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

Born into a fractured royal bloodline and haunted by elemental power he cannot control, Onyx Arias lives under the tyrannical rule of a father obsessed with strength and legacy. One moment of unrestrained rage shatters everything-leaving Onyx covered in blood and running from the ruins of his own family. Six years later, hidden among a rebel organization known as The Shattered Veil, Onyx wrestles with his past, his guilt, and powers born from shadow. As war brews and loyalties shift, he finds solace-and unexpected connection-in Oreon, a fellow fighter with scars of his own. But trust is dangerous and love even more so in a world where betrayal can wear a familiar face. Torn between the wreckage of who he was and the rebellion he might help lead, Onyx must decide if he's still the broken boy who ran-or if he's ready to become the weapon fate demands. Because in the end, survival isn't enough. I suck at descriptions but it's dark, it's gay, there are descriptive make out scenes and possible future smut. There is swearing. I would say this is like 15+ or some shit. I don't do trigger warnings at the start of chapters but there are going to be mentions/semi described child abuse.