The worst thing about working at a dating agency is being constantly surrounded by love, even when your own heart is broken. That's the case for Liam. Still, he hasn't given up on the idea of true love. Gavin, on the other hand, doesn't believe in love at all. The only reason he seeks it is to keep his parents from controlling his life. Will Liam be the one to convince him that love really exists? . . . !!This is my submission for the Open Novella Contest 2025!! Prompt 49: As a love mentor, you suddenly experience a devastating breakup. Now, you've fallen for someone who doesn't believe in love at all. Can this unique connection heal you?

Goldby City, where evil never sleeps and good never rests. Revenger and Citadel are the local villain and superhero. Everyone knows that wherever one of them is, the other will show up in no time. What no one knows, however, is that the two are lovers in private. No one, not even the hero himself. Rowan and Matteo met by chance, and even after many sleepless nights, the spark between them hasn't faded. They're just fooling around, no strings attached. Except that Matteo's heart always skips a beat when he sees his lover. He fell in love with him a long time ago but hasn't had the courage to confess his feelings. Rowan, on the other hand, has a different secret. He found out a long time ago that the man in his sheets is his worst enemy. Perhaps that's why he always tries to hurt him as little as possible.

"Let's get one thing clear," Hanz said. "Just because I brought you to my place doesn't mean I want to have sex with you. It just means that I didn't know where you lived and didn't want you to pass out on the road." "I can't pay you back for your kindness at least?" Gene put on his best puppy dog eyes. Hanz hadn't shown any signs of wanting to go out with him, but he was too handsome for Gene to just let him be. He brought him to his home when Gene was way too drunk to remember where he lived, and even cooked him breakfast. And, somehow, a kitchen apron just made the man look sexier. "You can pay me back," Hanz smirked, those blue eyes glinting with confidence. It was enough to make his heart stop in his chest. "And how do you want me to do that?" He would do absolutely anything for this man. If he were in a cartoon, he'd be drooling by now. "Quit drinking." *** Hanz lived a calm life, with a similar routine. His home was calm and he never really thought to date. The only drama he really had was work, and it was enough for his life. He didn't want to bring any of it home with him. Until this scrawny man with way too much confidence comes into his bar and into his life. Hanz doesn't want him. He doesn't like him. But Gene keeps coming every night Hanz had to work, and keeps trying to get his number or ask him out. Hanz wouldn't care too much. He had dealt with annoying customers ever since he became a bouncer. But there was something different about this one. There was something different in how his friends always shoved drinks over to him, laughing the more drunk he got. There was something different in how those green eyes looked at Hanz, much softer than many in that town. There was something about him that made Hanz want to protect him. The more nights Gene spends at the bar, the more he starts realizing that there's so much more to this thirsty man than he originally thought. Standalone to the Impress Me Not series.

What happens when rich meets poor? Why, disaster, of course.

"I should've pushed him away. Instead, my hands dug into his leather jacket. I wanted more." Lucas didn't mean for anyone to find out. Not about the kiss. Definitely not about how badly he wanted it to happen again. But high school's a messy place. Suddenly he's the freak. A liar. His friends won't talk to him. His name's a joke in every dorm room. And Nico? He won't even look at Lucas. He's just a teenage boy trying to survive high school. ⚠️ Trigger Warnings ⚠️ This story contains themes of: Homophobia, Bullying, Anxiety and emotional distress, Mild swearing, Mental health. If you are uncomfortable with queer identity or mental health topics, please do not read. Hate in the comments will not be tolerated. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Characters, events, schools, and scenarios are entirely made up by me and not based on real people. Also, this story is 100% original and written by me. Don't copy or repost. Support creators by respecting their work 💜 Hope you enjoy!

Ledger Olivier is an artist. Intense, ardent and a complete flirt; he's forever searching for the next thing that will make him feel alive. When he meets stoic, serious, heterochromic Everett Hayes, he knows that he'll never be the same again. Everett Hayes is drowning. The eldest of six wayward brothers and the weight of the world on his shoulders, he doesn't have time for passion. He knows better than to fall for his brother's best friend's charm, but when his gaze feels electric, it's easier said than done.

[A psychological thriller] When you can't even pay for a bottle of water, you might want a friend like Casper. This may be hard considering he's the God-given prophet of Seabrook high; the type of kid who offers existential philosophies on a Monday and spews poetry the next. Friends are a select few for Casper, and Holden doesn't have the right kind of luck for a golden ticket. But he isn't worried. After all, to win the heart of a prophet, all you need is intelligence. And intelligence is all he's got. Cover credit: Photo by Martin Stranka. Design by toska_. Trailer Credit: Clips from Xavier Dolan films. Made by me.

Confused, chaotic and closeted. If you ask Milo Jiang to describe himself in three words, those are the words he would choose. Mostly because his vocabulary is extremely limited. With a life full of routine, Milo spends his time studying for tests, failing them, and studying for them all over again. Until Xen Rathore, his father's business partner's son - sorry, his obnoxious son - offers to tutor him. Only then does Milo realise that his life is a story, and not just three words. - started: august 12th, 2020. completed: october 21st, 2020.

What happens when you bend over to pick up a lucky quarter but a stranger accidentally crashes into you instead? Meet Thomas Klence and Eli Golden, aka, 'filthy rat' and 'rich snob', two polar opposites who meet by chance. Their bike accident is the beginning of a new bond that unravels their deepest, darkest secrets, and Thomas and Eli slowly realize that despite their differences, they have one thing in common: they're bent and not straight. *** #192 comedy (05.05.20) #20 lgbt (08.05.20) #20 lgbtq (08.05.20) #9 bxb (08.05.20) #12 gay (26.05.20) #95 boyxboy (26.05.20) Rankings: #fiction #featured #queer #gay #depression #bl #youngadult #featured #comedy #bisexual #manxman #teen fiction #boyxboy #bxb #LGBT #romance

"Goodbye, Sam Thomas Foster," "Goodbye, Michael October Valley," ------ When Michael came out, life as he knew it ended. Everything fell apart and he lost his best friend. Now, four years later, his former best friend, Sam Foster, is suddenly reappearing in Michael's life. A school camp to solve the rivalry between two school's football teams pushes the former friends closer together and it isn't long before old feelings start to ignite once more. There's only one problem. The past. Will Michael be able to forgive Sam for what happened after he came out, or will the two continue to wander away from each other, lost forever.