Neutral Zone Trap

For Puck's Sake, Book 10

By: Crea Reitan

Narrated by: Shawn K. Jain, Simon Dornet

I want something true.

Torin

Hiding behind my mascot mask has always worked in my favor. As someone with social anxiety and paralyzing shyness, the ability to be out in the world without being seen is the only way I'm able to function. It also means I can long for my crush from afar without him knowing.

I'm invisible inside my costume and try to go unseen otherwise. Except that Hugo always sees me because he's such a sweet, kind, thoughtful man. Is it any surprise that I'm completely in love with him?

What starts out as an accidental anonymous text turns into a date, but there's just one problem. Hugo thinks he's texting a girl. What happens when he finds out that's not the case?

Hugo

When my closest friends all pair up, I'm left as the unpartnered ninth wheel, which becomes awkward and makes me feel out of place. That's where my new friend, Torin, comes in.

The face behind the Surry the Seal is Torin Jonah. He's so quiet and nice, I try to always make sure to say hi to him when I see him. It's not hard to make sure someone knows that you see them.

We start hanging out all the time—having sleepovers, platonic cuddling, maybe a little throwback to teenage mutual jerking sessions in the shower amongst bros. When I tell him that I've been talking to this girl and I think I like her, suddenly I feel like I'm being unfaithful to him.

Now, I'm not sure what to do. Date this girl, or maybe see if Torin could possibly be interested in me, and see what happens.

This is an LGBTQIA+ story for mature listeners. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

©2024 Amber Reitan writing as Crea Reitan (P)2025 Podium Audio

What!?👀

I didn’t dislike anything. However,the ending had me in tears! I’ve been waiting for Hugo story and for a second,I didn’t think he was going to get the HEA he deserved!!!! Love the twist of events .

I’ve been dying to listen to Hugo’s book!

This story is a favourite of this series. I’ve waited for Hugo’s HEA & I wasn’t disappointed. The found family in this series is sheer bliss & the way the characters interact is hilarious. Such great writing. The love scenes are fantastic as one expects from Reitan but this one is not super raunchy - but that doesn’t mean that the intimate scenes are any less intense. This book is absolutely beautiful. Awesome narration by the smashing duo of Dornet & James.

Another good one

Just like the rest of the series another great listen i highly recommend just like all the rest.

MM romance at its finest

the hickey player and the team mascot. A wonderful addition to this series, if you haven't listened to any of the books, they are so worth it. Narration really brings out the feelings in these books. I have enjoyed every single story.👏❤🔥

Hugo

I loved how Hugo always made sure to accommodate Torins social anxiety and made sure he felt safe. Didn’t like the amnesia towards the end I feel like it didn’t fit and made the ending few chapters feel a bit rushed. I still did like torin and Hugo’s story though.