The safest place to hide is in the arms of the man hunting you. ​Julian is a quiet schoolteacher with a secret that could ruin him. Jason is the Chief of Police with a promise to keep him safe. ​After a violent midnight encounter leaves a local predator dead and Julian with a fractured memory, he wakes up in the last place he should be: Jason's bedroom. Now, Julian is trapped in a suffocating domestic lie, and being nursed back to health by the very man leading the manhunt for him. Cover designed by the amazing @raxec14 on Instagram!

Featured by @lgbtq // ~ OLD BOOK ~ Ian Lutyens. 20 years old. A stoic, reserved, architecture student with a shattered family. He thinks love is but a waste of emotions. Noah Hart. 23 years old. A soft hearted, loving, elementary school teacher with no family. He desires the deep affection that stays forever. The two opposites meet over a popular chat site on the internet. Fed up with the lives they both were leading and craving a release, they decide to meet up and satisfy each other's needs in bed. But will their relationship remain limited to what they wanted- being bed buddies? (Completed in September 2017) // Cover by the amazing @Karran

♱ WHEN LOVE REFUSES TO STAY DEAD ♱ Felix Harper, an indie filmmaker with his career on the rise, has always processed grief through horror. His new project is no different: an intimate retelling of Dracula meant to exorcise feelings he'd prefer to see dead and buried. But in his search for the perfect lead actor, the person he's least expected to see again walks into the audition room. Raphael Montrose is Felix's ex-best friend, the person who once knew him better than anyone. The person he hasn't spoken to in years, not since Felix sacrificed their friendship in a desperate attempt to protect what he loved. The person who still makes Felix's heart beat in his throat. Casting him would go against any sort of common sense. But when it comes to Raphael, Felix has never had any. As the two navigate filming a potential cult classic and rebuilding the fragile trust between them, old feelings resurface and the lines between past and present, performance and reality begin to blur. But when the ghosts of their past return to haunt, will they be able to face them, or will they be forced to bury their feelings for good? For readers who enjoyed If We Were Villains, The Picture of Dorian Gray, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, a gothic second chance/friends-to-lovers romance spanning years of yearning, tenderness, betrayal and artistic obsession. ♱ cover by the amazing @raizelrose3

Fabio Costa has plenty of talent, a sharp tongue, and unlimited energy to burn, but his forehand could be improved. Enter Julian Foster, a retired Wimbledon Champion with a bad knee and zero patience for Fabio's antics. When the two of them team up, their unexpected bond takes them from the gruelling Challenger circuit to the glamorous world of Grand Slams. But as their connection deepens, amidst intense training sessions, press meltdowns and far too many shared hotel rooms, their feelings for each other threaten to bring down everything they have ever worked for. cover art by the amazing @aphedragonfly CW: Language, Alcohol, Injuries, Mentions of past emotional abuse. +++ All tennis players featured in the story are completely fictional. All similarities to existing players are due to there being only so many ways you can hit a ball with a racquet. +++ Featured by WackyWriters [Judges' Favorites March 2025]

Twenty-five years old Noah Sanders will do anything to save The Sanders House Orphanage. Literally anything--even turn into a terrifying scaly monster and rip off a few heads . . . That's why Noah is pretty sure of himself when he agrees to play boyfriends with the arrogant billionaire, Cole Zieglers. And Noah's job is pretty easy too! All he has to do is smile at some fancy parties, act like he's head over heels for Cole and make sure Cole's ex gets jealous. Sounds simple, right? Absolutely not! Not when the ex in question is Everest Ross--tall, dark, handsome and way too sexy for Noah's peace of mind. Everest clearly can't get over Cole and now Noah can't get over his own attraction to Everest, even when Everest seems to loathe his very existence. Then a murder rocks the glittering wedding they're all tangled up in, and suddenly Noah's playing a much more dangerous game. Stuck between Everest's cold fury, Cole's lies and a twisted murder investigation nobody asked for, Noah is just trying to survive. But with every stolen glance and biting word, it's not just his freedom on the line--it's his goddamn heart. Highest Ranking : #3 in whodunit out of 2.47k stories! (22/10/2024)

Desperate for love and a place to belong, Leo Ward has lived his life in silence. After a traumatic childhood incident, he lost his voice and was taken in by adoptive parents who treated him more like a servant than a son. Every day, he dreamed of escaping their cruel home. His dream came true...but not the way he expected. When cold and domineering CEO Adrian Hale discovers that Leo once saved his life years ago, he appears out of nowhere, announcing that he will be his husband. Leo, too shocked to speak and seeing his escape, can only obey. After marriage, he starts to record his thoughts in a hidden journal. "If he regrets this...I'll leave quietly." But Adrian finds the journal. Instead of anger, he smirks, lifts Leo's chin, and whispers. "Who said I regret marrying you? I like my silent husband just the way he is." And from that moment, Leo's quiet world begins to shatter in the most intoxicating way.

At nineteen, Felix Morel's life is already crumbling. Between the music classes he clings to in pursuit of his dream and two jobs to support his cancer-stricken mother, every day feels like a battle he's barely surviving. Elias Gray, twenty-six, has never known struggle. The spoiled son of a powerful politician, his world is privilege, recklessness, and indulgence-until one night, when he crashes into Felix's world. Literally. Their lives collide in the most twisted way, leaving Felix scarred with trauma he can't outrun and Elias burdened with a guilt he can't escape. But in the wreckage, something unexpected sparks. What begins as a strategy, a reckless game Elias convinces himself he can control, soon grows into something more-something fragile, dangerous, and undeniable. As secrets unravel and the weight of the past presses closer, one question remains: When love is born from ruin... can it survive the truth? ⚠️ Content Warning! This book explores trauma, PTSD, and the difficult ways people struggle to cope with both physical and emotional scars.

He was sent to learn from the king. He ended up unraveling him. Slowburn, longing, and the kind of tension that leaves scars. ✦•···················•✦•···················•✦ King Cassian rules Montverne with quiet grace and unshakable control. He speaks softly, moves precisely - a presence shaped and scarred by a tragedy. When Nikandros, crown prince of Dioneth, is sent to observe him and learn by example, it seems like nothing more than a political courtesy. But Nikandros is defiant by nature - reckless, sharp-tongued, and far too charming for his own good. He tests the rules, the patience of the court, and the composure of the king. But when Nikandros glimpses Cassian in a moment of raw vulnerability, something shifts. The distant figure the Prince imagined becomes achingly real - and far harder to resist. Between lessons, intrigue, and unspoken desire, both will come to realise that true learning goes far beyond what can be taught within the castle walls. After all, some lessons are learned through experience - and others through the heart. Date of publication: 04/03 - #1rst - Heartfelt (04/29) 🥇 ✦•···················•✦•···················•✦ 🥀This story was inspired by Laurent and Damianos (Captive Prince). Any resemblance is not a mere coincidence. 🥀 ‼️WARNING‼️: This story does not explore controversial themes as found in the book; however, it is intended for a mature audience. It features explicit sexual content, strong language, violence, manipulation, torture.

In the magic-bound kingdom of Eldoria, power means survival. Nineteen-year-old Aiden possesses a rare gift-healing. To the world, it's a blessing, but to him, it's a curse. It's draining and painful, leaving him constantly exploited by those stronger than him. In a realm where magic is a weapon and kindness a weakness, Aiden endures it all by keeping his head down and his heart closed. But everything changes when a fateful encounter with a dark, enigmatic prince disrupts the fragile balance of his life. What starts as pure hatred between them slowly twists into something even more dangerous and consuming-desire. Driven by a restless curiosity to uncover the true nature of the power running through his blood, Aiden is thrust onto a journey that challenges everything he thought he knew about magic, survival, and the cost of a forbidden love.

At seventeen, Errol Aitken realised he's in love with Alasdair Bailey. But living in a small Scottish village surrounded by prejudice, bigotry, and homophobia, he made the decision to hide his love and remain with the unknowing Alasdair as his best friend. Eight years later, he's still in love, and Alasdair's still oblivious of it. Though he is hurting, Errol keeps telling himself it's enough as long as he gets to be by Alasdair's side. As long as Alasdair is happy. But how much pain and longing can Errol take until he's reached his limit? Especially when their dynamic is tested as Alasdair gets into a relationship. ----- Mature rated due to: Sexual fantasies and mastrubation (though it's all rather non-explicit). Topic of homophobia - both external and internalised. ----- The Novellas of the Highlands: - Oak's Tea Room - The Oblivious Fool - The Second Draft - A Wish Come True - To be named