When a historian's obsession with a nineteenth century diary drives him to investigate the mysterious 'Fire King,' the truth turns his life upside down ... and leads him to fall for the one person he knows he can't have. ***** After Ryan McCoy's best friend shows him a two-hundred-year-old diary that was found in her house during a refurbishment, he becomes preoccupied with its contents. His love of history ignites his curiosity about a series of suspicious and implausible events described in the aged manuscript, including a possible homophobic arson attack on a local property. But how much is fact and how much is fiction? Can he unravel the secrets of the book and uncover the truth that has been locked between its pages for two hundred years? Author's Note: I am aware that the language spoken in Ireland two hundred years ago has variations to that spoken in modern times. However, I'm also aware that Wattpad is culturally diverse, and for many readers, English is not their first language. Many people may not be familiar with archaic Irish dialect, which may detract from the enjoyment of the story. Therefore, in an effort to make this story comprehensible to everyone, I have prioritised reader accessibility over historical accuracy with regard to any language that might otherwise be seen as dated. Trigger Warning: This book contains details of a homophobic arson attack. It also contains details of the aftermath of such an event, including the exploration of themes such as PTSD and trauma responses. Those who are sensitive to these topics may like to be aware of this content before reading. Highest Rankings: #1 in gayscifi #1 in freethelgbt #1 in gaylovestories #7 in gaylovestory #16 in scifi-romance #17 in irish #19 in ireland #34 in boyxboyromance

[SEQUEL TO THE BOY ON THE SECOND FLOOR] Benjamin never thought he'd get away from Taylor alive. He never thought he'd become a father, either. Now, with the help of Samuel, he has to face not only his new life as a single father, but also the people from his past and the feelings that he develops as he works to mend his open wounds. ••• If you are reading this story on any other platform than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk from a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe, form, please go to @-cynicaloptimism- on Wattpad. Thank you.

TW: This book has a lot of descriptions of abuse and because of how often it is, there are no trigger warnings at the beginning of chapters. Take this as a warning for the whole book. --- Samuel never thought that moving out of his childhood home would make such a drastic change in his life, at least it wasn't supposed to. When moving the last of his things in to his new home, he meets his upstairs neighbours: Taylor, and her boyfriend Benjamin. At first everything seemed normal, until Samuel begins to notice things about the couple that prove everything to not be quite as perfect as he first thought they were. ••• If you are reading this story on any other platform than Wattpad you are very likely to be at risk from a malware attack. If you wish to read this story in its original, safe, form, please go to @-cynicaloptimism- on Wattpad. Thank you

Landon Heights, CA might have left the 1980's behind over thirty years ago, but native billionaire Darren Keegan is about to kick-off a revival the likes of which this humdrum city's never known. Thanks to his endeavors, Landon Heights has just been granted its biggest tourist attraction to date: The Lone Pine Mall, a fantastical eighties-themed shopping center packed to the brim with big hair, neon colors, and an overall dose of nostalgia that could make even those who never experienced the decade sing their hearts out to Blondie. Local teen Lucky Parrish is no exception. After sacrificing the first part of his Summer to some out-of-state family drama, he's ready to cut footloose. Where better to spend the rest of his break than at this totally far out mall? If only life could be that simple. Lucky is immediately drawn to the mall's bustling roller skating rink, where he bumps into the gruff but determined Blue Whittaker, a boy whose skill for skating is as undeniable as his stubborn nature. And when he demands that Lucky join him in the Lone Pine's up and coming skate-off for a chance to win a million dollars, Summer becomes anything but a break. -- This story is very much inspired by music. Chapters are titled after song lyrics to which I owe my inspiration, and all referenced music will be specified. If you like modern music with an eighties sound, I encourage you to go take a listen and give these songs and artists some love.

A grumpy boy Cinderella and a childish prince-what could possibly go wrong?! Cinder is a young shoemaker who just wants to do his job. The only one to support his irresponsible stepmother and stepsisters, the last thing on his mind is the prince's ball. He'd much rather stay home alone and clean...too bad his fairy godmother has other plans and drags him to the ball against his will! It's love at first sight-for Gem, the prince. Cinder just hopes to never see the obnoxious guy again. Too bad Gem is such a hopeless romantic that he searches the entire country for his mysterious guest...and winds up enlisting Cinder's help as a shoemaker to find the owner of the one shoe he kept from his crush? The pay is good, but for how long can Cinder hide his identity while pretending to help the bratty Gem? And what happens when the two start finding common ground after all? At this rate it won't be long until Cinder is hard pressed for his sanity...

When young wolf shifts for the first time, their entire life shifts with them. Suddenly, they can't see the world just from their perspective. Every year, wolves get to see through their mate's eyes for thirty seconds. It occurs once a year until they finally meet and share their first kiss. Their vision switches unexpectedly, and neither of the pair knows when it will happen. One day, Evan sees someone he recognizes through his mate's eyes, and he is not very happy about it. Although, he wasn't thrilled about his mate from the beginning. Best Rankings: #1 in werewolves #2 in bxb #3 in gay #8 in boyxboy

[ONC2024] Everyone can read minds except for Ethan Langdon. And Ethan Langdon has the dumbest (and cutest!) thoughts Lukas Hoffmann has ever heard. ____ Part one complete. Part two updating every Friday until completion (but already fully complete on my Kofi!) ____ Lukas Hoffman's life in Brambleburg is about as boring as you'd expect for a town where everyone can read minds. He's used to his routine of dusting the LPs at the record store where he works and helping out his grandma around the house. Nothing in Brambleburg changes. No one in Brambleburg changes. Until Ethan Langdon stumbles in with the soggy remnants of a paper map, asking for the quickest route to Berlin. Ethan, it turns out, doesn't have telepathy, and as aggravatingly inane as his thoughts are, Lukas hasn't felt the excitement of meeting a stranger since.... well, ever. And the more Lukas listens, the more he starts enjoying Ethan's cute thoughts about life, the universe, and Lukas's dimples. ____ Might bring to mind: "Cherry Magic" but set in a fictive European town where everyone except the love interest can read minds. ____ Written for the Open Novella Contest 2024 using prompts 8, 75, 82, and 85. 8. You start singing along to a movie soundtrack late at night forgetting that your window is open. Someone from the outside starts singing with you. 75. You awake in the middle of the night to a voice saying loudly "May the force be with you..." 82. You wake up on a seemingly ordinary day to discover that your thoughts are not private. There is someone else in your head with you. 85. "If you do that again, I'll throw you out that freaking window. What are you doing?" "Checking how high the drop is to see if it's worth it."

Ziri Meziani does not want friends. Born to an unremarkable town in southern England, Ziri spends most of his time in his head. His parents and his therapist tell him that he "shouldn't spend so much time alone", but to Ziri, other people are an inconvenience at best and a threat at worst. Unfortunately, Miles Hoàng is committed to getting on his nerves. GENRE: coming of age, teen bxb romance TROPES: the boy next door, reluctant lovers, tutoring COMP TITLES: The Perks of Being A Wallflower, The Black Flamingo featured in Wattpad: BxB Pride Spotlight featured in Wattpad: Written With Pride 2023 AMBY AWARDS WINNER in teen fiction featured in Ambassadors: Rainbow Fiction featured in Teen Fiction: LGBTQIAP+ Teens featured in lgbtq: BoyxBoy (YA) featured in FreeTheLGBT: Diverse Literature featured in StoriesUndiscovered: Tales Of The Heart featured in YaRomance: Unforgettable Firsts

When Asher shows up late on his first day as a castle servant, he learns that the prince and staff are now under a curse that can only be lifted if his new boss finds someone to marry. Desperate to keep his job, he offers to help find a suitable wife and begins bringing women back to the castle. Yet, the more he gets to know the arrogant prince, the harder it is to keep his promise. This is a BL twist on "Beauty And The Beast". Story Length: [92,000 Words] Top Ratings: #1 in Haunted #1 in spell #1 in Beast #1 in Humor Rated Mature for sexual scenes, violence and language. Warning for this being an unedited rough draft.

Still reeling over the mistakes she made at her old job, 25-year-old Jenny O'Malley is looking forward to a fresh start in her career. That is, until her co-worker at her new job winds up being her high school crush, outgoing and boisterous Riley McGabe. As Jenny and Riley get closer, she must deal with accepting her sexuality- and forgiving herself for her past mistakes.