Struggling with your sexual identity is no easy path-and it's never a joke. Especially not in the world of football. Especially not as a Black male with an overbearing father who makes it clear he "ain't raise no sissy." For Isiah Carter, that struggle only gets worse during his junior year of high school when a new teammate, Luke Collins, joins the field in the summer. At first, Luke is nothing but a thorn in his side-the dog to his cat. They clash constantly, never seeing eye to eye, always one argument away from throwing hands. They clash on and off the field, tension building with every argument, every look held too long. Luke is everything Isiah shouldn't want-and everything he can't ignore. But one night changes everything, and suddenly, Isiah is unable to deny what he's been running from.

Kayflock and Jayklickin Kevin the leader of a gang called DOA that was feared greatly throughout New York (who i will call Kay for this entire story) moves into the 12 bedroom house across Justin's (who i will call Jay the entire story) family house. They were actually enemies and when Jay saw him move in he was worried and sometimes scared to even go outside.

A marriage built on duty becomes a journey neither expected - where tempers, tenderness, and trust slowly intertwine in ways that change everything.

With the line between humanity and monstrosity blurring, can they escape the virus, or will it consume them all?

Scott Hunter never expected the hardest part of playing for the Boston Storm would be keeping his feelings hidden, especially from Kip Grady, the calm, quietly brilliant assistant coach who has no idea Scott's heart has been tied in knots for two years. Thankfully, Scott has his best friend Ilya Rosanov, the Storm's pride and problem child. Ilya is confident, talented, stubborn and the center of the team's spotlight. The two of them have always been inseparable. But everything changes the day Shane Hollander joins the roster. Shane is sunshine wrapped in skates charming, golden, effortlessly brilliant. He becomes the media's new favorite overnight. And worst of all? Ilya can't look away. Watching the team's golden boy fall for the new golden boy is the last thing Scott needs, especially while Kip Grady accidentally breaks Scott's heart with every kind smile and oblivious compliment. As the season unfolds, friendships shift under the pressure of rising fame, jealousy, and unexpected chemistry.

𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 "𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭" 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝, 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞, 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐱𝐁

Aris' entire life changes when he discovers he has a heart condition that could be fatal if he doesn't receive a transplant. Eager to speed up the process and attempt to go into private hospital care, he takes on all different jobs to put away every penny he has to save his life. When the chance to become a nanny to a sassy five year old girl arises, Aris knows he's out of his depth with lack of experience. But when he finds out the employer is willing to pay fifteen hundred a week, it's an offer he cannot turn down. Nick is a grumpy, single father who cannot juggle the work-life balance. Desperate to find someone to help look after his daughter, Elodie, to give him the chance to launch his new business app. All he wants is someone he can trust. As Aris walks into his life and straight into this job, Nick is adamant he won't last a day with his cheeky daughter who has no filter. But when an unlikely friendship grows and Aris works his way into Elodie's heart, Nick notices something is beginning to spark in his too-despite telling himself to keep their relationship professional. Lines begin to blur with family outings and endless late nights. Aris knows he needs a new heart but he didn't expect Nick to completely steal it instead. TROPES - single dad / nanny - grumpy / sunshine - Aris falls first, Nick falls fucking harder - forced proximity - chronic disease/illness rep - spicy scenes - dual POV

With his life dedicated to the streets, Fetti didn't have time nor the energy for anything else. Determined, cold, and calculated described him when it came to how he moved getting money. He had it all. That is until life took an unexpected turn leaving him to face the consequences. The only thing on Zaytona mind is taking care of his daughter and getting money. But with living in two different states and dealing with a baby mama from hell, it's hard for him to be the good father he's desperately trying to be. When the two worlds collide, things get a little bit messy and very hostile.

Brody Nelson is the king of his school, he has girls swooning over him, guys wanting to be him for just a day and a girlfriend everybody wishes they had. He hates his life. He lives a lie every day, putting on a mask for his friends and even family. Except for his sister Zoey. She’s the only one who knows the real him and sees what he does to change himself at school. It hurts her to see her brother change the way he is for some people, but there's nothing she can do… She knows Brody’s biggest fear is to lose his reputation though he will not admit it thinking nothing of it. But when he meets someone he’s willing to change for his fears become greater as he knows he must come out to the world. He knows his friends won’t accept him for being gay.