Devious Dane
by Kenn DahllPublish: Feb 13, 2019Book Overview
Stalking the attractive son of a European dealer at an art and antiques convention can be pretty futile. Art expert Norm, however, pursued the young Dane−more as an entertaining diversion than expecting anything sexual, after all Norm at thirty-five was at least ten years older than Gil. Imagine Norm’s surprise when Gil attended one of the expert’s seminars.A short time later, both were back in New York City where Norm’s gallery was located and where Gil managed a satellite venue for his father’s business. A friendly dinner was followed by the extension of an invitation for Gil to use a spare bedroom in Norm’s condo until the young Dane could find affordable accommodations on his own. Norm’s motives were definitely not totally altruistic, but he soon concluded Gil was straight, even though the younger man was affable and even supportive at Norm’s gay soirées.
The Platonic relationship was disrupted by two ostensibly unrelated events. First, Norm inadvertently witnessed a cozy tête-à-tête between Gil and an East European actor Norm recognized from a spread in a gay magazine. After Gil departed from the bar, Tomek, the actor, was joined by a tall man who, after warily glancing around the space, quickly ushered the actor from the bar. Second, the FBI appears at Norm’s door while Gil is away at work. The agent expresses concerns about a conspiracy involving a devious Gil, Tomek, and the tall man. Norm is convinced by the FBI agent to allow surveillance equipment in Gil’s bedroom, and given access to the video feed on his personal computer.
The images and sounds captured by the hidden camera entice Norm and he becomes addicted to self-abuse while watching Gil and Tomek frolic on the Dane’s bed. Norm is conflicted between his perceived responsibility as a concerned citizen and his lust-filled desire to continue watching in effect, a live porn flick.
