EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 12 MIN
Two Country Men Who Chose Each Other — A Black Queer Short Story About Being Held
from Stories Between Us Anthology · host Stories Between Us Anthology
Apollo never planned to stay anywhere long.Luke never planned to leave at all.Set against the quiet rhythm of farm life, this short story follows two Black men whose connection grows through work, proximity, and moments of unexpected tenderness. What begins as shared labor becomes something deeper—built not through declarations, but through holding, trust, and choice.When Apollo is offered work on another property, he faces a decision he’s never made before: leave alone, or invite Luke into a life on the road to see if what they’ve found can become something lasting.This is a romantic, short story about Black queer love, soft masculinity, and choosing devotion without needing to explain it to the world.🎧 A cinematic audio short story meant to be listened to like a book.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/stories.between.us.anthologyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StoriesBetweenUsAnthologyTikTok: @stories.between.us
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Apollo never planned to stay anywhere long.Luke never planned to leave at all.Set against the quiet rhythm of farm life, this short story follows two Black men whose connection grows through work, proximity, and moments of unexpected tenderness. What begins as shared labor becomes something deeper—built not through declarations, but through holding, trust, and choice.When Apollo is offered work on another property, he faces a decision he’s never made before: leave alone, or invite Luke into a life on the road to see if what they’ve found can become something lasting.This is a romantic, short story about Black queer love, soft masculinity, and choosing devotion without needing to explain it to the world.🎧 A cinematic audio short story meant to be listened to like a book.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/stories.between.us.anthologyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StoriesBetweenUsAnthologyTikTok: @stories.between.us
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