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The Locksmith
Gay Stories · EN · 2 parts · Ongoing · updated 2026-11-07
A locked-out tenant calls an Edinburgh locksmith at midnight and keeps finding reasons to need him. A dry, lamplit two-part gay romance of old keys, narrow closes and a door that finally opens.
- #edinburgh
- #gay
- #locksmith
- #old-town
About this story
“The Locksmith” is a Gay Stories story for adults, told in 2 parts and about 3 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: Locked Out. Rory is locked out of his Old Town flat at midnight. Callum, the locksmith, opens the door in four seconds with a torch and a flask. Rory is almost disappointed.
- Part 2: Deadbolt. Rory locks himself out on purpose on Friday, and Callum fits a new deadbolt in an unhurried afternoon. When the door finally locks properly, nobody leaves.
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