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The Boathouse
Gay Stories · EN · 2 parts · Ongoing · updated 2026-11-07
A new member joins a river rowing club in Henley and is put in a double scull with the club's quiet veteran. A warm two-part gay romance of dawn mist, steady strokes and a long breakfast.
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“The Boathouse” 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: Double Scull. Sam joins a Thames rowing club and is paired in a double scull with Aaron, the club's quiet veteran, who tells him to stop trying so hard.
- Part 2: Long Breakfast. Breakfast at a riverside cafe turns into a long walk and a longer morning. By lunchtime, Sam and Aaron have forgotten the rest of the rowing calendar.
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