In the midst of a turf war with rival gang The Hound Dogs, Caleb finds himself trapped in a political marriage with his enemy. After the disappearance of his grandfather, Caleb soon has to choose between the man he's falling for, or duty to his club. Season 1 of The Hound Dogs *** Twisted Steel club member Caleb Banks returns from college to discover he's been promised in marriage to his enemy Alexander Dawson, leader of The Hound Dogs, as part of a political agreement to end a turf war. The engagement is a cruel twist for Caleb, who was bullied by Dawson in high school. But that's what's to be expected from Caleb's father, the relentless and power-hungry leader of Twisted Steel. On the same night as their engagement, Caleb's grandfather goes missing, and Caleb makes a deal with his father to infiltrate the rival gang and topple Dawson's reign of power. But Caleb finds it impossible not to be charmed by the Hound Dogs and their imperfect, but endearing, found family and even Dawson, who might genuinely be in love with him. Amidst a series of back-room deals, high-stakes bike races, and investigative stakeouts, Caleb finds it hard to fight his attraction for the rival he's engaged to. But is it too late to save The Hound Dogs from wrongful persecution? And soon, Caleb's loyalty is tested, and he has to choose between the duty to his club... or following his heart.

When freelance programmer Arty hacks into his own matchmaking app to pair himself with his crush, he enlists the reluctant help of his best friend Ben-whose feelings for Arty might run a little bit deeper than "just friends"-forcing him to confront whether true love is closer than expected. Standalone in the Mismatched series *** Arty Mavety believes love is a formula waiting to be solved, and he's determined to prove it by hacking into the matchmaking app he's developing to pair himself with his crush Leo, a neighborhood barista who barely knows Arty exists. Arty ropes in his best friend Ben Himmel, cashing in a favor-though they both know that Ben would've helped him anyway. Ben wants to be a good friend and support Arty's misguided mission, but there's one small problem-he's got long-buried feelings for Arty, and they're starting to bubble to the surface. As Arty's idealized romance with Leo threatens to unravel his friendship with Ben, he begins to realize true love can't be engineered. And sometimes, it's way closer than expected.

When shy former track runner Emery strikes a deal with charismatic athlete Beckett, they each have a goal: to help the other impress their crush. But as courtship slowly turns to jealousy, the two are left to confront their feelings as they fight to win each other's hearts instead. Season 1 of Crushed Hearts *** All that Emery Theiss wants is to become an English professor, knowing his ADHD medication means his days of running sprints are over. But when the track team star, Beckett Delroy, unceremoniously hits him with a football, Emery's bad luck changes gears. Beckett needs Emery's advice to help his crush warm up to him, and Emery could use Beckett's confidence to win over his best friend and secure his future. But while coming to an agreement is easy, Beckett is the track rival who broke Emery's coveted record, and he can't stop himself from flirting, even with Emery. The charmingly annoying teasing, however, reveals Beckett has a softer side. The more time he spends with Beckett, the less important impressing his crush becomes. Faced with the possibility of losing his chance at his future, will Emery chase love or settle for certainty to ensure his heart isn't crushed? *** Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

After a devastating disease wipes out most of humanity, 16-year-old Cameron MacRiada must survive alone when he misses his scheduled evacuation. ***** "0800 hours. It's been four days since I stopped going to school. Seven since the last teacher stopped showing up though, so I reckon there's not much point any more. My dad was raging - he thinks that teachers have a duty to their students or something. I did point out that their contracts probably didn't include an apocalypse clause, but here we are." Three years after the Infection first ravaged humanity, mankind is on the brink of extinction. Society is collapsing; resources are exhausted; the British Sanctuaries are overwhelmed by the constant influx of evacuees. And in the midst of the chaos, a secluded boy in the Scottish highlands decides to document his isolated lifestyle as he awaits evacuation. Who knew the apocalypse could be so fucking boring? ~a story told in sound~

When young wolf shifts for the first time, their entire life shifts with them. Suddenly, they can't see the world just from their perspective. Every year, wolves get to see through their mate's eyes for thirty seconds. It occurs once a year until they finally meet and share their first kiss. Their vision switches unexpectedly, and neither of the pair knows when it will happen. One day, Evan sees someone he recognizes through his mate's eyes, and he is not very happy about it. Although, he wasn't thrilled about his mate from the beginning. Best Rankings: #1 in werewolves #2 in bxb #3 in gay #8 in boyxboy

Warning: Sparks will fly 1. Twenty-Four Hours (completed) 2. Remake (completed) 3. Skin and Bones (completed) 4. Happy Place (completed) 5. The Art of Felling Small (completed)

"The moment that Jordan Shearer steps into the classroom, Lee knows that he's not from around here." Preslash short between two boys from two very different backgrounds. Ingredients: two cups of Glasgow Patter; one teaspoon of NED; a tablespoon of callow middle class; a cup of general teenage incompetence; and an entire quart of UST.

Harley hated his brother's best friend- at least at first. The passive aggressiveness and ego of the man he now shared a house with was nothing short of ridiculous child's play. No one could have foreseen the attraction that suddenly blooms between them- not even themselves. That alone complicated things, but now those in the wealthiest parts of Chicago are beginning to rally around a political candidate with some rather concerning propositions. Setting aside their own rivalries, the people of Southside must band together against a common enemy.

Alex and Cal have been best friends since what feels like forever. They've been through it all together; first day of school, first kisses, and Alex's parents abandoning him. Through thick and thin, Alex and Cal have been there for each other, the best of friends. Until Cal realizes that maybe he likes Alex as more than a friend and, instead of talking about it like a normal person, shoves those feelings somewhere deep down inside of him. Eventually Alex notices something off about Cal and confronts him. Will this confrontation be the end of their relationship? Or will it bring about something new and wonderful?

Deeply hurt by a lover's betrayal, Noah Hunter leaves a shattered life behind and moves to Spring Lakes to join his brother's pack. All he wants is a quiet place and some time to heal. Fate has other ideas. In the middle of the night, on a lonely stretch of road, Noah hits a dog. When he brings the injured animal to a veterinarian, he crosses paths with the singular, mysterious, and aggravatingly handsome Ambrose Thorne. When, after learning that Noah needs a place to stay, Ambrose invites him to his home, Noah thinks he may have found just the sort of peace and space he needs, and the last thing he expects is to become entangled in the heart of a mystery. While helping his brother Dane on a case involving a string of inexplicable thefts, Noah soon discovers that his new acquaintance is more than he seems and is inextricably tied to the strange burglaries. As the case becomes complicated by occult rituals, murder, and mythical beasts, Noah finds himself in more than one kind of danger - because while he doubts that anyone would want something so broken and torn, it seems like his heart might get stolen, too. He just hopes that the one who steals it and the thief at the heart of the mystery are not one and the same. ----- WARNINGS: This story contains strong language, some violence, and sex. ----- DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and in