“You enjoying the view?”

Eli’s voice broke the silence, low and smooth.

Ryan turned, the lake glowing behind him — and for the first time in years, he forgot what loneliness felt like.

A Summer by the Lake — Part One.

Three men. One week of confession, heat, and unexpected connection.

A story of desire, freedom, and the moment when friendship becomes something more.

Written and narrated by Dani Hyden.

From Whispers in the Dark | Gay Stories for Quiet Hearts (WITD SERIES).

Discover more stories from the series — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and in book form worldwide on Amazon and all good bookstores.

Explore more at https://witd-series.com

Whispers in the Dark: Volume 2 arrives November 1st, 2025. ✨

A new collection of gay romance stories filled with lust, longing, and quiet moments that burn deep inside the heart.

The book will be available worldwide in paperback and Kindle on Amazon the same day the first podcast story drops.

Follow the whispers. Stay close. And let yourself feel every word. Follow on Instagram & TikTok @witd.series or www.witd-series.com

In Escaping the Dark: A Road to Freedom, two men flee a city built on fear, secrets, and silence. What begins as a desperate run from oppression becomes something deeper—a fight to hold onto love in a world determined to erase it.

Through tunnels, gunfire, and betrayal, Kai chases the promise of freedom. But freedom isn’t just a place. It’s the person you’d risk everything for. The one who shows you who you are in the dark—and still reaches for you.

This story closes the season. And it means something deeply personal to me.

All my stories are rooted in real emotions—the ache of longing, the weight of sacrifice, and the quiet, fierce hope that love survives.

Written and produced by Dani Hyden.