In a world of rules and expectations in 1930s Europe, two young university students navigate the fragile line between friendship and something more, hiding emotions that could unravel everything. Love, loyalty, danger, and self-discovery collide as they fight to protect what matters most. ~ A queer historical romance with dark academia vibes and forbidden romance at his core. ~ • opposites attract • secret relationship • hidden letters and poems • YEARNING!!! ~ Perfect for readers who crave love stories that defy the rules and characters who risk everything just to be themselves 🤎.

Jude's world hasn't made sense since Mikey, a boy with a skewed sense of reality, showed up two years ago. When a runaway named Zion comes into their lives, things are about to get a lot weirder.

When sixteen-year-old Eli Webster finds a message tucked inside a glass bottle, he doesn't expect to find himself writing letters to the mysterious Samuel Owens. With no one named Samuel living nearby, Eli fears it all to be a practical joke at his expense. Yet he finds himself drawn to the words written by a stranger. With each letter, his curiosity grows and with it so do new feelings. Although he longs for a friend, Eli finds himself wanting something a little more from his new pen pal, but he's not so sure Samuel wants the same, or even what Samuel wants from him. Based on Prompt 24: A desperate wish, made from the heart, is always answered. Sooner or later.