Being the son of an alleged dirty cop isn't easy. Jeff has been bullied since the first accusation was slung, and he's learned that putting on the tough guy act and assuming the rest of the world wears a mask is the only way to get through. Using his natural talent, Jeff is able to push away anybody who ever tried to get close to him, regardless of their intention. One such person is the local outcast, Brant. After coming out of the closet, he's been given the worst that life has to offer, especially after his dad's suicide. Admiring Jeff from afar has only cemented Brant's affection for the other boy, but every attempt to reach out has been met with frustration, anger, and bitter rejection. Can Brant break through Jeff's calloused personality and show him there's more to life than being a social scandal? Or will Brant be just another mask for Jeff to ignore while trying to make it through high school? #7 in Highschoolromance tag! 9/7/2019 1'st place winner in the Bookiestars award! ------------------------------------------------------- Part one of "Lovers Unmasked." series. --------------------------------------------------------- Warning use of language and violence. ----------------------------------------------------

Paris Wills is a dreamer. His father always said he got it from his mom, an artist who was unlike any other. Her virtue was painting, and Paris' is poetry. No matter where he is, Paris finds inspiration for his poems. In the summer after his sophomore year of high school, Paris finds his biggest inspiration yet, one to overshadow his mom's untimely death. Paris has met Grayson Pierce, the new boy next door, who is not only friendly but also incredibly cute. With his blond waves and charismatic smile, Grayson has found a new place in Paris' heart. Still, Paris cannot help but wonder if his budding love for Grayson is merely one-sided. For now, Grayson's only friend is Paris. Yet, when school starts again after the summer, will he stick around? In order to ensure that Grayson stays, Paris must make one of the most difficult choices of his life. Should he play it safe and ignore his romantic feelings or take a chance and let himself bathe in color? 💕 Featured on @BACommunity "LGBTQ+" reading list. 💕 Featured on @BullyingPrevention "LGBTQIAP+ Pride" reading list. 💕 Featured on @ComeAndSitWithUs "#LGBTQIAP+ - I am who I am" reading list. 💕 Featured on @cupid "Love Conquers All" reading list. 💕 Featured on @CupidsBookClub "Eros" reading list. 💕 Featured on @CupidsBookClub "Cupid's Arrow (Summer 2020 Edition)". 💕 Featured on @FreeTheLGBT "Coming of Age" reading list. 💕 Featured on @Romance "Young Love" reading list. 💕 Featured on @YA "Love, Actually" reading list. 💕 #1 in poem (out of 151K stories). 💕 #1 in gaycharacters (out of 229 stories). 💕 #3 in teenager (out of 33.1K stories). 💕 #3 in cupid (out of 3.2K stories). ⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️ This story depicts loss, grief, drug addiction, depression, and suicide. Read at your discretion. © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

[This story will become free on DECEMBER 13TH, 2024] Isaiah always had his focus set on school and baseball, but when he meets August, he suddenly begins questioning more than just his lack of a social life. ***** As the star of his high school baseball team, Isaiah Carr is looking forward to senior year. While not the most popular of guys, he's got his friends, he's a shoo-in for a baseball scholarship, and he's perfectly content sitting on the sidelines when it comes to his social life. However, when he meets August, a strange but cute boy with a prosthetic leg, there's no denying the connection between them. From friends to more, the two begin to grow a relationship that balances the troubles of their pasts with the hopefulness and acceptance of a future. [[word count: 90,000-100,000 words]] Cover designed by Eva I. WATTY'S 2020 YA WINNER

(ROUGH DRAFT, not edited. First draft) Alvin Lee used to date Ashley in high school but things didn't end well between them. However, the two couldn't deny their connection so instead of just being exes, they decided to stay friends. For Ashley, it's been easy but for Alvin it's been hard for him to just be her friend. Even though Alvin denies his feelings, Ashley knows that they are there. To prove to Ashley that he's over her, he has to find her a date and to make it fun, Ashley decides to try and find Alvin a date as well. They have until the end of their summer break and whoever can find a good date first will win 200 dollars. Will Alvin be able to find Ashley a date and get over her once and for all? Will he give in to his feelings? Or will he find someone new along the way? ***** [FEATURED ON WATTPAD'S STORIES TO READ OUT LOUD READING LIST!] [FORMERLY FEATURED ON WATTPAD EXPLORER'S SUMMER NIGHTS LIST] [#1 in Newadult/ Feburary 5th, 2020] [#1 in Novella/June 4th, 2019] [#1 in Comedy/June 19th, 2019] [#1 in Pride / August 27, 2019] [#1 in Bi / February 12th, 2020] [#2 in Short/April 28th, 2019] [#2 in Manxman / August 5th, 2019] [#2 in Boyxboy / February 4, 2020] [#3 in Novella / August 15th, 2019] [#3 in Gayromance/ July 15, 2019] [#4 in Short Chapters / July 14th, 2019] [#8 in Gay / August 13, 2019]

*COMPLETED* (Y.O.L.O stands for: YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE) *** Carter Jones, the school nerd, and Killian Henderson, the reputated troublemaker, somehow end up getting detention together. "How about we make a bet?" Offered Killian, his pistachio-green eyes drilling into mine as a playful smile lingered on his lips. "A bet?" I gulped, intimidated by how close he was sitting next to me. He nodded and raised four fingers, the ones with the letters "Y.O.L.O" tattooed on them, wriggling them in front of me with his ever-so-confident grin. "Four dares, Jones, just you and me." And that's how it all started. *** Rankings: #fiction #featured #queer #gay #depression #bl #youngadult #featured #comedy #bisexual #manxman #teen fiction #boyxboy #bxb #LGBT #romance Cover designed by Holly Thurston

Hockey player extraordinaire Cameron Beckett not only has to deal with the pressures of making it into the NHL and graduating high school, but also figuring out his feelings for the boy next door. ***** Cameron Beckett is the ace and co-captain of his hockey team, but he's failing his math class so badly that his coach threatens to bench him if he doesn't improve his grades. He turns to Sam, his neighbor, only to start developing feelings for him that he's not ready to confront. Cameron pulls away, afraid that his sexuality will cost him any chance of being drafted into the NHL. But when Sam needs him the most, Cameron can't be there for him, making him question whether his fear of coming out is actually holding him back.