Antonio's Mask by Jaylen Florian

Antonio must strip away his inhibitions to grasp his feelings for another player on the college football team.

His friends and teammates, Joe and Kelvin, are similarly devoted to their athletic careers, not their paths of individual self-discovery.  But each of these young men may be brave enough to follow their hearts if they can overcome challenges to their identities.

Learning that there is more to life than football is advanced from quite unlikely sources, including a fortune teller's prophecy for a soul-mate, a tender team mascot, a wise and understanding coach, and a bejeweled leonine mask.  


Antonio's Mask is an MM romance novelette (14,000 words) featuring gay, bisexual, and straight male characters at least 21 years of age.  The story explores young men freeing their souls from fear and realizing connections of romantic love from friendships.