Hollywood Tease

Residents of an unruly apartment complex strive for fulfillment in a ruthless, unpredictable, and enchanted town.

Ryan, a virile young security guard, takes a weekend patrol job and yearns to explore his bisexuality.  Enticed by a temptress after she beds men, Ryan lands on a path toward making a physical and emotional connection with another man.

Kaylani, an ambitious and secretive woman, shrewd from ten years of a fast-paced and disheartening lifestyle in Hollywood, still clandestinely pursues her dream of finding fame and fortune in the entertainment industry.  

Miguel excels at his package delivery job, attaining promotions and prize delivery routes.  But the seduction of dirty money and instant wealth threatens his romantic relationship, employment, and freedom.

Valentina seeks true, healthy love and longs for a life partnership to attain a family and happiness.  She has gambled with foresaking her attraction to other women in the hope of securing a conventional marriage.  

Their quests converge on a fateful and revealing night at a flamboyant Halloween party.  Secrets are exposed, relationships form or crumble, friendships strengthen, and gratification, for some, may finally be at hand.

"Hollywood Tease" is a work of fiction, a novella (27,000 words), featuring elements of comedy, drama, mystery, and romance, with content intended for mature audiences.