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Welcome to a journey that started many years ago in the narrow lanes of Naples.
Let's start the blog. Everyone has one, so why not me?
Simona names her world — lesbian life in Rome, Pilates, Romano.
"Hi John, I wl nt b @ wrk 2day. Dont feel 2 good. Pls cover if necess. I ll read my mail on blackb. Flavio". And this is done for the day. …
Romano can be such a nuisance! I always hate arguing with him, but he cannot expect to do favours to his friends without even telling me. I…
... and suddenly, my life will never be the same again! Wow, Simona! she is hot! I don't know what the blooming Pilate is all about, but I …
For God's sake! I forgot it was Sonya's birthday today. We went for lunch, and I had no present for her. I told her that it was at home and…
What a day! After Pilates this morning, I hope I don't have to return. I went to the office and claimed that I was feeling better. I never …
Night Night. Tomorrow, I will be working 5 hours at the gym. Tonight, I will go to sleep early. Romano and I had a nice dinner. I cooked on…
Bad news never comes alone... This is an Italian say. I am not sure it is the same in English. My host has informed me that Mario, the assh…
The Day After Guys, I missed work this morning again because I cannot concentrate. On the one hand, I got Sonya pushing me to marry her and…
Up your ass! This is the message for the asshole that has touched my ass in the metro this morning. I wonder what men find in touching some…
What a day! We had to host a delegation from the UNHCR today. I find it amusing that some countries are part of it, but what can I say? Thi…
Goodnight! Goodnight folks! Nobody has won the 100,000,000 Euro of the Italian jackpot, but my mate won 15 Euro, and he was as happy as... …
Hello everyone, I am trying to test whether it is possible to publish this blog using an email rather than connecting to the internet. I do…
Another waste of a day It's so hot in Rome, and I have seen four apartments. I start thinking that I will never find a suitable one. I find…
I am still not sure I am publishing, but Mario told me he is joining me in NY for two weeks. I am happy about it! But he enrolled me in the…
New York, New York! Sonya has told me that she will not come with me on holiday this year, and the Maldives trip can be cancelled as far as…
I found out that I can publish my blogs via email. This morning, I did not feel too keen on going to work, and I could stay at home because…
Good morning everyone I don't fancy going to run this morning. I have the Pilates session anyway. I will see my instructor today. I will as…
Incubi Incubi means Nightmares. I had nightmares all night. I am scared. I might have to go back to the analyst. I should have moved out of…
What a bronze face! This morning, I had two friends attending my classes. The younger one, at least looks so, Flavio, seems to be a good gu…
It's 35 degrees while I write, and I have tried to sleep a bit this afternoon but have had no luck. Tonight, I have a business dinner, and …
I love Pilates! For those who don't know about Pilates, here is a link (http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilates) if it works. More than Pilate…
Sometimes I wish my sense of responsibility would not be so big.
How boring I still wonder why I have to work if I have enough money for me and another five families to enjoy and relax all our lives. Did …
Does it make sense for you to be so particular, all the time, about being on time to see your wife? Yes, I do not like her to be alone, and…
It was a nice day... and a nice evening. I met some friends in the centre of Rome. It was, by pure chance, a very nice evening. We went for…
It seems like the heat will continue this weekend. Yesterday, in Rome, it exceeded 40 degrees; this morning, it was the same. I went for a …
Saturday at last... and so what? Let's go back one day. Last night, Sonya came home with a statue of an African fertility goddess... Frankl…
Another weekend is gone, and I feel like a teenager. I had a great time. I laughed a lot, I ate well, I had great tours around Rome, the co…
What a Sunday! But first, let me tell you about Saturday evening. Sonya told me I should treat her respectfully, or I could get lost. I do …
Is Blogger not working? Yesterday, I wrote so much but was not published, and somehow, I lost everything. I hate it when technology rebels …
Thanks but... This is the usual sentence when you try to sell something to someone, when you are not suitable for a position or looking for…
My life seems so dull, and there is nothing major to report. Some people can write books daily, and here I go with the usual four lines... …
I am in heaven... I am sure you can imagine already that something nice has happened to me... Last night, Anneka came to pick me up and too…
Sex, drugs and... a few days of memorable lust. I cannot remember a period like this. I have done every possible (straight) sexercise as po…
Anneka... what a lady! She came to the gym today to see me and wave a kiss. She looked so proud of me while I was working with my people. S…
My best friend invited me with 30 minutes' notice to lunch with a 40-year-old Swedish lady and my Pilates instructor, only to see the lady …
How proud can a man be in life? Is there any limit? Is being machiavellian something to be ashamed of? Would you let a woman walk all over …
Good news... but I am not sure about it. I got a message from Anneka, not Annika, as I wrote in my blog yesterday, apologising yesterday an…
A lovely weekend. On Saturday morning, I told Romano that I had found the place, and he agreed with me leaving at the end of August/beginni…
I hate this software. I wrote a long summary of my weekend, but everything went wrong... Anyway, let's make it short: 1. Anneka invited me …
Not sure what to say. Anneka told me that she is considering going on holiday in 2 weeks to New York with Flavio and Mario. I am unsure why…
Less than two weeks to go on holiday, and I am as sad as if it was one day to the end of it. At first, Mario decided to join me, but now he…
What should I do? Anneka is sending me text messages, MMS, and some interesting shots of her anatomic parts. She is hot.. I cannot describe…
I am not feeling too good. I must have eaten something wrong two nights ago and spent more time in the loo than around the lounge... I am f…
Getting depressed... I spoke to Romano last night, and he told me he had already found a tenant for my room. This was before I was going to…
Tonight, I will meet Mario and tell him that he cannot keep treating me like a cloth. I am tired of him and his attitude. He is a good frie…
We went to the bar. I thought he knew nobody, and we met these two German ladies. He can't keep it in the pants, and it seems like girls ca…
I feel so stupid! I called Mario, and I invited him out for lunch tomorrow... Anneka invited me out for lunch, too, and I told her I was bu…
WOW, WOW, WOW, AND WOW Simona called me and invited me for lunch! I told her I was busy and would find some time to meet her... I will take…
Now I can go to New York. And by myself! I told him clearly that I wouldn't say I liked his attitude, and he agreed that he was a bit over …
What a day! I must figure out where to start because things have been complicated today. Let's go point by point. 1. At 10 am, I receive fl…
A memorable Sunday I just got up. Yesterday was such an exhausting day, and I am now ready to do nothing. So, let me tell you about the day…
Meeting Simona tonight. I communicated with Simona and told her that I would like to meet her tonight after 10. She didn't hesitate to say …
Things are getting complicated. I am not sure why I am going through all this shit. Anneka is upset with me. Mario is bugging me with messa…
Flavio... We met at 10:30 last night, and he was so nice and kind. He wanted to talk to me about his "odd" friend and decline any responsib…
Sonya Yesterday, I was meant to see Simona. Instead, Sonya called me, telling me she wanted to see me and talk about our situation because …
I do not have much time, but it is definitely off the trip to the States with Mario et al. He slept with Anneka and now feels guilty toward…
Before I forget... I met Simona two nights ago and invited her to visit NY with me. We spoke a lot for a long time, and she was very please…
Bye Bye NYC I decided not to go to New York. I would rather stay here and not have any complications. My thirst for revenge is strong again…
Have a nice weekend, everyone. I am leaving on Sunday for my holiday, and I will not have time until then to write, but it is confirmed tha…
Happy Ferragosto to everyone. But not for me as I will be staying at home by myself. After refusing NY, I have declined Sperlonga with Anne…
Lazy days... and I am worried about it. No sex, no dates, and I don't even fancy seeing some fuck buddies... Nothing at all. I will stay in…
I am not sleepy in New York and feel well and alive. Central Park is out of my window, and a beautiful big room is all for me! I wish Bonni…
That's hot! What a hot day here in Rome! I went to run early in the morning in Villa Borghese, but even that early was too late. This is ju…
I'm knackered... Sometimes, memories are like dreams: better than reality. When I used to live in New York, everything seemed to be wonderf…
Cannot sleep. It's past midnight, and I cannot sleep. A girl I like is after a man I can't stand, and I want her to pay for that. I am tryi…
It is a rainy evening in NY. I had a nice day today, doing some gym exercises, walking in Central Park, and having lunch at a lovely Kosher…
Central Park is one of my favourite places in New York. I could spend a week here and stay in Central Park every day. I love it and don't s…
How boring can Rome be? I decided to leave. Tomorrow, I am driving to Saint Paul de Vence, France. There is a hotel I love there. I am goin…
French Riviera tomorrow? Mario invited me to go somewhere around Cannes with him. I followed Luigi's advice and rejected the invitation. An…
In SPDV Fantastic! Hot but nice. I love this place; this is heaven! I cannot sleep tonight... 5 and still up... I will go for a run in a wh…
A nice day is gone I am enjoying Saint Paul, and I had a fantastic day around Cannes and evening here in the village in a lovely restaurant…
I enjoy walking around this noisy city, meeting friends, and eating lunch or dinner. This morning I have been to Staten Island to meet a fr…
It has been a great weekend despite the bizarre weather conditions. Between a storm and a full-blast sun spell, the weekend has nearly gone…
The weekend... It was very nice. I spent it thinking a lot and understanding a thing or two. In life, you are what you feel about yourself,…
Have a great weekend! And tonight, another great evening. All was according to plan, with a bit of surprise last night. After dinner at Tou…
Another wonderful evening in France. We are reaching new heights on the ladder of pleasure. Tonight's sex has been just fantastic. Champagn…
Good morning Everyone. My emails had only two reactions. Anneka wrote, telling me not to worry about the whole story and to accept her frie…
I don't feel that guilty, though I have enjoyed every moment of these last few hot days. I do not envy Flavio in New York or Simona in Ital…
Welcome to Lynn, MA. We are in Lynn, Massachusetts, 250 miles and a 5h30 m drive later. It's a fantastic place with great views and great w…
Am I normal? Despite not being young anymore, I still get very excited about places, things I see and sensations I perceive. I find it wond…
Got a flat! I got a room in a flat with this gay guy in San Giovanni. I like the place, the building, the area, and the guy himself. Very s…
I am nearing the end of my holiday, and I loved it. I had a great time in NYC despite the heat and humidity, a great relaxing time on the c…
End of the vacation... I am driving back to Rome today but with some new friends, a new great sex life and ready to start my new life again…
Italy and homosexuality today. I cannot hide that I am getting more and more worried about being openly gay in public. Last night, I was ou…
Back to nightmares. Last night, I had a nightmare. It was a dream initially—a good dinner with great fun with Mario and another guy. We end…
Welcome back home! It's nice to be back. It's great to find your car badly damaged at the airport car park after waiting nearly two hours t…
September morning... I am connecting from an internet cafe' close to my new apartment. I decided to anticipate the departure. It's becoming…
I resigned... My father called me, telling me what an ass I am, and went on and on about the fact that he spoiled me too much. He is right.…
At the internet cafe. I still haven't got a proper connection at home. Since I moved, I have slept better. I feel less stressed and a bit r…
Weekend, at last I had a tough week between issues at work and problems outside. I am fine now, having fully recovered from the jet lag and…
I'm too busy to bother writing, and frankly, there is not enough to mention except that yesterday I met Mario. He told me that he would sta…
Weekend... how nice! Let's recap a bit... After a great holiday in the South of France, I am back in Italy and decided to quit my boring jo…
I am really annoyed I met Mario last night. He offered me the partnership to start a gym in Rome. I refused as I really could not stand him…
disappointing I met Simona the day before yesterday, and she refused my proposal to run and manage my gym. She said that after having exper…
I am falling into depression... I was in Florence for the last two days for an interview with a very popular sports brand that is looking f…
Mid-archive emotional turn (edit this blurb to match your arc).
Back to Italy? No way! I am looking for an apartment for rent in London. I am pretty keen on staying here. Renting out my apartment in Rome…
Next Steps... I was invited by a lady friend I met last night to go with her to Asia. She is planning a month-long trip to Thailand. It's n…
Following Mario and Simona's original blog, the story will continue to match the date it was published in 2009. I recommend you save this s…
Time flies when you have fun... In my case, it flies even when I get bored. I haven't been updating my blog for a week. But still, I have n…
I hate this country if you follow Italian politics, you will know how fucked up this country and its people are. I decided that I must go a…
Goodnight everyone It's a sad day for Italians. Six soldiers were killed in a bomb attack in Afghanistan. Public opinion will discuss the o…
home sweet home I went home today for the first time since Christmas last year. I met my two brothers, their wives, kids, parents, and gran…
Hot again... It's strange weather here in Italy. It's very variable, too much for my liking. Work is going well, and I might get a promotio…
No news from Zeus... The apartment seems to be hard to sell. The prices are going down, and buyers are looking for bargains. I might rent i…
back to Rome I was back two days ago, but I didn't fancy writing. My father and I had the usual clash. He is right... I know he is, but I c…
Fucking GMAIL! I wrote a very long post, and somehow, the whole thing disappeared. The title was slightly different: Anneka... Yesterday ev…
London again Hi guys, Sorry, I have been away for a few days, but it is very hectic here. Plenty of fun, sex and more. I am enjoying every …
Stressed! Long no see... I had a US friend over here, and she must have had some strange ideas about us... She wanted to have sex with me a…
Sonya called me, Mario's girlfriend, and she claimed to be depressed and that she had thought of going to London to see Mario and tell him …
Berlusconi! Go to hell! At last, the high court ruled against the law protecting Berlusconi from any trial while in power. It was clearly a…
Flavio... I met Flavio a few evenings ago. I feel so happy with him—pity he is a man. I find him so kind and nice. We ate in the Alban Hill…
Let's recap Let me go by point because I am unsure I can make everything fit together. 1. London - I am having a good time here and might g…
The cold is here All of a sudden. This temperature reflects more and more the way I feel inside. I have been reading Luigi's blog from Thai…
Mario I met him for lunch yesterday, then we spent all afternoon together and then dinner. He was really pleasant, and we might meet again …
Back to Rome I was back yesterday morning, but I had a busy day. I met Simona. I think I am in love with her. I don't know what to do, I wa…
Men... I hate them! Saturday lunch in a restaurant not far from the Spanish Steps. A Japanese restaurant. Mario and I laughed at everyone a…
Sorry, I was away on a business trip. Not much happened except for business trips and dinners with boring business counterparts. I wonder h…
Simona!!! I love you!!! I went out to a Japanese restaurant with Simona during the weekend, and despite the small accident when Sonya saw m…
Things are getting out of hand. I met with both Mario and Simona. I am planning to meet Sonya tomorrow or the day after. I am not sure I ca…
Mistakes I want to tell those purists who read my blog that I am well aware of the mistakes, the typos, the gender mix-ups and so on increa…
I am mad! I met Flavio. He told me that he was after me, and he liked me. I felt dizzy when he told me that, and it took me a long time to …
Addio Sonya Domenica mattina, Sonya si e' tolta la vita. I dettagli li tralascio. Che tristezza estrema. Scusate ma ancora non riesco a cap…
That's shocking... Sonya... She took her life on Sunday early morning. I don't know more about this. Mario called me to tell me that. I hav…
Why did you do that? Sonya... Why did you do that? Was I worth your life? I feel like shit! I feel you did it for me, but should I have beh…
Life goes on... And I wonder how someone like Mario can still attract interest from people like Sonya, who has taken her own life because o…
I will come back shortly. I am back at my place, and I do not feel like talking to anyone about how I feel.
Happy Sunday I got up early this morning. Like every Sunday, I like going out when the city still sleeps and going for a jog. I am back at …
It has been a stressful week and weekend. The coming week is even more stressful, with the FAO well-advertised event going on this week. In…
Hello everyone I have been away from this blog for 20 days. It has not been for grieving but because I have been feeling like shit and been…
Good day everyone Mario is jealous and asked me to marry him. I laughed at him when he asked to become Mrs Mario. He can sod himself. Not o…
I am falling in love... with a man... With Flavio... I am destroyed. All my certainties about my sexuality, all my fears overcome with time…
Hello everyone, sorry I haven't been writing a lot. Too many things are happening between my private life and business. I am back in Rome n…
Hello everyone Since Sonya has taken her own life, I have tried to understand why I felt so guilty. I have been wondering if "ways" can lea…
Mr. Arrogant is being served. Mario asked me to move in with him and, in a way, marry him. I questioned why he wanted to marry me, and the …
I have been in Denmark for the last few days. It's bloody cold, and I miss Rome. Even if Simona at home is starting to be a bit of a headac…
Misero me... I am not getting lazy; I do not feel like writing anything because I feel I am going nuts. I am lost in love. This girl is tak…
My God! I cannot believe it... I was tidying up Flavio's room and got hold of his diary... Bonnie, the lady he is in love with, is Mario. F…
Dinner tonight with Mario and Flavio. I just checked: he also mentioned it in his blog. I will give both of them a surprise... A Xmas reven…
Official dinner at Mario's apartment. Simona has to talk to both of us. I'm unsure what she wants to discuss, but I'm curious. I am glad to…
That's crazy... We had dinner at my place. Simona, Flavio and I. Simona told us that she is in love with both of us, but she doesn't know w…
Let's try again I am having serious problems publishing my blog. This is the third time I have tried. If it doesn't work this time, I will …
I hate Flavio it's bloody impossible to live with him. Even worse, knowing that he is trying to get my girlfriend. His attentions to Simona…
Ok... after dinner last week, it was decided that we would move in together, the three of us, to my apartment. Simona, Mario, and I will st…
Three days have gone and the two guys are on each other's nerves. I read Flavio's diary last night, and he says that he is starting to hate…
Farewell... Goodbye, everyone. I am returning to where I was meant to be for so long. Comments. luigir 29 December 2009 at 14:04 What's hap…
From Simona's diary... This year has been full of events, most of them sad ones. This is what I read on Simona's scrap papers. I found out …
Flavio... I got in the car and started driving like a madman towards Flavio's parents' house in the countryside, around Viterbo. I knocked …
The Mantis The door was ajar, and when I entered, Flavio was just two steps behind me, and I heard an unnatural silence. My heart was pumpi…
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