Ares Gabriel Salazar has always believed in love that when Cupid aims his arrow, you don't get a choice. You fall, hard. No rewinds. No escape. Just fate doing its thing. So when Aidan Lysander Angeles moves into the neighborhood, all clean-cut smiles and polite nods. Aidan may look like the perfect good boy, but Ares sees the restlessness in his eyes. The part of him that wants to break free, to be seen for who he really is. And maybe . . . to be loved. Ares didn't expect to be the one hit. But when you meet someone who makes your heart race and your beliefs shake, what else is there to do but fall?

Jackson Ramirez has always followed the rules-his family's, society's, everyone's but his own. Trapped in a life dictated by expectations, he buried his passion and silenced the voice that once made him feel alive. So when Kenzo Adachi walked into his class-blunt, intense, and always acting like he owned the room. Jackson couldn't help but feel . . . annoyed. Annoyed by his confidence. Annoyed by how he said whatever he wanted. Annoyed by how free he was. But Kenzo? He saw something else. He saw a bird trying to breathe through its cage. And Kenzo, the kind of man who lives by his own rules, was ready to go beyond the boundary-just to help Jackson learn how to fly.

Santiago Alverio is torn between family expectations and his own internalized fears from homophobic relatives. As he enters a casual fling with Diablo Delgado, he discovers that love, patience, and acceptance might be the blueprint to healing and embracing his true self. *** Santiago Alverio has always lived by the rules of his family, peers, and a silent world that tells him who he should be. As a civil engineering student, he hides behind toxic masculinity and the fear of being noticed because of expectations and a homophobic upbringing. Then comes Diablo Delgado--fearless, affectionate, and unapologetically himself. What begins as a no-strings "friends with benefits" arrangement slowly converts into something deeper. With every touch, every unguarded smile, Diablo breaks the walls Santi has built around his heart. But love is never simple. Santi is caught between family pressures, societal judgment, and his own insecurities. Will he ever realize that happiness was never about meeting expectations but about choosing the person who makes him feel whole? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano ILLUSTRATOR: Ri Ot

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I wrote this last 2016 under a different penname. A story inspired by the life of a reader. Highest Ranking #1 M2M #1 boyxboy #1 LGBT #1 BL #1 Bromance Laws of INITSIGAN (Thermodynamics) 1. You can't win. Energy can never be created nor destroyed. 2. You can't break even. All things in the universe will decay unless some form of energy is applied to prevent the decay. 3. You can't get out of the game. The first thing that Christian noticed about his college roommate, Harley, was the sheer intensity of his gaze. The two had never met before, yet it felt like there was a special connection between them. At first, Christian had no idea why he was so drawn to Harley. He enjoyed talking to him and spending time with him, and it felt like Harley was the only person who truly understood him. However, Christian soon started to realise that maybe there was something more to it. As their friendship deepened, it became clear to Christian that Harley was interested in him; perhaps in more than a platonic way. Although Christian had never considered himself to be gay before, he found himself feeling a strange kind of excitement whenever he was around Harley. As time went by, it became apparent to Christian that Harley was using him to try and fill the void that had been left by his brother, who had died years before. Apparently, Christian was a dead ringer for his deceased sibling, and Harley seemed to be trying to replace him with Christian instead. The knowledge left Christian feeling increasingly uncomfortable, and eventually he was forced to confront Harley and tell him that he couldn't continue like this.

In a gritty urban landscape where power and loyalty reign supreme, a young mafia boss, Nicholas, finds himself torn between duty and desire. Raised by his ruthless father to uphold the family's legacy, Nicholas' world is rocked when he unexpectedly falls for Sebastian, a charming and enigmatic man from a rival gang. Despite knowing the consequences of pursuing such a forbidden love, Nicholas' heart refuses to obey the rules set by his father. As their clandestine romance blossoms amidst the backdrop of violence and deception, Nicholas must navigate the treacherous underworld while keeping his newfound love hidden from his father's watchful eyes. But when his father discovers the truth, Nicholas is faced with an impossible choice: betray the family and risk everything for love, or forsake his heart to uphold the honor of his name. Caught in a dangerous game of loyalty and passion, Nicholas must confront his own demons and decide where his true allegiance lies before it's too late.

Running into each other almost everyday at the University, the two high school mortal enemies, Dan and Rem, found themselves hating each other again more than ever. But seems like fate really knows how to play with them. These two arrogant guys ended up being roommates. Do you catch a breath when I look at you? Are you holding back like the way I do? 'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away But I know this crush ain't going away Story Theme: Crush // David Archuleta Credits to @youraesthete_ for the amazing cover!

Toby cannot deny the irresistible attraction he felt for Augustre. Kahit pa sobrang naiinis siya sa lalake dahil wala na itong ibang ginawa kung 'di ang biruin siya. Kahit nagagalit, hindi naman niya mapigilan ang sariling makaramdam ng kakaiba sa tuwing nakikita ito without acknowledging it. Augustre seems to have a special feelings for him. Well, iyon ang nararamdaman niya dahil sa mga pinapakita nito sa kanya. Gusto man niyang maranasan ang magmahal at mahalin, natatakot siya dahil isa itong sikat na aktor at may iniingatang imahe. Simpleng tao lang siya. Alam niya ang magiging kahihinatnan kapag hinayaan niya ang kanyang puso. May mawawala sa kanya pero mas malaki ang mawawala kay Ausgustre at hindi niya iyon hahayaang mangyari. Subalit, habang tumatagal ay nahihirapan na siyang kumapit. His grip is almost on the tip of his finger. Isang pitik na lang ay mahuhulog na siya. Bibitaw na ba siya kahit pa hindi niya alam kung sasaluin siya nito o pipilitin pa rin niyang kumapit kahit sobrang nahihirapan siya para maligtas silang pareho?

[2023 Wattys Awards Shortlisted] Naging mahirap man ang buhay ni Flynn simula noong mawalay siya sa kanyang pamilya, sinusubukan pa rin niyang mamuhay ng normal. Sa kabila nito, malaking pagsubok pa rin ang ikinakaharap niya lalo na kapag bumubuhos ang ulan, inaasahan man o hindi. Tulad ng ulan, darating rin sa kanyang buhay ang mga taong magbabago sa takbo ng kanyang mundo. Kakayanin ba ni Flynn ang lahat o hahayaan nalang ba niya ang sarili na lamunin ng takot? WHEN IT RAINS by Jekeiski Genre: Romance, BL Date Published: July 16, 2022 Date Finished: July 16, 2022