J. M. Snyder
  Free E-Book: Cowboy

Originally I posted this story in three parts, with the ending left up to my readers. Marcus was just passing through Texas when he met Kent. In his cowboy hat, low-riding jeans, and black boots, Kent looks like the type of guy whom Marcus desperately wants to love.

But two years later, he has discovered that Kent is cold and distant, the quintessential American cowboy, and spends more time drunk than sober. Marcus can never predict his mood, and he blames himself for the flailing relationship.

Then, one day when Kent rides into town, Marcus finds a young runaway hiding in their barn. Luke is warm, loving, and quick to please ... everything Kent is not. Marcus finds himself torn between the boy who demands his love and the man whose love he craves. Though the answer seems obvious, Marcus is hesitant to choose.

Because I liked both Kent and Luke for various reasons, I couldn't decide on one either, so I ran a poll and wrote the most popular ending. The download is a ZIP file that contains three file formats: PDF, HTML, and LIT. Right-click on the link below to save the file, then unzip it to read the story in the format of your choice.

Download E-Book Now   •   Buy the Paperback