San Jose Sharks alternate captain Lukas Matterson has been in the NHL long enough to know how this works. Do your job, fulfill your responsibilities, don't make a spectacle of yourself, and above all, don't get involved in any messes. Mathias Söderlund is a mess. Mathias, the shamelessly confident and infuriatingly cocky forward for the Los Angeles Kings, seems to have made it his life's mission to unsettle Lukas every time they meet. Mathias brings with him a kind of chaos Lukas can neither ignore nor fully understand. Lukas Matterson and Mathias Söderlund are used to hating each other. But as the tension between them intensifies, the power struggle that began on the ice starts drifting into more dangerous waters. What once felt like hate begins to grow into something Lukas doesn't know how-and doesn't want-to name. Or in short: You have sex with the wrong guy once, and he never leaves you alone.

William Harrington has everything a college hockey captain should: control, discipline, and a plan for the NHL. Ethan Ward has a future at the same NHL team and a massive temper problem. When Ethan transfers to Will's team and moves into his off-campus house, the ice cracks fast. They can't agree on anything - practice, plays, or who used the last of the coffee. Their chemistry on the ice is electric. Off it? Volatile. But behind the fights and the frost, something warmer is starting to build. The only problem? Everyone's watching - scouts, reporters, teammates -and one wrong move could destroy both their futures. Enemies on the ice. Roommates at home. Something dangerous in between.

Theo Brenner knew being a cop would come to bite him in the ass one day. After responding to a domestic disturbance one night, Theo becomes unofficially entangled in a young boys life who is clearly in a situation he doesn't want to talk about but can't escape. Theo crosses professional lines, ethical ones, and eventually...legal ones. New York is loud, chaotic, and constantly watching. [contains mention of mental health issues, addiction, sexual exploitation, homelessness and some other things people might find triggering]

‎Skyler held his mug of lemon tea like it was a holy relic. Ajax sat cross-legged across from him, sipping his own cup and watching him fondly. ‎ ‎Skyler blinked at him over the rim. "I would die for you." ‎ ‎"You just sneezed seven times in a row." ‎ ‎"I would sneeze for you." ‎ ‎"You already have." ‎ ‎Skyler broke into a grin. "Lucky you."

|18+| Taylor was supposed to be the one thing Finn could never have. Then desperation made them onlyfans partners-and feelings made everything messy. ... Finn has spent years pretending he isn't hopelessly in love with his best friend. It's a game he's gotten very good at playing. Smile when Taylor talks about girls. Ignore the way his heart races whenever Taylor throws an arm around his shoulders. Pretend friendship is enough. Then everything falls apart. Cut off financially and drowning in college expenses, Finn is desperate for a way to stay afloat. What starts as a quick solution soon becomes a secret life he's determined to keep hidden-especially from Taylor. But secrets never stay secret for long. When Taylor accidentally discovers what Finn has been doing, ignoring the revealed secret should be the obvious choice. Instead, Taylor asks to join him. With his sister's medical bills piling up and no other options in sight, Taylor convinces himself it's only business. Just a way to make money. Just a game. No feelings. No complications. No chance of ruining the friendship that means everything to both of them. The problem is that the longer they play, the harder it becomes to remember where the act ends and the truth begins. Because Taylor's touches don't feel fake. His jealousy doesn't feel fake. And the way he looks at Finn definitely doesn't feel fake. For years, Finn dreamed about Taylor wanting him back. Now that it might actually be happening, he's terrified of losing the one person he can't imagine living without. After all, every game has winners and losers. And neither of them is ready for what happens when somebody finally changes

"What we do?" He asked, sort of snapping me out of my daydream. I cleared my throat, my breathing had grown heavier and he had moved a lot closer. His arm now resting against mine. "Whatever you want." I spoke softly. He was slowly leaning further towards me, each second we sat there his lips slowly inched closer to mine. Was he going to kiss me? I couldnt bring myself to look away. My breath quickening more and more as the distance between us shrunk. "Well" he spoke quietly. ____________________________ Carlos Andley, Otherwise known as Arlo is a 19 year old foreign exchange student from mexico. Oliver Greenwall, Refered to as Oli by most is a 18 year old English school student. When Arlo is suddenly thrown into Oli's space by his family, how will the boys get along? DISCLAIMER: This book contains mature themes. Language/ Sex/ Slight Violence/ Homophobia. Word count: 94,038.

My best friend and my sister dated in secret. For a year. I didn't cry.I didn't scream. well, actually I did I got even. Because the best thing about being bisexual? Your best friend has a brother. Fake dating was supposed to be harmless. But feelings don't follow rules. And revenge has a funny way of becoming real. "Well, you dated my sister. Tit for tat." ~~~~ #1 out of 70.4k stories in Gaylove!!! #1 out 17.6 k stories in manxman!! #1 out of 39k stories in mlm!! #1 out of 27.8k stories in gayaf!!!

𝐵𝑜𝑜𝑘 𝐼: 𝐼 𝓌𝒶𝓃𝓃𝒶 𝒷𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓇𝓈 series. ---------- When Mark, a reserved and self-assured loner, unexpectedly reunites with Josh-the man he shared a mind-blowing kiss with seven years ago-his carefully constructed walls begin to crumble. What starts as a tense encounter in a nightclub spirals into an unforgettable turn of events for Mark. Can he navigate this intoxicating pull, or will it lead to a downward spiral he can't escape?

(MxM) In the corridors of their shared educational journey, Chase Prescott and Jackson Arevalo exist as parallel entities, separated by an invisible divide forged from years of silent observation. From preschool to high school, their paths have crossed yet never converged, each occupying opposite ends of the classroom without ever exchanging a word. Chase, fueled by an imagined rivalry with Jackson, has spent his academic life striving to outdo an opponent who doesn't even realize the game exists. Unknown to Chase, Jackson has been acutely aware of the unspoken tension, silently observing Chase's every move with a mixture of bemusement and curiosity. As they part ways after high school, their unspoken rivalry seems destined to remain just that-unspoken. However, fate has other plans in store. Years later, a chance encounter reunites Chase and Jackson in a small town off the coast. After all this time apart, who knew all it would take was a cup of coffee to finally get them to speak to each other? With the new addition of conversation to their dynamic, their relationship seems to change drastically, but neither of them knows if it's for better or for worse...

Miles Vader, a boy with heterochromia and recovering traumatic memory loss, moves back to his home town after two and a half years- only to find that his eyes are being painted on the side of abandon buildings. A mysterious painter by the name Night Ninja is the culprit, and he's gained quite the following from his work. His fascination with Miles Vader's eyes sparks interest in not only the community, but a returning Miles. Miles sets out to hunt this mysterious painter- he tracks his movements until he finally pins his target. But each time he gets close, Night Ninja doesn't run toward Miles- he runs away. Upon his search, Miles is reunited with old friends, and that includes Atlas Star- a boy who gives Miles a comforting feeling he can neither understand nor ignore. Miles's dreams are becoming more vivid. His memories are surfacing, and all he has to do is put them all together. But one night, on Miles's quest to capture Night Ninja- he does. Miles looks Night Ninja in the eye... ...and it changes everything.