"But friends don't sleep together." Ethan's chest tightened. His voice shook. Daniel smirked, his tone mocking. "Then let's not call it friendship. Let's call it what it is. Friends with benefits." He leaned in suddenly, his face inches from Ethan's, making Ethan freeze in place. "I like what we have now. It's simple. Physical. I don't want to make it complicated with feelings or labels. You know I don't like guys, I like women. But what we have in bed... it works. Our bodies match. So why not just enjoy that? why ruin it?" ***** Ethan has loved his best friend Danial for a long time. He was aware that Danial doesn't feel the same way, but after an unexpected forbidden kiss, everything changes as Danial grows more possessive, now, Ethan must navigate his own feelings while dealing with Danial's newfound affection. Ethan torn between his unrequited feelings and the heartbreaking reality of watching Danial continue to be with other women. Trapped in an emotional struggle, Ethan can't break free from Danial, even though he knows that if their relationship was ever discovered, everything around them would fall apart. How will Ethan handle his feelings for Danial while protecting their complicated relationship from collapsing?

Philip squirmed between his arms. His lips were cold against his own. But damn it was good. So good. Fuck. How did he even get in this situation?! Dating a serial killer?? This was insane!! Philip shuddered. He couldn't imagine what else he had done. Philip winced as his waist got pulled closer. Between muffled moans and angry pulls on clothes, Philip managed to choke out a sentence. "You're crazy!!" Just two words. But there couldn't have been more truth in them. The man grinned. "You love me." Yeah. He did. Philip loved him. More than anything. He flinched as he leaned his forehead against his own. "You know I'd never hurt you." He kissed Philip's neck. "You're the only person I'd never hurt. I love you." Philip's mouth went slack around the edges. "I love you too..." He whispered just before their lips met again and this time, he didn't _________________________________________ Triggers: LGBTQ+ Su!c!de/s£lf harm. Death. Trauma. Abuse. Mental health issues. Health issues. Fights. Cursing. Bl00d. Smuth. Fluff. Bullying. Treating. Blackmail. Drinking/smoking. Identity frod. Kidnapping. Harassment. Written by: 17.

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Spade Domingo was born into power, not privilege. He's seen blood spill across boardrooms and learned to survive in a world where silence is safer than truth. But when he's sent to Grace Mountain University-an elite all-boys school hidden in the Swiss Alps-he's forced into a world of rules, masks, and hidden motives. Then he meets the boy in the rain. One moment. One stare. And everything begins to unravel. At Grace Mountain, nothing is what it seems- And the most dangerous thing Spade might face... is himself.

Carmen was so ready for a two-week getaway at a luxurious resort prior his sister's wedding. Sun, cocktails, and absolutely no reminders of his disastrous love life. Except fate-cruel, petty fate-decided to throw in one little problem: Kasimir Keighley. The best man. His lifelong nemesis. The human equivalent of an overpriced espresso-bitter, way too strong, and annoyingly addictive. Trapped in paradise with the one person who knows exactly how to get under his skin, Carmen is sure it'll be a nightmare. But between stolen glances, unexpected truce moments, and a very inconvenient attraction, he starts to wonder... is it hate, or is it something much, much worse?

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When a storm leaves Christian, a farmer boy, and Ellis, a city boy chef stranded on a mysterious island, the two are forced to work together to survive. Between building fires, finding food, and dealing with mysteries of the island, the tension between them grows-along with their unexpected bond. Will they make it off the island, or will they end up getting stranded in more ways than one? Read to find out ;)