[ONC 2021 WINNER: 3rd place] When a car accident reveals a shocking secret even he didn't know about himself, an android finds himself hunted by his own husband.
BioSynth is one half of a duology of novellas. Both follow the same sequence of events...
Syn is a collection of two novellas -- BioSynth (the one you're currently reading) and SynTracker (link in my profile or, if you're on desktop, linked to this paragraph via inline comment here. -->
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They both follow the same set of events, but different perspectives: in BioSynth you'll accompany Quentin, who's had the shock of his life and is now being hunted by the man he thought was his husband; SynTracker is said husband's perspective. They'll both update on the same day and will contain spoilers for one another.
Whether you choose to follow Quentin or Ian (or even both) I hope you enjoy the tale I've crafted for the ONC 2021. And, if you feel it's warranted, please leave me a vote on the chapter(s) that earn(s) it, and remember writers thrive on comments. I'd love to know your thoughts as you read this.
Anyway, like I said, welcome. I hope you choose to stay.
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It was based on prompt 4: You're a weapon, and weapons don't weep.
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Please feel free to check out Utterly Forgettable, that started out as my 2020 entry to the ONC, before being expanded into a full novel later in the year.
https://www.wattpad.com/story/225236189-utterly-forgettable-mm-romance-complete (link in inline comment)
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There's a delicate balance between self-preservation and self-isolation.
Palliative carer Josh Winters has dedicated his life to bringing joy to someone's final months. His nurturing nature finds an outlet there for all the feelings he refuses to attach to anyone with a full life ahead of them. It's easier that way, simpler. Former millionaire
Emery Hall has his own ideas about ease and simplicity, and they created an unspeakable rift with Josh in their past. Josh can never forgive him, but when he discovers Emery has been homeless for months, he will do everything in his power to convince the proud man to accept his help. Between his conscience and his lingering feelings for the man, he can do no less, not while he has a roof to offer.
His only goal is to help Emery get back on his feet and let the past stay in the past, but he should have known better than to believe he could be unaffected by the only man he's ever loved. Torn between his inability to forgive and his need to help, escaping this situation with his heart intact may be more than Josh can hope for, especially once he discovers that there are still things about Emery he doesn't know.
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