Cause you give me something familiar 🖤 • "Look, I ain't mean to wake you up. I was just getting my shit and leaving," he said, quickly reaching down to grab his shirt from off of the ground near a fallen lamp. I guess that was what caused the crash earlier. "We don't even have to talk about it, for real," he rushed out. "So, you was just gon' fuck and dip?" My words stopped him in his tracks. "Without sayin' nothin'?" I was lowkey hurt at the realization that he was tryna sneak out of my spot after what we did. "Kofi...we fucked," he whispered the last part guiltily, as if he was afraid to say it out loud. "You're straight. I-" "Obviously, not anymore...after the way I had you screaming last night." . *Spin-off from Waves

Robyn Wallace's life has always been simple. A straight A student who spent four years in college straight out of high school, then moved a few states away to start a new life in a place. He's always stayed out of trouble, he's never put himself in harms way, and he's always considered himself a survivor. All of this went flying out of the window when a simple celebration with his best friend suddenly led to him bleeding out in an alleyway with a monster looking to bring an early end to his life. Despite everything, his life didn't come to an end that night. Instead, his life is thrown for a loop when he's saved by a monster similar to the one who tried to kill him. A Vampire who was not ready to see Robyn's life come to an end. Robyn is now forced to deal with multiple new changes to his once simple life. He must now adjust to living as an immortal being with the strange man who saved his life, as well as learn to coexist with the strange man's lover.

Aira Valencia Alvarez never asked for this life. She only wanted to study, laugh with her siblings, and dream like every other girl her age. But fate was cruel. The day her mother collapsed and got confined to the hospital with a brain tumor, everything changed. With her father long gone, Aira carried the world on her shoulders-three jobs, sleepless nights, and the heavy duty of keeping her family alive. School became a memory, a childhood luxury she could no longer afford. Her life was ordinary... until the night she unknowingly caught her eyes. Lilith evelynn Montclair-an heiress wrapped in silk and secrets, a woman everyone adored. She was elegance, perfection, the kind of goddess people bowed their heads to. Soft-spoken, angelic, untouchable. The world saw a woman who could never hurt even an insect. But at the masquerade party, where everyone sparkled in masks and diamonds, Lilith's gaze wandered-and lingered. It wasn't the gowns, the jewels, or the laughter that held her attention. It was a single waitress in a plain mask, moving through the crowd with tired hands and quiet strength. Lilith didn't know her name. She didn't even see her face. But there was something in her presence, something in the way her eyes carried exhaustion yet refused to break, that stirred a strange curiosity within the flawless heiress. For Aira, it was just another night of work. For Lilith... it was the beginning of questions she couldn't ignore.

The world is not what it should be. Lucian was born of unknown blood and raised to become Rucrea's future king and Guardian of the Realms. Their enemies had long been defeated, and their land had enjoyed peace for nearly twenty-five years. But when a portal pulls him from his time, he is forced to confront a broken world. Old enemies have risen, breathing life into prophecies that should have crumbled to dust. Their schemes rot the lands and unravel the future that Lucian's fathers once fought to protect. Fate cares nothing for timelines. So, Lucian picks up his swords and fights across eras--from the myths of the past to centuries yet to come. But he will not face the darkness alone. Warning: This novel contains mature scenes, including sexual content and violence. ***This is a sequel to A Ghost's Wish. Although this is considered a standalone novel, names and events will be referenced in this novel. I recommend reading A Ghost's Wish before Dragon Lost in Time to enjoy the full experience.***

Why choose, when both could be the love of your life? Imagine every well loved love triangle From the Edward Cullens and Jacob's, down to the Salvatore's; where it's almost too agonizing picking who you should root for in the end. This book shows a love triangle that develops into so much more. Growth. Loss. An unexpected relationship. With yearning so deep, you can feel it through the pages. 𝐌𝐱𝐅𝐱𝐌

Knox has spent years perfecting the art of not giving a damn. He has spent his whole life keeping people at arm's length, working late shifts, smoking through the exhaustion, and surviving each day with the numb detachment of someone who learned too young that caring only leads to pain. The art club he joins for extra credit is supposed to be just another chore. Instead, he founds a new obsession and four artist that, turns out, aren't as bad as he thought. Knox doesn't want redemption. He doesn't believe in healing arcs or clean endings. But as the weight of his past presses closer, and the present demands choices he can no longer postpone, he's forced to confront a question he has never allowed himself to ask: What happens when running is no longer enough?

Book 1 of: The Journey Series Isaack Smith built his life around two great loves: his passion for creating culinary masterpieces and his family. As the talented owner-chef of Per Ardua, one of Manhattan's most celebrated restaurants, he thought he had everything-a successful career, a loving husband, and their precious son Angel, conceived through surrogacy. But when his husband of five years abandons them for a wealthy woman, Isaack's carefully constructed world crumbles, leaving him to pick up the pieces while protecting their six-year-old son from the fallout. Determined to create a stable life for Angel, Isaack throws himself into his restaurant and fatherhood, his heart safely lock. Then comes the annual Children's Hospital fundraiser, where fate introduces him to Jadziel Zayas, the charismatic Puerto Rican CEO of Zayas Enterprises. As Jadziel's steady presence and genuine care for both Isaack and Angel begin to melt the walls around Isaack's heart, he faces his greatest challenge: learning to trust again. With Angel's innocent wisdom, the warm embrace of Jadziel's sister Diana-and the healing power of love, Isaack discovers that sometimes the most beautiful dishes are created from life's broken ingredients. This is a story about second chances, chosen family, and the courage to believe in love again-even when it comes in unexpected ways. ---------- This story comes entirely from my imagination.

**2026 PRIDE AWARDS SHORTLIST** Tommy's older, jaded, and sure he's too broken to love. Riley's younger, gentle, and still believes in forever. - Tommy Carter learned early that desire could drown you. That wanting the wrong thing could get you hurt... or worse. So he buried it. Became a cop. Got engaged to a woman. Lived the life expected of him, even as the weight of silence filled his lungs. Then he met Riley Monroe, a sweet, soft-spoken physical therapy student-- and everything Tommy shouldn't be thinking about late at night. Tommy, closeted and aching, knows he should keep his distance. Riley is sunshine in human form, with a shy smile and eyes that see right through him. He's never been with a man. Never let himself want one this badly. But Riley's kindness cracks something open in him. Makes him feel like maybe, just maybe... it's not too late to want more. The age gap should be a warning. The timing couldn't be worse. But Riley is something like oxygen... and for the first time in years, Tommy wants to breathe. TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains homophobic language, traumatic childhood scenarios, and mature sexual content.

💔 Alex Sinclair can't touch his wife anymore. The marriage is crumbling, and he's desperate for answers. When his wife's friend suggests a sex therapist, Alex agrees-anything to fix himself. But he never expected Arian Delvin. Sharp. Disarming. Too pretty for his own good. And in one charged session after another, Arian sees straight through him... unlocking cravings Alex doesn't understand. He came for help. He left with hands on his body, lips on his skin- and a secret that could destroy everything. ⸻ 🔥 He loves his wife. But it's a man who makes him feel alive again. So who is Alex, really?

"Hey, Chris! You got a moment to talk?" David spoke in his signature not so friendly tone that made Chris look up at the jock with caution. "Sure. What's on your mind?" Chris had the faintest hint of an accent whenever he spoke, before placing his phone back in his pocket. He then hopped up onto the table as his hands rested behind him to prop him up while he locked eyes once again with David. "Don't get the wrong idea or anything.. but is that rumour about you true?" "The rumours are true, I'm gay." "Since you're gay and all... wanna show me what I'm missing out on? I've been wondering what it's like to fuck a guy." ___________________________________________ What do you do when you hear a rumour that one of the popular guys at your highschool, Christopher McCorquodale, the "preppy prince", was caught making out with a guy at a party? For David Reid, the curious yet intimidating jock of Evergreen High, the only logical solution was to pursue him and determine if he batted for both teams. However, was Chris as easy as David had hoped? David Reid is a star member of Evergreen High's football team the "Evergreen Gecko's", and is a rough and intimidating looking individual with a softer layer underneath. Christopher McCorquodale is a sweet, engaging scholar who values honesty and wants nothing more than to keep his loved ones happy. Will David succeed in winning over this boy that he is infatuated with, or will everything go wrong and he'll face rejection?