(: When the Devil Learned to Breathe Summary - Dark Slow Burn BL Mafia AU Alessandro de Luca is a name whispered like a curse in the underworld. At thirty-one, he rules the Italian mafia with calculated cruelty-cold eyes, steady hands, and a heart long declared dead. He does not believe in mercy. He does not believe in redemption. And he certainly does not believe in love. During a routine meeting drenched in blood and betrayal, a sound breaks through the noise of gunmetal and power-a child's scream. It is a mistake to follow it. Alessandro knows this. Yet he does. In a forgotten corridor, he finds an eighteen-year-old boy trapped in the hands of men who see flesh as currency. Too small, too soft, too innocent for the world he has been dragged into-he looks barely sixteen, eyes wide with terror, body trembling but unbroken. The boy does not beg. He simply stares at Alessandro as if seeing the devil himself... and hoping anyway. Alessandro kills the men without hesitation. He tells himself it means nothing. He does not save people. He does not keep strays. He does not let weakness linger in his territory. And yet, he takes the boy with him. What begins as protection turns into possession. What should have been a temporary arrangement becomes a quiet, dangerous dependency. The boy's presence is like a slow poison-soft laughter in empty halls, timid smiles that cut deeper than knives, and silent trust that Alessandro never asked for and does not deserve. The mafia world is unforgiving. Innocence is a liability. And love-if this is love-is the most dangerous weakness of all. As enemies close in and blood stains the empire Alessandro built, the question is no longer whether the boy will survive the underworld... But whether Alessandro de Luca will survive having a heart that beats again. A dark, emotional slow burn of power, protection, moral decay, and forbidden tenderness-where a ruthless mafia king learns that saving one life may cost him everything.

Tolcan is a prince in title only. Harlot is more accurate. While his twin brother is throwing extravagant parties, Tolcan is drinking with the lower class and sleeping with a variety of women. But one nomad, named Ki, has caught his interest. A royal with a nomad is rarely done, but a prince falling for a man is unheard of in Sarid. Ki is a threaten the royal bloodline which is the source to the magic that powers the barrier that surrounds the kingdom. If the king were to discover that his son is involved with a man, he could order Ki to be imprisoned or even killed. Tolcan has to keep the relationship hidden even though he may not even be the next king. It is law for there to be only one prince, but with twin boys, the king must choose who will be his heir. Thankfully for Tolcan, it's been clear for years that his father favors his brother, Albern. Rather than fight for the king's attention, Tolcan embraces his position at the extra prince. But Albern's magic is limited while Tolcan's excels. The king is the main source of magic so King Elroy isn't going to hand over his crown until he gets exactly who he wants. (Sample Only: full story can be purchased as an ebook or viewed on Tapas and Radish Fiction.)

Zale is a cry baby. He can't help it. He just gets so mad that the tears start flowing, which makes him even madder. It also doesn't help that the world is sinking. Unpredictably, the land shifts and entire cities can disappear under the water. Zale and his family thought they were safe, until the water started to rise. They raced to higher ground and lost everything in the process. With no money, they find themselves in a world congested with flood survivors. They can't find work or even an apartment. Steel, the local underground boss, has an offer for them that will end with Zale's mother and sister in a brothel. It'll mean money and housing, but Zale won't let it happen. He offers himself instead if the group takes care of his family. Steel agrees. Besides, he wanted Zale to begin with. (Sample: full story can be purchased as an ebook or viewed on Tapas and Radish Fiction.)

Yuno, a painter and delivery guy, lives his life like a dish served without toppings. No flavors, no attachments, just bare survival. Though selfless and determined to stand on his own, Yuno's solitude is a paradox: he pushes away help yet silently craves connection. But when Cid, a sexually frustrated swimmer, offers him financial support in exchange for an unconventional deal, Yuno is forced to reconsider the simple life he's chosen.

The greatest warrior the kingdom had ever seen had just one weakness, something that only he knew of- his love for the stable boy. Season 1 of In Another Era *** Prince Kenric was known throughout all the kingdoms as the greatest warrior to have ever lived. No one dared to cross him, for he was feared even more so than the king. The people believed that he had sworn his life to the sword, and that was why he never took a lover. But only Kenric knew the truth. Only he knew both his biggest weakness and his greatest strength. His love for the stable boy. ~~~ [mxm] [marked mature for mentions of violence and sexual content]

Lyle Hattaway is a very social person. He's feisty, Funny, Caring, Has great fashion sense, Openly gay and most of all, he hates Assholes. He has a very supportive family, Overprotective brothers and Ride or die friends. After going abroad for 10 years with his mom, it's time to go back to their pack 'The Moonlight Pack'. The only thing that he hates about going back, is seeing his childhood nemesis, Adrian Thorne. The 2nd Son of the Alpha. Will they still hate each other's guts? Or will fate, and the challenges along their way bring them closer than ever? WARNING : Mature Content on later chapters. ~~~~ "Fuck you." I snapped at him. "No, I'll fuck you." He said while smirking at me. Little did I know that our little quarrel will turn into reality when I reach my 18th birthday and realize that he's my....MY MATE?!! OH FUCK THE HEAVENS! How did my life turn Into a nightmare?! Or so I thought..... ••••• Ranks❤️👑👑 #1 bxblove : 9/27/2020 #1 bxb : 10/27/2020 #1 mates : 11/3/2020 #1 Paranormalromance : 10/04/2020 #2 gaylove : 9/29/2020 #3 paranormal : 10/27/2020 #3 hotguys : 10/06/2020 #5 comedy : 11/05/2020 #5 boyxboy : 11/11/2020 #5 enemiestolovers : 12/05/2020 #6 Mpreg : 9/20/2020 #7 LGBT : 11/24/2020

[ boyxboy ] Lennon Lewis doesn't feel quite alright. He is slowly but surely reaching for the stars with his rock band and is adored by everyone who meets him. He should be happy. But he's either too high or too low. The sweet relief is only temporary and it seems he can only breathe when he's high enough, drunk enough or on stage performing. But what happens when his notebook is sitting open in front of him, taunting him with blank pages that should have been filled with lyrics? Well, Lennon meets him. William Hamilton-Smith walks into his world unexpectedly and calms the chaotic storms inside him. Or does he cause unstoppable hurricanes in both of their lives? Inside the walls of one room they are almost safe, almost in love, almost complete, almost honest. Almost. Started: March 2019 Completed: June 2021

Consuming too much liquor could actually take your cautions away and do the things that you have never done before. That's what happened to the virgin-mary Meckelian, who regret waking up with a naked stranger in his bed. *** After a rough break up with his first boyfriend, Meckelian indulges himself to a one-night timer at the bar called "Club Red". Due to the state of being drunk and wasted, he unconsciously gave himself to the complete stranger and shared more than a kiss, ending up taking a room in that night. Waking up the next day, a perfect stranger was peacefully sleeping beside him. But there is one problem, they are both naked! After a successful escape, however, all he ever wanted was to fully disremember the stranger who gave him a hot, steamy night. He has no plans of seeing that person again, let the future plan alone. Not until he met his new boss... ><><><><><><><><><>< (WARNING: BOYxBOY | R-18 | ROM-COM) This is a work of fiction. Any person, places, things, events, ideas, and businesses are made up of author's pure imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, dead or alive, places, businesses, events, are pure coincidental and used in a fictitious manner. © All Rights Reserved 2021

"No matter what or when, I will never compare to a guy like him" What happens when Allan Wood gets caught kissing a boy in blood row highs school bathroom? He runs, and ends up in the territory of Jake Chess, the king of Lake view high. Between unexpected love and hateful words. Watch two schools crumble to the ground, as the students charge at each other, out for blood and power. And when the dust has cleared, only one person is left standing. But if it's the right person, or the wrong person, depends on who you ask. The first book in the bloody and exiting series, "Jake and his boys" BoyXBoy Fighting Bullying Drama SEQUEL OUT NOW! Look for "king of the revolution" Mature Published July 2020 🥇pride2020 🥉pride2020 🥉pride2020 Completed December 2020

Self-sufficient master of thievery, Vincent Costa has nothing to lose. He steals from the rich and gives to the poor: a modern day Robin Hood, if you will. Vincent and his friends develop well-thought-out schemes to earn a lot of cash and fast. They succeed for the most part. Until a bounty is set to eliminate Vincent at all costs. As it turns out, stealing thousands of dollars worth of goods from big wigs tends to piss off some very powerful rich people. People that would spend any amount of money to have Vincent quietly removed. That's where Hayes Oliver comes in. Can Hayes resist Vincent's boyish charm and talent of getting under people's skin? And will the downfall of the Bronx's local savior come sooner than he'd ever expected?