What are we without flesh and blood? Are we nothing but a beating heart in a ribcage, a marching soul inevitably leading to our demise? Or are we here as a test of loyalty to our God, a God we do not know but must trust? And without this trust, we will be punished indefinitely for questioning his divinity. And what is a sheep without his shepherd? Without God, are we nothing but sheep led astray? How will we be guided to the light without a shepherd on earth? Should we trust our shepherd to tell us the truth? Or will we be covered in the blood of the lamb? A shepherd with blood on his hands could infect his flock with poison. And with this poison, he has control. And to Luke, this poison is all he knows. His seventeen years of life have been devoted to nothing else but God. He wakes up, goes to school or church, and sleeps; rinse and repeat. There is no place or time for anything else in his life, such as television, going out with friends, or discovering new hobbies. His father, Pastor Ivy, ensures this. His life purpose will be to serve the Lord and nothing else. A purpose that Luke believes is the right way. What else would there be to life? He hadn't questioned this until he met Gabriel, a man who was the complete opposite of him. A man who was strong in his sense of self. A man who didn't bow to anyone or anything and stood firm in his beliefs in The Church of Satan. A man who Luke feared. But also a man who felt like home to him.

~𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐈𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐮𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲~ "Seriously? He's my BEST FRIEND, I think I'd know if he was gay, all right?" "Don't you realize you would be the LAST person he'd tell?" Ishan is jealous. Shubman is clueless. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cut to when Shubman isn't quite so clueless. Ishan is miserable. Shubman is miserable. And they can't even talk like earlier. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "When did I get so stupid?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Why do I mess everything up?" ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "But you will find a way. You both will." We have to. We have to, because if we don't, I would lose the person I love most in this world.

"To all the hopeless romantic souls who wholeheartedly believe that destiny weaves the most beautiful love stories, this book is dedicated to your unwavering faith in the magic of fate." #1 book of Destiny Series - untangling the twisted knots

Title: "Whispers of Chaos" Description: In "Whispers of Chaos: Inspector Tondon's Quest," acclaimed author mars takes readers on a gripping journey into the heart of a small, seemingly peaceful town, where an inexplicable wave of violence and despair threatens to shatter the lives of its ordinary inhabitants. Set against the backdrop of a tranquil community, this riveting novel unearths the dark secrets hidden beneath the facade of everyday life. As the town is plunged into chaos, with inexplicable murders and suicides occurring without rhyme or reason, Inspector Tondon, a seasoned and relentless investigator, steps into the fray. Inspector Tondon, a brilliant yet enigmatic figure, takes it upon himself to unravel the web of mysteries that shroud these violent incidents. With each page turned, readers will be drawn deeper into the intricate narrative, where the inspector's sharp intellect and unyielding determination become their guiding light through the murky darkness that envelops the town. "Whispers of Chaos" is a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche, the consequences of unchecked emotions, and the lengths to which an ordinary person can be pushed to the brink of madness. As Inspector Tondon inches closer to the truth, readers will find themselves on the edge of their seats, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the hidden motives, personal vendettas, and long-buried secrets that fuel this rampage. With its richly developed characters, atmospheric storytelling, and a relentless pursuit of truth, "Whispers of Chaos: Inspector Tondon's Quest" is a must-read for those who crave suspense, intrigue, and a profound examination of the human condition. This novel will leave you questioning the boundaries of sanity and the true nature of the ordinary people who inhabit our world.

"Ethan." Aiden pauses. "I want you." He softly bites my ear. "I want to kiss you more than you will ever know." Trying to avoid the daily beatings of the school bully can be challenging. But what happens if the schools bully has a crush on you?

This story is now published. Get the full version of The Bartender on Amazon. Please check Author's bio for more information. ~~~~ TW: Homophobia, Self-harm, Drug-use and insinuations of SA are heavily present in this story. Please tread carefully. ~~~~ "I'm not gay." "Sure, you're not." Not once in Aiden's life has he believed that bullying a gay kid is wrong. Especially not when he believes that all gay people deserve to go to hell. But when his best friend comes out to him, and he uncovers a very scandalous secret about his own family, Aiden is left confused and terrified. It also doesn't help that amidst all his troubles, all Aiden can think about is just how hot The Bartender in the local bar across town is and just how much he wants to kiss him. ~~~~ You will hate Aiden in the beginning, trust me. But, please do give him a chance if you read this story. You'll love him, I promise. Kindly keep negative comments to a minimum.

COMPLETED [boyxboy] Carson Hughes is a bright light. Vinny Taylor is an enigma. ** After spending his summer away as a camp counselor, Carson Hughes comes back to his home town for his senior year. Things seem to be just as he left them until he finds out his best friend's brother came out of the closet and cut everybody out of his life. Kind and caring Carson can't help but want to understand this new Vinny. Vinny Taylor is falling, constantly going down and feeling like there's no end. His summer leaves him changed forever. After coming out and alienating himself, he spends most days locked away in his room until Carson comes back to town. Vinny's a mystery yet to be figured out. And Carson is up to the task. WARNING: Some of the content in this book may be triggering for some readers. Chapters with triggering content will have trigger warnings at the top with what the triggering content is. There will not be any graphic or detailed scenes of traumatic or triggering experiences. ~180k words

(finished) Part 1: Highschool comes with many complications, confusion, and conflicts. It's hard to come out to people, especially if it's one of the first times. Noah thought it was time to suck it up and reveal his secret to his friends, but also resulted in catching the attention of one of the hottest jocks in school, Brad. Love can be difficult, especially if you're new to it. That's why lots of teenage sweethearts don't exactly last till the end of high school, but one could dream to live and love with their high school crush, right? Enjoy a normal slice of highschool life bl~ Past best rankings: #4 - teenage romance #33 - jock #2 - prep #1 - comingout #1 - jockandnerd #15 - guyxguy #12 - jockxnerd #1 - jockxnerd

PUBLISHED on Amazon! If you are interested in purchasing your own copy, you can find the links for Amazon (US, CA, MX, DE, FR, IT, ESP, JP, BR, AU, IN) on my profile page, or just stop by and leave a review and I'll love you forever! Can be read as a stand-alone ☺️ A year and a half ago, Misha had in one night lost everything; his parents, his younger brother, and his home. Afraid and alone in the cold streets of Moscow, the young eighteen-year-old get's pulled into the dark happenings of the Russian underworld seemingly without a way of escaping. Jack is a world-renowned trauma surgeon, former marine, and a Dom. He was what everyone back home called a child prodigy, and now at 33 he already has his own practice and more money than he could spend. He is also recently widowed and the loss of his husband and pet had hit him hard and sent him into a depression. What will happen when these two broken souls somehow end up in the same place at the same time? Will they be able to heal each other, or will the damage inflicted upon them prove to be too big to repair? Read to find out ☺️ * As of 24.02.2022. there will only be a sample of this story on Wattpad, if you want to read it in full, you can purchase your copy on Amazon or read it on Kindle Unlimited. ------------ Warning! This story contains mature content between two men, with light BDSM themes. No hate people, it's 21. century after all! 😁❤️ The cover is mine, all other pictures in this book belong to their owners.

Ethan and Alex used to be inseparable, no matter what life threw at them they told each other they would get through it. After Ethan did the unimaginable, the inseparable couple turned into just another story in a book. Now as Ethan and Alex start navigating life without each other and trying to forget their pasts, there's an invisible force drawing them slowly back to each other. Will their future become one again or will their story stay closed?