One hotbox. One secret. Two boys who swore they were straight-until the smoke started messing with more than just their heads. Nic parties hard and lives louder, chasing highs and avoiding anything that feels too real. KT stays lowkey and unreadable, carrying a past he never talks about. They're nothing alike-but something clicks when they end up hotboxing in Nic's car at a random party. It was supposed to be just a vibe. But the more nights they spend together-talking, laughing, sharing things they shouldn't-the harder it gets to ignore the tension in the air. Glances last too long. Touches get bolder. And suddenly, nothing about being "just friends" feels right anymore. They've never looked at a guy like this before. Then again... they've never met someone like each other.

The Diaz brothers suffer a unimaginable loss. The oldest Kingston just came home from prison and has to deal with the aftermath of his decisions, while keeping a secret from younger brother, Akeil. Akeil is trying his best to cope with the death of his father, by adjusting to a life without him. These brothers should come together but as more things unfold, this will prove to be a mission almost impossible.

Dontavius has been in love with Diamond since they were kids. When they were 23 and 22 respectively and finally began exploring a relationship together, Dontavius thought he finally had everything he'd ever wanted. But when Diamond ended up cheating and coming out of it with a baby, Dontavius realized that the love of his life didn't love him as much as he does. Diamond claims to love Dontavius, but even three years after making his son, he still can't bring himself to stay faithful to his boyfriend, even when the looming threat of Dontavius leaving him becomes apparent. Neither of them expects a bright eyed, Spanish speaking young man named Raymonte to approach Dontavius and suddenly start fighting for his heart and showing him the love he should've been getting the whole time while Dontavius continues to fight for his shattered relationship. Dontavius has the choice of staying with Diamond and letting him continue to hurt him, or giving Raymonte a chance to show him a better life.

Watty's 2024 shortlist, Watty's 2024 Best Characters winner A story of boxing, drugs, and love Tyreek Nixon is a 26 year old underground boxer who goes by the alias Pretty Boy. He's known he was attracted to boys for as long as he could remember, but one man really catches his attention during one of his fights. All he wants is even the chance to get to know this man better, no matter how many fights he has to win to impress him. DeAndre Kingston is a 28 year old New York native who is known around the city for his product- weed and pills. One day when DeAndre is selling at an underground boxing event, he finds himself suddenly enraptured by one of the fighters. DeAndre may have never felt an attraction for a man before but that sure didn't stop him from wanting this "Pretty Boy" The two embark on an intertwining story of romance, blood, and drama, enduring it all for the sake of being able to call each other "mine"

Exploring at a young age comes with several consequences if you're not careful. Unfortunately! I became a little too carefree. There wasn't a rule book to the 'gay lifestyle'. And with parents like mine? I COULDN'T! nor would i DARE ask! Or BRING UP my sexuality in their presence. ONE: kiss . . TWO: lovers . . and a THIRD life . . "How is this possible Owen?" He asked as the 'early response' result stick hit the sink counter, as i pushed him aside vomiting into the sink. LOVE is a consequence Of H A T E F U L | P A S S I O N Short Story

19 year old Genesis, doing nothing with his life since graduating from high school, works with his father at his casino from time to time while also selling. Rich men and women all over country pass through the casino. But what happens when he catches the eye of a dangerous man named Lorenzo, a mafia don, he saw doing business with his father? Lorenzo also wants to wed Genesis. But the biggest issue at hand is , Genesis isn't gay!

His whole childhood Cedric had to deal with Qamari's bullshit. He's used to the bullying, name calling, body shaming or whatever is thrown his way. But what will he do when Qamari starts to catch feelings? RANKED #3 FOR URBANBXB

Ever since they were kids, Darius Lockwood and Xavier King have been butting heads. A childish feud that has lasted for more than twenty years is finally coming to an end- all because of the escape of a convict. But not just any convict. The one responsible for Darius' father's death. Who's to blame for the escape of said convict? Xavier, of course. (cover by @rrosemayaa) #1 in alphaxalpha #2 in rising #3 in diversityinlit