Skylar whispered, "I have built high walls around myself because I fear that if they break, I will break too." He responded sincerely and gently, "Then we will slowly lower those walls and hold you so tightly that you will never come apart." Skylar Jacobson has faced numerous challenges, from battling mental illness to enduring emotional, cognitive, and physical abuse since a young age. His life has been unimaginably difficult, far surpassing the hardships most people experience. Managing his depression and suicidal thoughts was just the tip of the iceberg. So, when his suicidal thoughts become overwhelming and he attempts to take his own life, he is sent to an institution. Embark on Skylar's journey as his secrets unravel and gradually find healing with the assistance of the individuals at the institution.

Colin Evans has built his life around control. As a district attorney on a high-profile case, Colin keeps his voice steady, his evidence organized, and his private life hidden. At home, he is simply Papa: husband to Nathan and father to eleven-year-old twins Sophie and Matthew. Then one phone call from his estranged sister changes everything. That night, Colin comes home expecting normal family chaos. Instead, Nathan finds a frightened ten-year-old boy in the yard with dirty clothes, matted hair, and a letter pinned to his shirt. His name is Bodie. He is Colin's nephew. And Colin never knew he existed. As Bodie's arrival brings old wounds to the surface, Colin must protect the family he built while trying to save the child his sister abandoned. But Bodie's fear and silence make one thing clear: whatever happened before he reached Colin's doorstep was worse than anyone wants to imagine.

Spencer Hazlett has spent his life in boarding schools. But as he starts his junior year of high school, he's also starting at a brand new school: The Arthur Hawking Academy. Due to a mixup with roommate assignments, he's stuck rooming with the school's most well-known rivals, Marcus Price and John Masters. Spencer would have been able to handle staying clear of the two of them as they fought and competed, but they both just happen to be incredibly attractive and Spencer's not sure he wants to stay out of their way.

Nothing has ever broken sixteen year old Cara. Even when her wealthy, fractured family fell apart, she pushed through. However, her resilience is tested when family obligations force her to move in with Zack, the brother who abandoned them four years ago and seems to hate her for reasons she does not understand. At her new school, she becomes a target of cruel bullying by a group of boys who takes her resilience as a challenge. However, Cara refuses to back down or be compliant. She pushes back at home. She pushes back at school. But the harder she fights, the more pressure builds, and the more dangerous it becomes for the girl who won't give up. "And I bet you believe that too, don't you? That nothing will break you- that you can push through this?" Blake didn't stop. His smile grew wider as he cruelly raised my face to meet his. "Well this is a promise to you, Cara. I can and will break you. I won't stop until I fully ruin you and you lose every part of yourself." I didn't let myself believe him. I would find a way out. This wouldn't last forever. "Go fuck yourself." [ IMPORTANT ] This book contains graphic depictions of bullying inspired by real-life cases and media portrayals, particularly within Korea. These themes may be disturbing to some readers. Please check all trigger warnings before reading. [ TRIGGER WARNING ] bullying, sexual harassment, suicide, mental health, depression, anxiety, self-harm, sextortion "What frightens them even more is retaliation from their bully. The revenge that they'll seek on them and how they'll make their lives worse than it is already. This is why victims of bully fight their own battles, let the storm pass on their own." #1 trauma #1 bullied #1 victim #1 sexual harassment #3 abuse #4 depression

Ethan He hates his life. He only ever wanted one thing: to matter. So when he's given a chance to change everything, he takes it without thinking. Because how bad could it be to finally be cared for? He gets exactly what he asked for. Just not in the way he expected. Because sometimes, being cared for doesn't feel like freedom.

London Hawthorn wasn't your average thirteen year old. Though physically he was perfectly normal, brown wavy hair and ice cold eyes that made girls go wild. But what set him apart from other boys his age was the fact that at only thirteen years old, he was already solving a murder case. However this wasn't just any murder case, it was the twisting, terribly sad, and downright confusing case that belonged to his own blood. His mother. When things begin to unwind and reveal itself, London is tasked with finding his father-a man who is supposed to be dead. And with his father comes his siblings, six of them. All tall, strong, and absolutely gut wrenchingly terrifying. With voices that could send shivers down the bravest of souls. As London sets out to find his father, with only a backpack and a locket, he also begins to find clues. Clues to what? Well, that's for London to know, and for you to find out. Will London ever find his father? What will happen when he does? Will this terrifying man even bother with his thirteen year old son. And what will happen when these clues begin to reveal themselves? Will London finally find the culprit behind all his years of hurt, or is it as it seems?

(Completed) Rolling in the Dust Series When Woody's past collides with the chaos of the present, his once-quiet ranch life spirals into laughter, lust, and unexpected love. Caught between his fiercely protective best friend, Sig, and the undeniable pull of Jackson and Colton, Woody finds himself swept into a whirlwind of teasing banter, aching tenderness, and tumultuous desire. From fiery encounters in the barn to playful breakfasts, long trail rides beneath open skies, and late-night confessions shaped by a haunted past, Woody must navigate intimacy, trust, and the exhilaration of being truly seen. Three hearts. One tangled bond. And a love that refuses to break. This is a story of friendship, passion, and finding home in the arms of those who refuse to let go. Woody is fast-paced; Jackson and Colton are a slow burn. ⚠️ EDITOR'S NOTE ⚠️ This book is currently under editing. Important Notes for Readers: Trigger warnings will be provided. This story explores polyamorous relationships, the unshakable bond of friendship, and the beautiful chaos that comes with both. It delves into past trauma and intense emotional struggles, while also celebrating healing, laughter, love, and found family. Expect fiery arguments, playful banter, and heartfelt connections, woven together with cultural diversity and multilingual moments that give the story its unique heartbeat. This book is raw, emotional, and unapologetically messy, just like real love. 🏆 Rankings & Achievements 🥇 #1 (Queer) - 12/04/2026 🥇 #1 (Canada) - 05/04/2026 🥇 #1 (Fast) - 18/02/2026 🥇 #1 (Country) - 03/02/2026 🥇 #1 (Cowboy) - 03/02/2026 🥇 #1 (MxMxM) - 24/10/2025 🥇 #1 (LGBT Fiction) - 07/11/2025 🥇 #1 (Iceland) - 19/11/2025 🥈 #2 (Slow Burn) - 08/12/2025 🥈 #2 (Polyamory) - 01/11/2025

Riley knew how to take care of himself. He wasn't good at much, but he could do that and do it well. Cycling through violence and neglect from his father, he didn't have much of a choice. When the abuse turns extreme and Riley can no longer take care of himself, he's forced to rely on the mother who abandoned him when he was five, who also has another family and doesn't appear too pleased about having him back in her life. Physically and emotionally, Riley tries to heal, only to be repeatedly knocked back down. When it comes to his mom, is there even a relationship to salvage? How many chances are too many? And at what point should he just give up and stay down like his father told him? Awesome cover art by _munroe

{MxMxMxM} "I'm everything I can't be, and I hate it. But I can't do anything about the situation I'm in, so I'll have to deal with it. " .... Tycho Black was struggling with a few things in his life, with no one to save him but himself. He didn't really care, though, considering it was easy to block out unwanted things. Whether it was thoughts, physical or emotional pain, or anything else-- at the end of the day, none of it mattered to him. He didn't care that he could possibly feel some sick attraction to men, even though he had never felt attraction before. He didn't care about going home and being met with nothing but fear. And he certainly didn't care about Alexei Abbots or the other older and mysterious men Alexei was associated with. Alexei, in particular, though, was just a little weasel that wouldn't leave his mind. He thought he could block him out like every other person, like every other male that made him think in such a bad way. But somehow, for the first time, he couldn't force himself to forget the expression on the boy's face when his fist collided roughly with his jaw. ~ Alexei Abbots was happy. Really, really happy. He was open, free, and accepted by the two best women he had ever met, who completely turned his life around. Not only was he welcomed with open arms by his two mothers, but he was also met with the arms of two men he had a mutual fondness for: Riley Worthright and Xavier Mendoza. He was on top of the world, and his not-so-gentle past wouldn't change that. Neither would Tycho Black, the aggressive bully on campus, who seemed to get off on being a homophobic a-hole.

Felix Moretti was stolen from his family as a baby by a mother who didn't want him for love, only revenge. Raised in a world of violence, fear, and neglect, Felix has known nothing but pain at the hands of his abusive stepfather, Jack. But everything changes the night Jack dies. For the first time in years, Felix is found and waiting for him are the five older brothers who never stopped loving him. Each shaped by power, pain, and loyalty, the Moretti brothers are dangerous men in a dangerous world, but for Felix, they will become something else entirely: Home.