Lie with Me

In this captivating tale, an author revisits his past as he returns to Cognac after three and a half decades. Tasked with promoting a distillery, the protagonist finds himself in the midst of long-forgotten memories that slowly resurface. As he navigates through the familiar streets, he unexpectedly meets Lucas, a striking young man who bears an uncanny resemblance to his first love, Thomas. This chance encounter sets off a flurry of emotions, transporting the author back to their shared past at the age of 17 - a time marked by intense attraction and a clandestine passion that could never be declared. The story delves into themes of love, identity, and the complexities of forbidden desire against the rich backdrop of Cognac's distillery landscape.