Panhandler Tales
Short Stories
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Narrated by:
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Virtual Voice
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By:
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Wake Cruise
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Cruising Chicago’s streets, men encounter panhandlers from all walks of life—homeless wanderers, gang-affiliated street men, and even a handicapped beggar. Survival, desire and secrecy collide in five gritty, psychological stories, exploring urban encounters that are thrilling, unexpected, and sometimes forbidden.
In this latest edition, two new stories are included: “A Sunset to Sunrise Panhandler,” where Billy meets Santi selling bottled water along Cicero Avenue, and “Wheelchaired Panhandler,” in which a daring friendship and potential romance forms between a handicapped man with gang affiliations and a street-cruising admirer.
From transient panhandlers to gang-affiliated street men, each story captures the risks, thrills, and intimate moments of men drawn to Chicago’s streets. “Panhandler Tales” is a raw, immersive exploration of street survival, friendship or desired gay romance, sexual tension, and urban adventures—perfect for readers who crave stories of desire, unpredictability, and the thrill of the city at night.