Nineteen-year old Nico Floyd has the world on his shoulders. After his freshman year of college is brought to a devastating halt by the death of his father, Nico is left picking up the pieces of what remains in his childhood home of Heavensport Island, Maryland. Five rambunctious younger siblings. A resentful mother enraptured with her own grief. And finally, a familiar face which finds him in even the darkest of places. A prequel to Heaven and Back (Can be read as a stand-alone novel) TW : child abuse, manipulation, domestic violence, swearing/harsh language, narcissistic abuse, mature themes, gaslighting

[COMPLETED] Two boys, a fresh new start. Each beginning their Senior year in a new school. Zeke is a motorcycle-loving, leather jacket-wearing, smooth talker. Sunny is a quiet, reserved boy who lives in jean jackets and sweatpants. One holds nothing back, while the other is rattled with social anxiety. No two boys were more different, yet more alike. ⚣⚣ This story contains sweet lovin' between two boys. Highest Ranking: #2 - loveatfirstsight #1 - gayromance

Ethan Rein owns a successful bakery shop and will soon be able to expand his store. Due to a weird contract he struck with a lawfirm. He often comes in contact with the perverted, but very handsome, attorney Devin Carter. Who has been a pain in Ethan's side, because the man does not accept the refusal to go on a date. Ethan has no need to fall in love. Love had betrayed him once and he will not do it again. However, love has a way of returning and causes great changes. Will this new love break the decade long silence between Ethan and his family, ever since he came out? Will this new love help face pains from the past and will he finally achieve true happiness?

- Contains sex, violence, and uses of strong language please be advised - When junior FBI recruit Roman Castello is handed a case file containing a string of seemingly insignificant assassinations that no one else wanted, he has no idea his life is about to be turned upside down. Roman, fresh-faced and driven by a strong moral compass, dives headfirst into the investigation, determined to prove himself. But fate has a different plan. In the shadows, a cunning and enigmatic young assassin named Adrian watches, intrigued by the relentless and handsome agent. Adrian, a man with a dark past and a heart he keeps guarded, has been hired to eliminate targets. Roman's dedication and sincerity stirs something within him-a spark that threatens to unravel the carefully constructed walls around his heart. As their paths cross in a dance of danger and deception, Roman finds himself inexplicably drawn to the mysterious Adrian. Their encounters are electric, filled with tension and unspoken desire. Roman, a man who lives by the rules, is captivated by Adrian's wild, untamed spirit. Despite their opposing worlds, a connection blooms, intense and undeniable. But how can a principled FBI agent and a hired killer navigate a relationship fraught with secrets and peril? Roman must wrestle with his duty to uphold the law while battling his growing feelings for Adrian. Adrian, in turn, must confront the vulnerabilities he's long buried deep within his soul. In a story woven with suspense and romance, follow Roman and Adrian as they navigate the treacherous line between love and loyalty, justice and desire. Will their bond be strong enough to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way, or will their worlds tear them apart? ~ Read to find out...

VERSION 1 "Have I ever told you how cute you are?" "I think that's enough alcohol for one night, your jokes aren't funny anymore." "It wasn't a joke though" 'Real sweet but I wish you were sober.' Alexander Halifax, an orphan from the age of 6, after the tragic car crash that instantly killed both his parents, now living alone in a small, crappy apartment with his fat cat, Chubs. In the past he got his young heart ripped to pieces after one -and what he wished was his last- relationship. So, he shut out anything related to that sickening feeling, until he laid his eyes upon the man, deemed the prince of his high school and a walking sun, Aether Andilet. Torn between love and hate, with the work of betrayal, alcohol, and Aether's pretty face, He finds himself spiraling down a whirlpool of love, confusion, and the past. warnings - sexual references, strong language. this is getting re - written! plot still structured around the title, but with more planned plot. V1 will not get edited no matter how many spelling errors/ plot holes as i cannot bring myself to.

[BxB] Prince Lucas thought that life would be perfect when he made Snow White his wife-to-be. At least, that was until her twin brother waltzed into his life and obliterated everything he knew. He had her same pale skin, blood red lips and dark, ebony hair, and yet he stirred him up in ways his sister never had. With his wedding fast approaching, Lucas's forbidden attraction to his almost brother-in-law may be the least of his problems, as something far more sinister lurks in the darkness, threatening everything he holds dear. A reimagined telling of the tale of Snow White, and the prince that isn't truly hers. ~~~ #1 in LGBT (29/09/19) #1 in forbidden (28/09/19) #1 in gayfiction (28/09/19) #1 in magic (04/07/20) #8 in boyxboy (02/04/20)

Kalen couldn't stop himself in time, before he asked in a whisper, "What are you so afraid of, Hwan?" And it felt like hours passed before Hwan spoke. "I don't want to be alone," he said then, and Kalen thought it looked like it physically hurt him to say it. "But I'm not sure...if I deserve not to be." *** Or, Kalen is in love with the taste of lemons and the scent of rainy summer days and kind hearts. Suddenly he sees everything he loves in Hwan.

Kaspian Velasquez has lived his entire life keeping secrets. Family was never a topic of conversation, and if ever brought up, Kaspian was always as vague as he could be, his only source of unadulterated solace being the library. But when Kaspian runs into Rowan Aldrich - an enigmatic classmate studying in the same high school Kaspian goes to - at the same library, he slowly begins to wonder if life was truly meant to be lived in secrecy, or if he could finally accept his own past. - started: june 1st, 2020. completed: august 8th, 2020.

(BoyxBoy) Parker Davenport has had a secret crush on Noah Bishop, the popular boy next door, ever since he first transferred from the UK. A British accent and strip teases through their aligned windows was all it took for Parker to develop an attraction. But Noah Bishop is straight.... Isn't he?

Arlo and Kenji have had the luxury of only having a few classes together throughout high school. And even now! But the bad news? They're partners in Chemistry, and, frankly, they hate each other. To no one's surprise, they fight and bicker. A lot. But when things finally manage to turn physical, they're about to be in big trouble. They're prepared to kiss their glorious scholarships goodbye, but their sympathetic principal proposes a compromise. And now, Arlo and Kenji are forced to plan HOCOM week and get along to avoid suspension, and even bigger trouble. But they will learn the little things they have in common and manage to turn their hatred into something much sweeter. ----- Cover and story fully original by @devenwrites !