The Eros Variations

The Eros Variations

by

Stephen M. Larson

28-year-old Kelden Scott has just gone through his second, rather messy divorce. On the spur of the moment, he leaves Chicago, his wealthy family, and his comfortable job to start life fresh in Central Illinois. There, he battles substance abuse and sexual addictions, finds himself caught in the middle of the battle between gays and fundamentalist Christians, and learns what it truly means to love. Warning:  Due to the nature of the topics addressed in this novel, several chapters include "adult" language and/or situations.

Choose a Movement below to begin reading. At the bottom of the list is "The Missing Chapter"; this takes you to a chapter of Fell Park history which I removed during one of my revisions but which I like too much to completely discard and would like your thoughts as to what I should do with it. When you're done, there's a link on each page to return to "Acoustic Words: The Novels". And when you've finished the entire novel, please return to "Acoustic Words: The Novels" and take the "Novel Poll #2: 'The Eros Variations'".

 First Movement

Rigid, but threatening to lose control

Second Movement

Slightly maniacal

Third Movement

Contemplative, but intense

Fourth Movement

Driving

The Missing Chapter

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