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El Presidio Rides North
On the verge of death by zombie in a public restroom, a young man is saved at the last minute by a shovel—and the intriguing man who wields it. A man who doesn't really want company, and definitely isn't interested in sharing names. But 'Mercury' also comes with an RV that doubles as a zombie-proof fortress, and almost any company is better than none—even if that company has a cute nickname for his nailgun, and inflicts him with the name 'Gaga'.
53 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 23, 2011
About the author
Domashita Romero
35 books95 followersDomashita Romero is a writer living in Brooklyn, New York. They are co-editor and frequent contributor to Shousetsu Bang*Bang. They once upon a time swore they’d never mention a cat in their bio, but then they got a cat. They enjoy the cat, making soup, and making gayer versions of stuff that isn't gay enough.
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June 18, 2013
I’m in love and I want the world to know it.
Seems like Vio got it right again! What a nerdtastic, awesomely crazy, fucking delight of a story this is! Who would’ve thought that only 35 pages of post-apocalypse cruising in an armed to the teeth car through a zombie-infested world could be this much fun?
I don’t even like gory zom nom nom nom stories!
But who can resist that cute boy, one of the few remaining human survivors, who has just escaped a zombie attack when he runs into the tattooed zombie-killer badass Mercury? The latter baptizes the kid Gaga and takes him with him on adventures in his riding fortress, el presidio. Fun times.
He wasn't my type -- my type was more the skinny hipster boys in girl jeans and thick glasses, a.k.a. the first ones to go during the outbreak -- but the sight still had me staring.
"Oh, you're a picky sort, huh?" He laughed. "That takes balls, being choosy at a time like this."
"Tell me about it," I said. "The apocalypse happens and
Who the hell is this Domashita Romero anyway? Who is this author who hurls these short and free, unique snowflakes onto the world wide web for us to enjoy? Who introduces us to these perfectly quirky characters and writes dialogue so naturally sparkly and humorous, that you’re afraid you may not be able to wipe that grin off your face ever again?
And let’s not even talk about that perfect cherry and little spoon on top that were part of the ending. Have mercury! For I’m going completely gaga over so much awesomeness!
Seems like Vio got it right again! What a nerdtastic, awesomely crazy, fucking delight of a story this is! Who would’ve thought that only 35 pages of post-apocalypse cruising in an armed to the teeth car through a zombie-infested world could be this much fun?
I don’t even like gory zom nom nom nom stories!
But who can resist that cute boy, one of the few remaining human survivors, who has just escaped a zombie attack when he runs into the tattooed zombie-killer badass Mercury? The latter baptizes the kid Gaga and takes him with him on adventures in his riding fortress, el presidio. Fun times.
He wasn't my type -- my type was more the skinny hipster boys in girl jeans and thick glasses, a.k.a. the first ones to go during the outbreak -- but the sight still had me staring.
"Oh, you're a picky sort, huh?" He laughed. "That takes balls, being choosy at a time like this."
"Tell me about it," I said. "The apocalypse happens and
Who the hell is this Domashita Romero anyway? Who is this author who hurls these short and free, unique snowflakes onto the world wide web for us to enjoy? Who introduces us to these perfectly quirky characters and writes dialogue so naturally sparkly and humorous, that you’re afraid you may not be able to wipe that grin off your face ever again?
And let’s not even talk about that perfect cherry and little spoon on top that were part of the ending. Have mercury! For I’m going completely gaga over so much awesomeness!
February 6, 2013
4.75 stars
I have no idea why I decided to read this crazy arsed, zombie fic (Nova I blame you >:D<) I don't even like them, Heh! Expect a walloping good read, its weird, sexy and one of the funniest stories I've read in ages. Prepare yourself for a fun and disturbing end of the world zombie apocalypse, a road trip to die for. Mercury is priceless and certainly the one I'd want to be stuck with, he gives Gaga the ride of his life, an awesome trip. Gaga, he's so adorable and Mercury makes sure he lives it up. Oh and the drunken striptease act, I cant even begin to explain how frigging hilarious it was. Great writing and the chemistry is fabulous, I loved it. Another fantastic gem of an online fic, it definitely tickled my fancy. Highly recommended.
I have no idea why I decided to read this crazy arsed, zombie fic (Nova I blame you >:D<) I don't even like them, Heh! Expect a walloping good read, its weird, sexy and one of the funniest stories I've read in ages. Prepare yourself for a fun and disturbing end of the world zombie apocalypse, a road trip to die for. Mercury is priceless and certainly the one I'd want to be stuck with, he gives Gaga the ride of his life, an awesome trip. Gaga, he's so adorable and Mercury makes sure he lives it up. Oh and the drunken striptease act, I cant even begin to explain how frigging hilarious it was. Great writing and the chemistry is fabulous, I loved it. Another fantastic gem of an online fic, it definitely tickled my fancy. Highly recommended.
April 14, 2014
Recommended by the lovely SheReadsALot
Mercury and Gaga take a zombie-killing road-trip with a detour to Sexy Town.
This book contains the ingredients for awesome sauce - Bourbon and Spaghettios, now I know.
We've got Mercury
And GaGa
And lots of this
This little novella is amazing. Full character development, snark after snark after snark, full-on sexiness, and a truly sweet bit of romance. Loved it. If the idea of a tatted up Mexican dude in a tube top killing zombies doesn't turn your crank, well... I think your crank might be rusty.
Mercury and Gaga take a zombie-killing road-trip with a detour to Sexy Town.
This book contains the ingredients for awesome sauce - Bourbon and Spaghettios, now I know.
We've got Mercury
And GaGa
And lots of this
This little novella is amazing. Full character development, snark after snark after snark, full-on sexiness, and a truly sweet bit of romance. Loved it. If the idea of a tatted up Mexican dude in a tube top killing zombies doesn't turn your crank, well... I think your crank might be rusty.
July 27, 2013
here is a link for you all: http://archiveofourown.org/works/7985...
dana tells me that this is THE place to go for fanfic, and thanks to loederkoningin, i have breached the walls!! dana!! lookit me - i'm all up in your fanfic!!
and lemme tell you - if the stories on here are half as good as this one, i will be making more regular journeys to here. because - wow.
WHAT A CHARMING ZOMBIE M/M STORY!!!
seriously. i am just as surprised as you. but it's just… lovely, there's no other way to say it.
it is a love story between a doughy and shy young fellow who has survived the zombie apocalypse through a combination of running, hiding, and climbing trees, and a badass heavily-tattooed and heavily armed gentleman who has survived by shooting, crossbowing, and running them over in his RV.
worlds collide.
the story starts when the big badass man rescues the trembling youth in a wendy's bathroom. (i am going to avoid using names, because it would just sound silly out of context) he takes him under his wing and into el presidio, his fortified vehicle, and shares his stockpile of food, weapons, and porno mags, telling tough tales and rendering the precious little flower weak with awe and terror.
and, as you would expect in a "we come from different worlds, but the world is over and this is an m/m story so eventually we are going to hook up" story, they do. hook up. but this isn't erotica. you can tell, because there is a story to it. and character development. and watching these two characters growing closer throughout their journey is just… beautiful. it's really tender and sweet and i could not believe how effective it was.
and it is genuinely funny!
We drove in silence for a while, just the growling of El Presidio as I wrung my hands around the barrel of my shotgun. I'd put a polish on the metal from doing that so much. "So, uh..."
"Uh-huh?"
"Are you going to rape me at any point or anything?" I just figured it was good to get things out in the open, get myself in the right headspace. He whipped his head around and looked at me like I'd just insulted his grandmother.
"The fuck? No, I'm not." He gave me the squint side-long. "Are you going to rape me?"
"No!" I said, and put my gun down between my knees to hold up my hands in innocence. "No, definitely not. Although honestly I kind of feel complimented that you think I could pull that off, what with all the weapons and the..." I made a gesture at the interior of El Presidio and his general demeanor, which worked better than any word I could come up with.
Fortunately, he laughed. "You're a funny one. Didn't think we had any of those left."
"I'm hilarious," I said, and stopped gesticulating to poke my fingers down the barrel of my gun. I really did not know anything about guns.
i loved it, i really did. there are zombie parts, for you z-dogs, but it's more about the two men than the zombies. but - yes - several zombie attacks. and one long, sweet adult scene at the end, and even though i usually blah blah my way through sex scenes because if it ain't happening to me, i don't wanna hear about it, this one was really touching. and not just bathing suit-area touching, it was emotionally touching, too.
more of these, please.
dana tells me that this is THE place to go for fanfic, and thanks to loederkoningin, i have breached the walls!! dana!! lookit me - i'm all up in your fanfic!!
and lemme tell you - if the stories on here are half as good as this one, i will be making more regular journeys to here. because - wow.
WHAT A CHARMING ZOMBIE M/M STORY!!!
seriously. i am just as surprised as you. but it's just… lovely, there's no other way to say it.
it is a love story between a doughy and shy young fellow who has survived the zombie apocalypse through a combination of running, hiding, and climbing trees, and a badass heavily-tattooed and heavily armed gentleman who has survived by shooting, crossbowing, and running them over in his RV.
worlds collide.
the story starts when the big badass man rescues the trembling youth in a wendy's bathroom. (i am going to avoid using names, because it would just sound silly out of context) he takes him under his wing and into el presidio, his fortified vehicle, and shares his stockpile of food, weapons, and porno mags, telling tough tales and rendering the precious little flower weak with awe and terror.
and, as you would expect in a "we come from different worlds, but the world is over and this is an m/m story so eventually we are going to hook up" story, they do. hook up. but this isn't erotica. you can tell, because there is a story to it. and character development. and watching these two characters growing closer throughout their journey is just… beautiful. it's really tender and sweet and i could not believe how effective it was.
and it is genuinely funny!
We drove in silence for a while, just the growling of El Presidio as I wrung my hands around the barrel of my shotgun. I'd put a polish on the metal from doing that so much. "So, uh..."
"Uh-huh?"
"Are you going to rape me at any point or anything?" I just figured it was good to get things out in the open, get myself in the right headspace. He whipped his head around and looked at me like I'd just insulted his grandmother.
"The fuck? No, I'm not." He gave me the squint side-long. "Are you going to rape me?"
"No!" I said, and put my gun down between my knees to hold up my hands in innocence. "No, definitely not. Although honestly I kind of feel complimented that you think I could pull that off, what with all the weapons and the..." I made a gesture at the interior of El Presidio and his general demeanor, which worked better than any word I could come up with.
Fortunately, he laughed. "You're a funny one. Didn't think we had any of those left."
"I'm hilarious," I said, and stopped gesticulating to poke my fingers down the barrel of my gun. I really did not know anything about guns.
i loved it, i really did. there are zombie parts, for you z-dogs, but it's more about the two men than the zombies. but - yes - several zombie attacks. and one long, sweet adult scene at the end, and even though i usually blah blah my way through sex scenes because if it ain't happening to me, i don't wanna hear about it, this one was really touching. and not just bathing suit-area touching, it was emotionally touching, too.
more of these, please.
July 8, 2013
4.25 stars
One of the FRESHEST stories I have ever read this year! Who knew that a short story road-trip due to zombie apocalypse could be this much JOY to read?! I smiled, I was happy, and when I finished, I felt like I was in wonderful adventure with two great friends.
It had two amazing characters - Mercury was one of a kind and Gaga was so, so adorable (his voice narrated the story and it was charming) -- action on the side (they were fighting zombies!), hot chemistry, easy flowing (didn't I say FRESH?!) dialogs and lines, and sweet sensual sex. I wish I could stay with them a bit longer -- I want to know whether they finally make it to Canada, is it really cold there for zombies??
This one had "baby" as pet name but it didn't annoy me a little bit; maybe because it had playful tone when Mercury said it, and Gaga had that 'little baby' quality for being 21-year-old virgin (though he wasn't anymore when the story ended *grin*).
Thank you, Vio. This one was FANTASTIC!!
. RECOMMENDED to anyone who is up for a little fun!
One of the FRESHEST stories I have ever read this year! Who knew that a short story road-trip due to zombie apocalypse could be this much JOY to read?! I smiled, I was happy, and when I finished, I felt like I was in wonderful adventure with two great friends.
It had two amazing characters - Mercury was one of a kind and Gaga was so, so adorable (his voice narrated the story and it was charming) -- action on the side (they were fighting zombies!), hot chemistry, easy flowing (didn't I say FRESH?!) dialogs and lines, and sweet sensual sex. I wish I could stay with them a bit longer -- I want to know whether they finally make it to Canada, is it really cold there for zombies??
This one had "baby" as pet name but it didn't annoy me a little bit; maybe because it had playful tone when Mercury said it, and Gaga had that 'little baby' quality for being 21-year-old virgin (though he wasn't anymore when the story ended *grin*).
Thank you, Vio. This one was FANTASTIC!!
. RECOMMENDED to anyone who is up for a little fun!
June 27, 2014
5 HOLY FOOKING HILARIOUS STARS!
Ridiculously good.
Stupid hilarious. Like I had to stifle and/or play it off like I was coughing so my co-workers wouldn't have the special people come talk to me.
I'm fairly certain I'm the last one on GR to have read this, but on the off chance you've not read it. GET ON IT!
Mercury and Gaga
No. Not even close except for the zombies and the humor so… maybe kinda close.
Gaga…
No, not your Mama's Gaga. Just destiny speaking through the ever popular picking a cd out of a box, lucky day name. Gaga gets his bacon saved by Mercury who invites him to share El Presidio and be his traveling partner in crime. Gaga is jumpy as a cat when they first meet.
In fantasybookland, Mercury and I would be be besties. Anyone who refers to themselves as the "Yellow Rose of Texas, the Piece of Ass-o from El Paso" and/or "Papi" and is totally comfortable wearing a tube top is just begging to be my friend. He also seems to have no problem with pole dancing, cursing and rolls with an arsenal. Seriously. We'd be tight. Plus, that bitch entertains the fuck outta me and we talk pretty much exactly alike.
Ms. Romero jam packed this jewel with universal truths:
#Truth
Plus mentions and/or occurrences of:
√Inflatable sheep you could fuck
√An army of porn stars holed up somewhere in Hollywood, armed to the fucking teeth
√Strip clubs with buffets
√Ninja special forces style
√Pole dancing complete with ass slapping
Christ on a cracker!
I hope there's a sequel and Gaga dons some panties. I'm positive Mercury would appreciate how pretty he would look. I know I will.
*clears throats* Oh, Nick…
*one eyebrow raise*
*looks at watch*
Make it good. Cupcake went out of her comfort zone and into zombieland for this. Chip Chop!
I would like a healthy dose of this, please.
#NoShame
Ridiculously good.
Stupid hilarious. Like I had to stifle and/or play it off like I was coughing so my co-workers wouldn't have the special people come talk to me.
I'm fairly certain I'm the last one on GR to have read this, but on the off chance you've not read it. GET ON IT!
Mercury and Gaga
No. Not even close except for the zombies and the humor so… maybe kinda close.
Gaga…
No, not your Mama's Gaga. Just destiny speaking through the ever popular picking a cd out of a box, lucky day name. Gaga gets his bacon saved by Mercury who invites him to share El Presidio and be his traveling partner in crime. Gaga is jumpy as a cat when they first meet.
I guessed if I was going to become someone's apocalypse bitch, it would probably be less unpleasant all around if I went willingly.
In fantasybookland, Mercury and I would be be besties. Anyone who refers to themselves as the "Yellow Rose of Texas, the Piece of Ass-o from El Paso" and/or "Papi" and is totally comfortable wearing a tube top is just begging to be my friend. He also seems to have no problem with pole dancing, cursing and rolls with an arsenal. Seriously. We'd be tight. Plus, that bitch entertains the fuck outta me and we talk pretty much exactly alike.
"Shit, we got a big spender!" he laughed, and shuffled around to stick his ass in my face again. "You just put it right in the coin slot, see if it makes change."
Ms. Romero jam packed this jewel with universal truths:
"Nothing makes panties drop like a man with a guitar,"
#Truth
Plus mentions and/or occurrences of:
√Inflatable sheep you could fuck
√An army of porn stars holed up somewhere in Hollywood, armed to the fucking teeth
√Strip clubs with buffets
√Ninja special forces style
√Pole dancing complete with ass slapping
Christ on a cracker!
I hope there's a sequel and Gaga dons some panties. I'm positive Mercury would appreciate how pretty he would look. I know I will.
*clears throats* Oh, Nick…
*one eyebrow raise*
*looks at watch*
Make it good. Cupcake went out of her comfort zone and into zombieland for this. Chip Chop!
I would like a healthy dose of this, please.
#NoShame
July 3, 2013
4 Big Zombie Stars - uncontrollably funny and subtle!
According to dear Vio is this free short story worth reading. I'm hoping for a really fun and screwed gem.
~ ..and I got it ...and my dear friend she's never wrong. ~
Wow, it was time for some zombies and a ride with two lovely guys, Mercury and his newfound friend Gaga, in an big RV called El Presidio
I wish I'd had time for a few good quotes, but unfortunately not today. This is otherwise packed with great truths from dear Mercury - he is a wise man with his feet flat on the earth, but with all his funny dreams intact. And, how sexy isn't he? Eventually he gets the little virgin Gaga in.... Or?
El Presidio Rides North is really an irresistible fun and a very cute short freebie. I really loved these two opposites. This novella is just so amazingly bold and filled with wacky jokes. Mercury creates an incredibly crazy dialogue. Nothing nasty despite a future zombie world so fear not.
Just get it and read... don't wait a single day!
I LIKE - of course, who can resist this?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You can get it from here: http://s2b2.livejournal.com/195059.html
According to dear Vio is this free short story worth reading. I'm hoping for a really fun and screwed gem.
~ ..and I got it ...and my dear friend she's never wrong. ~
Wow, it was time for some zombies and a ride with two lovely guys, Mercury and his newfound friend Gaga, in an big RV called El Presidio
I wish I'd had time for a few good quotes, but unfortunately not today. This is otherwise packed with great truths from dear Mercury - he is a wise man with his feet flat on the earth, but with all his funny dreams intact. And, how sexy isn't he? Eventually he gets the little virgin Gaga in.... Or?
El Presidio Rides North is really an irresistible fun and a very cute short freebie. I really loved these two opposites. This novella is just so amazingly bold and filled with wacky jokes. Mercury creates an incredibly crazy dialogue. Nothing nasty despite a future zombie world so fear not.
Just get it and read... don't wait a single day!
I LIKE - of course, who can resist this?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You can get it from here: http://s2b2.livejournal.com/195059.html
June 15, 2013
Fan Fiction!
Every time I come across a great story online, I just smile. (It's how I came to read MM many years ago.)
For a storyline such as "El Presidio Rides North", which was like "Shaun of the Dead" meets "The Walking Dead" meets "Road Trip" meets Fucking Awesome!
Hell there's even a little "Player's Club" thrown in...
And add two male main characters with great nicknames: Gaga and Mercury, a post-apocalyptic US overtaken by "groaners" and "z-boys" aka zombies:
(We're not told what happened exactly to cause this zombie infiltration but the story is solid. Trust.)
Both men become as close as to be expected since they're the only non-zombies around. Our Gaga is a virgin. Our foul mouthed, tattooed, sexy, sweet Spanish endearment talking Mercury helps rectify that situation... ay papi!
I wished this story was longer but can be satisfied with the way it ended. Plus it was funnysexycrazycool.
So should you read? Let me think...
Every time I come across a great story online, I just smile. (It's how I came to read MM many years ago.)
For a storyline such as "El Presidio Rides North", which was like "Shaun of the Dead" meets "The Walking Dead" meets "Road Trip" meets Fucking Awesome!
Hell there's even a little "Player's Club" thrown in...
And add two male main characters with great nicknames: Gaga and Mercury, a post-apocalyptic US overtaken by "groaners" and "z-boys" aka zombies:
(We're not told what happened exactly to cause this zombie infiltration but the story is solid. Trust.)
Both men become as close as to be expected since they're the only non-zombies around. Our Gaga is a virgin. Our foul mouthed, tattooed, sexy, sweet Spanish endearment talking Mercury helps rectify that situation... ay papi!
I wished this story was longer but can be satisfied with the way it ended. Plus it was funnysexycrazycool.
So should you read? Let me think...
August 1, 2014
This one is funny and awesome, as any other book written by Domashita Romero. It's like gay Zombieland with a hardened and mad guy (who speaks Spanish) and a twink (the last twink in the world, probably).
I don't know who I liked the most. Mercury left his brains somewhere in the way because he is insane. But he is smart in a way that has me charmed. But Gaga is adorable, I mean, he has a romantic and pure idea of love, and even in the midst of the apocalypse, this has not changed. This only made my like him even more. And apparently, Mercury too.
These two find each other by chance and decide to go together to Canada in El Presidio, a monstrosity of a car. Along the way, they find in each other the last thing they expected to find. None of them would have looked twice before that day when all hell broke loose with zombies. And even after, they wouldn't have, either. Mercury is not Gaga's type and... everybody is Mercury's type. Which shouldn't have come as a surprise to me because he's a species of his own. Almost literally. And he's non-shamelessly hot.
I know this may sound awful coming from me, but the Spanish in English books is usually... distracting if not childish and/or ridiculous. Mostly there are lots of mistakes, but in other cases the content is plainly hilarious (in a bad sense).
But here, I honestly don't know what has changed, here the Spanish fit, it being said out loud or it being written words in tattoos, it was hilarious (in a good sense) and it was cool. Sometimes it was hot. Maybe it's because Mercury is crazy as hell, or maybe Domashita Romero indeed knows how to write. Anyway, I can comfortably say this is the first time in a long time where my own language sounded "right". That's a lot for me. And I had fun in the process.
An of course, when they finally are together! Gaga!
All you need is Domashita Romero.
"This is totally a fluke, I swear. You've just really inspired me to grow some balls. What is that in Spanish? Conejos?"
Mercury laughed and I heard him start to get dressed. "That's close enough for me, bunny."
I don't know who I liked the most. Mercury left his brains somewhere in the way because he is insane. But he is smart in a way that has me charmed. But Gaga is adorable, I mean, he has a romantic and pure idea of love, and even in the midst of the apocalypse, this has not changed. This only made my like him even more. And apparently, Mercury too.
These two find each other by chance and decide to go together to Canada in El Presidio, a monstrosity of a car. Along the way, they find in each other the last thing they expected to find. None of them would have looked twice before that day when all hell broke loose with zombies. And even after, they wouldn't have, either. Mercury is not Gaga's type and... everybody is Mercury's type. Which shouldn't have come as a surprise to me because he's a species of his own. Almost literally. And he's non-shamelessly hot.
I know this may sound awful coming from me, but the Spanish in English books is usually... distracting if not childish and/or ridiculous. Mostly there are lots of mistakes, but in other cases the content is plainly hilarious (in a bad sense).
But here, I honestly don't know what has changed, here the Spanish fit, it being said out loud or it being written words in tattoos, it was hilarious (in a good sense) and it was cool. Sometimes it was hot. Maybe it's because Mercury is crazy as hell, or maybe Domashita Romero indeed knows how to write. Anyway, I can comfortably say this is the first time in a long time where my own language sounded "right". That's a lot for me. And I had fun in the process.
"Twenty questions?" Mercury said, after a while.
"Okay," I said. "Is it animal, vegetable, or mineral?"
Mercury made a thoughtful sound. "Kind of all three?"
"Is it a zombie?"
"Fuck!" he said, and laughed. I smiled up a the sky and closed my eyes. "Maybe that one's not so good."
I put my hands behind my head. "What's a vegetarian zombie's favorite food?"
"What?"
"Graaaaaaaaaiiins," I groaned. Mercury groaned, too, in a different way. "What's a zombie's favorite method of transportation?"
"Go on," he said.
"Traaaaaaaaaiiins." Mercury threw his shirt at me, and I laughed as it landed on my face. I didn't take it off right away; I was getting to like that smell.
"You do one more of those and I'm throwing you off the top of this thing."
I bit my lip and stayed quiet for a while, but I couldn't resist. "What's a zombie's favorite country to go to?" Mercury didn't respond, but I'd waited long enough. "Spaaaaiiiii--agh!!"
An of course, when they finally are together! Gaga!
All you need is Domashita Romero.
June 16, 2013
Well, guys, I think I'm in love. Though I can't decide if I'm more in love with Domashita Romero or Mercury.
Sweet baby Jesus, this was so awesome. Literally one of the best original fics I've ever read, and that's saying a lot.
Now, I don't know how to phrase this without putting some people off, but this was sweet. Not sweet sweet, more like that perfect blend of romantic, sexy and just plain hilarious that makes me want to squee and bounce in my seat.
Whoever you are, imo there's a 10% probability, at the most, that you won't like this. Plus it's just 19000 words long and free. Worth giving it a try, don't you think? I mean, seriously, this is a road trip in the middle of a fucking zombie apocalypse, plus gay sex. *raises eyebrow* Sure you don't feel even just a little bit tempted?
Why just four stars? Because I want more. Okay, that sounds downright idiotic, like saying you didn't like what you ate because you're still hungry, but, having no actual conclusion, this story honestly feels like the first two chapters of a novel. A novel I would gladly read. *hint hint nudge nudge*
Sweet baby Jesus, this was so awesome. Literally one of the best original fics I've ever read, and that's saying a lot.
Now, I don't know how to phrase this without putting some people off, but this was sweet. Not sweet sweet, more like that perfect blend of romantic, sexy and just plain hilarious that makes me want to squee and bounce in my seat.
Whoever you are, imo there's a 10% probability, at the most, that you won't like this. Plus it's just 19000 words long and free. Worth giving it a try, don't you think? I mean, seriously, this is a road trip in the middle of a fucking zombie apocalypse, plus gay sex. *raises eyebrow* Sure you don't feel even just a little bit tempted?
Why just four stars? Because I want more. Okay, that sounds downright idiotic, like saying you didn't like what you ate because you're still hungry, but, having no actual conclusion, this story honestly feels like the first two chapters of a novel. A novel I would gladly read. *hint hint nudge nudge*
July 5, 2013
Still absolutely LOVE this story.
Anyone know if the published version is any different?
-- --
Absolutely hysterical - a striptease, zombies, a zombie stripper, a noble quest to find p0rn, maybe other apocalypse survivors but definitely p0rn!
This made me laugh, the characters are both great and I'd love to read a scene from Mercury's pov.
There's little hints towards Mercury's past that you can almost miss, they suggest there are reasons he's determined to live in the now, but otherwise he's just so shamelessly himself.
It's funny, silly, sweet, romantic and even hot. Totally my kind of story, highly recommend it, in fact prescribe it to brighten a long day.
Anyone know if the published version is any different?
-- --
Absolutely hysterical - a striptease, zombies, a zombie stripper, a noble quest to find p0rn, maybe other apocalypse survivors but definitely p0rn!
This made me laugh, the characters are both great and I'd love to read a scene from Mercury's pov.
There's little hints towards Mercury's past that you can almost miss, they suggest there are reasons he's determined to live in the now, but otherwise he's just so shamelessly himself.
It's funny, silly, sweet, romantic and even hot. Totally my kind of story, highly recommend it, in fact prescribe it to brighten a long day.
June 20, 2014
A MM romance, super light , sexy and fun read , with Mc´s that are so adorable( Mecury and Gaga.. lol) , a road trip trought zombie apocalyptic ruiiiiiins…
And Mercury remind me of Woody Harrelson in Zombieland… loved that movie so funny!
My first zombies book and I love it! Thanks to Marte!
July 5, 2013
4.5
A must read for zombie/post-apoc fans. Hilarious with some fantastic zombie action. Mercury and Gaga rule the road!
A must read for zombie/post-apoc fans. Hilarious with some fantastic zombie action. Mercury and Gaga rule the road!
January 17, 2015
This short read was all kinds of cool.
When Mercury, not his real name, saves Gaga, not his real name, from being eaten by a zombie in a Wendy's bathroom, so begins our short story.
Gaga has heard that it's safe up north, because the zombies will freeze, so they stock up Mercury's death mobile / RV, El Presidio, and start driving toward Canada.
One of the funniest parts was where they stop at a strip club, where Mercury loses most of his clothes and gives Gaga a striptease, which was kind of hot. Mercury's "I could give a fuck" attitude was a blast when paired with Gaga's clueless gay virgin inner monologues.
But the book was also cool in that Gaga's extremely narrow "hipster" attraction slowly expands to include a (sexy, tattooed) decent guy that he initially overlooked as not his type.
Then when Mercury clarified that he's "not picky" was a way of clueing in the blond-to-the roots Gaga... Well, don't come a knockin' if El Presidio is rockin'.
The story was very cute and the price was right. Plus, DUH, there are ZOMBIES!
When Mercury, not his real name, saves Gaga, not his real name, from being eaten by a zombie in a Wendy's bathroom, so begins our short story.
I guessed if I was going to become someone's apocalypse bitch, it would probably be less unpleasant all around if I went willingly.But Mercury's a (sexy, tattooed) decent guy, so they begin to form a friendship while avoiding being eaten by the locals.
Gaga has heard that it's safe up north, because the zombies will freeze, so they stock up Mercury's death mobile / RV, El Presidio, and start driving toward Canada.
One of the funniest parts was where they stop at a strip club, where Mercury loses most of his clothes and gives Gaga a striptease, which was kind of hot. Mercury's "I could give a fuck" attitude was a blast when paired with Gaga's clueless gay virgin inner monologues.
But the book was also cool in that Gaga's extremely narrow "hipster" attraction slowly expands to include a (sexy, tattooed) decent guy that he initially overlooked as not his type.
Then when Mercury clarified that he's "not picky" was a way of clueing in the blond-to-the roots Gaga... Well, don't come a knockin' if El Presidio is rockin'.
The story was very cute and the price was right. Plus, DUH, there are ZOMBIES!
July 9, 2013
Yeeehaw! El Presidio Rides North is a double barreled blast of down & dirty fun! A sweet, drunken, horny, hilarious ride through zombie land!
Meet Mercury and Gaga, two guys road tripping across the zombie apocalypse in a “mobile death fortress” named—El Presidio. Surviving, fighting, laughing, and living! Mercury’s brash, bat-shit crazy, let it all hang out attitude paired with Gaga’s adorableness and oh-so shy ways made for some huge laughs and sweet moments on the page. From sun bathing to stripping—they do it all! Gaga and Mercury’s chemistry clicked for me at page one over zombie sludge! Sludge! Haha…love it! My heart absolutely swooned and melted in to a puddle of goo over this story at first sight.
”Nothing like zombies to change your priorities.”
I’ve been a zombie fan all my life, so I’ve been asked many, many times—“Why zombies, Laura? Why the zombie love?” Well….*rubs hands together* this little gem actually holds some of my big, big zombie loves—so let me show you. Like…..the “Life is so short” messages hidden under the blood and gore. My heart never fails to skip a beat when a zombie pounds home the importance of standing up and living life to the fullest. It could all end tomorrow with moans of “braaains” from decomposing, dragging z-boys! So live it up! Make every moment count. Order dessert. Get the tattoo. Kiss the boy! And just say it all—get it out with no regrets! I adore how Mercury brings the fight and fun out of Gaga. The world has gone to hell, but they’re still looking, loving, and inspiring the good things in life. *cheers*
This is actually where Mercury cuddled right up and stole my heart:
And then, of course, there is the gore! Oh, God, I do love my zombie tales messy. Blood splatter, ooze, and bits & pieces! To get to the gooey-center, you have to strap on the right weapons though. It’s all about the weapons! This story could hold the best collection of fun in the zombie business. Fucking beautiful! Nailguns, crowbars, shovels, girlie slaps, and *grins* machetes! I may have drooled a bit there. :D Pure armed to the teeth bloody joy!
The only thing missing for me in this tale was suspense. The fights were more of a kill-it-quick and get back on the bus type action, which worked for this short story setting really. But I still missed my adrenaline fix. Hell, I can’t even call that a bump or disappointment because this beautiful baby is a zombie gem!
Highly recommended.
Thank you so much, Christina for the recommendation and to Loederkoningin for the kickass review! :)
July 6, 2013
I'm in love with a zombie story.... Words I never thought would be coming out of my mouth. I hate zombies, anyone whose seen my profile will know that but I defy anyone not to fall hook line and sinker for this fabulous short story.
What a little cracker and if everything Domashita Romero writes is as good as this is then I'll be adding another new favourite author to my list, and yaay, this gem is free. Unbelievable, I'm starting to see that theres some really awesome fan- fic out there, this being a prime example.
Mercury and Gaga are one of the best m/m couples I've come across and that's because of the witty banter, the most hilarious striptease involving a shambling brain eating dead stripper with implants EVER ( well its the only one I've ever read about but be its going to be hard to beat! Lol ) and its really sweet,quirky, sexy and laugh out loud funny chemistry that grows between kick ass Mercury and cutie Gaga . Oh and mustn't forget El Presidio itself or I should say herself. The ending is sheer delight but it does leave you wanting more...as good stuff always should.
I love and adore these two big time! I want a Mercury in my life if ever my brain is in danger! Sorry but I can't say the Z word again... however much I loved this! * shudders and grins! * Just download it... You will not be disappointed! :D
What a little cracker and if everything Domashita Romero writes is as good as this is then I'll be adding another new favourite author to my list, and yaay, this gem is free. Unbelievable, I'm starting to see that theres some really awesome fan- fic out there, this being a prime example.
Mercury and Gaga are one of the best m/m couples I've come across and that's because of the witty banter, the most hilarious striptease involving a shambling brain eating dead stripper with implants EVER ( well its the only one I've ever read about but be its going to be hard to beat! Lol ) and its really sweet,quirky, sexy and laugh out loud funny chemistry that grows between kick ass Mercury and cutie Gaga . Oh and mustn't forget El Presidio itself or I should say herself. The ending is sheer delight but it does leave you wanting more...as good stuff always should.
I love and adore these two big time! I want a Mercury in my life if ever my brain is in danger! Sorry but I can't say the Z word again... however much I loved this! * shudders and grins! * Just download it... You will not be disappointed! :D
June 16, 2014
A post-apocalyptic story with lots of character and humor, and of course zombies.
The story starts right of the bat with Gaga, a young, slight and tender guy, getting attacked by a zombie when he has to take a leak (even in a zombie apocalypse, if you gotta go, you gotta go). Mercury, a hot tattooed badass with a bit of good-natured crazy thrown in, comes across Gaga in the fast food joint’s bathroom, and rescues him from certain zombie death. With living people few and far between, Mercury offers Gaga a ride in his RV-home-turned-mobile-zombie-fortress, aka El Presidio. Introducing each other with their real names is too personal, so “Mercury” name himself, and “Gaga” for “Gaga”. Hoping to have better chances of surviving and meet up with other survivors they start driving north to Canada. An epic journey begins.
It really is amazing how much character this short story has. I think it’s perfect from beginning to end. The writing is excellent, and the characters feels real. I got an instant feel for both Mercury and Gaga. Their relationship develops from friendship, to trust to something more. This short story really has it all. Humor, snark, hilarious situations, suspense, zombies, gore, friendship, and a really hot smexy scene to top it off.
Highly recommended!
The story starts right of the bat with Gaga, a young, slight and tender guy, getting attacked by a zombie when he has to take a leak (even in a zombie apocalypse, if you gotta go, you gotta go). Mercury, a hot tattooed badass with a bit of good-natured crazy thrown in, comes across Gaga in the fast food joint’s bathroom, and rescues him from certain zombie death. With living people few and far between, Mercury offers Gaga a ride in his RV-home-turned-mobile-zombie-fortress, aka El Presidio. Introducing each other with their real names is too personal, so “Mercury” name himself, and “Gaga” for “Gaga”. Hoping to have better chances of surviving and meet up with other survivors they start driving north to Canada. An epic journey begins.
It really is amazing how much character this short story has. I think it’s perfect from beginning to end. The writing is excellent, and the characters feels real. I got an instant feel for both Mercury and Gaga. Their relationship develops from friendship, to trust to something more. This short story really has it all. Humor, snark, hilarious situations, suspense, zombies, gore, friendship, and a really hot smexy scene to top it off.
Highly recommended!
August 22, 2014
Funny and sweet.
Recommended if you want to have a good time, go read my girl-crush review, she loved it ;)
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June 23, 2013
5 Crazy Good Fun Stars!
I was laughing so hard, that kind of laugh where nothing comes out but wheezing...remember Muttley...yeah I was laughing like that!
I can't even begin to explain this story, but if you like zombies, and reading about two dudes; one a self-proclaimed 'nancy' and the other one a 'shovel-toting bad-ass' (he kind of reminded me of Woody Harrelson in Zombieland), finding companionship and love amongst the chaos, (at least that's how I saw it...the love part), then you need give this raunchy good time read a shot! *Warning ~ DO NOT eat or drink anything while reading if you don't want to choke*
Please someone tell me there is going to be more!!!
April 7, 2015
Exciting news!! This magnificent piece of wild and winsome fabulosity (aka the best "Zombie Road Trip Sex Comedy novella" ever) is going to be published by Less Than Three Press. The author shared a link https://lessthanthreepress.com/books/....
"El Presidio" is available for pre-order ($2.54 pre-order/$2.99 post-release) and should be available in January 2017. Per the author, no significant changes from the original, but I am thrilled to support Domashita Romero and encourage her to publish more fantastic stories.
"El Presidio" is available for pre-order ($2.54 pre-order/$2.99 post-release) and should be available in January 2017. Per the author, no significant changes from the original, but I am thrilled to support Domashita Romero and encourage her to publish more fantastic stories.
April 16, 2014
"A zombie road trip sex comedy."
How can you possibly go wrong? The answer is you can't! I loved this short story. It's sweet, sexy, and completely hilarious. And then there's Mercury. A hot, tatted up, zombie killing vato who can pull off an equal parts sexy and funny strip tease. Yep, I'm in love.
June 16, 2014
***** 5 UHN & TSSS STARS*****
A post-apocalypse story and...I. FREAKING.LOVED.IT!!!!! This is definitely one of the funniest stories I have read! Great writing and lovable MC's. I mean, how can you not adore a tough, HOT, and tatted up Latino that goes by the name of Mercury and a sweet little thang named Gaga?
This sweet and hilarious free short is highly recommended! I know, you're probably thinking how can a post apocalyptic story be sweet and hilarious? Trust me and all the other reviewers. The cover, title, and blurb does not even hint at what's in store for you. So, go on now! Go get your zombie on! You will not regret it.
A post-apocalypse story and...I. FREAKING.LOVED.IT!!!!! This is definitely one of the funniest stories I have read! Great writing and lovable MC's. I mean, how can you not adore a tough, HOT, and tatted up Latino that goes by the name of Mercury and a sweet little thang named Gaga?
This sweet and hilarious free short is highly recommended! I know, you're probably thinking how can a post apocalyptic story be sweet and hilarious? Trust me and all the other reviewers. The cover, title, and blurb does not even hint at what's in store for you. So, go on now! Go get your zombie on! You will not regret it.
January 22, 2014
This is funny and endearing. A sort of homoerotic Zombieland. Ironically, the search isn't for Twink-ies, but porno mags for Gaga. Fun road trip story, and I would definitely love another episode.
June 18, 2013
Ok the story goes a little like this: Mandy, you really need to read this story. It's funny and there are zombies.
To which I say : oh Vio, it's like you've looked into my soul and know my deepest desires.
Ok, it wasn't exactly like that, but pretty damn close, I was holding out for a post-apocalyptic zombie ménage story, but you know, I take what I can get.
Mercury, yes like Freddie, and Gaga, yes like Lady, ( don't ask, if you want to know, read it yourself) are now together in this wild new world where Zombies try and eat you and you try to not get eaten.
To say they are opposites, well that might be an understatement, but they work well together. I am pretty sure your enjoyment will depend on how well you like Gaga's 'voice'. He sort of narrates this story and I think he's funny, silly, ridiculous, sweet and I'm really glad he found Mercury. My only complaint would be that I wanted more..do they make it to Canada? or even better the sex shop?
To which I say : oh Vio, it's like you've looked into my soul and know my deepest desires.
Ok, it wasn't exactly like that, but pretty damn close, I was holding out for a post-apocalyptic zombie ménage story, but you know, I take what I can get.
Mercury, yes like Freddie, and Gaga, yes like Lady, ( don't ask, if you want to know, read it yourself) are now together in this wild new world where Zombies try and eat you and you try to not get eaten.
To say they are opposites, well that might be an understatement, but they work well together. I am pretty sure your enjoyment will depend on how well you like Gaga's 'voice'. He sort of narrates this story and I think he's funny, silly, ridiculous, sweet and I'm really glad he found Mercury. My only complaint would be that I wanted more..do they make it to Canada? or even better the sex shop?
July 16, 2013
Well, who'd have thought I'd read a zombie story...but the reviews were so good, I had to give it a try. Funny, sexy, two characters named Gaga and Mercury (Queen Rock!)...who could resist?? My favourite line 'Just Call Him the Yellow Rose of Texas, the Piece of Ass-O from El Paso'!! Superb 4.5 stars and
December 28, 2016
~4.5 stars~
I would have never picked this up, if a trusted friend hadn't recommended it to me. Domashita Romero has been all over my feed for ages, but I had never picked up a book of hers. I have been missing out!
This was basically Zombie Apocalypse+Road Trip to Canada. As for the MCs, we have Mercury (aka the madman who drives a zombie deathtrap) and Gaga (aka the last twink standing). And El Presidio, of course, the RV- zombie killer which was almost like a third character.
Mercury is one crazy fucker. I fell in love with him from that first moment when he rushed to Gaga's rescue yelling "EAT SHIT" . I adored him during that striptease scene when he was shaking his ass, all while " making something remotely musical with his mouth, a rhythmic mix of uhn and tsss like bad porno music" . I swooned when he tried to romance Gaga in the end. In his own way... "You 're Gaga. My pretty little Gaga."
Gaga, the narrator of the story, had a pretty hilarious voice as well.
"I guessed if I was going to become someone's apocalypse bitch, it would probably be less unpleasant all around if I went willingly."
These two will go through some pretty impossible situations while trying to save themselves from the zombies,
The only reason I'm rounding down is that some questions were left unanswered, like what happened to Mercury's family, or what their real names were. Alhough I think that last part had its own purpose to serve.
Overall, this was hilarious, refreshing, and sexy. Highly recommended! I'll be sure to check out this author's work from now on.
January 30, 2014
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I don't do zombies, or horror so this could have easily not been for me. Instead, it was exactly for me!
Two unlikely characters that happen to be brought together by the zombie apocalypse.
Gaga - Slight, timid, and just so, so young. He's a runner.
Mercury - A hardened, alpha hero who's sexy as hell AND he drives an armored RV. Yep, I'm there!
Great humor, super fun and sexy. Grab this when you need a pick me up. This'll do it. It is a bit gritty, grungy but not gory.
I'd go on another adventure with them anytime. Even if I have to suffer the apocalypse.
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I don't do zombies, or horror so this could have easily not been for me. Instead, it was exactly for me!
Two unlikely characters that happen to be brought together by the zombie apocalypse.
Gaga - Slight, timid, and just so, so young. He's a runner.
Mercury - A hardened, alpha hero who's sexy as hell AND he drives an armored RV. Yep, I'm there!
"Well, come on," he said,[...]I'm not leaving a cute little thing like you here,
[...]
Oh, Jesus, I had been hiding from the few living people left for months just to avoid this kind of situation. But I was kind of cornered, and he kind of had a death shovel and knew how to use it. I guessed if I was going to become someone's apocalypse bitch, it would probably be less unpleasant all around if I went willingly.
Great humor, super fun and sexy. Grab this when you need a pick me up. This'll do it. It is a bit gritty, grungy but not gory.
I'd go on another adventure with them anytime. Even if I have to suffer the apocalypse.
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March 22, 2014
Want.more. Because I'm selfish like that. All about me. My needs.
Clearly the best part for me would be the last 20%. Clearly. Because it was good. Aaand clearly I would have partaken in an inspiring search for a gif more appropriately suited had I had a little more to work with.
These are writers I have yet to read anything created by them unworthy of reading. They're like some bio-engineered virtual group of bad-ass super-league writers..hands down always ridiculously-entertaining..and they just spit it out..like stupid confetti..free of charge to the masses.
This group and so much online fiction/fanfiction totally blows some of the pay-for shit right out of the m/m muddy f'ing waters.
That's just something crazy.
Clearly the best part for me would be the last 20%. Clearly. Because it was good. Aaand clearly I would have partaken in an inspiring search for a gif more appropriately suited had I had a little more to work with.
These are writers I have yet to read anything created by them unworthy of reading. They're like some bio-engineered virtual group of bad-ass super-league writers..hands down always ridiculously-entertaining..and they just spit it out..like stupid confetti..free of charge to the masses.
This group and so much online fiction/fanfiction totally blows some of the pay-for shit right out of the m/m muddy f'ing waters.
That's just something crazy.
January 27, 2014
Very sweet shortie that put smile on my face. Exactly what I needed.
September 16, 2014
4 ZOMBIE-Y STARS.
First of all, I want to thank Marcie, mymamacita GR amazing friend, for drawing this to my attention.
It took me less than two hours, but El Presidio Rides North was more than worth my time.
What is this story about, zombies aside? As you can undestand, Earth has fallen again to pieces, in such a reality we can call post-apocalyptic.
It is about a twenty-one young man, whose name is unknown but you all can call him Gaga, who seems apparently to be the one left in the world. Lady Gaga, you may ask? No, it's nickname, but he has a pokerface, too.
Someone has to be wrong, this time is not me, so Gaga is saved right in the middle of a zombie attack by a second unknown man, Mercury. Yes. That one, nicknamed too.
What is El Presidio? Not a tank, but something very similar, and Mercury is the one who owns it.
Once again, it amazed me that what should bring you sadness can be avoided and give you joy and a good time, instead.
This short story brings you stripteases, alcohol, laughs, ink, past experiences, weapons, romance and - in the end - sex, love and hope.
I just loved it. Period.
LONG LIVE EL PRESIDIO.
First of all, I want to thank Marcie, my
It took me less than two hours, but El Presidio Rides North was more than worth my time.
What is this story about, zombies aside? As you can undestand, Earth has fallen again to pieces, in such a reality we can call post-apocalyptic.
It is about a twenty-one young man, whose name is unknown but you all can call him Gaga, who seems apparently to be the one left in the world. Lady Gaga, you may ask? No, it's nickname, but he has a pokerface, too.
Someone has to be wrong, this time is not me, so Gaga is saved right in the middle of a zombie attack by a second unknown man, Mercury. Yes. That one, nicknamed too.
What is El Presidio? Not a tank, but something very similar, and Mercury is the one who owns it.
Once again, it amazed me that what should bring you sadness can be avoided and give you joy and a good time, instead.
This short story brings you stripteases, alcohol, laughs, ink, past experiences, weapons, romance and - in the end - sex, love and hope.
I just loved it. Period.
LONG LIVE EL PRESIDIO.
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