After being kicked out of university for unredeemable grades, Ashkii wanders into Remedy, a tiny bar off the street, to wash away his sorrows as he wonders what to do with his future. The bartender and owner, Giovanni, shows him kindness and becomes the most important person in his life. Feelings of gratitude and admiration soon turn romantic, and Ashkii isn't sure what it will take to get Giovanni to reciprocate how he feels.

Andrew, a twenty-six-year-old literature graduate, has been through more drama than many his age. From suffering obesity to arthritis, and then anorexia after drastic attempts to lose body fat, Andrew grows more conscious of his body. He shields himself from the rest of the world in a reserved cabin tucked away in a small town where he dwells in solitude and self-pity. But things can't stay the same forever and Andrew's carefully planned out walls fall around him with the arrival of his uncle's fiancee's son, Ethan. Ethan will more than disrupt Andrew's 'perfect' life. He'll also teach him the sole act of acceptance.

The emperor of the land is getting old and therefore changes are in the horizon. Lord Trikan can hardly wait for the emperor to be out of the way so the war can start. For his children however, the thought of a war seems distant. Lord Trikan's younger son Veiden is conflicted when he realizes he has developed feelings for a girl his father won't approve, and the summer is a battle between his sense of duty and pursuit of happiness. Lord Trikan's foster daughter Miria is accustomed to getting her way - this trait has landed her in trouble before, but even a disgraceful banishment from the imperial court hasn't dampened her will. When the opportunity comes, she's ready to cast away any caution and go after what she wants. * * * Dream of Love in the Summer is the first book of a quadrilogy. The author has all rights to the story and the characters. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission of the author.

Leaving a troubled past behind, Dylan starts his first day at a new high school. He's soon wrapped up in his new life, meeting new friends and especially someone to take his mind off the things that happened. However, the past has a way of catching up, and how does he think he can get someone else out of their misery if he can't even help himself? Dylan knows he should know better than to fall for someone new, but Zach isn't just anyone. He's the guy with a face of stone and eyes as cold as a winter's night - a guy without a heart - or so it would seem... They won't like each other at all, they will hate - hate each other senseless. But perhaps that senselessness is what will get them out of their troubles once and for all.

Maybe if Thomas had lived a different life. Maybe if Mark hadn't been such a mess. Maybe it would have been different. But turning back the clock is never an option. And fixing one's mistakes is not easily done. *** "Are you not going to ask me if I'm gay?" "Your sexuality is your business". "Yeah, but..." "There are no 'but's. As long as you're okay with yourself and as long as you are not harming yourself or anyone else, who you are and who you like is none of my business". "Even if who I like is you?" "Even if who you like is me".

"You tease me too much," I muttered, licking a path up to his ear before nipping at him. "Standing up here at the front of the class, strutting around with your perky ass. And I know you're wearing those goddamn tight panties. I can see the outline of them underneath your pants." To prove my point, I dipped a finger down the back of his pants, tugging at the lace that lay beneath it. Julian moaned lowly, his breath starting to come out in airy pants. He pushed back against my hand and forward against my chest lightly and I complied, moving so he could stare up at me as he gripped my hair between his slender fingers. "What should I do about your teasing, professor?" I drawled before the smaller man smirked. ~ Nolan Daniels loves college. Not for the school part of it, no. He loved everything else: the parties, the freedom, the hook ups, football. He can't think of anything that could change his dislike in learning. That is until a new and incredibly cute professor quite literally falls into his life. ~ ⚠︎ Graphic adult themes, language and a lot of sexual tension. Continue at your own risk. #3 in manxman on 05/19/2020 #11 in depression on 10/08/2019 #188 in boyxboy on 1/26/2018 [ UNDER MAJOR CONSTRUCTION/REWRITES ]

A letter to my younger self in partnership with RiseUp powered by Kids Help Phone to raise awareness of mental health issues in the Black youth population. If you're a Black youth in Canada who's feeling alone, in an active time of crisis, or who just wants someone to talk to, you can text RISE to 686868 to connect with a trained, volunteer crisis responder, at any time of day. Conversations are confidential, and no issue is too big or too small.

Harvey is a quiet, shy, and extremely talented sixteen year old boy. He never really enjoyed speaking much, he usually lost himself in thought. At his school he's either bullied or completely ignored by the students, the teachers don't help him at all either. Its as if everything is working against him. Though he began getting used to it. It was pretty normal for him at this point. His parents are always out working only coming home a few times every couple of months. He's always had lot of free time growing up due to this. He learned how to do many thing. He'd play his dad's guitar, he'd read, dance, sing, and even learned how to cook. He's extremely talented in a range of skills and hobbies. But no one knew this. Two years ago they moved due to work. His parents got an offer which would require them to change locations. He transfered schools. But things only got worse. On his first day at Winterlake High he began crushing on one of the students. It was a guy named Liam. He's one of the popular student. He's tall, outgoing and very attractive. He has everyone and everything in his grasp. He can do whatever he pleases at school. He began bullying Harvey on the second day of his arrival. It became more violent in the recent months. What could be the reason for this? How will the school react to Harvey's wide range of skills and talents? Will he be able make friends and win the school over... including his crush? ------------------------ This is my first story EVER so i apologize in advance.

The story of Tyler Amore and Pierce Bradford. It's frustrating and messy, but so are they.

Wren Martin is socially awkward. She blocks off herself to the world, hiding behind her favorite hoodie. All she wants to do is keep a low profile, and graduate well enough to qualify for a college scholarship. But then a babysitting job leads her to cross paths with Asher Reed, Eastview Highʼs notorious athlete. When a field injury kickstarts his senior year, heʼs turning his free time and attention to Wren. And maybe she might not want to be invisible after all. ***** [Watty's Collector's Edition Winner] [TFA Runaway Prize Winner] [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro