Jack Crutchfield
Список книг автора Jack CrutchfieldBaptism
A couple goes to church with the girlfriend's parents. As the followers of God sing and chant, all he can think about is how to escape. A short adventure to the bathroom results in a sin he can't talk about. But will his girlfriend ever notice?
Baptism is a short story by Jack Crutchfield. It's a glimpse into the day of an ordinary American man who takes life as it goes with its relationship demands, zealot parents, meaninglessness of church, and unexpected sexual encounters. Crutchfield describes what happens with a surprising precision, making this story a smart exploration of the man's thoughts and desires.
Romeo, Romeo!
Olivia is more than ready to dive headfirst into total surrender, as a whirlwind romance sweeps her off her feet. A hopeless believer is undying love, she is sure that this time a relationship with Kyle will be everything she always dreamed of.
However, when they must make it work long-distance, the story takes an expected turn, in a claustrophobic erotic thriller masterfully crafted by Jack Crutchfield, in which jealousy, emotional abuse and self-neglect turn out to be a deadly cocktail.
Laminierte Laken
Wir tauchen in die Welt von halb erwachsenen, heterosexuellen Jungs ein: Verwirrung, seltsame Freundschaften, One-Night-Stands, Kampf gegen Gefühle. In dieser Welt lebt ein junger Mann seine Sexualität aus; er gabelt Mädels in Bars auf, arbeitet hart, um seine Freunde zu beeindrucken. Doch eines Nachts trifft er eine Frau, die seine Welt auf den Kopf stellt und ihm ein unvergessliches Erlebnis beschert.
Jack Crutchfield wirft einen chirurgischen, einfühlsamen Blick in die Köpfe junger Männer und schafft Dialoge, die so lebendig sind, dass man glauben könnte, die Figuren vor sich reden zu hören. Die spielerischen Zankereien und die «Typisch Jungs»-Stimmung wird von einer komplexen inneren Welt des Protagonisten ergänzt. Schließlich findet diese Welt ein Ventil, als dieser auf eine verlockende Fremde trifft, mit der er Sex von einer neuen Seite erlebt; sie spielt mit seiner Sexualität wie niemand zuvor und verändert ihn für immer.
Wie der Protagonist werden die Leser nach dieser Geschichte nie mehr dieselben sein. Eine intensive, brutal ehrliche Darstellung von Sex in der heutigen Zeit. «Laminierte Laken» ist ein Juwel, eine erotische Geschichte, die sich mit Philosophie, Humor und Einsicht auszeichnet wie kaum eine andere.
The Anniversary
Jack Crutchfield stuns once again in erotic tale with a charming vintage flair in which little by little darker undertones come to play. A true all-american story, The Anniversary combines the style of James Joyce and Stephen King – plus Crutchfield's unique sensual flair to create a phenomenal piece.
A couple goes away for her parents' marriage anniversary. Henry is preoccupied with plans of asking his long time girlfriend's hand in marriage, but his own insecurtieis and demons bubble at the surface, creating an intriguing erotic thriller that will linger within readers.
A Silver Lining and Cellophane Sheets
A deep dive into the world of early adulthood for straight boys; confusion, strange friendships, trying to score girls, fending off feelings. In this world, a young man is navigating his sexuality; finding hook-ups in bars, working hard to impress his friends. But one night he finds a woman who flips his world upside down, and he lives an unforgettable experience.
Jack Crutchfield brings a surgical, compassionate peek inside the minds of young men, creating dialog so vivid it'll be like witnessing the characters talk in front of you. The playful banter, «boys will be boys» attitude is accompanied by a complex inner world in the protagonist. Finally, this world fins an outlet when he meets an enticing stranger and the sex is different from everything else before; this woman lets him explore his sexuality in unthinkable ways, and he is forever transformed.
Like the protagonist, you will never be the same after reading this story. An intense, brutally honest portrayal of sex in our times, A Silver Lining and Cellophane Sheets is a gem, an erotic story that taps into philosophy and insight like only few do.