Not Pounded By The Physical Manifestation Of Someone Else's Doubt In My Place On The Autism Spectrum Because Denying Someone's Personal Journey And Identity Like That Is Incredibly Rude So No Thanks

by Chuck Tingle

After several months with his therapist, Reid begins to question whether or not they are any closer to diagnosing his unique habits and quirks. The therapist, a handsome bigfoot named Dr. Pibbler, believes Reid is on the autism spectrum, but he’s hesitant to officially make this diagnosis because of the ramifications in Reid’s health coverage. Still, the two decide that Reid should see how it feels to accept this identity for himself. Unsurprisingly, it feels great. Suddenly, everything about Reid makes sense, like a puzzle piece that finally slides into place to reveal a beautiful image below. Reid is nervous to tell his friends, however, worried that he’ll be accused of faking his autism, or that he’s not autistic enough to be a part of this community. Fortunately, Reid’s best friend is nothing but accepting. However, another figure soon appears in Reid’s life, a mystery physical manifestation that shows itself as a giant sentient question mark but declines to tell Reid what exactly he’s the manifestation of. Reid finds himself more and more attracted to this living concept, but when the reveal is finally made, will Reid be confident enough with his place on the autism spectrum to stand up for himself? This important tale is 4,200 words of sexless self-discovery between a buckaroo and the physical manifestation of denial that he is on the autism spectrum.

Genres: LGBT

44 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 19, 2020

About the author

Chuck Tingle is a mysterious force of energy behind sunglasses and a pink mask. He is also an anonymous author of romance, horror, and fantasy. Chuck was born in Home of Truth, Utah, and now splits time between Billings, Montana and Los Angeles, California. Chuck writes to prove love is real, because love is the most important tool we have when resisting the endless cosmic void. Not everything people say about Chuck is true, but the important parts are.

Management and general inquiry: infotingleverse@gmail.com

Literary agent: DongWon at dongwonsong.com

Reviews

[Jennifer Lavoie · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a fellow autistic: brilliant

I’m so glad this story was finally written. As an autistic fan, it’s nice to see myself in a Tingler. Reading this, I nodded along several times because everything Tingle and Reid say was very much my experience. There’s the feeling of FINALLY when you get the diagnosis, and knowing why you are the way you are, and that elation. And then the feeling of a weight lifting, but also fear, when you decide to disclose. And then the earth shattering when someone says “you don’t look autistic.” As if being autistic has one look. I get it all the time, and Tingle put this out there. He has a dang good way and I liked that he was able to celebrate with Kelly after. Maybe I should celebrate more often, too.

There is also bonus pound free Tingler in the book about quitting your job.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was amused. Been meaning to give a read to one of excellent human person Chuck Tingle's more traditional works of the Not Pounded variety in advance of the upcoming Camp Damascus about which I am very excited. The headline story was quite short, but there was a surprise bonus second story as well! And in an appropriately meta sort of of hilariousness the list of Dr. Tingle's other work in the back still took up 50% of this fine kindle ebook.

[Noah Sturdevant · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know what I expected of this book, but I got more. As someone on the spectrum it was nice to feel represented, especially when it comes to how the outside world can sometimes see people like me. If nothing else, it's great to know another author is dealing with the same issues. A great read for everyone.

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too real

[The Kawaii Slartibartfast · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not pounded by...

I've been a fan of Dr. Tingle for years and when I found out he was writing a no sex autistic tingler, I was thrilled.

How can I explain a tingler but as weirdly wholesome and so much fun!

There's also a bonus story called NOT POUNDED BY MY SOUL-CRUSHING JOB BECAUSE I QUIT

All hail the Tingleverse!

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

The amount of not pounding that goes on in these two stories is epic. If you desire a pound free experience, do pick up this book.

[Shahar Fineberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brilliant, only reason for four stars is that I would have liked to see some more reBUTTal from the antagonists.

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Sorry about the pun, I actually do mean rebuttal in its simplest sense.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I felt this one in the depths of my heart.