Hide Your Bruises
By Jamie F. Bell
A quiet, dimly lit records room in a junior intelligence training facility during a heavy spring rainstorm.
Espionage / Spy Fiction BL Short Stories to Read
11 Titles
The Snapdragon Operation
By Jamie F. Bell
In a sprawling botanical garden alive with the vibrant colors of early spring, two agents, Taro and Ryusei, are on a covert 'retrieval' mission. The air is warm and sweet with pollen, contrasting with the subtle tension of their assignment and the undeniable spark between them.
The First Ripple
By Jamie F. Bell
The Northwood Exposé's debut article, targeting suspicious donations to Mr. Halloran's programs, has just been published online. The campus is abuzz, but the triumph is overshadowed by mounting anxiety and a deep divide forming between Kakeru and Asahi.
The Scuffed Locker
By Jamie F. Bell
Near the end of senior year, in a deserted, dimly lit hallway of Northwood High, Kakeru finds himself cornered by Asahi. The air is thick with the residue of their complicated past—a year riddled with misunderstandings, social pressures, and hidden truths that fractured their fragile connection. Snow falls silently outside, echoing the quiet tension between them.
The Incident
By Jamie F. Bell
Kakeru and Asahi stand before Principal Mateo and Mr. Halloran in a stuffy, over-decorated office, confronting the fallout from their exposé. The air is thick with unspoken tension and the smell of stale ambition.
Forced Proximity
By Jamie Bell
Kakeru and Asahi are seated at a communal study table in the university library, a mountain of textbooks and project notes between them. The air is thick with unspoken history, punctuated by the rustle of papers and the low hum of the library.
The Ghost in the Code
By Jamie F. Bell
Kakeru sits alone in his dorm room, surrounded by the detritus of a student life he barely participates in. He reflects on his past, his connection with Asahi, and the now-defunct 'Northwood Exposé' news site, before a routine check of the old server reveals an unexpected, encrypted folder.
The Unlocked Door
By Jamie F. Bell
Callum, a young analyst, is working late in a corporate intelligence firm disguised as a data analytics company. It's deep winter, dark, and the office is nearly empty. He's grappling with recent heartbreak and trying to focus on a complex data audit when he uncovers a hidden, encrypted directory that points to illicit activities, drawing the attention of Tobias, a senior operative.
The Broken Sandal
By Jamie F. Bell
A desolate strip of coastline near a safe house facility. It is late evening, the air is cooling, and the tide is coming in.
Anatomy of a Partnership
By Jamie F. Bell
This chapter flashes back to the beginning of the school year, revealing the initial spark between Kakeru and Asahi as they embark on a shared mission to expose corruption within their university's administration, setting the stage for their intense, clandestine relationship.
Persona Non Grata
By Jamie Bell
The morning after, the campus hums with a different kind of energy, one that bristles with judgment. Kakeru navigates the halls, a target in plain sight, culminating in a confrontation with a defaced locker and a silent, damning encounter in a crowded corridor.