When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets. ***** Natalie Driscoll is dead. She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]

This is just something personal I wanted to share inspired by a fan fic I read that hit close to home. Names have been changed but it's a true story.

On the verge of failing his senior year of high school, Armando is set up with a tutor to get his grades back up. His tutor, Brian, happens to be the quiet kid that he never knew existed until now. And as the two begin to form a deep connection with complicated feelings, Armando begins to want something different for his life and future.

Adrian's life was tormented by his bully who attacked him whenever he could. All Adrian had was himself and his sweaters. His boring days turn around when his bully's sexier and more popular older brother, Felix Anderson, takes a notice to him. It started with Felix watching Adrian from a distant. Until one night a message comes from Felix. A simple apology turns to late night talks where they soon grow closer and Felix opens up about his secret sexuality. Adrian now has to hide his bullying and his boyfriend.

Corey befriends Damion, the quiet but scary kid who sits in the back of class. The only problem is Damion has issues that haunt his mind. And he feels he's unworthy of Corey. Can Corey help Damion feel worth something?

"You're my universe." •••••• They were two completely different types of people during school. Max and Bryce just never connected. One was valedictorian and the other the star quarterback. It isn't until the summer before their first year of college do they form a friendship. And that friendship turns into something much bigger than either anticipated. This will be a summer that will change their lives forever.

Gavin was your average small town boy. He had a group of friends, went to church every Sunday, and had a nice family. But behind all that was a confused boy who just needed a close companion. A stroll through the town's worst neighborhood leads him to encounter a new friends. And possibly, a new love.

Atlas grabs my hips and pulls me close to him. "I have never wanted someone the way I want you." My heart jumps a bit and I feel tears well in my eyes. In my past, no one ever wanted me for me. It was always just sex and being a drug runner... but it's not that way with Atlas. He wants me. "Sean, look at me," Atlas begs, as I've been silent and haven't made any move to agree with him. "Do you want me in return?" I make eye contact and see the desperation and need in his eyes, which are just as watery as my own. "Say yes," he begs again, his voice cracking. "Please." The words are caught in my throat, but I can't force them out. "Sean... say yes," he pleads a final time, his voice barely above a whisper. "Say yes to me." Silence drips around us as I find the courage to open my mouth.