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Velvet (2022)
It is a slow night at the bar and Shy twink Marcus is moping after being stood up. He then meets Ben, a charming transgender bartender dressed like a king with his robe and crown. Ben uses his charm to coax Marcus out of his shell, and the two have a special night together filled with love, lust, and romance.
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It is a slow night at the bar and Shy twink Marcus is moping after being stood up. He then meets Ben, a charming transgender bartender dressed like a king with his robe and crown. Ben uses his charm to coax Marcus out of his shell, and the two have a special night together filled with love, lust, and romance.
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Genre:Romance
Written By:Juliana Antoninus
In Theaters:4/21/2022
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Runtime:10 minutes
Studio:Mattioli Productions
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