"Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none." - William Shakespeare ------------------------------------------------------ Love. People say it is one of the most precious gifts civilization has been given thus far. A true grace sent by god to bless the world and all its citizens. Or so every one has been telling Caius for his entire life, beating it into his mind, trying to force it down his throat. He thinks it's a load of bullshit. Love tears away at people's minds, gripping their hearts and pulling at the strings that guide their every move. A state of being people somehow find so riveting, so enthralling, that they are willing to spend their meager time on this earth chasing it. They let it drag them around with no regard for the consequences, not a care for the end that is bound to come sooner or later. Suffering through moments so grating, so cruel, so heinous, that all reason flies away in despair. Yet people cling to it. They wrap themselves around the very thing that hurts them, defying any and all rationale to let go. Refusing to give up the cause of the pangs that eat away at their minds and their souls. And when they are eventually thrown away from it, they scramble right back, pleading for its touch, for its clutch around their hearts once more. Caius has never understood why people throw their lives away for something that feels like an idealized illusion. He prefers something more grounded in reality. The warmth of dinner held between his hands. The weight of a silver coin found on the street. Truths that could be felt. Measured. Trusted. He held this truth close to his heart, closer than any single person could ever get. Closer than anyone ever would. This carefully crafted belief was bound tight around him, so tight that nothing should have been able to pry it away. So why was it that when he saw those amber eyes, everything he believed unraveled and fell away?

Alex has had a hard life. He has a dark past he's trying to put behind him but some days are harder than others. He feels like he shouldn't be able to let go, because to him, letting go means forgetting what has happened to him. Thankfully he meets an old friend who teaches him how to let go without forgetting. Follow Alex as he navigates life, "new" feelings, and a sinister plot against him and his friends. (and also gay stuff but thats more of a subplot 🤭) Cover credit goes to @skyler_clawfield

Working for Princess Peach as her official assistant seems like a dream job, until you realize how much you have to deal with a certain Koopa King. Why does he keep kidnapping you with your boss anyway?

Who was the first Alicorn? What happened to him, and where did he disappear to? How did his actions shape the rise of villains and monsters like Sombra and Chrysalis? Most importantly, what will happen if he returns to unveil the truth behind everything-including the mysterious connection between the Moon and Twilight? In this journey, he will be aided by his former student, Sombra, who once betrayed him. Now, Sombra must change his ways and work to atone for his past mistakes. This story follows the return of the first Alicorn as he seeks to right his ancient wrongs, revealing not only the truth behind his own actions but also the hidden secrets surrounding the princesses. Sombra, the once-loyal student who betrayed his teacher and stole what he cherished most, must now secretly return. To redeem himself, he will help his former mentor correct the mistakes of the past, even as he struggles to confront his own guilt and transform into someone better.

In the late 1700s, 18-year-old James serves as a lookout on an American merchant vessel returning from London with precious goods. His life takes a harrowing turn when their ship is ambushed by pirates. In the ensuing chaos, the vessel explodes, leaving James stranded on a piece of debris and adrift in the vast, unforgiving ocean. Days pass with no rescue in sight, and just as James clings to the last shreds of hope, two ominous fins break the surface nearby. Fearing the worst, he scrambles to keep above the water. But what emerges from the depths defies belief-two towering, muscular, anthropomorphic shark men, their sharp gazes filled with curiosity. One of them climbs onto the makeshift raft, seizing James despite his desperate struggle. Exhaustion overtakes him, and he blacks out. When he awakens, James finds himself on a sprawling, mysterious island, far from civilization. His two enigmatic captors seem to have claimed him as their own, and their intentions, though not hostile, are anything but ordinary. Trapped in this strange and secret world where beings like his captors exist only in whispered legends, James faces a choice: fight for a chance at rescue or embrace an unexpected bond with his powerful, otherworldly companions. Will he find a way back to the life he once knew, or will he surrender to the allure of the unknown?

Silas is just an ordinary guy who doesn't stand out much. Everyday is pretty much the same routine for him. He has a friend, Sahara, whom he met and they connected through their shared interest of drawing. Though his life wasn't too bad, he always wished it could be more, that something exciting could happen to the world. He also soon learns to be careful what you wish for when a meteor is announced to hit the planet soon that is said to be the extinction of the human race. With the end in sight, little does he knows, this is also the start of something new.

The Deal is an American nonsense story involving nerds ,fembois and bullies in the school environment. The story revolves around Trevor, Lars, Zack, Derrick and Barry, with Trevor having a crush on Derrick while Zack seems to take pleasure in chasing the nerdy hyena Barry, who is weaker and more peaceful. The story has secondary characters who interact with the main characters, such as Travis and Tanner, who for some reason did not like each other, but both Tanner and Travis cannot stop thinking about each other, while Zack can no longer imagine himself away from Barry despite loving to chase him. The story takes place in the United States in the year 2023.

A different take on a high school romance. ❦ Getting used to a new home is only the start of Kayden the goat's worries. The expectations of his parents weigh heavy, and the annoyance of a mustelid bully discourages him every least convenient time. So too is the world around him changing more than he first believed. What makes it well worth it, though, is what he comes to discover. Started January 2021, revamped twice-over since. Cover art and background by me.

mario and luigi open a restaurant hoping to find a good way to make money but will things go wrong. Book profile not my art

Growing up together from mere pups to teenagers, Fox McCloud and Wolf O'Donnell grow to be inseparable friends, but when unfortunate events occur in the midst of everything, what obstacles do the two young men have to overcome? Warning: this book is 18+. This book contains explicit language, slurs, violence, and sexual scenes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hello, Hello. It's been a few years since I first wrote Grown to Love. I felt it was time to give this story that so many of you loved a much needed updated version. I want to ensure that the story shouldn't change, the only thing that should be changing is how the story will be written/told. I do hope that it's still as enjoyable, if not, more enjoyable, like its original Version. With this said, I hope you enjoy a blast from the past.