Collin lives the good life. He is rich, has everything he needs and his parents will do anything for him, but when you live on the Rich Side, having money means power. For Collin's parents, that power is everything. They will do anything to keep up a good reputation and a good image- no matter the cost. Collin faces difficult decisions when he realizes he is into men, and not the best kind either. He tries to find a way to be accepted within the community, but when an unexpected event takes place, Collin might not be able to be accepted at all. He has to find out who he is and what person he wants to become, with or without his parent's approval. Collin wishes he could have both; his parent's approval, and the person he wants to become, but he may not be able to have both. Warning; this story contains mature content, including explicit language. *** Anyone is welcome to comment feedback, or write a review! ❤ Cover made by @ishaborhara

Mason Marks is a screw up. Every day is a struggle to cough up enough money for rent, to ignore the reek of despair flooding the streets, to stop himself from slipping further into the shadows and slums of Downtown L.A. And he is sick of it. When he's kidnapped by a creature seemingly taken straight out of folklore, his world is flipped upside down--quite literally. There, he is rescued by two strangers who are part of an organization tasked with keeping the peace between the two words: Earth and the land of folklore, Somnium. Though Mason stumbles to find his footing in a world where fantasy and reality walk side by side, he is nothing but determined. Mason has no choice but to fight for both worlds. To fight against the oppressors, those who claim to be on his side, his doubts, and his own inner darkness. *** from readers: "With it's wonderfully diverse and interesting cast of characters, The Los Angeles Lighthouse will take you on a little adventure into a world of pure fantasy and some emotional rollercoasters. Easily my favorite book on Wattpad. And don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for stray spears!" -@honey-tea-rosemary * * * FEATURED on @Wattpad 's 'Fresh Reads' Reading List @Fantasy 's 'Featured Fantasy Stories' Reading List 'Magical Realism' Reading List 'Celebrating Black History' Reading List & @WattpadMulticultural 's 'Celebrating Black History' Reading List ranks: | ranked #1 | #LGTB #Lighthosue| |completed| 07.23.2019| awards: | long list | Authentic Skull Awards 2019| [Completed ✔ Currently Editing]