Phantasmagorias, the Journey is Born

Phantasmagorias is the fictitious account of Richard Chambers, an anti-hero. The story delves into his school, college and formative years, a time of development. When sixteen, he becomes sexually active, experiencing the joy of an older girl. His admiration of women and their attributes extends rapidly. Subsequently he embarks on a quest for sexual exploration. His quest surpasses all expectation. He falls in love. It wasn't meant to be love, just two students satisfying sexual needs. However, love blossoms, not easily, for both had reason not to succumb. The woman disappears and the anti-hero's life is shattered. Shortly afterwards a new love emerges and he is enchanted, their relationship evolves into a wondrous life of intimacy and sexual adventure. The woman's insecurity surfaces convinced she will lose her love, not to another woman, but to a journey, a journey he has no intention of taking.