The typical 'tough gang member', twenty-three-year-old Cody Cashman has some shoes to fill. Working at a music shop, he seems to stand in the shadow of his younger sister, a successful author and teacher in training. Getting in a few scruffs and fights of different kinds are the normal for him with his gang of 'friends', but the problems of his current relationship, combined with clinical depression, makes life more than a drag for him. But, with the help of friends, and through a dying relationship, he may just find a reason to smile. Timid and soft-spoken eighteen-year-old Shelby had just gotten into an art college on a dancing scholarship, however, his choice of the arts among other things has led to bullying focused mainly on his sexuality and other so-called 'flaws'. Three jobs and a little secret is hard enough with keeping a scholarship while being avoided by your best friend for reasons you're oblivious to, not to mention a severe case of anxiety and horrible stutter due to a scarring past. But what's going to happen when this crybaby crosses paths with the tough guy he's always dreamed of? Is he really going to be the knight in shining armor Shelby's wanted since childhood? Or will their love only exist in his dreams? Warning: Mature language, bullying, abuse, violence, and other triggers

Cole was a 'normal' child born into an average family, a mother, a father, and they were rich. He was an only child. His life seemed to be perfect, on the outside. To his 'friends' Cole's home life was to die for, the fact that his Father was rich was most of their thinking. They thought that Cole had it all a 'loving' father who left him the house because of business, due to him owning a huge web of companies and business. What those 'friends' saw on the outside was the complete opposite on the inside. The only person who saw this was Cole's best friend Dylan. Dylan and Cole had been friends since Cole had entered primary school. Due to Dylan knowing much more than Cole's other 'friends' Dylan knew Cole more, and how to help and handle him. This story is about Young Love, Hatred, Loss, Friendship, Tragedy and the disapproval of an expecting Father. Cole is constantly told how unworthy he is, but will his friendship turn into more, even with the constant ridicule and hate from others? Read to find out~ ~Early Trigger Warning~ This story will contain the following, • LGBT+ • Self Harm • Anxiety • Murder/Gore • Death • Rape • Mental Illness in General If you are not okay with any off these topics please click away.

Here's a story, a bit out of the blue, a bit sick, a bit beautiful, a bit weird. So are you ready for a roller coaster ride full of emotions? One boy who's running from his past. The other who is running from love. BOYXBOY | SCHOOL LIFE | SLICE OF LIFE | SPIRITUAL | SHOUNEN-AI | COMING OF AGE This is a tale about how two formidable arch-enemies belonging to the same school eventually fell in love. A strange comedy packed with slippery romance topped with hatred. Read how Reyan and Manan discover their love for each other amidst their violent past; how they bring meaning to each other and the significant life lessons they learn on the way. Also:The storyline is a bit slow but it would be worth it. uwu THIS IS NOT A FANFIC. THIS IS ORIGINAL WORK OF ART! Book cover by: @FelixChambers