"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!

Toby Wentworth's life is a clusterfuck. For a lot of reasons. And one of them just happens to be the fact that he is very gay, and also so far in the closet that he's practically in Narnia. But then there's this guy. This guy in his calculus class who winks at him. And suddenly, they're partners for a project. And Toby cannot stop thinking about him. Toby does his best to balance school, work, relationships, and the biggest secret he's ever kept as life goes on. He does, honestly. He tries so very hard. But things like drama, bizarre coincidences, and, of course, his crippling tendency to overthink have been making it difficult, and it's really not fair. But Toby just cannot stop thinking about that boy. And there are times when he wants to hate himself because of it. Sometimes, Toby's life sucks. He'll admit it. But as aggravating as the feeling of being just out of reach of a romance he desperately craves is, there's something... thrilling about it. Something that, no matter how many times he tries, cannot get him to stop this madness. He's in trouble. Absolutely. But maybe trouble can have its benefits. *** cover art by me! Final chapter upload: 5/7/21 Word count: ~65k

LGBT/DYSTOPIA: Luke and Aiden escape the small community they helped build years after an apocalyptic event devastated the world, leaving the survivors to endure the wrath of their new leader, Santos. But with Santos and his men tight on their heels, Luke and Aiden hide out in an old, abandoned lighthouse where their trust for each other quickly grows. But can they face their ultimate fears to rescue the remaining survivors and survive another day? A story of building and rebuilding what was lost, with a haunting twist ending. ----- Highest rank: #872 in General Fiction (Thanks, readers, for pushing this story into the top 1000 of its genre!) Copyright © by Leslie Lee Sanders

In a world of towering airships, steam-powered wonders, and ancient magic, the Aetherwing Brigade soars above all, the last line of defense against chaos. For centuries, they have safeguarded the skies, balancing peace between nations and magical factions-dragons, elves, and vampires alike. Kai, a dragonborn from the rugged outskirts of Lagos, has always dreamt of more than his modest life growing vegetables with his fiery breath. When he gets the opportunity to join the elite Aetherwing Brigade, his life is thrown into a whirlwind of ambition, magic, and mystery. Alongside Isaac, a sharp-tongued elf with a past as tangled as his jokes, Bayu, a talented wizard haunted by expectations, and Tomoya, a brooding half-werewolf, half-vampire with deadly secrets, Kai must navigate his first mission: resolving a volatile feud between magical factions in the heart of Antigua. But as the team uncovers the darker side of their mission, the shadows of betrayal loom large. With political unrest threatening the fragile peace, Kai realizes that being a guardian of the sky is far more dangerous than he ever imagined. In a world where airships rule the skies and magic is the key to survival, can the Aetherwing Brigade keep the peace, or will they be the spark that ignites a global war? The Aetherwing Brigade is a thrilling blend of steampunk invention, historical intrigue, and magical adventure-a tale of unlikely heroes, fierce friendships, and sky-high battles that test their resolve to the very core. They are "Guardians of the Sky, Keepers of Peace."

"They were sunshine, I was midnight rain."

Asher King's life has revolved around putting up an involuntary mask to hide his true self. With successful parents boasting about his 'pretend' success, Asher feels as though the life he is living was never his to begin with, and a home of happiness is far out of reach. While the luxurious life is envied by most, Asher is only followed by social anxiety and suffocation in a life he doesn't want. The only place where he feels like he can genuinely escape is the little flower shop down the street, where he doesn't expect to find the school's star football player. Leo Gaines is Greenville's golden boy who is destined for success in the NFL. One would think that Leo would do anything to keep a squeaky clean reputation, but Leo would do anything to live a life for himself. Everyone seems to love the confidence he oozes but the subtle respect he always values. However, one thing doesn't fit the agenda: he is still coming to terms with his bisexuality. After multiple encounters with the mysterious boy from the flower shop he works at, Leo soon realizes that he can't help falling for the flower boy. Can Leo find the relationship of his dreams while trying to find a future in a world that exudes masculinity? Will Asher finally find authenticity that will break him free from the marionette puppet he is staged to play? Find out in "Flowers for Football."

When a struggling screenwriter lands the chance to direct his first film, he never expects the lead role to go to an infamous porn star. Directing him? That part was easy. It's everything behind the scenes that gets complicated. The lights go off. The cameras stop rolling. And what starts as fiction slowly begins to feel like something else entirely. In the middle of 1975 Hollywood where the Golden Age of Pornography is booming, everyone is watching, and nothing stays private for long, Christopher and Nico have to figure out if what they're feeling is part of the act...or if they've already missed their cue to call "cut."

[Contains Volume 1-3] There are different types of kids. There are kids who play around, kids who bury themselves in books, and then there are kids who have no other role but to make sure they don't ruin their family's name. Heirs are expected to succeed in life thanks to their family's influence. But if you put all these heirs in a school where their family name, wealth, and power hold no merit; and surviving is more than just getting good grades; these heirs must throw away their proper decorum and ethics aside, and let their animal instincts take over. *** Maximillian Leigh Sinclaire is an heir that is feared by presidents and CEOs at the young age of seventeen. Coming from a family of business tycoons, Max has lived his life in the shadows of his family's wealth and power. As a boy who is only feared and respected because of his surname, Max wants to prove himself without his family's assistance, which later on becomes a reality when Max enrolls in the infamous school called J.S High, a school that houses the richest and deadliest boys in the world. Now Max has to survive the dangerous rules of his new school, climb the ranks, and discover the gruesome secrets that are hidden beneath a house filled with kings. [16+ contains violence & strong language]

Content to live in his superstar twin's shadow, Evan Reed never expected to join the volleyball team-or fall for his brother's best friend. But one accidental collision sets off a whirlwind of spikes, secrets, and unexpected feelings that just might pull him into the spotlight for good. *** Evan has spent his entire life living in the shadow of his twin brother and volleyball prodigy, Ethan Reed. And to be honest? He likes it there. No expectations, no pressure, just quiet. That is, until one day he trips and falls into a boy, and subsequently triggers a highly dramatic series of events that starts with him reluctantly joining the volleyball team, and ends with him dating his brother's best friend. (And unfortunately, after all of it, he's still on the volleyball team.) *** NOW COMPLETED