"When I first saw you, I thought I'd have to kill you." "Uh, excuse me?" "But now I'll kill anyone that even thinks of laying a finger on you," he said, a dry laugh escaping his lips. "How times change, huh?" ~~~ Atlas, a young chef, was simply trying to survive in the big city. When a mysterious intruder, Emil, breaks into his apartment, Atlas is thrust into a life completely different from his. As Emil takes a liking to Atlas, will the chef run away? Or will the crime boss give him a reason to stay? ~~~ [mxm]

Aris' entire life changes when he discovers he has a heart condition that could be fatal if he doesn't receive a transplant. Eager to speed up the process and attempt to go into private hospital care, he takes on all different jobs to put away every penny he has to save his life. When the chance to become a nanny to a sassy five year old girl arises, Aris knows he's out of his depth with lack of experience. But when he finds out the employer is willing to pay fifteen hundred a week, it's an offer he cannot turn down. Nick is a grumpy, single father who cannot juggle the work-life balance. Desperate to find someone to help look after his daughter, Elodie, to give him the chance to launch his new business app. All he wants is someone he can trust. As Aris walks into his life and straight into this job, Nick is adamant he won't last a day with his cheeky daughter who has no filter. But when an unlikely friendship grows and Aris works his way into Elodie's heart, Nick notices something is beginning to spark in his too-despite telling himself to keep their relationship professional. Lines begin to blur with family outings and endless late nights. Aris knows he needs a new heart but he didn't expect Nick to completely steal it instead. TROPES - single dad / nanny - grumpy / sunshine - Aris falls first, Nick falls fucking harder - forced proximity - chronic disease/illness rep - spicy scenes - dual POV

[ Iskwala Series #1 ]

Lucas Sawyer has gotten used to being forgotten. His twin brother Mark, captain and star quarterback, everyone's favorite, gets the spotlight. Lucas doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, he doesn't go to parties. His life is safe and logical, and that's exactly how he likes it. But when his brother's football rival and worst enemy, Damien Castillo, starts work at the same small bakery, everything changes. Damien is Lucas' worst nightmare: an arrogant heartbreaker with a bad reputation, who threatens to ruin all his careful plans. Lucas hates him. Right? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This story was inspired by @hipstateasee's "Knight", and I have her permission. All credit to her for the great premise!

Keegan is a boy who loves affection. He's usually quite peppy and excitable, but everything in life has turned against him. He ends up locking away his emotions and making himself distant from the world, trying to avoid further suffering. He's left a shell of his former self, struggling to get through life. He decides to take time away from his abusive life by going on a week long school trip to collect his thoughts. He is placed in situations he couldn't have imagined. Theo is a laid back jock. He can come off as aggressive and bossy, usually around his friends, though he has a heart and can be quite kind. His life is hectic and full of annoying people. His parents are inconsiderate, his friends are clingy and loud, and the rest of the school sucks up to him, which he doesn't received well. He just wants to be left alone. After deceiving his clingy friends he snuck away on the school trip, hoping he could finally get some peace and quiet. This trip would hold some surprises for him, and maybe even change his life. What future will await these two? Are they destined for greatness, or despair?

Bad boy, introverted nerd. Two boys, one Biology project. When a Biology project forces Ryder and Nathan together, an unexpected bond forms between them. But there's more to this than meets the eye. It's cliché, really. Typical bad boy x nerd. But perhaps it's different than your average bxb story? Only one way to find out! ~ WARNING: ✨Pure 100% Organic wholesome stuff✨ (Note: this book contains NO sexual scenes/smut but has a considerable amount of swearing.) ~ STORY IS 35 PARTS LONG (everything else is extra stuff) ~ MILESTONES! #1 in #boyxboyromance [23/9/21] #2 in #lgbtlove [15/10/21] #2 in #questioning [28/10/21] #2 in #wholesome [6/11/21] #3 in #nerd [4/6/22] #2 in #pride2021 [20/9/22] Story: babbleduck Editor-in-chief: girlsandgaysOnLy Cover drawn by girlsandgaysOnLy

Nagulo ang tahimik na buhay ni Aaron nang isang gabi ay nagkamali ng pinasukang pinto si Pio, ang lalakeng gabi-gabi ay naririnig niyang may pinaiiyak na babae sa kabilang kuwarto. Sa halip kasi na sa apartment nito ito pumasok ay naligaw ito sa apartment niya. At sa puntong iyon ay tila nag-iba ang tingin nito sa kaniya. Hanggang sa nangyari ang bagay na ngayon niya lang naranasan buong buhay niya. Isa lamang ba si Aaron sa mga paiiyakin ni Pio sa kama? O higit pa rito ang tingin nito sa kaniya?

Elysian Raziel Villanueva was given the chance to get a role in the most anticipated movie, where he met Liam Sebastian Alvarez, his co-actor and the male lead, who made his life go beyond special or rather, beyond the spotlight.

Crimson Series Book 1: A doctor fell in love with his patient? That seems very typical and romantic for others. But not for Elli. There are a lot of obstacles that he has to surpassed. A lot of twists in life that he never really expect that will happen to him. Especially being involved with that man who seems to be more than just a patient. That man is a beast. Elli thought he can change him. He thought that he's the only one who can heal him. And what he didn't know, that all those thoughts will lead into crumble. Elli totally assumed that he can tame the beast. He's wrong about that. "I hate you. You freaking monster---" "Shush baby. This monster might eat you alive." The beast leaned closer to Elli. "Hate me huh? Have you forgotten... You're a rabbit who fell to this beast..." *** Disclaimer: This is a Filipino (Taglish) story Warning: BL Mature Content

Dylan-Asher and Tyler were one of the closest brothers you could ever meet, but ever since entering high school... they've drifted apart. While Tyler has all the eyes, Asher could be invisible for all he knows. What happens when Tyler starts to get a stronger attraction towards Asher? And adding pain to injury, what will happen if Asher's best friend begins to grow the same intentions?