The brush of an arm, the tap of a hand, any skin to skin contact and Dakota Grinn is plagued with the horror of that person's death. He sees the Number, the date they'll die, and feels the pain they encounter when they do. Skin melting, knife twisting, bones cracking; Dakota feels it. And he's sick of it. Abandoned by his parent's because of his "gift", Dakota hops around foster home to foster home. The beginning of his 8 days start at a new foster home with a kind, understanding foster mom with a too low Number. As the 8 days pass, Dakota meets Andy, an adorable, sweet guy that insists on being his friend. Normally secluding himself from people, Dakota feels drawn to Andy. Is it the fact that his cute face takes his breath away? Is it because his light, gentle voice calms Dakota instantly? Or is it how whenever he feels Andy's Number, Dakota is filled with warmth and love and the feeling of having lived a long, happy life? And the strangest thing; Dakota sees himself right there with him, holding Andy lovingly in his arms. Even with the single source of warmth, Dakota is still left with the fear and pain of others' deaths. But only 8 days. He only needs to last 8 more days. Then Dakota ends it all. Or will Andy be able to save him in time?

Bright lights, cat fights. Enter the world of beauty pageants -- a perfume-scented place of diamonds, tiaras and rivalry. January Diego Costello, 17, born in New York. Hazel hair, blue-grayish eyes, 178 cm height, this basket-playing dude is gay. But not many people knew, except his best friend and his mother. But when January enters the Big Apple Beauty Pageant 2012, he realizes that winning is going to take a lot more than beauty and grace, especially when you have a arch nemesis and mysterious roommate on your hands. Will January be able to conquer his nemesis, make a new friend and find true love all within a week? And someone manage to keep his hair looking good? Well, don’t you ever underestimate the power of a seventeen year old, homosexual blue-eyed teenager. Cover Picture by ~xim0nfir3x

Jason Drew is Silver High's golden boy. Star quarterback. Captain of the football AND the hockey team. Straight A student. Your typical ladies' man. Cocky yet all around nice guy. Laid-back. Straight as a pole... Blake Kingston is the school's bad boy. Trouble-maker. Has been suspended many times. Very short-tempered. Plays girls like a true player. Doesn't really care about anything. Straight as a pole... But poles can be bent, right?

What would you do if you were gay and lived with a VERY homophobic, religious family? Caleb is the most adorable boy you'll ever meet. At almost 17 years old, Caleb's so far in the closet, he's explored Narnia for so long, he's practically lost in that vagina-like wardrobe. Only his best friend, Chelsea, knows about his preference for sausage. When the sexy Tyler Winters moves in next door, the condoms come out and secrets are told. Can Caleb keep his secret from his loving, intolerant family? Will Tyler stop playing around and get serious, despite a rough past?