To the world he is the Godslayer, the beast who devoured gods and razed kingdoms. To himself he is only Bane, a dragon betrayed and entombed by the man he trusted most: his own rider. Now, five centuries later, Bane is dragged back into a mortal body and bound to a queen's command to fight another war. But the rider who once caged him offers a bargain: pass four trials, and be restored to his true form. Freedom, redemption, even love, all whispered on the serpent's tongue. To follow him is to embrace the hate they share, and the ruin it promises. Yet hate runs close to love, and love close to madness. Every trial drags old sins into the light and knots their bond tighter with blood and memory. Together they could unmake empires, or unmake each other first.

An Epic Retelling of the First Homosexual Love Story in Philippine Mythology Long before the rise of kingdoms, the gods ruled the heavens. When Bakunawa, the ancient serpent-dragon, escapes his prison to devour the remaining moon, Libulan, the gentle moon god, is forced to flee the celestial realm. His desperate escape leads him into the arms of Sidapa, the feared god of war, death, and destiny. As darkness threatens to consume both heaven and earth, an unexpected love blossoms between two gods who were never meant to be together. Bound by fate and tested by war, they must choose between fulfilling their destinies or defying the will of the heavens. Some legends are remembered. Some are forgotten. This is their ballad. 🌷 Updates every WEDNESDAY.

Ranked #6 mythical creatures as at 11\8\26 Prince Raynelle Omorfia Eros, second son of the Sarai kingdom, land of Aphrodite, home to beauty and romance, spent his entire life watching his people getting looked down on , underestimated and laughed at. Rayne didn't care much of other people's opinions, his people were safe , well fed , and happy. And that was really all that mattered to him. After all he wasn't the true heir , only a spare. He'd spend his days , buried in books and libraries, a nonchalant royal. Although he took pride in his kingdom, he mostly didn't care for matters of the court , he took a liking to the mastery of knowledge, arts , warefare and magic. The people knew him as "The gem of Sarai". The most beautiful man in the world they said. His eyes alluring, like a clear lake , reflecting your soul for you to adore. It was rumored that he possessed the beauty of Aphrodite herself, but in thousands of folds more. Those who were lucky enough to cast their gazes upon him would immediately be drawn to his pulchritude. His aura was like none ever seen before. The beauty of a patron goddess. Because of it. He was underestimated, disregarded. Reduced nothing but a pretty face. A fragile little flower, never to be plucked or neglected. Only cared for. They never paid him mind , he wasn't worth the worry , only the gaze. It was a blessing. But it was also a curse. One he resented too many times. When a war threatens to break out , endangering the lives of his people, Raynelle must step up to fight for his home, regardless of whether or not people take him seriously. Even that means allying with the people who look down on him. Even if it means working with the Prince of the under world. Even if it means travelling halfway around the world, embarking on dangerous quests, almost dying multiple times, falling in love, and getting betrayed. 29\6\26

Leo Saunders has spent his entire life being protected. Blind since childhood, he navigates the world on his own terms-with the help of his guide dog Whiskey, his beloved mint-green typewriter, and an optimism that drives his older brother absolutely insane. Harry Saunders would do anything to keep him safe. As Leo's legal guardian, Harry has devoted years to building his life around protecting his brother. But when threatening photographs of Leo begin appearing in Harry's inbox, he realizes someone is watching them. Someone dangerous. Enter Hal Reeves: former military, professional protector, and the last person Leo wants hovering over his shoulder. Meanwhile, Leo's older brother Harry has spent years making his entire life revolve around keeping Leo safe. Letting go was never part of the plan. Neither was falling for Callum Mercer-a charming security specialist who crashes through Harry's carefully constructed walls with a smile, a terrible sense of timing, and far too much patience. With a threat hanging over both their lives, two brothers must learn that love and protection aren't the same thing-and that sometimes the people we hold on to most tightly are the ones we need to set free.

Sammy has spent most of his life learning how to stay quiet-around a painful home, a small town that notices everything, and feelings he has never been allowed to name. Then Oliver calls him "Sammy," and somehow the nickname feels like being seen for the first time. What begins as an unexpected friendship slowly becomes the one place Sammy can breathe. Through late-night walks, stolen conversations, and moments too tender to dismiss, Oliver draws him toward a life beyond fear. But in a town shaped by gossip, homophobia, grief, and family secrets, loving someone may cost more than either boy is prepared to lose. When Oliver Called Me Sammy is a slow-burn queer coming-of-age romance about first love, survival, and the terrifying hope of discovering that you may have always been worthy of tenderness. Story Notes: This story is fictional, but its emotions come from a deeply personal place. I wanted to explore the kind of first love that does not instantly rescue someone, but slowly teaches them that another life may be possible. At its heart, this is a story about being seen. It explores abuse, homophobia, bullying, grief, and complicated families, while also holding onto tenderness, friendship, healing, and hope. Expect a character-driven slow burn, quiet intimacy, emotional tension, and two imperfect boys trying to find safety in each other.

Sell-out stadium shows, private jets, adoring fans. Award-winning rappers enjoy life. Not newbie rapper Kit Marlowe. With a few minor awards under his belt, all Kit has ever wanted is to make music, but his synesthesia -- the ability to see sounds -- confines him to his grandmother's annex apartment and to his small circle of trusted musical friends. When the boss of Kit's record label dies in mysterious circumstances, Kit plunges deep into Maria City's sprawling gang underworld to uncover the truth behind his death, but both his sleuthing and his fledgling music career are threatened by Mack, cantankerous drummer for the world's biggest metal band, and Kit's bitterest musical rival. Inked, pierced and too uncouth for Kit's sensitivities, Mack clashes head-to-head with him for the title of Best Band at the world-famous ARIA Music Awards, until Kit realizes that Mack has a profound and beautiful effect on his synesthesia. As the killer takes another victim, Kit finds himself struggling to separate his music life from his personal life as he and Mack become entangled with the murder case, and with each other. 12 June: Changed this to MATURE because this book now has a content warning: contains depictions of sexual intercourse. Chapters with this content are marked with 🌶️ .

"You're shaking, Pip." Adam laughed, looking down on me, his eyes hungrily scanning my body. "It's Jude! Don't call me, Pip, when we're fucking." I warned him, groaning out of annoyance because he simply couldn't stop calling me that stupid name. Though, it made him laugh even more. ••• In a world where losing means more than just defeat, some choices can't be undone and some relationships don't survive the fight. Jude Ellington had to learn this lesson the hard way as he suddenly finds himself in the brutal underground scene, having to fight his childhood best friend in front of a crowd, that couldn't care less whether he makes it out alive or dies. His childhood best friend, also known as the King of the underground. And as if that wasn't complicated enough, their increasingly tangled friends-with-benefits relationship makes it even harder to separate emotions from consequences.

Dylan Ryman is a silver spoon-fed multi-billionaire acting out until he crosses the line with Andy Burrie, a quick-witted college student who refuses to back down. Demanding the right thing from Dylan and learning about his past might just call for a different approach, one that toes the line of blackmail. Things get complicated when Dylan's father, the manipulative and controlling owner of Hicaliber, interferes with Dylan's future and meddles in his relationships. Can Andy teach a messed up rich guy a lesson or two? Or will he end up being sucked into bad situations by the Rymans who play dangerous games of their own?

Dom/Subverse - Tom Wolfe is an asshole. However, when Sebastian Parker met Tom on his first day at work, he noticed something peculiar about him. Tom realizes, that he can't escape his nature. Together, Tom and Sebastian will explore their deepest desires and reach new heights of sexual pleasure.

Lyle Gomez, is a 28 year old dentist that never really had fallen in love with anyone. Not yet at least. That was until he coincidentally caught a small look of her sister's hot date, making him feel all sorts of emotions he thought he would never feel, especially for a man. Axel Martinez on the other hand, is a 26 year old Electrician that has fallen in love with someone but eventually turned out to be a mess. Axel never questioned his sexuality until someone decided to enter his love life making it all a confusing mess for him.