When a historian's obsession with a nineteenth century diary drives him to investigate the mysterious 'Fire King,' the truth turns his life upside down ... and leads him to fall for the one person he knows he can't have. ***** After Ryan McCoy's best friend shows him a two-hundred-year-old diary that was found in her house during a refurbishment, he becomes preoccupied with its contents. His love of history ignites his curiosity about a series of suspicious and implausible events described in the aged manuscript, including a possible homophobic arson attack on a local property. But how much is fact and how much is fiction? Can he unravel the secrets of the book and uncover the truth that has been locked between its pages for two hundred years? Author's Note: I am aware that the language spoken in Ireland two hundred years ago has variations to that spoken in modern times. However, I'm also aware that Wattpad is culturally diverse, and for many readers, English is not their first language. Many people may not be familiar with archaic Irish dialect, which may detract from the enjoyment of the story. Therefore, in an effort to make this story comprehensible to everyone, I have prioritised reader accessibility over historical accuracy with regard to any language that might otherwise be seen as dated. Trigger Warning: This book contains details of a homophobic arson attack. It also contains details of the aftermath of such an event, including the exploration of themes such as PTSD and trauma responses. Those who are sensitive to these topics may like to be aware of this content before reading. Highest Rankings: #1 in gayscifi #1 in freethelgbt #1 in gaylovestories #1 in gaylovestory #6 in folklore #7 in wattpride #8 in fatedlove #12 in scifi-romance #17 in irish #19 in ireland #34 in boyxboyromance #48 in historicalromance #53 in survival #56 in lgbtlove #75 in malexmale

Nox is dying. Marked by a curse no one understands, his once-vibrant birthmark fades with each passing day; an unspoken sentence counting down to his end. Alone on a desolate hillside, exhausted and broken, he clings to the last pieces of his fading life: a letter to his family, a worn sword, and a heart heavy with regret. Then, without warning, a stranger appears. Tall, dark, and silent, the man's arrival is both a mystery and a lifeline. There is something in his sharp, guarded gaze; a flicker of something deeper beneath the surface of his hardened exterior. In the face of death, what begins as wary dependence slowly shifts into something more powerful, an unspoken bond that neither of them expected but both desperately need. In the shadow of a fading curse and the weight of a broken past, Nox and the stranger find themselves drawn together by something neither dared to name. As life grows fleeting, their connection becomes a chance at salvation, not just of the body, but of the heart. Sometimes, love arrives when all seems lost.

IMPORTANT: Once in a Lifetime has been removed from Wattpad and is preparing for publication on Amazon. The first two chapters remain available as a preview. Please read the "READ THIS FIRST" chapter for more information and future updates. They say some loves only happen once. For Ody and Mano, that once changes everything. Mano doesn't do vulnerability. Aggressive, tattooed, cold, and impossible to like, he plays the villain on purpose, because being hated is safer than being seen. And losing someone again isn't a risk he's willing to take. Ody is the opposite. Bright, extroverted, charming, and painfully sincere, he notices when you're hurting, even when you pretend you're not. He remembers your birthday, offers you the last slice, and apologizes even when it's not his fault. For someone like Mano, that kind of softness is dangerous. When their lives collide, nothing about them makes sense, except the way they keep gravitating toward each other. What starts as tension becomes something neither of them can name, and soon, something they can't stop. But between secrets, buried trauma, and a world that won't let them exist without consequences, wanting each other comes at a cost. One keeps pushing him away. The other keeps reaching past every warning sign. Together, they burn. But when everything catches fire, love may not be enough to save them.

'What do you do when the person you hate more than anything in the world ends up being your mate?' Arrogant, infuriating and cocky, beta of the White Woods pack Nathaniel Zaderial wanted nothing more than to become Alpha. Craved it more than anything else. He's wanted to steal the position from his enemy, future alpha Casper Vale for years. When Nathaniel finds out that Casper is in fact, his mate, an opportunity for vengeance finally arises. Revenge is easy to plan on an enemy, but what happens when your enemy becomes your destined soulmate of which your supposed to love and cherish forever? From lies to secrets and betrayal, do you crash and burn? Or does somehow, someway, love conquer all?

[MxMxMxMxM] ~ Charlie Hewitt has a secret: his past is not what it seems. He's managed to keep it to himself from the age of 18, when he left home, and buried himself in his friendship with Blake Anderson. But when his best friend found himself at the mercy of cruel, dominant men, Charlie stepped up. He's never regretted his decision, and he never will. But living fearlessly is easier said than done, especially when you've lived your entire life with fear. Second-guessing every breath, every word, every touch. But the first step to recovery is admitting there's a problem. Charlie clings to the belief that that's all it will take to put him on the right path. But will it? Or will the man whose been forced into so much finally snap? [Book Two. Read 'Stay High' First] Warnings: Explicit language, sexual content, violence, 18+ only. TW: sexual abuse/harassment, suicidal thoughts, abuse (physical, emotional, mental, substance, sexual). Gun violence, death, knife violence. Stalking and kidnapping. Text copyright © YeetMyselfx 2018-Present. The moral right of the author has been asserted. All rights reserved. This story is published subject to the condition that is shall not be reproduced or retransmitted in whole or in part, in any manner, without the written consent of the copyright holder, and any infringement of this is a violation of copyright law.

Summers in Arizona can be brutal. So can finding love in a small town when you aren't straight. At twenty-years-old, Steven has just about given up on the prospect. Instead, he saves his money, dreaming of the day when he can ditch his small town life for something more exciting. Preferably somewhere with guys who would actually be interested in dating him. But everything changes when a handsome new guy arrives in town and starts flirting with Steven. Being woefully inexperienced, Steven is excited-and equally nervous-by the opportunity to finally check some firsts off his list. Perhaps the one first he wasn't counting on will end up being the best of all.

Daniel McPherson never planned on standing out. A quiet genius with a past in karate tournaments, he just wanted to survive senior year in a new city after his parents' divorce. But New York has other plans-new rivals, unexpected friends, and one golden boy who won't stop colliding with him. Blake Morrison is the school's football captain, the kind of guy everyone wants and no one says no to. Arrogant, magnetic, untouchable. Until one night changes everything. A stolen kiss. A fire neither of them can put out. Now Daniel is caught between jealous cliques, fake smiles, and the girl who claims his attention... while Blake tries to bury the truth in anger and denial. But the tension between them lingers-in stares that last too long, in brushes of skin that feel electric, in silences that say everything words can't. High school drama, forbidden sparks, and the chaos of first love-Hot Nerd is a slow-burn boys love romance where genius meets golden boy, and the lines between rivalry and desire blur into something neither can ignore.

Grayson Daniels is trying to cope with the trauma he suffered as a child when Trent, the beautiful local bad boy fights his way into his life. Will Grayson take a chance on love and learn to heal? #1 in LGBTFiction 1/7/22 *CONTENT WARNING* This story contains discussions of sexual assault and abuse, mental illness, self-harm, drugs, alcohol, and contains a queer relationship. You have been warned! ©JessMarie1017 all rights reserved.

M/M Romance | Healing After Abuse | Slow Burn Jack keeps his head down-fixing cars, avoiding trouble, and staying far away from the ghosts of his past. But when a visit to his estranged son leads him to someone unexpected, everything changes. Eli is quiet, guarded, and far too young to carry so much weight behind his eyes. Jack isn't looking to get involved. But something about Eli makes it impossible to walk away. What begins as a rescue becomes something far more complicated... and far more dangerous. This is Book One in the Lessons in Love series This is Jack and Eli's story. Each book can be read as a standalone.

Luca, a hardworking bartender, becomes entangled with the dangerous and mysterious mafia boss Dante Moretti. Despite their attraction, Luca fears Dante's world and doubts his intentions, while Dante, trying to protect Luca from harm, pushes him away. Their misunderstandings and emotional distance deepen until a rival gang targets Luca, forcing them both to confront their true feelings in a violent and dramatic showdown. In the end, ...................................