The Story

Grant, a 37-year-old man of physical strength and emotional stability, is on quest for love over a series of evenings, he hosts different dates in his apartment.  His first date, Carl, is a confident gym trainer who leaves Grant in awe .  The second date, Brent, ends in chaos and misunderstanding. The third date, Frankie, surprises Grant with her warmth and sincerity.  As Grant reflects on these encounters, he grapples with loneliness and a chance meeting with Teddy, a charming delivery man, reignites Grant's passion. On Christmas Eve, Teddy returns, offering Grant the genuine connection he's sought.  Together, they embrace the joy of the holiday season, and Grant learns to realize that love and authenticity are the greatest gifts of all.

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Writer’s Reflection — “Honesty”

It started with a word.

I was driving on a Saturday, running weekend errands, when I passed a sign that read: HONESTY.

The word stuck with me. I kept turning it over in my head all weekend — what does it really mean to be honest? By Wednesday morning, driving to work, it hit me:
What if this isn’t about telling the truth to others… but being honest with yourself?

I didn’t know where it would go, how far, or how long. But as the writing began, things started to trickle in — memories, truths, stories, maybe not even my own.
And then, as Sondheim once wrote, “Look, I made a hat… where there never was a hat.”

That’s how Honesty came to life — from idea to completion in six days. A story born from a single word, and a quiet challenge to face yourself in the mirror — and finally see what’s real.

— Dennis J. Manning