After getting caught by the police, Axis Imber is sent to a school for misfits. A school to some, a prison for most. Serpenti High is a place like no other. It is ruled by the most rebellious and dangerous teenagers whose social statuses are defined by an unfair system called 'The Ranking System.' The concept is simple: only the fittest survive. Will Axis be able to survive the cruel system? Or will he fall on his knees and become a victim? What happens when he meets someone he never expected to meet again? Axis has changed his name since the orphanage, but he can't change his past. A story of new allies, dangerous enemies, hearbreaking betrayals, and forbidden love. Trigger warning: fighting, swearing, smut, and way too many bad boys *** Rankings: #fiction #featured #queer #gay #depression #bl #youngadult #featured #comedy #bisexual #manxman #teen fiction #boyxboy #bxb #LGBT #romance

𐃘 Torkel has terrible nightmares; Leon is fine on his own, thank you very much; Angel is going to have a much longer life than anticipated; and, inexplicably, Esther and her companions are somehow always involved. Or, it's easy to get lost in the depths of the Mint, a centuries-old hotel on the corner of King Road and Marvery Ave. In a period of harsh Prohibition, it's got quality alcohol, exotic dancers, as much cocaine as one could need, and a safe haven for those who never quite fit in anywhere else. Watch out for the occasional vampire, and you'll be good to go! (cover: 'Frog Prince' by the Johnstone Twins)

"Why are you here?" "You called for me, young warlock. I've heard a lot about you from The Beyond. Thank you for summoning me into your world, by the way" he smirked at me, so close now I could feel his breath on my face. I'd hoped I would never see one of his kind. And I wish I never had. ~~~ As a kid, Storm has never had much freedom. He wasn't allowed to go to school until year seven because his father was afraid he'd reveal himself to the general population, the humans, the people Storm and the others of his kind are sworn to protect. Because Storm isn't an ordinary nineteen year old, as much as he'd love that to be the case. He's a warlock in training, taking a sports course during the day and learning magic with his father at night. He's always been a sensible boy, until he made the greatest mistake of his life... A mistake he may live to regret for eternity.

After losing his parents and being abused, Thomas is learning how to enjoy his life again - something he thought was impossible for him, but then he meets other unfortunate souls, especially his new neighbor, Scott. ***** A fresh start in a new city was exactly what Thomas needed after losing his parents and being abused by his relative. With the help of his dear aunt, Thomas is finally getting his life back on track, and he is looking forward to his new life. Soon, he meets Scott, a hot guy who is suffering from issues similar to his own. A friendship with him brings new, colorful people in Thomas' life. Each of them are carrying scars of their own, but together the six of them can finally learn how to live, love and trust again. || Gay || BxB || MxM || LGBT || Romance ||

A homeless thief breaks into a house that has nothing worth stealing - except for the heart of a lonely man who is obsessed with time. ***** Blake has been living on the streets for his entire life. He never went to school, and never had a job, except for one: he is a thief, and a pretty good one at that. His new plan is to break into a rich house, steal everything he can, and move on. Everything goes well during the night of robbery right until he discovers the family secret: there is nothing worth stealing. Disappointed, he is ready to leave empty-handed, but then he stumbles on something he never thought he could possibly want, and moving on isn't an option anymore. Risking his freedom, he is now set to steal something from Time itself. || Gay || BxB || MxM || LGBT || Romance ||

If you walk down the 13th Street without a lamppost on from the big old tree. If you're lucky enough to open the gate from there or even just knock three times, I'm sure you'll be heard. For the Jubilance will only appear in front of those desperate enough. And for you to find your own happiness. On behalf of another chance to live. _____________________________________ Walking down the street without any direction in mind, no food to eat or roof to take shelter from, I don't even know where the heck I am but this is so refreshing. I'm afraid. I'm lonely. I'm lost. But I'll never go back. I wanted to escape so badly, I wanted to live. I wanted to be given... Another chance.

Book 2 | "So, did you just bring me here to fuck me?" Logan brushed his lips against mine. "Would you leave if I said yes?" "No," I whispered, unable to deny him. "I wouldn't." *** Grant Matthews has been secretly pining after his old college friend for four years. So when Logan reaches out, asking to meet up, Grant can't say no. But a few passionate nights can't erase the barriers between them-like the fact that Logan has a fiancee that was a woman. So Grant says goodbye to Logan, cutting all ties and returning to his life. That is until Logan's now ex-fiancee shows up at his door claiming Logan took off and no one can reach him. Following a hunch, Grant promises to find him. Once he and Logan are reunited, they can't seem to ignore the steamy passion they feel for each other. Love comes when you accept the truth. Love doesn't come...from Secrets & Lies.