Sign-In
Cart
The Patralmador Paradox: Seduction and Salvation of Planet Earth
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerScience Fiction
Publisher Price: $15.95
ISBN13: 9780595357161
Publisher: Authorhouse
Published: Aug 5 2005
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pendleton drew a deep breath and shifted uneasily in his chair, 'I know you're going to think this is very strange but, please understand, this is not my idea. I have to ask about your, uh, sexuality.
'You mean do I like boys or girls, or both? Or neither?
'I'm hoping you like boys. He hurriedly added, 'Not that it matters.
Sheila was laughing again, 'You sound like Seinfeld.
'Who?
'Never mind. Go on with your questions.
'Do you like boys and do you enjoy sexual intercourse?
'Yes. And yes. Her tone changed and her smile disappeared, 'Both of the above.
'Good, that's good. Have you had many partners?
'How many is 'many'?
'Ten?
'No. Sheila marveled at her own patience; the laughing had put her in a good mood but it was fading fast.
'Five?
'No.
'Three?
'Oh, for God's sake! This sucks! What kind of job interview is this? Or is it a job interview? Are you hitting on me? Is that it? I've heard about a Hollywood casting couch but this is ridiculous! Sheila rose again to leave.
'No, no, no. Please, please. That's not it at all. He turned the APC toward her. 'I'm just following instructions. I don't want to have sex with you.
She turned and her expression softened, 'Oh, you're gay? She smiled and added, 'Not that there's anything wrong with that. but he didn't get it.
He answered seriously, 'Gay? Well, I'm reasonably content, most of the time. But I wouldn't say that I'm gay.
Sheila shook her head, 'Very funny.
Also in
Science Fiction
On the Calculation of Volume (Book I): Shortlisted for the 2025 International Booker Prize
Balle, Solvej
Paperback
Red Rising 3-Book Box Set: Red Rising, Golden Son, Morning Star, and an Exclusive Extended Excerpt of Iron Gold
Brown, Pierce
Paperback