Book 1 of: The Journey Series Isaack Smith built his life around two great loves: his passion for creating culinary masterpieces and his family. As the talented owner-chef of Per Ardua, one of Manhattan's most celebrated restaurants, he thought he had everything-a successful career, a loving husband, and their precious son Angel, conceived through surrogacy. But when his husband of five years abandons them for a wealthy woman, Isaack's carefully constructed world crumbles, leaving him to pick up the pieces while protecting their six-year-old son from the fallout. Determined to create a stable life for Angel, Isaack throws himself into his restaurant and fatherhood, his heart safely lock. Then comes the annual Children's Hospital fundraiser, where fate introduces him to Jadziel Zayas, the charismatic Puerto Rican CEO of Zayas Enterprises. As Jadziel's steady presence and genuine care for both Isaack and Angel begin to melt the walls around Isaack's heart, he faces his greatest challenge: learning to trust again. With Angel's innocent wisdom, the warm embrace of Jadziel's sister Diana-and the healing power of love, Isaack discovers that sometimes the most beautiful dishes are created from life's broken ingredients. This is a story about second chances, chosen family, and the courage to believe in love again-even when it comes in unexpected ways. ---------- This story comes entirely from my imagination.

Oscar is devastated when his boyfriend Andrew, is killed in action during a counterattack while they were serving in Iraq. When he takes a six months leave from his life as an active duty SEAL, Oscar hopes to do one thing: getting a grip on his crumbling life. However, being infatuated with a convicted felon was at the bottom of his to-do-list. Hell, not even to mention falling for him. Life gets ridiculously confusing when "nothing serious" turns into something much more complicated. ©2021 Damien Silver Inspired by 18 March 1990 Gardener paintings heist

"Can I..." Aiden didn't finish his question.. He didn't need to. Instead, he closed the small distance between them, leaning in slowly, his lips brushing against Ian's with a softness that was both hesitant and bold. It wasn't just a kiss.. It was a question, unspoken plea to explore something neither of them could fully understand. The touch sent a jot through Ian, his breath catching in his throat. For a fleeting moment, Ian froze. His mind raised a fury of thoughts and emotion colliding all at once. Was this really happening? Was he OK with it? but before he could untangle the mass of feelings, instinct took over he kissed back, the initial hesitation melting away as his hands found the side of Aiden's jacket, griping it as though it was the only thing keeping him grounded. The kiss deepen gradually, slow and unhurried, as though both of them were afraid to move too fast and break the spell. Aiden's lips were firm, but gentle, Carrying a tentative passion that made Ian's pulse quicken. Ian tilted his head slightly, allowing the kiss to flow naturally, the faint taste of whiskey mingling between them adding to the intoxicating sensation.... Story of Aiden and Ian, who have it all-successful careers, confidence for days, and a life that looks like it's straight out of a dream. But when they unexpectedly cross paths, sparks fly in a way neither of them saw coming. This story contains mature content and is intended for adult readers. It includes themes of intimacy and explicit situations between men. Please don't read if you find it offensive.

"When I push it into your mouth... just swallow." His lips part slightly, breath uneven. I lean in, close enough to count the flecks in his eyes. Our knees brush slightly. He pulls back a second too late. I take a slow drag, hold it, then exhale steady between us. The smoke slips past his lips, and in that second, I can't help it. I press my mouth to his. *** Blake Callahan ruined me without even trying. Now I'm going to ruin him too-one threat, one kiss, one perfectly timed prank at a time. He has everything-money, looks, and a last name that opens doors. The golden boy of Seattle: captain of the soccer team, top of the class, with a future already written in Ivy League gold. Me? I'm Ryder Quinn. Dyed hair, piercings, fists bruised from too many fights, and a life with no safety net. Reckless. Broke. No future. We come from opposite worlds-his built on privilege, mine on survival. We're supposed to hate each other. And for a while, we do. But hate turns into tension. Tension turns into something neither of us can control. Because loving him was never part of the plan. Destroying him was.

"I try to be patient with you, but remember that the door of my room is closed and that nobody will come and save you, if you scream for help. It's just the two of us." ••• Dr. Anthony Lawrence is the most successful doctor of the century. Everybody knows and loves him and he pretty much seems to be living his best life. That's until he gets kidnapped by the most feared man to heal his son. Little did Anthony know that his life will never be the same. Not when the hot and dangerous man takes a special interest in him. ••• "How am I ever going to make you love me?" 1. #homosexual 01/10/23 1.#lgbtfiction 15/04/24 2.#lgbt 30/11/25 1.#lgbt 05/12/25

*The chapters "Worry", "Goodbye" and "The Wait"* have been edited again because of some issues with wattpad saves...anyway erything is back again and completely written. Thug / Student Age Difference Ethan drifts through life - calm, detached, almost numb. Leo carries too much - pain disguised in his thug's armor, a past that never quite lets go and gloomy routine he did get used to . They shouldn't fit. Yet somehow, they do. Between silences, sharp words, and quiet moments that last too long, something real begins to grow - unexpected, steady, and impossible to name. Some chapters are short, some linger. Each one marks the slow unraveling of two lives that were never meant to cross - but did anyway. Yeah ...uh not too much romanesque describing, just going on with the two main characters' relationship. That's it, my first book ever...hope you enjoy it --hihi

[COMPLETE] Date started: March 27, 2025 Date completed: May 20, 2025 Ollie Grey had always harbored a secret-a deep, undeniable love for his best friend, Lucas Pierre. There was just one catch: Lucas wasn't just any ordinary guy; he was a formidable mafia lord, known for his sharp edge and cold demeanor. To make matters complicated, he also happened to be the straightest man Ollie had ever known. With Lucas now dating the stunning Cassandra Lim, the quintessential beauty adored by many, Ollie found himself teetering on the brink. How long could he keep his feelings buried deep inside? As tension builds and emotions boil over, Ollie risks everything to reveal his heart. What will happen when the truth threatens to upend their friendship-and Lucas's entire world? All Rights Reserved.

Kai never planned to fall in love again-especially not while getting revenge. After a betrayal that shattered his trust, Kai sets out to make the girl who hurt him feel everything he felt. But when his plan pulls in Zane, the guy with a sharp smile and secrets of his own, things get complicated fast. What starts as a game turns into something real. Now, tangled in lies, friendship drama, and feelings he never saw coming, Kai has to decide what matters more: getting even-or finally moving on. A story about identity, betrayal, love, and the messy road to healing.

In which an underground fighter in desperate need of anger management and a snarky mafia boss make a deal with an explosive reaction. ... Some people were born lucky with silver spoons in their mouths and trust funds established long before they were born; others were born with dirt underneath their fingernails, barely scraping by. Twenty-three-year-old underground fighter Linus Ward was used to the latter. Raised in the foster system and bounced from one bad situation to another, Linus learned early on that surviving wasn't a simple task but having his foster siblings did make it a lot easier. However, when Linus' foster sister got caught up in a con gone wrong, what should've been a routine identity switch and a clean getaway ended with spilled blood on her hands and a target on her back. To guarantee his sister's safety, Linus was forced to make a deal with someone as dangerous as the people hunting him: recently-named mafia boss Teodoro Raymond. A paid bodyguard position with guaranteed safety should have been a good thing. Yet, when sparks started to fly and the lines between protection and obsession blur, Linus was left to decide if he was clawing his way out of the world that's always tried to chew him up, or falling even deeper into it.

Izel has always been the heart of his home - the only child of loving, protective parents. His father, a respected professor at one of Pakistan's most prestigious universities, dotes on him endlessly, while his mother, gentle yet traditional, keeps a careful balance between affection and discipline. In their warm upper-middle-class home, days are filled with the scent of fresh chai, the sound of quiet laughter, and the comfort of family routines. Izel, graceful and delicate in both looks and manner, lives a life where he is cherished and sheltered - never far from his parents' watchful eyes. Far away in another part of the city, Taha Khan - the only son of a wealthy and influential family - lives a very different life. Fate begins its quiet work when Taha's father unexpectedly meets Izel's father at a party, rekindling an old friendship. An invitation follows, unaware that this simple gesture will soon tie two lives together forever. Some stories are not chosen - they are written long before we live them. This is the story of love, faith, and family... because some bonds are Written in My Destiny.