Lucas is on the cusp of adulthood, and his loyalties lie with the Musilli Crime Family. He is given the task of training and initiating a new member. Lucas' suppressed sexuality gets the better of him as he develops a special relationship with Nick, and Nick tries to tell Lucas he deserves a better life than one that leads to a criminal record. Organized crime is risky business and Lucas has to decide if he wants a life of crime or give up his only family.

What do you do when an enigmatic stranger buys you a beer and turns your life upside down? A certain stockbroker is about to find out exactly what it means to cut all losses. Copyright © 2016 by Yukigosa

Jesse Logan's life was turned upside down when his younger sister Holly was kidnapped and presumed dead. Since his sister's disappearance, Jesse relationship with his mom has become strained. When his father finds out about how bad things got at home. He thought its best if he goes to living with his aunt Emily, hoping she would be able to help him. He needed to come to terms that Holly might never come back and needed to get past the guilt he felt and to finally move on with his life. This fresh new start will help him come to terms of his sexuality and believes he has found the boy he has been looking for, only problem he is already in a relationship. Adrian Ryder's life was great until he came out to his family. Now they can barely look at him without disgust. With the help of his best friend Jane he is able to get thought life. He has a secret relationship with one of the most popular boys in school. He loves but he feels like it's one sided because he won't come out for him. He understands how hard it is for him, but he just wants to be with him without hiding it. But then he meets Jesse Logan, at first he can't stand him, but he starts to know him and starts to believe he is falling in love with him, but the only problem is he thinks Jesse is straight. Can they overcome all odds and realize they are meant to be or will they continue living they life they have already started?

Toughened up Deane Anderson and rich and spoiled Luke Davies have only one thing in common - they're both as stubborn and hard-headed as mules. And for everyone around them, that trait they share can get just a little annoying when it comes to matters of the heart. - Copyright © 2015 Viano Oniomoh All rights reserved.

Theo Wilkins lives a shadow of a life, trapped in memories from his abusive past. Years after his escape he's still learning how to be free. But there are degrees to freedom, and some he might never achieve. Cale Stone is used to be in control, both at work and at his home away from home. When Theo Wilkins crosses his path, Cale is forced to admit that he might not be able to help Theo no matter how good his intentions are. In fact, he might be better off staying away. Because how could he be of help when he represents everything Theo has learned to fear? This is a dark story, but it's not about the pain or the fear. It's about rising from the ashes to have a second chance at life and at love.

in which a boy is turned on by testosterone, and valentine's day is celebrated a #taygetsthegay one shot [special mention yay]

Calvin and Derek were the best of friends. For their entire lives, they were practically inseparable. That was,until they entered high school and Derek became the most popular boy in school. Three years passed by without either of them speaking to each other, but that quickly changes when they cross paths at a party.

Damon Matthews has it all. He's the most popular guy at school, has a hot girlfriend and has some of the best friends a guy could have. One friend stands out to him in particular, however. Meet Shane Flynn. The best friend of future prom king Damon. These two have been inseparable since they were five years old and always have each others backs. But what happens when lines are crossed? What happens when feelings develop between two best friends who are doing everything they can to hide it?

BOOK ONE Coming out was supposed to set Julian free. Instead, it left him with a broken arm, a mother who won't stop preaching, and a silence that grows heavier every day. High school feels like a cage, and Julian is certain he doesn't belong anywhere-until Paul crashes into his world. With his inked skin, effortless charm, and a following that makes him untouchable, Paul should be the last person Julian lets close. But in Paul's arms, Julian feels something he's never known before: safe. As their connection deepens, so does the danger. Loving Paul means risking exposure, rejection, and heartbreak all over again. Worse, it means facing the cruelest voice of all-the one inside Julian's own head. Tender, raw, and unflinching, Open is a story about first love, first heartbreak, and finding the courage to believe you're worthy of both. ::: I could feel it when his body finally went slack, when he'd fallen asleep and soft snores emitted. And I thought I was getting better at this breaking down thing... I honestly did but when I was alone, I seemed to fall apart. Endless serenades of how worthless I'd been and how destructive I was; I was a disappointment to literally everyone and I hated it. My breathing became shallow as I cried for the second time that day, finally feeling content being immersed in guilt. A shudder wracked through my body, tears escaping and Paul pulled me closer as he woke silently. Mumbling soft nothings against my skin and kissing it to slow my breathing, he tried to lull me to sleep, "It's okay, you're okay." Refusing to speak -my voice failing me- his arm came up to wrap around my shoulder and I held him there, placing a small kiss to his tattooed skin in a broken sign of gratitude, I must've run out of tears. And I felt at ease.

My heart pulsated through my chest and I didn't think I could hold on for much longer. The frightening, terrorising feeling of his fingers slipping through mine was causing the arm that was gripping to the edge of the cliff to shake. "Hold on, Harry! I've got you, I swear! Please, just hold on!" my voice held a shrill of terror to it and my eyes were filling with tears; tears of pain, frustration and sheer horror. Harry moved his gaze from our slipping fingers to my eyes. "It's okay, Ethan. Let go. You can't save me; not this time." I hated how calm his tone was. I hated how defeated he sounded. He had never given up - we always held hope for one another! We never gave up. "Don't you say that to me! Don't you fucking say that to me!" I roared, a small sob escaping my lips. Harry just smiled sadly, his muscular, beautiful body swaying in the harsh wind. The fall was so big; he would surely die of a heart attack before he hit the ground. I prayed to God he would. No. I was breaking my own rule; I would not give up on him. Either both of us lived or neither of us would. My life would be over the second his ended, anyway.