Destiny charts human fates differently. Draco, a young dragon, lives in the royal capital, Dagos. Due to the black colour of his scales, he is often the victim of ridicule and bullying from the other cadets of the Dragon Academy and the instructors working there. However, despite all odds, he does not give up and stubbornly pursues his dream of obtaining a military patent, which will guarantee his future. During his next escape from his pursuers, something new awakens in Draco, a power that should not belong to him. New abilities become the young dragon's ticket to breaking out of Dagos, a change and a fresh start. The question is, will a new life on Atlantis alongside a mentor be easier than the one in Dagos? How many shadows hide in the glow of the Capital of Light? Will Draco find himself in his new role and what is in store for him? ===New chapters every Sunday===

Xianan grew up in the Soil Realm-buried deep beneath the world, the poorest and most forgotten of the five realms. To others, people like her are nothing more than worms. She never thought her life would change. Until the day her father disappeared. The only thing he left behind was a single message: Go to Golden Academy. The world is divided into five realms-Golden, Wood, Water, Fire, and Soil. Golden stands at the top, a place of power, talent, and privilege. A place someone like her was never meant to enter. And yet, to find her father, Xianan forces herself to do the one thing she has never cared for-study. Against all odds, she earns her place at Golden Academy. There, everything begins to change. She encounters things she has never imagined. She sees the cruelty hidden in human hearts... and the quiet kindness that still remains. But what unsettles her most is this- She sees someone. Someone who looks exactly like the childhood friend who vanished from her life years ago. At the same time, traces of the long-lost "Five of Golden," who disappeared a century ago, begin to surface. What seem like isolated mysteries slowly begin to connect. As Xianan and her companions journey across the five realms, they are drawn into a series of cases-each one deeper, stranger, and more dangerous than the last. And in the end, all paths lead to the same question- Is she really searching for just one person? Or is she uncovering a secret that Golden itself has tried to bury?

Hidden deep within an enchanted forest concealed from the modern world, Eldergrove Academy trains students gifted in the six elemental magics: fire, water, air, nature, light, and shadow. Nyla Rowan has spent years mastering control. As one of the academy's top students, she refuses to let emotions, fear, or power rule her. Then her magic begins changing. Black flowers bloom from her vines. The forest screams at night. And something ancient stirs beneath the academy grounds. The last person she wants near her during any of this is Lucien Ashcroft. Ember Dorm's most dangerous student. Her academic rival. The boy with glowing tattoos carved into his skin and enough secrets to set the entire forest on fire. But as tensions rise within the academy, Nyla discovers a hidden danger surrounding her. Now the forest is waking up. And whatever sleeps beneath it knows Nyla's name.

Everyone at school knows Andrew Jennings. Missing an arm. Openly gay. But when he meets star athlete Ryan Sullivan in therapy, can friendship lead to more? ***** When Andrew 'Jacky' Jennings ends up in therapy after an English assignment gone wrong, he doesn't expect to find his high school's star athlete, Ryan Sullivan, sitting in the same waiting room. After all, he and Ryan couldn't be more different: football captain, future valedictorian, and all-around nice guy, Ryan is the school's golden boy, while Andrew is known for his permanent snarl, being openly gay, and losing his left arm (along with his father and sister) in a car accident. But when Andrew learns they actually have a lot in common, he's surprised to see past the enigma that is Ryan Sullivan and his seemingly perfect life. And as the two boys begin to connect over their shared grief, depression, and teenage angst, they might just discover a little pocket of happiness for themselves -- if they're willing to fight for it. [Word count: 100,000-150,000 words] Cover designed by Lily Taylor Please read the 'Introduction' for a full list of content/trigger warnings

Studying to one day be a Professional Sorcerer is no walk in the park, and as Elaine Harwood steps into her second year at Glyph Academy, the premier magic school in the country, this reality couldn't be more apparent. Brewing treacherous potions, dueling swarms of skeletons and ferocious spirits, or simply daring to ask a question in class without a professor threatening to wipe her from existence? Just another typical day of sorcery training. However, juggling her academic responsibilities with her personal life, particularly a blossoming relationship with her close friend Kliff Dresden. Well, that's a different beast altogether. But when rumors begin to swirl about people who have suddenly vanished, concealed secrets lurking within the campus, and ghostly apparitions haunting the faculty, Elaine and her friends find themselves drawn into a tangled web of mystery. The once-lively halls echo with whispers of an ancient curse that has resurfaced, casting a dark pall over the academy. As tension mounts and the shadows deepen around them, Elaine realizes that delving into the heart of this enigma could be the key to not only uncovering long-buried truths but also determining the very future of Glyph Academy itself.

21-year-old Dean Clark, an architecture student, is struggling to balance his studies, two jobs, and a relationship that isn't as stable as he'd like. When he decides to find a roommate, the solution comes in the form of Isaac Nabokov, a 24-year-old Russian guy with unshakable confidence, influence, and a past that seems to hold more secrets than he's willing to share. From the very start, Dean's boyfriend and Isaac, seem ready to tear each other apart, and Dean finds himself caught in the middle of a tension that refuses to fade. But Isaac? He thrives on chaos. Especially when he's the one causing it. Dean and Isaac have nothing in common. Dean cannot stand him, and nothing could change that...Right? 🥇 #1 roommate 🥇 #1 manxman 🥇 #1 malexmale 🥇 #1 russianmen 🥇 #1 funny 🥇 #1 yearning 🥇 #1 australia 🥇 #1 gay 🥇 #1 spicy