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The Great Gatsby: The High School AU by sophiarosemclan
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High school senior, Nick Carraway, moves to New York and attends the same school as his cousin, Daisy. Nick meets many odd characters in his new school, by far the most intriguing being Jay Gatsby. Dying to know more about the elusive Gatsby, Nick befriends him and starts of unearth many secrets about the past of West Egg. Nick figures out where he belongs in the Great Gatsby's story; a story that will no doubt be filled with secrets, heartbreak, and love. Story is original, but characters belong to F. Scott Fitzgerald.
head over heels by bubbbers
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Content to live in his superstar twin's shadow, Evan Reed never expected to join the volleyball team-or fall for his brother's best friend. But one accidental collision sets off a whirlwind of spikes, secrets, and unexpected feelings that just might pull him into the spotlight for good. *** Evan has spent his entire life living in the shadow of his twin brother and volleyball prodigy, Ethan Reed. And to be honest? He likes it there. No expectations, no pressure, just quiet. That is, until one day he trips and falls into a boy, and subsequently triggers a highly dramatic series of events that starts with him reluctantly joining the volleyball team, and ends with him dating his brother's best friend. (And unfortunately, after all of it, he's still on the volleyball team.) *** NOW COMPLETED
Memories (BoyxBoy) by Llamas-and-whiskers
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Kai is a broken soul. No one cares about him; he can't even find it in him to care about himself. As Kai begins his ultimate downwards spiral, ready to end it all, a man by the name of Jace comes into his life and slowly but surely, restores his faith in love and in himself. *Trigger Warning* -Mentions: Depression, Eating disorders, suicide, child abuse, bullying, drugs and alcohol abuse © Copyright 2014 All work is property of Llamas-and-whiskers, any duplication or reproduction of all or part of the work without explicit permission by the author is illegal.
Warboy by Bricknott
Bricknott
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"Is that what they're callin' you now? Warboy?" "I suppose so, sir." ✯✯✯ The 1960s were a turbulent time-Vietnam raged overseas, and America simmered with unrest. But for Cassius Grant, life was supposed to be simpler: take over his late father's cattle ranch, keep his head down, and honor the legacy left behind. He never expected war to come knocking on his front door. And he certainly didn't expect Wyatt Fortner. As the draft looms and the world grows more dangerous, Cassius finds himself torn between duty, desire, and survival. In a time when love between two men is not just forbidden but dangerous, Cassius must navigate the unforgiving land he calls home-and the even harsher terrain that is discovering connection. All he wants is to make it out alive-alive enough to love and be loved in return.
TOUCH OF HOPE  (MxM) (Completed) by raquel98rm
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Haphephobia: the fear of being touched. Blake, a second-year Psychology student, hadn't ever heard of such a phobia, until the day he was hired as a guide for Dean, the heir of a rich family. Even though Dean had the appearance and behaviour of a gentleman, he harboured an extremely dark and painful past that left him traumatized. After a rainy night on an empty road, a string of coincidences brings the two together. Blake makes it his goal to help Dean free himself from his past and bring back the happiness he deserves while Dean can't help but be won over by the charismatic guy, who is the only one not to see him as damaged or pitiful. However, when memories are revealed, and the feeling of friendship starts turning into something else, things complicate. Is it possible to let go of your past, to fight for an unlikely future?
ZERO [HERO/VILLAIN] [MXM] ✓ by alydae
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Harlan has a unique power, one that makes him see things others cant, and therefore got him thrown in an asylum when he was only a child. Now he's a reluctant hero, thrust into the profession since he lacked any other option. He's amazing at his job, and six years into his work, is the sidekick to one of the most notable heroes of his generation: Lavina. Unfortunately, he also hates being a hero, but there's one thing that makes it worth it. The numbered. A series of villains who appeared out of nowhere and have an exceptional skill at avoiding the law, heroes, and just generally winning or evading consequences. Consequences, which are the only part of Harlan's job he enjoys. Harlan wants to find the root of it all more than anything, and he's beginning to get close. He intends to find out at any cost. He intends to win at any cost. That, he's sure of. His drive is unmatched. Until something entirely foreign to him gets involved: Feelings. [WARNINGS: smut, gore, swearing, some heavy topics, morally grey characters (the usual)]
Silent Cry (BoyxBoy) | ✔️ by BethieSimone
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TW: Social Anxiety, Sexual Assault, Domestic Abuse. After escaping from his abusive father, Mitchell Anderson has to keep a low profile in a new town in order to not get caught. But when he catches the eye of the most popular boy at school who seems hell-bent on making Mitchell his, Mitchell has to decide whether it's time for him to face love head on and fight for his happiness, or give in to his traumatic past that is certainly catching up. Ethan Knowles didn't think the new guy at school was the one to finally make him fall in love. It happened quicker than Ethan could even pause to take a breath. He would go to the ends of the world to make Mitchell his boyfriend, but when the boy's past catches up with them, Ethan is put between a rock and a hard place. Can these two overcome the challenges set before them or will they give up on their love?
While the Sun Shines by EdenY_
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What do you get when you put a neurotic failed jock and the guy he used to bully in high school in one apartment? Well, an interesting situation. That's for sure. *** Twenty-one-year-old Nick Walsh was used to being overlooked. His parents were always busy. He had never been as bold and outgoing as his friends. He couldn't seem to get lucky in love, and, after failing to get the attention of scouts for years, he can add 'failed soccer player' to the list. There was nothing keeping Nick home. So, what's a 'loser' with no plan in life to do, except flee abroad and escape having to think about life for a while? Nick had no idea what he'd find in the Netherlands. But he never thought it would be Blake Passant, a boy he has a long, troubled history with, sleeping in the bedroom opposite his in his student dorm.
Fools in Love by Twoony
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Dana Thommens wants a normal college experience. Unfortunately, that isn't what he's going to get. After ruining Matthew Jeneviere's very expensive shirt, his life takes a drastic turn. The quiet and mysterious actor is a heart throb on campus and this heart throb lingers in Dana's life until they're definitely at least friends, but perhaps on the road to becoming much more. There's nothing easy about liking a once fallen and now upcoming celebrity. The attention may be too much to handle, especially when there's far more opposing them than Dana could imagine.
STALEMATE [MAFIA] [MXM] ✓ by alydae
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Astren City, and all surrounding area, have the highest crime rate in the northern part of the country. Dozens of crime families constantly trying to take the throne, as well as corruption lurking around every corner, do not aid in that fact at all. Salem Heart's father, Jack Heart, happens to be the Astren City Chief of Police, a title which holds a lot of weight and a rank that claims even more power. He's well respected, and amazing at his job. That said, greatness is expected of Salem as well. Of course that isn't a problem, Salem will always be loyal to the law. He was raised by it, and upholding it is his future career aspiration. He thinks he has his life figured out. The fact that his ex-boyfriend comes from a notorious crime family, and has been arrested several times by Jack's own department, doesn't matter. Salem's passed that, he's over Atlas Marino and he always will be. He will ignore that scratch in his record, and cover it up with his success. Salem is offered a job to help with an investigation that could benefit his future career astronomically. He thinks it's a win-win situation, he gets the recognition he desires, and the streets will be that much safer. It's all black and white to him, easy to understand. He likes the order, and he craves the accomplishment of defeating bad with good. It's all black and white. Until he gets caught in the grey. [] [] [] [¡¡WARNINGS!! uhhhmmmm the usual smut and swearing but there is also gonna be blood and violence and gore. there is a time skip (3 1/2 yrs) for part 2 also slight spoiler but in case it matters the love interest is morally grey/corrupt] [¡¡TRIGGER WARNINGS!! depictions/mentions of several serious topics, most not in detail (sexual assault, mental illness, drugs, etc.) this will all be primarily in part 2] [[THIS BOOK IS 270K WORDS, IT IS SPLIT IN 2 PARTS AND IS THE LENGTH OF TWO BOOKS]] Now available as a paperback on amazon!