WHERE TO NOW? (M/M) 18+

Story Note (please read before starting)

Hello there,

There are a few things I want you to know before going into this story, and this is where I'll be putting them. So please have a quick read before you continue.

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The start of this story is absolute dog shit.

It has no format, minimal internal dialogue, plain world-building descriptors, and just overall is poorly written. 

When I first started writing this story, I didn't really know much about structure or format. I wrote because I loved it—because I was excited about the characters, the world, and the feeling of getting lost in it. I didn't think too much about technical things like pacing, scene transitions, or formatting rules. I just wrote.

Looking back now, after learning more and growing as a writer, I can see how rough those early chapters are. There are things I'd do differently now—moments I'd smooth out, scenes I'd rework, structure I'd fix. And I realize that some readers might not have made it far enough to see where the story started to settle in, and for that, I genuinely feel a little disappointed in myself.

So for those just starting with the story. I'd like to apologize right now for the mind torture you're about to experience. If you want to progress with the story but are unsure if you can put up with my writing, or if my writing style is something you'll like later. I've placed a Writing Reference at the end of this page for you to see how my writing is currently coming along. I hope that helps.

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THIS STORY WILL BE COMPLETELY REWRITTEN AND EDITED UPON IT'S COMPLETION.

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I've had a few people mention that things seem to be developing a bit slowly given the chapter count, especially when it comes to the more dramatic or intimate moments.

For example: the first spicy scene landing on chapter 40. (It doesn't, that's just a random example—don't go hunting for it 😅)

The point is, some readers feel like certain events are happening "too late" simply because of how many chapters in they appear—rather than looking at how the story itself is paced.

So I just wanted to clear a few things up.

This story is meant to be a series—a long one. Right now, I'm writing it all in one continuous draft, as if it's one giant book. So yes, I completely understand why some things might seem delayed. But in my head, those moments would actually land early in what would be "Book 2" if this were split into volumes.

Once the full draft is finished, I'll be going back to break it up into individual books, polish things, and tighten the pacing where it needs it. So please don't worry—this is all still a work in progress, and it will be refined over time.

Thanks so much for reading and sticking with it 💛

And thank you for your patience and understanding.

H. E. Lucas ❤️

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Writing Reference:

Not an official scene.

The cold had a way of settling into places you didn't know could ache. I sat on the cracked concrete outside the gas station, back pressed to the wall just beside the door, arms wrapped tight around my knees. The rough siding dug into my spine, but I didn't move. I'd stopped noticing little discomforts like that a long time ago.