The Initiation

by Sara Bell

Blake and Hayden have been best friends since First Grade. Their dads were members of Alpha Psi Sigma. Now they are going through the hazing to pledge as well and follow tradition. Blake’s assigned Big Brother, Aaron, is a dream come true. Although, joining the fraternity is not without problems, when a bigot makes life rough and he must face his worst fear.

Genres: M M Romance, Paranormal, Short Stories, Contemporary, Gay

ebook

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Sara Bell lives in North Alabama with the world's sexiest, most supportive husband, the two most beautiful, gifted daughters on the planet, and two of the most neurotic but loveable dogs ever created. She's a full-time author who writes stories about never-ending love for all kinds of characters--gay, straight, and somewhere in-between. Sara still can't believe she gets paid to do something she loves so much, and she's darned grateful to her incredible readers for making her dream a reality.

Reviews

[Monika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet, slightly spooky Halloween short. Another short story I wish was longer.


TAGS
-- sweet -- college boys -- Halloween -- first love --loved the MCs... Blake and Aaron -- want more -- less than 25 pages

[Firenz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the different variety of fears. I didn't like the fact that it was supposed to be a surprise, like our MC there are sometimes reasons for fears.

The story was just long enough would have liked a bit more interaction between the MC's. One of the only interactions being "You look good on tour knees". Seriously...

Tim was a douche, bullies are cowards and in this case he got what he deserved.

[Ami · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy this short novella. It's part romance, part mystery. Even if it's pretty much a snippet, but it feels complete. One thing I love from Sara Bell is how she seems to include the after part, so we know that the two heroes are really in "Happily ever after".

[Deeze · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely little read, be it halloween or not.


Of course,I would of loved to read the rest of Blake and Aaron's story. Maybe one day Sara Bell will revist these two lol.

ETA Still a sweet read.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

more like 2.75 cute but not a lot of substance and the two main characters while likable enough were rather unrealistic in they're relational development. The ending was a rather hurried epilogue but not too bad. Overall good enough to finish but not something I can recommend.

[Miralinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Малюсенькая книжка, но в нее уместилось много информации. Юноши проходят обряд инициации в колледже (довольно жестокий), один из них влюбляется в своего "брата" по лиге. Немного мистики и привидение. Никакого интима.

[Zaa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its pretty short and mostly concentrated on school bullying. But I can see attraction between Black & Aaron eventough their romance not much too explore. So far this story is good, touching and lil bit cliche.

[kasjo_peja · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story was too short, had virtually no character's building and concentrated more on school bullying then m/m romance. I was disappointed.

[Chrys · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5
Pretty sure the intention of the twist wasn't to make the reader cry buckets, but that didn't stop me.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very short, cute but slightly sappy Halloween story.