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The Boulder Problem
Gay Stories · EN · 2 parts · Ongoing · updated 2026-11-07
A beginner climber joins a weekend bouldering trip in the Fontainebleau forest and keeps falling off the same boulder. A cheerful two-part gay romance of chalk, crash pads and a spotter who never looks away.
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“The Boulder Problem” is a Gay Stories story for adults, told in 2 parts and about 4 minutes of reading in total. Every character is 18 or older and every encounter is consensual. Start with Part 1 and use the Next part button at the end of each part, or pick a part from the list below.
- Part 1: Spotter. Hugo joins a bouldering weekend in the Fontainebleau forest. Rafi, the experienced climber who spots him, promises he will not let him hit the ground.
- Part 2: Crash Pad. The barbecue ends early and the forest goes quiet. Hugo and Rafi spread a crash pad under the pines and find out how much they like falling for each other.
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