Royal AlvisAn Erotic StoryFor three months, I had been walking a standard poodle for a rich lady on The Upper West Side. I needed the money, and Sassy had plenty of…9h ago49h ago4
Royal AlvisinThe HavenA Trip to WhereverOccasionally, I’ll pass out in pubs and wake up the next morning to find I’m hundreds of miles from the bar where I collapsed. Once, I was…Aug 1910Aug 1910
Royal AlvisinThe HavenGood BreedingMy dog Crazy Bitch was once a feral animal, and she will always be defiant and difficult to train. However, my previous dog was a pure bred…Aug 1312Aug 1312
Royal AlvisinThe HavenBack for a MomentIt’s strange the things you remember in old age and the things you forget. My mother is ninety-five years old. She can hardly recall the…Aug 520Aug 520
Royal AlvisinThe HavenGodly PeopleBeverly and her parents are devout Catholics, and for the last few months, I’ve been joining them for Sunday service. My attendance makes…Jul 2923Jul 2923
Royal AlvisinThe HavenAn Urban LegendEveryone on campus knew when the Tri-Betas were menstruating, and during this time — if you knew what was best — you would avoid the…Jul 2211Jul 2211
Royal AlvisinThe HavenA Debt RepaidBeverly’s father decided to build a two room addition onto the back of his house in Staten Island, and asked if I could come by to help…Jul 1516Jul 1516
Royal AlvisinThe HavenA Thief Among UsI went to visit my mom at assisted living, and found her glowering in a corner. Her face was red, and I could tell by the clench of her…May 2928May 2928
Royal AlvisinThe HavenA Death in Staten IslandMy mother’s home has been vacant ever since she went into assisted living. Both of my sisters have moved to Florida, so it’s my job to take…May 2025May 2025