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The Pace Group
Gay Stories · EN · 2 parts · Ongoing · updated 2026-11-07
A first-time marathon runner is paced through Berlin's twenty-six miles by a volunteer carrying a sign that says four hours. A sweaty, tender two-part gay romance of miles, mile markers and the last kilometre.
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“The Pace Group” 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: The 4:00 Balloon. Jonas runs his first Berlin marathon. Idris, the four-hour pacer, runs beside him and says the only rule is to breathe like you're telling a secret.
- Part 2: The Last Kilometre. The finish line is a kilometre away and Jonas can hardly stand. Idris runs the last stretch beside him, and the finish is only the second-best moment of the day.
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