Laura is trapped in an elevator. She has been there for as long as she can remember. The elevator is going down. She doesn't think she's alone. . . --- A short HORROR story from the author of CUPID'S MATCH and DEVILS INC. Previously featured on Wattpad. Find me on Instagram @LaurenPalphreyman

A guarded college quarterback's dark past resurfaces when classmate Elena Madison pierces his cold exterior, sparking a dangerous connection that could either redeem or destroy them both. *** Everyone at Ohio State University knows about Blake Andrews, the infamous all-star quarterback of the football team and rumored insomniac. Most refer to him as crude, egotistical, and cold. It isn't until he meets Elena Madison that his world is suddenly flipped upside down. She brings the dark past he has tried to keep hidden for years up to the surface, risking pulling them both under for good. Undeniable attraction radiates between the two clashing souls and he begins to wonder if she can save him from the darkness within him. He's never met someone with such an irritating personality; with her persistent desire to know more about him despite his exhausted efforts to push her away. She is about to uncover what's hidden under his rough and cold exterior-whether she's ready for it or not. After all, eyes are the window to the soul. *** "Thank you," he murmurs sleepily, raising his hand to bring it to my cheek. His thumb slides against my soft skin slowly, it burns hot at his touch. "For what?" I question, my eyes feeling very swollen and heavy now. He takes a deep breath and swallows. "For being my light." *** *MATURE* HIGHEST RANKINGS #1 in enemiestolovers #1 in collegeromance #1 in panicattacks #1 in badboy #1 in brooding #1 in enemiestofriends #1 in trauma #1 in grumpyxsunshine

"I don't care how many times I have to tell you that you are more than enough, that you deserve someone to make you happy and to love you and that I'm so grateful that I'm the one. Or at least I hope I am. But you need to stop thinking the way you do. Just stop it. Drop it. End it. Delete it. Never say it. Never think it. It will only hurt you in the end." he removes his hand from my mouth, his facial expression smoothing after he got things off his chest Skylar thinks of himself as worthless, useless and not likeable and being deaf didn't exactly help with his judgment. But will he change his mind about himself when he meets Nathan? Warning: This story contains BoyxBoy Action and triggering (self-harming) parts. Don't like don't read. You have been'/ will be warned. Love you<3

"It's infuriating, you know? The only thing standing between us and happiness is my gender." -------------------------------- Jake and Liam appear to be the epitome of friendship. But behind closed doors, Jake harbors a secret-he's gay, a truth he must conceal from his best friend Liam, who is not only straight but also deeply homophobic. As they navigate the complexities of college life together, Jake finds himself falling deeper for Liam, his feelings blossoming in the shadows of their friendship. Yet, every whispered confession and stolen glance is overshadowed by the fear of rejection and the need to hide his true self. Caught between his love for Liam and the fear of losing their friendship, Jake must grapple with his own identity while navigating the turbulent waters of desire and acceptance. In a world where authenticity comes at a high price, Jake must decide whether to stay silent or risk everything for love.

With eyes to see and the heart to listen. Gay and attention-crazy Charlie Rascal doesn't mean to expose Aubrey's secret, but he crosses a line that can't be brushed off with a little sass or dry wit. Aubrey Keats keeps his struggles as quiet as the world around him. The only voice that breaks through the silence is Charlie's. When high-school drama inevitably unfolds, Charlie finds himself chasing more than just Aubrey's forgiveness, while Aubrey finds himself caught in a crossfire he wouldn't change for anything. As their masks slip and their vulnerabilities are laid bare, Aubrey and Charlie are forced to work through their differences until they can finally be seen, even heard, for who they really are-however downright disastrous that might be.

Season 1 of Growing Wildflowers When twenty year old, Gwen Flynn wakes up as the sole survivor in the deadliest car accident in Bolton County history, she's expecting a squeaky clean hospital room, broken bones, and physical therapy but finds herself trapped in the basement of a stranger's cabin with an unbearable burning in her throat and excruciating pain throughout her body. Despite never having asked to be turned, she tries to adapt to her new life - the constant burning thirst, the annoying older brother, and the inability to avoid murdering innocent humans. However, everything changes one night when she lets her meal escape, putting not only herself but every vampire on the planet in danger.

The story of your sexual capitulation told by the bloodthirsty supervillain who discovered your secret identity, ruined every chance of you maintaining a normal functioning relationship, and is kinda-sorta (without a doubt, definitely) obsessed with you. ***** Your name is Hector Jean-Baptiste. By day you're an upstanding college student: rugby star, stellar Haitian son, autism activist. By night you're Makeshift, an electrokinetic powerhouse hailed as the greatest superhero of our generation. Keeping your beloved alter ego a secret shouldn't be an issue, but recently your sadistic archnemesis, Vortex, can't seem to grasp the importance of personal space... Basically, the deadliest villain in the world disguises himself as a charming barista intending to seduce, corrupt, and destroy America's favorite poster boy (AKA You) only to fall dangerously in love with the kind-hearted man (Also You) behind the mask instead. Whoops? ★ Featured during #CelebrateBlackStories, #BlackPride2021, and #WrittenwithPride2021 ★ Wattpad Certified Fresh Read CONTENT WARNING: This story contains strong language, mild violence, sensual themes, and mentions of racism and homophobia.

COMPLETED [boyxboy] After his religious mother kicks him out for being gay, Elijah Ellis moves in with his father, where his step-mother, step-brother, and half-sister also welcome him. Elijah aspires to continue doing what he loves and play hockey for his new school, but his past hookup with the closeted hockey captain, Fox Ridley, complicates things. While Elijah just wants to get through the season unscathed, Fox is hellbent on hating him. Elijah is unsure whether he will ever overcome Fox's hatred, or if he will remain on thin ice. ~171k words

A collection of short stories with elements of dark fantasy and horror. The collection is still growing, but each story is complete in itself.

Once, light graced the entire kingdom of Roahla, but now the land is shrouded in darkness. The land was cursed to be shunned by the sun, and the moon is left as the largest source of light. Only magic keeps the land alive after a century of darkness. Celia is a normal human in the sun-forsaken land of Roahla until a young dragon chooses her to be her rider. With the aid of magic from her dragon, Celia goes on a quest to find what remains of the last rays of the last sunset. She hopes to use them to restore the sun to Roahla. Little does she know, there are those who do not desire the return of the sun. Both friends and foes await the human girl and her dragon. Completed! Constructive criticism and critiques are welcome. Thank you for looking at my story! I appreciate it! Sneak Peek! "You're sixteen, you went through twelve years of school, and you passed the test to be one of the Potentials in the Choosing. You even got the third highest score in the class...out of five...only four of who passed... I'm average! I'm not the best." She paced, "What if I do something stupid and ruin my chances to be chosen? That's even worse than not being chosen at all!" "Calm... caaaalllmm..." Celia slowly inhaled, then attempted to regain her focus by explaining what she had to do in the simplest way possible. "All I have to do is go out there when I am called, stand in front of the dragons, then open my mind and soul for examination by the draga. That's simple enough." Top Rankings: #1 in sunlight (3/14/21) #2 in wasteland (4/28/21) #3 in dragonets (4/8/21) #4 in dragonrider (10/17/19) #5 in quest (3/20/21) #6 in fantasy (3/14/21) #6 in moonlight (3/20/21) #7 in adventure (4/10/21) #8 in day (3/20/21) #9 in dawn (3/20/21)