if someone finds out we’ll get in trouble!”
“It’s not like they ask for I.D. to give you candy. Who will know?”
Does Indiana actually have a law that trick-or-treating is illegal after 13 years of age?
October 4, 2022
Audible Review
Overall 3 out of 5 stars
Performance 4 out of 5 stars
Story 3 out of 5 stars
Sweet
One Last Time was a sweet, quick read. It's the coming of age story of best friends, Jack and George. Taking place the weekend of Halloween (I should have waited until Halloween to listen!), they finally acknowledged their true feelings for each other.
George has really crappy parents so I was happy how Jack's parents welcomed him into their family, no hesitation.
I've noticed this author likes to pop in a random pov, and in this story we got to see Jack and George through Jack's mom's eyes- I think it's kind of sweet.
Jackson Cline did a nice job with the narration, switching between the two boys points of view.
Overall 3 out of 5 stars
Performance 4 out of 5 stars
Story 3 out of 5 stars
Sweet
One Last Time was a sweet, quick read. It's the coming of age story of best friends, Jack and George. Taking place the weekend of Halloween (I should have waited until Halloween to listen!), they finally acknowledged their true feelings for each other.
George has really crappy parents so I was happy how Jack's parents welcomed him into their family, no hesitation.
I've noticed this author likes to pop in a random pov, and in this story we got to see Jack and George through Jack's mom's eyes- I think it's kind of sweet.
Jackson Cline did a nice job with the narration, switching between the two boys points of view.
October 25, 2021
Potential
Not sure what to think. As a gay man I appreciate the story and was rooting for the kids but it just happened way too fast. I wanted time to get to know the kids and to get to know the parents. Both sets of parents are tropes. One set is totally loving and accepting, the other set quite the opposite. I wanted more.
Not sure what to think. As a gay man I appreciate the story and was rooting for the kids but it just happened way too fast. I wanted time to get to know the kids and to get to know the parents. Both sets of parents are tropes. One set is totally loving and accepting, the other set quite the opposite. I wanted more.
April 2, 2022
Beautifully written
Honestly, I’ve read multiple short stories by Daniel and while they have a straightforward plot his story beautifully captures the innocence of first love. It resonates with me especially having grown up gay myself. His stories are so heartwarming it doesn’t need a complicated plot, amazing.
Honestly, I’ve read multiple short stories by Daniel and while they have a straightforward plot his story beautifully captures the innocence of first love. It resonates with me especially having grown up gay myself. His stories are so heartwarming it doesn’t need a complicated plot, amazing.
September 8, 2022
Just Plain Boring
I think it took the author the same amount of time to write this short story as it does to read it. Poorly edited and no character development. I understand that is hard in a short story, but this one has nothing of interest. It took as long to read it as it normally takes me to read a full novel. I was just not interested.
I think it took the author the same amount of time to write this short story as it does to read it. Poorly edited and no character development. I understand that is hard in a short story, but this one has nothing of interest. It took as long to read it as it normally takes me to read a full novel. I was just not interested.
November 30, 2022
Coming Out Halliween
A cute story about the angst of being 14, dealing with families and coming out together. This A fun, sometimes difficult, story about the the collision of feelings between two best friends.
A cute story about the angst of being 14, dealing with families and coming out together. This A fun, sometimes difficult, story about the the collision of feelings between two best friends.
December 19, 2020
No sex at one point it was close. It was a fun very quick read.
January 26, 2021
Sweet teen romance. Sanderfer captures young love with all its aches and pains. Very well done. Thanks.
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