Dontavius has been in love with Diamond since they were kids. When they were 23 and 22 respectively and finally began exploring a relationship together, Dontavius thought he finally had everything he'd ever wanted. But when Diamond ended up cheating and coming out of it with a baby, Dontavius realized that the love of his life didn't love him as much as he does. Diamond claims to love Dontavius, but even three years after making his son, he still can't bring himself to stay faithful to his boyfriend, even when the looming threat of Dontavius leaving him becomes apparent. Neither of them expects a bright eyed, Spanish speaking young man named Raymonte to approach Dontavius and suddenly start fighting for his heart and showing him the love he should've been getting the whole time while Dontavius continues to fight for his shattered relationship. Dontavius has the choice of staying with Diamond and letting him continue to hurt him, or giving Raymonte a chance to show him a better life.

Watty's 2024 shortlist, Watty's 2024 Best Characters winner A story of boxing, drugs, and love Tyreek Nixon is a 26 year old underground boxer who goes by the alias Pretty Boy. He's known he was attracted to boys for as long as he could remember, but one man really catches his attention during one of his fights. All he wants is even the chance to get to know this man better, no matter how many fights he has to win to impress him. DeAndre Kingston is a 28 year old New York native who is known around the city for his product- weed and pills. One day when DeAndre is selling at an underground boxing event, he finds himself suddenly enraptured by one of the fighters. DeAndre may have never felt an attraction for a man before but that sure didn't stop him from wanting this "Pretty Boy" The two embark on an intertwining story of romance, blood, and drama, enduring it all for the sake of being able to call each other "mine"

Elliot Huxley is tasked to go undercover and find the killer of CEO Adam Delton--the head of the richest family in the country. But as he uncovers the Delton Family's secrets one by one, things turn out to be much more complicated than he thought it would be. *** Undercover Agent Elliot Huxley infiltrates the Delton mansion by pretending to be the bodyguard of the eldest son, Cyrus Delton. His task should be simple--find the killer of Adam Delton and make it out alive. But as Elliot stays in the Delton mansion, he discovers that the "perfect" family isn't as perfect as the public thinks--they are twisted, wicked and secrets run deeper than one can imagine. To be able to solve the case, Elliot must now follow the Delton Family rules: act like a saint, tempt like a slut, talk like a boss and kill like a gentleman. As his feelings tangle up with his task, can Elliot see through the lies and make the right decisions in time? Cover Design by Louise De Ramos

Cordell "Ink" Spacey was a 20 year old on the rise in his 2nd year of college. He lives in an expensive Apartment, balling like Kobe, dressed in new designer before it even hit the market and had every girl on campus at Central Chicago University wanting him. By day he may have been Cordell, the business major who was a star basketball player, but by night he was INK. A Dopeboy on the rise in the streets. Cutthroat. Killing machine. Keeping up appearance have been easy since he was 17..until he meets someone who awakens a part of him he have kept buried so deep inside. Aron Michaels. 20 year old college Sophomore trying to make ends meet as a coffee barista just to finish his Law degree at Central Chicago University. He grew up in trailer parks while dealing with his abusive mother and drunk father, however that only made him more determined to never return there after he left on a full-ride 2 years ago. Life was tough yet steady until he meets someone who awakens the light in him that he has hidden from the world because he was scared to come out of the darkness he hides himself in.

“N-nothing” I stammered out, trying to scoot back. But he kept the distance filled each time. Soon, my back was against some cabinets as I ran out of room. My heart was racing as he took his last step, closer than ever. “I’m not gay…” I said calmly, but panicking inside. He raised an eyebrow and his lips came closer to mines. “Who said you were gay? Who even said I was gay?” Dante asked with amusement in his voice. “Why are you so close then? Like you’re going to kiss me?” I asked, trying to stay cool and not show any anxiety. “Why have you not pushed me away?” He asked me, bringing up a valid point. Why have I not pushed Dante away? ---------- Marcus is a senior in high school with a pretty sweet life. Good looks, personality, amazing musical talent, awesome friends, and a hot girlfriend. But what happens when the new student Dante starts making things a little bit more interesting for Marcus? Prepare yourself for the love, heart-break, and typical high school drama in this story of sweet, forbidden temptations.