To Kade Sanford Black, falling for his best friend Xanthie Lorenz, a serious and drop-dead handsome songwriter, was a line he did not want to cross. Knowing all too well the huge possibility of losing the only person who could see through him, he took a step back and put a distance to sustain their friendship - especially since Xanthie is soon to marry. Will Kade be able to hold back his feelings until he sees Xanthie married? Or will he finally have the courage to confess his feelings...and risk losing the only friend he has? WARNING: This story contains depictions of suicide, self-harm, and mental health crises that may be upsetting for some readers. Any depictions of mental health issues herein are not meant as a replacement for medical care. If you or someone you know deals with similar issues, they should seek the help of a medical professional. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know in the U.S. is contemplating suicide, please encourage them to call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. For international resources, please visit: http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international-suicide-hotline s.html CECELIB | C.C. Cover by Ren Tachibana

Mauven, a gay college nerd wanting to end his hopelessness in finding romance, torn between being a writer or just being a fictional character of his own life story. Ever since he was a kid, he holds on to a silver lining beyond his creative imagination despite how romanticizing troubles him the most. It was even harder when his feelings blossomed to Cael, a jock-sweetheart athletic boy whom he always had a crush on. He knew he'll never meet him at the end of his track and that he can never be his finish line. Because how can he possibly fall in love with his straight boy friend? Every Autumn Fall is a teen blossoming story in the middle of a season no one expects to choose between love and trauma. Youthful Series 1.