Tristan thrives whenever he can speak, whether it be on stage or in high-stake debates. Having worked his way up into Oxford, he has rapidly become one of the best speakers for the debating union whilst striving for nothing less than to become a renowned politician. When the stakes of the debate rise high, and the argumentation flows he is in his element - but when silence falls, the arguments begin to turn against himself. For Hibiki, words never flow. From a young age, he has been mute, and social interactions are always convoluted and difficult to navigate. No matter how intelligent he is, he finds himself stranded in isolation from the rest of the world as his well-to-do family keeps him sheltered. So when he sees Tristan speak at his first-year introduction at Oxford, he can't help but find himself completely infatuated and knows that he must meet with him no matter what. Yet the sheen of high society wears off quickly, only to reveal the cracks in their souls. Will the shards of their broken pasts leave them both hurting, or do they fit together better than any words could ever express?

What happens when rich meets poor? Why, disaster, of course.

Things take a turn in the ever-so-popular Luke Raynott's life when his night-terrors manifest into physical form as bruises and the involvement of a boy who holds his attention like a magnet. ***** In a glace, Luke Raynott is a bad influence and an arrogant playboy. Everyone wants to be like him or be with him. But the veil of reality breaks, and he wakes up with scars from his nightmares. Confused and lost, his path crosses with Ken. Kenshirou Sato, Ken, in short, is running from his past, and would rather avoid any attention. But that derails soon when he finds himself going on dates... with the notorious playboy? Sparks fly, and soon they cannot be pulled apart. But in a series of mysteries unfolding, some voodoo shit, a random case of stalking, and potential kidnapping - how typical will their romance be when nothing is as it seems? ***** [Supernatural-romance] [Warning: Graphic adult content, strong language] [Trigger: Depression] //2019 featured on Stories Undiscovered garnet list// //2020 #3 in freethelgbt//

TV chef Quinn Allen is ready to settle down with Lucy McLean in her small hometown, but will their relationship survive her big-city dreams? ***** From the outside, Lucy McLean's life is perfect. She's with the love of her life, Quinn Allen, and they have a thriving business together in tiny Port Ross, Nova Scotia. He wants to put down roots in the town and get even closer, but she's holding back - she can't escape the painful memories of tragic events from the past. A lucrative offer from an enigmatic billionaire has Lucy's head spinning, offering them a chance to get away from it all in New York City. It's a dream come true for Lucy, but Quinn is suspicious. She knows it's a gamble - either the opportunity of a lifetime, or a deal with the devil. Can they have it all in New York, or will Lucy's Big Apple dreams all turn sour? (Book three of the Local Flavour Series) [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]] Cover designed by Ren T

Rayne Clearwater has a secret that he can't tell anyone. That's because he is mute and has been for a while now. Rayne's mother dies in a tragic car accident and he is forced to live with his father, new step mother, and homophobic son Kyle. Despite it all Rayne is ready for a new start, but what happens when the most popular guy and soccer star in school Caleb Worthington takes a sudden interest in him? READ AND FIND OUT! :)

When Helena finds a phone on the night train, she decides to text the first number in the list of contacts in order to figure out who it belongs to. ***** Helena Santos hasn't had the easiest life. At twenty-one, she's the legal guardian of her teenage sister, in the final year of her nursing degree, and working night shifts at her small-town's local bar. And things get a lot more complicated when she finds a phone on the train home and decides to text the first number in the list of contacts, in hopes of tracking down its owner. That contact? Adam Bauer; the charismatic, sweet, and refreshingly honest older brother of the person who lost their phone. As the two continue talking, they can't ignore the chemistry and growing feelings between them, but life is never that simple. To make things work, Helena and Adam need to juggle a troubled sister, a meddlesome ex-boyfriend, and one fat lawsuit - all intent on keeping them apart. [[word count: 40,000-50,000 words]] Content and/or Trigger Warning: This story contains swearing, mature themes, and sexual content.

When college student Emmy joins an online support group at the encouragement of her therapist, the last thing she expects is to connect with the lead singer of the most famous rock group in the world. ***** Emmy has had a rough couple of years, to say the least. So when her psychologist recommends that she joins an online support group, she thinks she knows what to expect. But the back and forth e-mails between her and famous rock singer Johnny Decker are the last thing she ever counted on. Despite the world of differences between them, Emmy can't help but feel like she knows Johnny better than she knows herself. Supportive emails turn into a growing friendship, and Emmy is grateful to finally have someone who understands. Soon, life without Johnny seems unthinkable, but is there hope for them in the offline world? [[word count: 70,000 - 80,000]] Cover designed by Ashley Bandy Spin-off to Holding onto You Trigger warning: This story contains swearing, mature themes, sexual content and references to substance abuse.

Every night, Jamie gets a lift home from his co-worker, Will. (Not so) coincidentally, Jamie has been hopelessly, desperately in love with Will for the last eighteen months. Will, on the other hand, has a girlfriend. And so it goes, Will drives Jamie home and talks about his girlfriend. Jamie sits in the passenger seat and bites his tongue. Every night. Until, one night, Will gets a flat tire and suddenly they're teetering on the edge of everything changing. [Wattpad Featured / #1 Diverse Lit / #1 Short Story / #3 Young Adult / #5 New Adult / #7 LGBT]

Growing up, learning everything that comes along with it, including the varying perspectives in life, death and everything in between. A story told by two boys trying to figure out their fleeting youth, in a coming-of-age story of their own. Copyright © 2016 Zen. All Rights Reserved.

Formerly named The Beauty And The Bear Kennith doesn't like people. He's lonely, sure, but his books and music have always been much kinder to him. If his parents were to ever welcome anyone new into his house, he may just lose his mind... Unbeknownst to him until the day of their arrival, his parents hire an in-home assistant, someone to do chores, make noise, and send Kennith's already fragile world imploding. He hates the bubbly newcomer named Jesse with a passion, and he isn't prepared to allow his emotional iron walls down for some annoying ray of sunshine. But Jesse has his own struggles, despite his incredibly optimistic personality, and isn't as different from Kennith as first imagined. All Jesse has to do is find a way to show him. (This is kinda a sequel to Angel, although both books can be read independently. )