Stray

by Cassandra Gold

Part of the proceeds from the sale of this eBook and the other eBooks of the Sanctuary Moon Anthology will go to the Full Moon Farm a sanctuary for abused and refused wolf-dogs and captive-bred wolves. J's life has been tough ever since his father disowned him for being gay, but when his abusive boyfriend kicks him out, things get even worse. While searching for a shelter to spend the night in, J is accosted by a strange man who needs a place to hide. Despite his fear, J agrees to take the man with him to a safe place. Will helping the stranger turn out to be yet another mistake, or will it lead him to happiness at last?

Genres: M M Romance, Shapeshifters, Paranormal, M M Shapeshifters, Short Stories

47 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

About the author

By day, I am a middle school teacher. I spend much of my time grading papers, filling out paperwork, and trying to get 6th- and 7th- graders to read.

When I am not at work, I can generally be found at the computer, dreaming up stories about men falling in love. When I have spare time (which is unfortunately not too often anymore!) I read romance of all kinds. Occasionally I pretend to do housework, but my hubby isn't fooled!

Reviews

[Bubbles Hunty Honest & Direct Opinions · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really wish this short story was longer. It was great

[Ami · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars
This is so far, my most favorite story from Cassandra Gold. Hunter and J meet as stranger, when J helps the older guy who needs a place to hide. J is not without problem himself. Being kicked out out of his home and having an abusive boyfriend, J's life is not pretty picture. Hunter is completely taken by the 19-year-old and he feels protective. But he is a werewolf and he doesn't know how J will react to that. I like the fact that it takes time for the story to build foundation of the relationship (even during that short course). It feels fulfilling and the ending is pretty sweet

[Fehu · Rating 4 out of 5]

That one was pretty short and I wish it was longer because it is such a sweet story.
When I read the title I expected the wolf to be the stray and not the human :)

J has been abused by his roommate, who has thrown him out of the house. On the streets he meets Hunter, who is on the run from the scientists, who want him as a lab rat. It's adorable to see how the distrustful Hunter learns that not all humans mean harm and that there is one in particular, that he wants to protect.

[Mara Ismine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three and a half stars. A lot is packed into this short story. Perhaps a little too much as it seemed rushed and not fully developed. It was still a sweet story and for a good cause, but it left me mildly unsatisfied.

[Mandy*reads obsessively* · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

J is in an abusive relationship and Hunter has escaped being experimented on and tortured.
This is a short sweet story!

[Jimmy Hanson · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty "okay" read, but I bumped it up to "4" stars because the writing made up for the lack of true plot or follow-up. J was such an interesting character, I really wanted know more about him, his history and how he got where he was; Hunter was interesting at first, but honestly to find out he was really a rather well-to-do man and such kind of took me by surprise. His character seemed too rough and gruff for that, even after he recovered from his flight at being captive. Inconsistent, is the word that comes to mind.

If the story had been maybe five or ten pages longer, with the follow-up of their starting relationship gone into more detail, it may have been a much better and smoother transition.

[Ravyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a bad story, just not much to it. The story itself is only 37 pages (with big font), so it took maybe a half hour to read, if that.

[Gaa-chan · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Leaundra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the story but I wished it was longer.