Lust in the Locker Room is a short story anthology exploring the unexpected awakenings of male athletes discovering love, passion and connection where they least expect it. Across five stories?set in the electric aftermath of a championship win, a quiet massage studio, a shared swim lane, an MMA gym, and a hotel suite shared by college teammates?men forged by competition confront feelings that redefine strength, trust, lust, and brotherhood. Each story captures the fragile beauty of first love?the kind of love they never would have believed possible for themselves?emerging from the world of sport.

This 22,300-word anthology comprises five stories of men primarily (though not entirely) in first time gay situations, sometimes but not always invoking LGBTQ+ labels and identity. It should go without saying that the author has the utmost love and respect for all gender and sexual identities. All characters are over the age of eighteen, none are related biologically or by marriage, and all engage entirely consensually. We hope you enjoy!

Pan-ethnic, pan-talented, pansexual. Hera Persepolis enjoys martinis, writing, shooting pool in dive bars, and thinking filthy thoughts.