Latest Stories

Most recently published stories in Pride.

In the Face of Erasure
I need to forget myself,” Jordan said, their voice barely above a whisper. They sat in the sterile chair, fingers fidgeting with the edges of their sleeve, their eyes staring ahead, unfocused.
By Shoaib Rehman8 months ago in Pride
Me And My Bisexuality
I’m bisexual. It was a shock learning this about myself, as most figure out their sexuality by high school or college at the latest. And sometimes earlier.
By Amethyst Champagne8 months ago in Pride
Infusing Luxury: The Role of Moroccan Crafts in Hospitality Design. AI-Generated.
In the world of high-end hospitality, ambiance is everything. From boutique riads in Marrakech to Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, Moroccan artisanal decor is making an elegant mark. With its blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and soul, Moroccan design is fast becoming the go-to choice for establishments seeking to evoke both comfort and opulence.
By Mohamed B8 months ago in Pride
Unapologetically Me...Now
Happy Pride, Vocal readers! I love this time of year, because it's a reminder to conservatives and anyone who heavily dislike us that we aren't going back in the closet. At least, not in the foreseeable future. Our voices will grow even louder, and we refuse to shut up.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 8 months ago in Pride
Pride Is Joy
Introduction This is a microfiction for the challenge below: This is not so much a microfiction as a series of observations based on some people that I know and have known.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 8 months ago in Pride
The Half-Elf. Top Story - June 2025.
1. It starts in a club, as so many crucifixions do. - Seven years ago, today. Neon spills on my chest like fake blood. My wife—full lesbian, full moon—orders something tart, something red.
By Iris Obscura8 months ago in Pride
One, two, three . Honorable Mention in Pride Under Pressure Challenge.
I remember when I was a kid, people would say that love was the most beautiful thing in the world. It made me happy. And I loved the very idea of love. But when I grew up. The world decided that love was under attack. If it didn’t fit inside the perfect little box, then it was real. It was a lie. A sin. An abomination. And so I learned how to love in society. And it broke me…
By Lane Burns8 months ago in Pride
Forge and Sanctuary. Runner-Up in Pride Under Pressure Challenge.
I set the stake into the ground with a little more force than was probably necessary. It was happening with increasing frequency, so I knew with certainty it would happen again today. Might as well make it a part of my daily routine, I suppose.
By Meredith Harmon8 months ago in Pride
Coming Out Again: Beyond All the Labels
I came out the first time when I was sixteen. It was chaotic, emotional, and transpired clumsily in the passenger side of my mom's minivan following a tense family dinner. The words fell from my lips, awkward and weighed down with years of stifled worry: "Mom, I think… I think I'm gay."
By Get Rich8 months ago in Pride
The Stage Is A Cage. Runner-Up in Pride Under Pressure Challenge.
She pretends to be straight so she can afford to live. Though, she enjoys being a stripper, she really does. It is who she dances for that she does not like. Look at them, all dressed in identically drab grey suits. They have the same haircut and watches that are almost as big as their egos. While the way she glistens from sweat underneath the spotlight is sexy, these men look like they have just come out of a deep-fat fryer. They make her feel a bit ill. Yet, here she is, grinding her waist on one of their laps while they tuck twenties into her G-string.
By Katerina Petrou8 months ago in Pride
Two Bus Tickets Part 1. Top Story - May 2025.
Author's Note: This is the first prequel to my previously published story. You can find that here: This is one of two prequels. The original story is part 3. There will be a part 4, continuing the original story.
By J. Delaney-Howe8 months ago in Pride
Meet our messy love
A/N: This is an unrelated excerpt of a sequel, The Loser, to my upcoming novel, Silent Bites, which is going to be published this July. I hope you enjoy!! Pre-order Silent Bites here. Please share the link and if you do get a copy of my book, I’d love your feedback and review!! Thank you all so much for your support!
By Melissa Ingoldsby8 months ago in Pride