Shame and fortune

Two straight best friends created an award-winning porn website that took the industry by storm. The chemistry that the two of them created together on screen was unmatched by any other performers and led most to question how straight these guys actually were. While many believed they were real-life lovers, their off-camera life was a lot more tumultuous. `Shame and Fortune is an intimate look into the lives of these two former best friends and details how working in the porn industry affected them throughout the rise and eventual fall of their friendship.

The duo met while working for a different porn company and quickly became close friends. When their boss of that company began trying to use his power to have his way with the guys, they started a plan that would eventually run him out of business. Without having any knowledge of how to build or operate a website and being two straight guys trying to start a gay porn company, it was an uphill battle from the very beginning. As the industry began to take notice, the pair beat the odds and not only won Best Content Site, but were also voted by the fans to Co-Host the award show!

The pressures of the industry would finally take its toll on the duo and their friendship started to deteriorate. Balancing the business, their friendship, and personal relationships proved to be too much. The two were great at painting a pretty picture in front of the camera but they could only keep up the act for so long. At summers end, the guys sold off their company and went their separate ways. `Shame and Fortune is inspired by actual events from the authors life.