Spires

Alexis Hall

Toby, nearing forty and weary of the submissive role he's played for years, finds himself yearning for a connection with Laurie. He craves a specific kind of intimacy, one where he can command devotion, yet struggles with how to achieve it. Laurie, in turn, seeks a partner to cherish and serve, someone bold in their desires, and must come to terms with Toby being that person. This novel delves into the complexities of mid-life yearning, the search for fulfillment through unconventional means, and the hesitant steps toward genuine connection.

Alexis Hall

Alfie Bell has spent years performing the version of masculinity he thinks will keep him safe—until the past he buried starts to bloom again. When he reconnects with Fen O’Donaghue, the boy he once bullied, Alfie is forced to confront what he did, what he felt, and what he’s only just begun to understand about his own sexuality. This Spires Story blends sharp humor with emotional honesty as two men navigate regret, desire, and the possibility of making amends. At its heart, Pansies is a story about toxic masculinity, late-blooming self-discovery, and the courage it takes to become fully oneself—no matter how long it takes.