THIRD TIME'S
A CHARM
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summary
[BXB] Archie Holland and Brooks Dawson decide to take a third and final shot at love.
☆☆☆
Brooks Dawson is falling apart. His mom's behavior is spiraling out of control, his best friend keeps getting him into trouble, and he's still in love with his ex-boyfriend, Archie.
But when a party goes awry, Brooks finds himself in an unexpected reunion with Archie while hiding from the cops.
Maybe it's the late night adrenaline (or their lack of better judgement) but they decide to give loving each other one more chance.
And if the third time really is the charm, maybe this will finally be the time that they get it right.
Maybe.
[ February. 2022. - September 2022. ]
info
This story is planned to be a novella with around twenty five chapters, probably averaging between 2000-3000 words, though they may occasionally be shorter or longer.
It is going to be written from a first person perspective. Anyone familiar with my work knows that all of my other stories are written in third but I've decided to branch out more with POVs and thought this could be a good opportunity. It will always be written from Brooks' POV, never Archie's or anyone else's.
The story will mainly revolve around Archie and Brooks and their dynamic. However, other aspects of their lives and how this affects their relationship will also act as key parts of the plot.
For anyone familiar with my other works, this story will probably be most similar to Cause for Concern. For those not familiar with my other works, that means there is probably going to be a lot of angst :) !
For more information, check the list of themes further in the note.
epigraph
❛This is where the evening splits in half. . .
Grab an end, pull hard and make a wish.❜
— wishbone, Richard Siken
dates
originally published: 29. Jan. 2022.
originally started: 05. Feb. 2022.
originally completed: 18. Sept. 2022.
themes
romance / love
anger / depression
queerness / bisexuality
boys in love
mental health
mental illness
youth / growing up
loss / abandonment
pain / anxiety / confusion
emotional abuse
copyright
I hope this doesn't come across as arrogant, but do not copy this work!
I have had experiences in the past where people have copied my work or posted adaptions without my consent or knowledge. Therefore, if any of this is stolen then I will not hesitate to report the reposted story!
I also do not accept adaptations, translations or anything else. If you ever see this posted somewhere else then please inform me so that I can take the necessary action! Thank you.
one more thing!!
Please note that I do not complete my stories before publishing. At the time of writing this, it is still early in development. Therefore, changes may eventually be made to this note.
my other work
i. Sun Kissed (2021)
A short story about two teenage boys who work together an ice cream store and fall in love over the course of the summer. (LGBTQ / lighthearted)
ii. Cause for Concern (2021)
A YA novel about a teenage boy trying to right all of his wrongs and move forward as he lets go of the past and embraces the future. (LGBTQ)
iii. Pride & Joy (2021)
A novella about one boy learning to understand his feelings who is trying to come to terms with his grief and the exciting, impulsive boy who helps him. (LGBTQ)
iv. Third Time's A Charm (2022)
you're here! :')
v. Love Thy Neighbor (2022)
Blake Collins moves in next door and Luca Mendoza's world turns upside down.
vi. The Best of Us (2022)
Seventeen year old Tucker Bailey's life is spiraling out of control and he wants to get it back but the road ahead is a long one, and if Tucker takes a wrong turn then he doesn't just risk losing himself. He risks losing everything.
recommendations
The works most similar are Cause for Concern and The Best of Us as they also explore heavier themes and are more intense emotional, drama filled stories; external and internal conflict.
Pride & Joy also explores heavier topics and themes but there is less external conflict and a deeper focus on internal conflict.
Sun Kissed and Love Thy Neighbor are sweet, short and quick, easy, drama free romances!
Thank you, I'm happy to answer any questions and I hope to see you again soon :') <3
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Third Time's a Charm ✓
Teen Fiction[BXB] Archie Holland and Brooks Dawson decide to take a third and final shot at love. ☆☆☆ Brooks Dawson is falling apart. His mom's behavior is spiraling out of control, his best friend keeps getting him into trouble, and he's still in love with his...
