this article gives a brief description of the various characters
appearing in the Story of 'Club Jaguar'
LEADING CHARACTERS
The 'Boss' remains nameless throughout the events described in our story (we first meet him in Chapter II- 'The first Day').
is the name that the 'Boss' gives to the 'lost boy' (Chapter I - 'A Rainy Night'), found lying in the rain, outside the Casino.
Ethan is an alarmingly 'cute' teenage, blond boy who enters the story in Chapter III - 'An Evening with the Boss': - when he is sent by the 'Boss' to escort Jim to an evening at a roof-top restaurant - which is owned by the 'Boss' - overlooking the sea.
There is no explanation of who Ethan is, or what his relationship is to the 'Boss', but it is assumed that Ethan is another 'stray boy' who has been taken in by the 'Boss'.
Ethan is apparently 'gay', and is strongly attracted to Jim, (for very complex reasons that shall only become apparent much later - see 'The Story of Gracchus' - [ADULT CONTENT]), and this is made easier when the 'Boss' decides that Jim should live in the luxurious penthouse (belonging to the 'Boss') that is used by Ethan
Glaux, a baby owl, is first mentioned in Chapter III - 'An Evening with the Boss', when the 'Boss' tells Jim and Ethan about his experiences in Mexico.
we first meet Zac in Chapter VII - 'Fitness and Fun'.
we meet Picaro (known in a previous time and place as 'Faunus') in Chapter 8 - 'Drive on Interstate 15'.
is the guy who finds the 'lost boy'.
Kurt is a young 'associate' of the 'Boss' who has taken over the management of the California Combat Club.
'ADAM'
Adam is a young photographer, employed by the 'Boss' who works almost exclusively for the California Combat Club. He was originally discovered by a 'friend' of 'Frank' when Adam had been hustling the 'bars' but, from his time at High School, Adam had always been interested in photography.
The 'Boss' took a liking to Adam - sent him to college to study photography, and bought him the most expensive equipment on the market.
Adam was what was known in this 'time' and 'place' as a 'flit' (male homosexual), with a penchant for boys of his own age (or younger), and this made him ideal for the kind of photography he was required to produce - publicity photos for the Club.
is a teenage 'wanna be' wrestler, first appearing in Chapter 12 - 'Reflections and New Ventures', who is eager to 'make it big' by obtaining a contract with the 'California Combat Club', based in Nevada (LA) and California (Vegas).
Dr Lockwood is the private Doctor of the 'Boss', and we first meet him in Chapter I - 'A Rainy Night'.
Dr. Brandt is an eminent psychiatrist, specialising in psychoanalysis.
we first meet Clare in Chapter VII - 'Fitness and Fun'.
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'The BOSS'
The 'Boss' remains nameless throughout the events described in our story (we first meet him in Chapter II- 'The first Day').
The 'Boss' is the 'capo dei capi', as they say - the guy who, in reality, runs the town, and many others, as well.
Oddly enough - with a title like that, he is not, apparently, Sicilian - not even Italian - and he is not part of the Mafia - or more correctly, the 'Cosa Nostra'.
He is purportedly of English extraction - although few believed that story.
But he presents himself as a 'gentleman', well spoken and seemingly well educated.
He is undoubtedly not your image of the typical 'gangster' - he is just too refined.
And his name ?
Well, he is simply called 'the Boss' - and it would be a very foolish person who asked him his real name.
Not suprisingly, being the 'Boss', he appears to have no 'friends', but is surrounded always by lesser 'bosses' (managers), bodyguards, 'assistants', and often very attractive boys and girls.
Like some wealthy men collect stamps, or paintings or ' objets d'art', the 'Boss', apparently collects pretty boys and girls - but seemingly not for the reason that one would expect - which makes him a mystery to all who know him - or 'know of him'.
'JIM'
is the name that the 'Boss' gives to the 'lost boy' (Chapter I - 'A Rainy Night'), found lying in the rain, outside the Casino.
'Jim' appears, seemingly from nowhere - possibly hit by a car.
He is taken by Frank, (see below) who is patrolling the casino perimeter - on the 'off chance' that the 'Boss' might take a liking to the kid.
Frank takes the kid into the hotel and the boy is seen by the casino/hotel doctor. Jim was not sure how old he was, or where he came from - and couldn't even remember his name - 'amnesia' 'Doc' said - or was it ?
'ETHAN'
Ethan is an alarmingly 'cute' teenage, blond boy who enters the story in Chapter III - 'An Evening with the Boss': - when he is sent by the 'Boss' to escort Jim to an evening at a roof-top restaurant - which is owned by the 'Boss' - overlooking the sea.
There is no explanation of who Ethan is, or what his relationship is to the 'Boss', but it is assumed that Ethan is another 'stray boy' who has been taken in by the 'Boss'.
Ethan is apparently 'gay', and is strongly attracted to Jim, (for very complex reasons that shall only become apparent much later - see 'The Story of Gracchus' - [ADULT CONTENT]), and this is made easier when the 'Boss' decides that Jim should live in the luxurious penthouse (belonging to the 'Boss') that is used by Ethan
'JOSH'
Josh is a very sweet looking young man, who enters the story in Chapter VIII - 'A Drive on Interstate 15'.
Initially, there is no explanation as to who Josh is, or what his relationship is to the 'Boss', or any of the other boys, but his appearance has been 'arranged' by Don Picaro (Faunus).
He has been 'picked up' by Frank in Vegas, and has then been driven along 'Interstate Highway 15' in yet another huge Cadillac owned by the 'Boss'.
Josh arrives at the 'Villa Jaguar' just in time to take part in the explanations and discussions between the boys, the 'Boss' and Don Picaro.
The connection between Josh and the other characters, (the 'Penthouse Gang'), only becomes apparent much later - see 'The Story of Gracchus' - [ADULT CONTENT]).
'GLAUX'
Glaux, a baby owl, is first mentioned in Chapter III - 'An Evening with the Boss', when the 'Boss' tells Jim and Ethan about his experiences in Mexico.
The 'Boss', however, refers to Glaux as Búho (Mexican for Owl).
Later, when Don Picaro and Josh arrive, Glaux flies into the room, and the owl and Josh instantly recognise one another from another 'place' and another 'time'.
After the meeting, Glaux goes with Josh to live with Jim , Ethan, and Zac in an apartment block owned by the 'Boss'.
No one, except Don Picaro, knows where Glaux originally comes from, and the owl must be incredibly old, as he was the pet of Don Picaro in 1924 - (the 'Athene noctua' are known to live for only 16 years !).
'ZAC'
we first meet Zac in Chapter VII - 'Fitness and Fun'.
Zac, stunningly handsome and clever, yet 'street-wise', is one of the most trusted helpers of the 'Boss'.
He lives in an apartment just below the penthouse where Ethan and Jim live.
He is chosen by the 'Boss' to guide and mentor the 'boys', and to be their personal coach in a health and fitness plan that the 'Boss' has planned for the 'boys'.
Zac himself is a superb athlete, and is also a 'wizard' (how ?) in all matters relating to electronics and computers.
Zac also has more sinister responsibilities, but these only become apparent later in the story - but who is Zac ?
'PICARO'
we meet Picaro (known in a previous time and place as 'Faunus') in Chapter 8 - 'Drive on Interstate 15'.
A mysterious character, but central to the story, he is described by Ethan as the 'pet sorcerer' of the 'Boss'.
He is described, more precisely, as a 'nagual' or 'brujo' whom the 'Boss' met may years previously when he was helping to excavate Mayan ruins in 1924, (so how old does that make the 'Boss', or Picaro for that matter ?), and since then he has been a regular teacher and adviser to the 'Boss'.
Picaro, however, is considerably more than he initially seems, and his role in the life of 'the Boss' is only one of many that he performs.
MINOR CHARACTERS
'FRANK'
is the guy who finds the 'lost boy'.
A street 'punk', Frank was 'picked up' a number of years before by an associate of the 'Boss'.
Frank, and this associate, 'Rudy', had an intense, passionate affair - at least as far as Rudy was concerned.
It ended when Rudy was found one night, emasculated, and with with a bullet in his head.
The police never found out who did it - but suspicion among those 'in the know' fell on Frank.
The 'Boss', however, took Frank under his wing - so Frank was safe, but most doubted if Frank and the 'Boss' ever had a relationship similar to that of Frank and Rudy.
'KURT'
Kurt is a young 'associate' of the 'Boss' who has taken over the management of the California Combat Club.
Having practised numerous combat sports himself in the past, he is an accomplished trainer, with an excellent eye for new talent.
He also has an excellent appreciation of the requirements of the sophisticated and wealthy audience who attend the 'spectacles' offered by the California Combat Club.
We first meet Kurt in Chapter XIV - 'A New Beginning', when he supervises the auditions of the two new wrestlers, Damien and Brody.
'ADAM'
The 'Boss' took a liking to Adam - sent him to college to study photography, and bought him the most expensive equipment on the market.
Adam was what was known in this 'time' and 'place' as a 'flit' (male homosexual), with a penchant for boys of his own age (or younger), and this made him ideal for the kind of photography he was required to produce - publicity photos for the Club.
'BRODY'
is a teenage 'wanna be' wrestler, first appearing in Chapter 12 - 'Reflections and New Ventures', who is eager to 'make it big' by obtaining a contract with the 'California Combat Club', based in Nevada (LA) and California (Vegas).
This is a franchise, owned by the 'Boss', and overseen by his 'stand in' - Marty.
Marty is intending to create a lucrative betting 'scam' by using the talents of this very tough young fighter.
In addition the undoubted good looks, and all to obvious undercurrent of sexual allure - an attraction effecting both sexes - makes the boy an asset to the business
'DR. LOCKWOOD'
Dr Lockwood is the private Doctor of the 'Boss', and we first meet him in Chapter I - 'A Rainy Night'.
He examines the boy found in the alley way, and the following day he makes a further examination, and submits a full medical report to the 'Boss', which is the usual procedure for all those who may potentially work for the 'Boss'.
Lockwood, although he is young, is very highly qualified, however the remuneration and 'perks' offered by the 'Boss' are so substantial that he lays aside any further medical advancement.
The 'Boss' can always make people 'an offer that they can't refuse'.
DR. BRANDT
Dr. Brandt is an eminent psychiatrist, specialising in psychoanalysis.
He first appears in Chapter V - 'Down memory Lane'
Trained in numerous universities in Germany, he is considered to be a leading specialist in his field.
On qualifying, and establishing his reputation in Europe, he subsequently emigrates to the United States, where he runs a highly lucrative practice.
His special area of interest and research is in Dissociative disorders, and in particular trauma induced amnesia, and it is for this reason that the 'Boss' chose him to treat Jim.
There is more to Brandt than meets the eye, however, as later events shall show......
There is more to Brandt than meets the eye, however, as later events shall show......
'CLARE'
we first meet Clare in Chapter VII - 'Fitness and Fun'.
Much to Jim's surprise Clare is the 'live in' housekeeper who looks after the Penthouse, and of course Ethan, and later Jim.
Clare, well aware of the boys' inclination, behaves rather like a young mother or older sister, and develops a particular affection for young Jim, as she is ale to empathise with his suffering as a consequence of his amnesia, and his struggle to find a sense of identity, and a purpose in his life in his new, and for him, at times disturbing situation.
to be continued......
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'CLUB JAGUAR'
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