Born with a body bearing both sexes, Mr. A developed a great sense of shame and self loathing, spending his childhood isolating himself from those around him. But he soon discovered, that just because he turned his gaze from the world, it did not mean the world cast its lustful eyes from him—even if the ones with their sights set upon him were birthed from were birthed from his own loins.... more>>

[Note: Not to be confused with the Taiwanese novel of the same name by 白先勇] <<less

In the slums where he was raised, a young gangster, Karl, happens upon a common violent scene for any poor soul, especially a beauty, caught wandering alone at night. Upon joining in on the "train" of events, he discovers the victim being passed around was in fact his own father, and discovers the man's hidden secret.... more>>

One taste of his sire's forbidden "flower" had left him wanting for more, but as fate would have it, once plucked, this "secret flower" slipped from his grasp.

From then on, Karl was driven by one task, finding that beloved father of his again. <<less