“Liquor & Lust” is a short story set in the Prohibition era. It narrates the forbidden romance between an introverted banker and an elusive alcohol gangster.

It’s year 1929, and alcohol is forbidden - but James still needs a drink, mostly to forget about the war and the economic depression haunting America. When dr. Price gets arrested, James has no other options, but to sneak into a secret speakeasy. There, he meets Kenneth, a mysterious yet charming, upper class gentleman. It’s love at first sight, but James struggles to accept his homosexuality. Moreover, a medium informs him that Kenneth could be an alcohol gangster. How will their love unfold, and what is Doris (James’ sister) hiding from everyone else?

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