In the grim and chaotic city of Gotham, Batman continues his never-ending battle against crime. But amidst the darkness, a new player emerges - the Joker, seemingly reformed and trying to help Gotham in his own twisted way. As the story begins, Gotham is plunged into turmoil by a series of bizarre crimes that bear an uncanny resemblance to the Joker's signature chaos. Batman, the eternal guardian of the city, is drawn into the enigmatic puzzle. To his disbelief, he discovers that the Joker, the very embodiment of madness and malevolence, has returned, but with a curious twist. The Joker, now adopting the moniker of "The Jester," insists he has undergone a profound transformation during his absence. His mission? To cleanse Gotham of its corruption and crime using his own peculiar brand of justice - a twisted sense of humor and non-lethal pranks. Gotham's criminals tremble, and the populace begins to see the Jester as a hero. Batman stands torn between skepticism and cautious hope. Can the Joker genuinely reform, or is this merely another elaborate ruse? Reluctantly, the Dark Knight agrees to join forces with the Jester to solve the string of bizarre crimes, leading to a series of darkly humorous and tense encounters as they pursue leads together. However, their collaboration reveals a more sinister threat lurking in the shadows of Gotham - a criminal organization led by a mastermind with a vendetta against both Batman and the Joker. Now, Batman, the Jester, and their respective allies must set aside their differences to confront this new menace, culminating in a climactic showdown that will determine the fate of Gotham City. As the dust settles, Batman faces a profound choice. The Jester, having demonstrated a commitment to a reformed life, seeks a chance at redemption. Batman must grapple with the decision of whether to trust his former nemesis and permit him to continue his unconventional crusade against crime or take him back into custody.

Five O'Clock Shadow, a story by TheOtherOre. Take the time and enjoy the story of Ore and Zargar, as it unfolds with each chapter! Ore is an introverted gay man, shy, and unfortunately not out to his family. He likes spending time with himsef, and his pair of headphones, filling the voids of his life with music and podcasts. But sometimes, he finds himself looking at Zargar, and being in awe. Things change, when Ore listens to Zargar participate in class, showcasing an intellect that greatly arouses him. Zargar is also an introverted man, but for vastly different reasons. He spents several hours a day with a razor, shaving away the evidence that he is not a simple, normal man. As a half beast, he has spent his life hiding a secret from the world, fearful of being seen as a freak. It all changes for him, when he is forced to be talkative in a class, which prompts his average looking, chubby classmate to talk to him. Five O'Clock Shadow is a story about love, overcoming difficulties, personal growth, and acceptance. Family ties get shaken, new ties get formed, love gets tested, and a secret world is slowly being uncovered in this queer story. (You can also read it here: https://theotherore.wordpress.com/category/five-oclock-shadow/) (Cover photo background is free to use by Paul Gilmore on Unsplash)

Life comes with its surprises but this one hit like a truck. Meeting Trent Lane for the first time reopened doors that were shut for years. Doors that used to allow love flow freely, doors that used to let you travel outside of your own little world. But you locked yourself in and threw away the key after a bad breakup. Even if you try again, It could just be infatuation, a fling that'll swoop into you life end just as swiftly. Or...it could turn into something deeper. Something closer. Now Trent was right outside, waiting to see if you'll let him in. notes: -i like adding music to play in the background to make the setting. usually i'll do this with my fanfics but feel free to listen to whatever you like :D - reader is close to graduating college -all images aren't mine, i just compiled them together

~ AVAILABLE ON AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/164434193X ~ She hated riding the subway. It was cramped, smelled, and the seats were extremely uncomfortable to sit on for hours on end. Now add a group of crazy mask-wearing, weapon-wielding, maniacs to the ever growing list of reasons why Gemma hated riding the subway. Gemma Conners is your average eighteen year old and for the past two years she's been riding the subway to and from school with no problem. She always expected the same ol' same ol'. Cramped spaces, hard seats, and perverts staring her up and down and "accidentally" bumping into her and blaming it on the train as it jostled people into one another. Never did she expect a group of masked men to rush in and hold everyone onboard hostage, demanding that they all play along with their sick and twisted idea of a "game". It was either that or die. To add on to her ever growing list of problems, one of the passengers onboard just so happens to be Archer Daniels, your typical high school "heartthrob" and Gemma's classmate. Her day just kept getting better and better. With Gemma's luck, she'd be lucky if she lasted five minutes. Yep. She really hated the subway. *Book Cover Credit: Irah Marie* Thanks again for making such an AMAZING cover!❤️

Years. That's how long it's been. Six whole years. Kayson has moved on and has become a highly well known Broadway performer. He still remembers his highschool days but, now he just pushes it to the back and sees it as a distant nightmare. One night he's performing, nothing different from the usual, when he spots someone he thinks he recognizes. Though he finds it intriguing, everyone in New York is unique and it's not unusual to see someone more than once and think you know them. So, he brushes it off and goes about his life. But, that person recognized him too... and it doesn't take him long to find out why. This is book two (as said in the title). If you haven't read book one you should go check it out. This is a yaoi novel (boyxboy). Don't like? Don't read. Others, enjoy! -Nekoco

Elliot never had friends, he's always been bullied and his parents are both drunkards with a bad temper. All his life he's just dealt with the problems and toughed it out. When he moves to a new house and new school nothing really changes. He still gets bullied, he's still an outcast and his family still sucks. He goes on to live as usual. Then a bully who usually ignored him starts to pick on him more than usual and in very uncomfortable ways. Elliot tries to ignore what he does but, it gets harder everyday. Then one day, he does somthing that Elliot can't just say was natual, he can't say he saw it coming. He's scared and doesn't know what to do. What will happen if this keeps up?