These are just one-shots! So each chapter is a different story. These stories are all my creations though. Updates are usually pretty slow but please check it out. Updates get progressively better and longer as I become more accustomed to writing. If you don't like the first few feel free to skip them. Just keep in mind that I started this book when I was about 12 years old... I'm definitely more mature now. Now here's a little snippet from one: I tried to keep my surprise from showing but failed. He frowned and let me go. "Chat-" "It's fine." He laughed humorlessly. He was hurt and I had done it. I bit my lip and begged my mind to think of something fast as he started walking away. "Kiss me!" I blurted. I wanted to cover my mouth, take it back, but I didn't. I stood up taller as he turned to me slowly. And with a stronger, more confident voice said again, "kiss me chat noir."

Jared Abitol is ugly, past his prime, and desperate for love. Years of being hyper-aware of his own looks have made Jared develop social anxiety. When you look like Jared, love isn't easy to find. Jared might not have the looks or confidence, but he has the money, so giving up on love and settling for the next best thing, physical intimacy, is all he can do. With the help of a colleague, Jared reaches an agreement with a college-age youth called Darnell Miller. Jared pays his college fees and rent, while Darnell puts up with shitty sex with an older man. Sounds simple enough, doesn't it? It's not. - Cover by @nolakepner [NaNoWriMo winner, November 2018.]