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Captured in Moments We Didn't Expect [Asher Angel] by theharringtonpages
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Asher Angel built his body like armor - massive, disciplined, sculpted strength designed to protect him from the world. Millions follow his fitness journey, but no one sees the person behind the muscle... the loneliness, the pressure, the fear of not being enough without the flex. Until Evan Hale walks into his life. A quiet filmmaker hired to capture Asher's transformation, Evan expects perfect lighting, clean footage, and a straightforward documentary. He doesn't expect Asher's shy smiles. He doesn't expect the late-night calls. He doesn't expect the vulnerability behind every rep. And he definitely doesn't expect to fall for the man behind the camera. But the camera catches everything - the accidental touches, the blushes, the shaky confessions, and the slow, tender unraveling of two boys learning what it means to be seen. In the quiet between flexes and breakdowns... in the soft spaces where words falter... they find something neither of them were looking for. A story about strength, trust, vulnerability - and the moments that capture us before we ever think to save ourselves. --- TRIGGER WARNINGS *(All handled gently, without graphic detail)* * Workout exhaustion / overexertion * Emotional vulnerability / crying * Anxiety about body image & perfection * Mild discussions of burnout * Internalized pressure to succeed * Brief mentions of loneliness No physical injury, self-harm, or abuse themes are present.
How to Date Your Vampire Boyfriend (and Not Die) [Nick Nelson x Charlie Spring] by theharringtonpages
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Charlie Spring has always been a little strange. Too quiet. Too pale. Too... old. That's because he's been seventeen for a very, very long time. When Charlie meets Nick Nelson, a warm-hearted rugby boy with sunlight in his smile, he promises himself not to care. Not again. But love is a dangerous thing for a vampire with empathy - one heartbeat too close, and he could lose control entirely. As their bond deepens, the world around them begins to fracture: rival covens whisper about "The Empath," the Springs' secrets start to unravel, and Nick must decide how much he's willing to risk for love - his heart, his humanity, or his forever. Because loving a vampire isn't easy. Loving an anxious, bookish, overdramatic vampire might actually kill you. 🕯️ Main Characters; 🩸 Charlie Spring Species: Vampire (Empathic subtype) Age: 17 (...for about 150 years) Personality: Anxious, introspective, poetic, hopelessly romantic Powers: Emotional empathy, heightened senses, self-restraint bordering on martyrdom Aesthetic: Rain-soaked sweaters, journal full of dramatic entries, guilty smile Quote: "You make me feel alive. That's the problem." ☀️ Nick Nelson Species: Human → Turned Vampire Age: 17 → Immortal Personality: Golden retriever energy with a moral backbone of steel Powers: None (at first), later gains empathic resonance with Charlie Aesthetic: Rugby uniform, soft jumpers, blood-red hoodie after transformation Quote: "You're not a monster, Charlie. You just feel too much."
Terminal Velocity [Book 2 - Break Me Gently duology - Heartstopper AU] by DustyWest28
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The world is breaking. Gravity is wrong. Dreams bleed into the sky. People are rising who should never have fallen. Nick is being watched. Charlie is being worshipped. And somewhere in the middle of it all is a love story trying to survive its own collapse. --- Trigger Warnings: * Grief, mourning, and loss * Emotional breakdowns * Cult themes and obsessive worship * Depictions of mental health instability * Body-based power manifestations * Intense romantic/sexual content * Descriptions of supernatural trauma * Allusions to death, haunting, and psychological spirals
Roommate x Rivalry [Deku x Bakugo: Modern AU] by DustyWest28
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Midoriya is shy. Hung. Constantly flustered. Bakugo is jacked. Pissed. And very, very observant. When a desperate housing crisis pushes them into the same apartment, they agree to one rule only: Don't make it weird. Spoiler: They make it so weird. One shower. One bed. One rapidly escalating power struggle. And the slow, filthy descent of two rivals who were never just friends. --- 🛑 Trigger Warnings This story is intended for mature audiences only. It contains: * Explicit sexual content * Size kink * Muscle worship * Power dynamics (dom/sub undertones) * Mutual obsession * Mild degradation / possessive language * Masturbation * Rough sex * Emotionally charged fights and physical dominance * Language (heavy profanity)
Weightless [Book 1 - Break Me Gently duology - Heartstopper AU] by DustyWest28
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Three boys. One crater. After discovering something unearthly buried in the woods, Charlie, Nick, and Ben wake up changed-gravity bending to their will, static humming under their skin. At first, it's freedom. Power. Flight. But when control starts to slip, the line between love and destruction thins. And not everyone will survive the fall. --- Trigger Warnings: * Grief and emotional trauma * Telekinetic violence * Body horror imagery * Power abuse themes * Mental health struggles (disassociation, spiraling) * Implied death and aftermath * Queer romantic content (including mild explicit intimacy) * Supernatural intensity and emotional instability
Name Me Again [Alternate Endings - Name Me Duology - Death Note AU] by DustyWest28
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The game might've ended-but the names still echo. Name Me Again collects six alternate endings to the Name Me duology-where fate bends, the pen bleeds differently, and love takes new forms. Some endings are tender. Others are tragic. In some, they live. In others, they don't. But the story? The story always finds a way to rewrite itself. --- Trigger Warnings: * Death (multiple variations) * Betrayal * Grief and mourning * Mentions of suicide * Loss of agency * Existential dread * Moral ambiguity * Alternate timelines / character fate changes
Name Me, If You Can [Book 1 - Name Me Duology - Death Note AU] by DustyWest28
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At an elite private school, Charlie Spring finds a mysterious black notebook that grants him the power to kill anyone whose name he writes. He begins using it to punish those who deserve it-until golden-boy Nick Nelson starts asking questions. Nick is suspicious. Brilliant. And getting closer. But between chess matches and accusations, something else begins to grow: a connection neither of them can explain. A game of morality, secrets, and power begins-and love may be the deadliest move of all. Trigger Warnings: * Death and murder * Mentions of abuse and sexual assault (off-page) * Suicide references * Mental health crises * Morally grey protagonist * Dark romantic themes
The Wand & Whisk [Book 1 - Hearts Above Hogsmeade Duology] by DustyWest28
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Love is a little magic, a little mischief, and a lot of flying off the handle. Fresh out of Hogwarts and freshly in love, Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring open The Wand & Whisk, a tiny enchanted café tucked in the quieter cobbled streets of Hogsmeade. From gossip-scones that whisper secrets to mood-based tea that brews your feelings into flavor, the café quickly becomes a local haven for oddities, warmth, and love-infused baking. But not everyone is charmed. A nosy neighbor launches a zoning petition. Magical mishaps multiply. And when an old flame returns and tempers rise, Charlie and Nick must navigate the chaos of small-town scrutiny, romantic pressure, and flying napkins. Can love survive cake explosions, magical inspections, and flirting pastries? Or will their dream café crumble like a cursed croissant? --- SETTING NOTES: * Set 10 years after the events of Hogwarts Legacy * Canon Hogwarts houses, original post-war Hogsmeade lore * Café magic includes: floating menus, enchanted ovens, gossiping pastries, mood-reactive décor, and more * LGBTQ+ affirming world: queer characters, found family, and safe spaces --- TRIGGER WARNINGS: * Light anxiety & internalized fear (Charlie's POV) * Mild magical injury (slapstick style) * Passive-aggressive homophobia from neighbor (non-violent, addressed) * Emotional conflict in romantic partnership (resolved with communication) * Mentions of Nick's ex This book contains explicit romantic content, adult intimacy, and queer themes in a magical domestic setting. --- Author's Note: This story is a love letter to queer coziness, magical kitchens, and what it means to build something together. If you've ever wanted a post-Hogwarts slice-of-life tale where love is steeped slowly and pastries occasionally explode-this one's for you.