All Eric wanted was a distraction from the tiresome stress of university life. He could never in his wildest nightmares have predicted that one unfortunate misunderstanding with the capricious daughter of Shawn Briggs, a big-shot lawyer, would somehow land him working for the hot-tempered man's law firm. Then again, neither could have Shawn, who was now firmly set on a merciless path of vengeance aimed directly at his new sworn enemy: his very own assistant. But... why the hell did the brat have to be so good at his damn job? The road to rapport is never clear, but there's always that unlikely office love. [Book 2 of The Rapture Series. Stand-Alone.]

Sometimes, I wondered if there was ever a time when I hadn't cared about others' opinions, either the subtle ones that I'd heard through hushed whispers... or the harsher ones I'd fabricated within my own mind. If there was a way to appease the vicious hounding of my own worries as they nipped at my heels, it felt far beyond my reach. I longed for the peace of hearing something unpleasant and allowing it to rush through me without it tearing me apart. --- Bennett Oden had long ago grown accustomed to the numbing coldness of reality. He led a miserable existence at the hands of his father, but starving was all he knew. He understood how to navigate it... and how to survive on having just enough. On being just enough. Then, he crashed into Mason Locke-warmth incarnate. [Book 1 of The Rapture Series. Stand-Alone.)

Book One of the Café Latte Trilogy. Jasper, nineteen, is searching for love. Ross, twenty-eight, doesn't believe in love. They both lead completely different lives in completely different worlds; Jasper studies and behaves himself, trying to follow his brother's footsteps to make his parents proud, and Ross runs a high-end retail store, attracting customers at work and going out attracting men at night. So what happens when the two meet? They both know it wouldn't work; they're so different and there's an age gap of nine years. But sparks are flying and although it's a dangerous risk with the consequences of both their lives being ruined, they both want to chance it. Will Jasper lose the love of everyone in his life? Will Ross change his life to keep Jasper within it? They could both get burned at any time, but sometimes you've got to play with fire.

~Complete!~ Wrath, Sloth, Gluttony, Greed, Envy, Pride, and Lust, the Seven Deadly sins that a Christian must resist falling into temptation of. But, anything can be bent with a little pressure and heat. When Chesney goes to California in search for an opportunity to become a published author, he goes through a series of unconventional circumstances and he ends up at "The Apartment." At first, it doesn't seem too bad, it's just an apartment. But when it's revealed that it's shared with seven other men, that's when things get start to get a little shaky. When it's revealed that all the other men are gay, well that's when things reach a magnitude 10 earthquake. When temptation is literally around every corner for Chesney, he'll need a lot more than his scripture a day calendar. ~I WROTE THIS WHILE VERY INEXPERIENCED IN WRITING! THERE WILL BE MISTAKES! PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THIS AS YOU READ; READ AT YOUR OWN CAUTION FOR YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! NEEDS EXTREME EDITING~ *Disclaimer: There will be offensive language and thoughts in this story! These thoughts are not necessarily the thoughts of the author and in no way should they be taken offensively. There are also very mature themes in this book, such as: Drug abuse, Prostitution, Abuse, Gang Activity, Alcohol, Sex, and, of course, Gay relationships. If this is not your cup of tea, kindly leave this story.*

When the youngest son of the ruler of post-apocalyptic Earth is captured by rebels who hide underneath its barren surface, it seems that escaping and trying to reach his people is his only chance at survival. Yet as he navigates the dangers of the radioactive and unfamiliar world, he finds unexpected help in one of the very people he has always despised, and discovers that sometimes an enemy can become your only friend... or even more than a friend? *** WARNINGS: The story contains mature themes and language. Not suitable for young children. Some chapters include violent and sexual content and may be triggering for some people. Read at your own discretion. #4 in DANMEI on 2019-09-28

"Money, Strength, or Luck game? Choose one now." When a teenager finds himself trapped in a sick underground game where only the winners get out alive, he realizes that his chances of survival are close to non-existence. Despite that, he holds on to dear life until the end. ✍️REVIEWS✍️ "Very Saw like." @JesskyaBradbury "This is one of the most striking and thrilling storylines I've ever come across." @CallieChester "Wowwwww 5000-1000000 real quick. I was not expecting that at all! You always surprise me." @TheresNo_Rush ⚠️WARNINGS⚠️ Violence, Blood, Gore, Language, Triggering Themes. 🏆ACHIEVEMENTS🏆 🌟 FEATURED ON WATTPAD'S SHORTSTORY OFFICIAL PROFILE 🌟 1st place SHORT STORY WINNER of The Creative Awards 2020 Fifth Edition by @thecreativecorner_ 🌟 @TheAmbys Awards 2023 SHORT HORROR STORY WINNER! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ STARTED: Jan 6, 2020 CHAPTERS WC: Less than 1K words TOTAL WC: About 5K words COMPLETED: June 13, 2020 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ P.S. This story is based on a nightmare. You can read more of my dreams and nightmares in my book "Nightmare Journal." Cover made by the talented @MichelleManisha If you are reading this story on any platform other than Wattpad (that's W a t t p a d) you are very likely to be at risk of a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original safe form, please go to: https://www.wattpad.com/user/Ellen_Reese Thank you!

Calvin Sumner is just trying to find a job, pass his classes, get into college, and maybe kiss a few boys if he can manage it. He never thought he'd find himself working in a cupcake cafe, or falling in love with his brooding, ex-military boss who has more tattoos than he has words to give. But Cas isn't going to complain. Not when he's finally making some money, doing well in his courses, has a pretty good sports scholarship in his future, and gets to kiss Dresden Gibson as much as he wants (and he wants to, a lot). ( © saeglopur )

At first glance, nobody would be able to tell that Nathaniel Jean had a problem. Or second glance, or third, or fourth. After all, he had everything. He was a captain of his school's soccer team and one of the top players in the state. He had a big house and money to spend. He had family, he had friends, he had fun, he had faith. He never meant for it to happen. He never wanted to look at another man in the way he should have been looking at a woman. The idea had disgusted him for most of his life - living in a heavily Catholic town with heavily Catholic parents, homophobia was the only response he knew. That didn't change when he first realized that he didn't like girls. No, Nathaniel Jean was still homophobic. He hated the idea of a man sleeping with another man. He was raised on the notion that all gays went to hell, and he believed it. He despised them, and so he despised himself. Nathaniel Jean was more fortunate than most, because help did arrive for him. Help by the name of Lucas Morgan, they boy he'd always known but never known. The boy with big dreams and bigger talent. The boy that changed Nathaniel's life over the course of their thirty-six week long senior year.

A stubborn prince joins forces with the beautiful son of his enemy to save his kingdom and his life. --- Prince Toom has never questioned the safety and power of his family - until he meets Niako, the cunning, arrogant, and unnervingly beautiful son of the enemy Rakim chief. In Rakim, Toom discovers heinous traditions beyond his imagination, such as Claiming enemies as personal slaves. When Toom returns to Rakim ten years later, Niako proves more enigmatic than ever, and Toom grapples with conflicting feelings and an unsettling attraction. With the throne and his own family's lives at stake, Toom attempts to seduce Niako to unveil Rakim's plots. Niako reveals little but offers foreboding advice: flee Rakim and never return. As political machinations and cruel appetites overtake the land, Toom must work together with Niako to save the nation. To protect those he loves. And to survive. Set forty-four years after "The Claimed: Rashika's Resistance" (also works as a stand-alone novel) |2022 Wattys Shortlist| Trigger warning: This story contains descriptions of abuse and references to sexual assault

Only one lesson from high school is considered completely irrefutable: football players and basketball players do not get along. Jordan Wolf is the quarterback of the football team. Chase Jackson the captain of the basketball team. They're the spearheads of their school's football-basketball rivalry, constantly butting heads. After enough almost-incidents, however, the principal lays down the law: they must learn to tolerate each other, or both of them will be kicked off their teams. Initially, both boys are certain that the year won't end without another fight. But is it really all hate between them? One additional bonus chapter available on the Lacey Grace Library.