"As fierce as I tried to appear on the outside... I couldn't lie. I was still scared. Not only of getting hurt, but also of losing whatever's left of who I was. What if I would wake up one day and wouldn't recognize myself anymore? Though, maybe that was the point. Maybe the old me wasn't worth saving anyway."~Adrian Hayes ... After his parents kicked him out for being gay, Adrian Hayes finds himself longing for control and respect. He fights himself into the gang, his cousin is also part of, desperate to free himself from the humiliation and shame that clung to his name. Though, he never meant to fall for the rival gang leader. ... "I was the leader of a gang that Rafael wanted gone. And Adrian, whether he liked it or not, was one of Rafael's now."~Caleb Silva

Nathan is a pop star trying to finish his album. Elijah is a reporter gathering insider info. When they start fake dating, their worlds turn upside down... ***** When Nathan Lowe and Elijah Scott agree to stage a relationship for publicity reasons, both of them are striving for their own goals. Finding love is certainly not one of them, and yet it is only a matter of time until the lines between pretense and passion start to blur and what started as a PR stunt soon turns out to be more than they bargained for. Before they know it, they find themselves caught in a web of lies and intrigues, mind games and manipulation, until the only thing they can know for sure is this: Nothing in Hollywood is ever quite the way it seems. Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of sexual activity and drug use, which may be triggering for some readers. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

This is a collection of chapters for my stories that contain mature content. The intention is to give the reader an opportunity to see a different side of the relationship developing between the characters that you don't necessarily get in the main books. Intimate relationships invariably involve a physical element, and so my aim with these chapters is to add some of that physical element for readers that may be interested. Hopefully this might help with a deeper understanding of the characters and answer some questions you may have about them. However, for those that prefer not to read about physical intimacy, I've tried to ensure that the stories will also still make sense without these additional chapters, so that the choice is yours. So, as per Wattpad guidelines, I should warn you that the following chapters contain mature sexual content. It is not intended to be gratuitous - the intention is for these chapters to be read in the context of the main book to which they belong.

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

A post-apocalyptic geneticist searches for a cure for a genetic affliction that's dominating the community he lives in. However, his research leads to more questions than answers ... and an abundance of trouble. ***** Matthew Sullivan and his father work at a genetics laboratory, isolating individuals predisposed to violent tendencies at birth using genetic sequencing techniques. On his twenty-first birthday, Matthew's father unwittingly gives him a gift that Matthew believes might be able to help them cure those with the genetic disorder that has plagued his society for several generations. But his subsequent investigations lead to more questions than answers. Highest Rankings: #1 in gaylovestory #1 in gaylovestories #1 in gayscifi #2 in freethelgbt #2 in scifi-romance #9 in wattpride #13 manxman #14 in queer #15 in boyxboyromance #15 in mxm #14 in gayromance #18 in writtenwithpride #20 in lgbtfiction #83 in bisexual #94 in boyxboy Please Note: If you're reading this story on a platform other than Wattpad or Inkitt, then it has been plagiarised. Please support emerging authors by reading this story on the platform it was intended for.

Meet Oliver and Ed. They have been inseparable all their lives, joined at the hip, friends from the start! Slight problem.. Ed is head over heels in love with Oliver, and Oliver doesn't do the "love" thing. But we all know, the heart wants what the heart wants. These two boys are about to go on a "love rollercoaster"!

Hugo's mother has recently married Edmund Royce-Clarke, the first-born son of the affluent entrepreneurs, Wilbur and Agnes Royce-Clarke, co-founders of the formidable world of Royce-Clarke Private Banking. Alastair has spent considerable time and effort organising a garden party in honour of the distinguished couple's fiftieth wedding anniversary, to which Edmund and his new family are invited. With fine cuisine, deluxe drinks and a variety of recreational activities in the grounds of the beautiful Mossmere House, it seems nothing can spoil the party atmosphere. But when Hugo gets bored and decides it would be fun to play his own special game with Alastair, he unwittingly unlocks an undeniable chemistry that neither of them can ignore. As the attraction they have for each other continues to grow, the two men must try to find a way to navigate their desires without adversely impacting the celebrations - or riling the other prestigious party guests. ***** This story is the result of a collaboration between myself and @MichaelBeNot. It is also available on I-n-k-i-t-t via MichaelBN's profile. We hope you have as much fun reading it as we did writing it!

[COMPLETED] Declan Hankinston is on a mission to find a new prom date amidst the pain of his first heartbreak. Encouraged by his cousin Aubrey, he ventures into the world of gay online dating and signs up for Grindr to seek a companion. Little does he know, Aubrey's ulterior motives lead to a tangled web of deception, as she persuades her boyfriend John to catfish Declan. ----------- "I know what you're thinking: who in their right mind does something like that? It's cruel and inconsiderate. Right?" Disclaimer: Mentions of drug use and violence.

When a scandal forces hockey star Amelia Bennett into a fake relationship with guarded photographer Harper Lane, neither expects the headlines, or the feelings, that follow. What starts as a PR stunt begins to spark into something real, threatening to expose more than just their hearts. *** She's the world's best hockey player. She's a heartbroken photographer with nowhere else to go. And they were never supposed to fall in love. At 24, Amelia Bennett is the most talented hockey player on the planet-chaotic, impulsive, and the last Bennett standing without a ring on her finger. After a very public scandal threatens her sponsorships and reputation, the team's PR crisis plan is simple: clean up her image fast. Step one? A fake relationship. Something that should be easy, right? Harper Lane has no interest in fame, or falling for another golden boy-or girl-with a spotlight stitched into their skin. After catching her long-term boyfriend cheating, she's sworn off chaos and charm. But when her best friend Audrey begs her to stay with Millie temporarily, Harper finds herself in the middle of a media storm-and somehow agreeing to pretend to be Millie Bennett's girlfriend. It's only for the cameras. Just long enough to fix Millie's image. Just enough to keep Harper's ex boyfriend off her back. But fake smiles turn into real moments. Cold shoulders warm under shared blankets. And the girl Harper was warned about-the reckless, beautiful mess, is nothing like the one who makes her tea when she's anxious and kisses her like she means it. In a house built on secrets, one accidental love story is about to make

[COMPLETED] [2025 Wattys Honorable Mention] Danny's neighbor should be illegal. There's no way someone should be that attractive. They've lived next door to each other for over a year. As a skinny, clumsy, sweater-loving, Modern Poetry professor, Danny never believed someone like him could catch the eye of someone as perfect as Brett. But when Danny (accidentally) RSVPs to a destination wedding he never wanted to attend, he realizes he's in a bind-he needs a plus-one. And somehow, Brett becomes his unexpected solution. Brett's MMA career was on the brink of greatness until an injury stopped him cold. Now, trying to reclaim his spot in the octagon and live up to heavy expectations, the last thing Brett expected was to build a friendship with the neighbor he's been crushing on. However, Danny is undeniably gorgeous and way out of his league, so he needs to maintain realistic expectations. But, when Danny needs a date for a destination wedding, Brett's first instinct is to offer his help. Being his fake boyfriend would not be a hardship. A romantic beach, a fake relationship, and one bed... what could go wrong? Genre: Contemporary Romance / Fake Relationship / Friends to Love / HEA Guaranteed / Dual POV There will be mature scenes between two men that I will mark accordingly. These scenes are intended for mature audiences. This is a spin-off of the worlds of King of Hawkings/Death & Tequila and A New Song/Beats of the Heart, but it is a stand-alone novel, so reading the other novels is unnecessary. However, some old characters will appear, so you may enjoy it more with the full background.