Just This Once

Just This Once

by Andrea Houtsch · December 2025

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About Just This Once

In “Just This Once,” Dana is a vibrant and curious young woman, standing on the cusp of a world filled with possibilities and desires she’s only just beginning to understand. With her mother away for the weekend, she finds herself alone in the house with Marty, her charismatic stepfather, a man whose warmth and charm have always captivated her. As they share laughter and stories amidst the clutter of their cozy study, a familiar tension stirs between them—one that neither can ignore. Caught in a whirlwind of awakening emotions, Dana discovers thrilling feelings she never anticipated. Marty, with his rugged charm and deep understanding, becomes more than just a father figure; he evokes a longing that challenges everything she knows about love and boundaries. Each stolen glance and playful touch ignites a dangerous spark, drawing them into a maze of desire that feels both exhilarating and forbidden.As they navigate this treacherous terrain, the question looms: can they resist the pull of their hearts, or will they give in to a passion that could change their lives forever? In a story of longing, heartbreak, and the intoxicating nature of desire, Dana and Marty must confront the true meaning of love and the risks of surrendering to it—**just this once**. Will they embrace their connection, risking everything, or retreat to the safety of their roles? Their journey is one of self-discovery and the complexities of the human heart, where the boundaries of right and wrong blur in the heat of desire.

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Andrea Houtsch
Andrea Houtsch

Andrea is a fiction writer and advocate for human possibility. By day, she works as an eligibility specialist, a position that has become her greatest teacher. In this role, she helps vulnerable people access vital resources while navigating complex systems—work that has profoundly shaped her understanding of dignity, resilience, and the quiet strength of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. By night, she channels these insights into fiction, crafting stories infused with wonder, transformation, and hope. A self-described bohemian at heart, Andi's creative spirit is fueled by her professional work, and her professional commitment is sustained by her creative practice. She draws inspiration from Wonder Woman's fierce compassion, the mythology and symbolism of unicorns, and the belief that stories are portals to truth and healing. Her writing explores the intersection of the real and the magical—the everyday heroism of vulnerable people and the transformative power of imagination.

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