[BxB] Aiden Rowe never asked for hockey. He doesn't like the cold, the crowds or the jocks. He'd much rather spend his time watching birds. But when he gets stuck covering the Port Howe Puffins for the school paper, his senior year suddenly revolves around freezing rinks, team dinners, deadlines and a sport he doesn't really understand. Somewhere between the chaos though, he finds someone who actually sees him and maybe hockey and Port Howe aren't the worst things after all. A soft, quirky and occasionally unhinged story about finding warmth (and love) in the unlikeliest of places. Content warning: lots of bird nerding Note: This is very much a queer romance with mature themes. Cover by @surrenderedstories

When Evan Hale's long-hidden relationship with the boy who once saved him begins to rot under secrecy and jealousy, the arrival of someone who sees him clearly forces Evan to confront a devastating truth: sometimes the love that raised you is the love you have to leave. *** Evan Hale has always known two things: homes can break, and people can leave long before they walk away. Landon Pierce was supposed to be the exception. His neighbor. His best friend. His first love. The boy who once pulled Evan out of the wreckage of his childhood and became the only place he ever felt safe. But high school changes things. Landon is louder now-brighter, adored, claimed by the varsity world that wants all of him... except the part that belongs to Evan. What was once easy becomes hidden. What felt unbreakable begins to fracture. Then Aiden Reyes shows up-quiet, observant, impossible to ignore. He doesn't demand anything from Evan. He just notices. And for the first time, Evan feels seen without having to disappear. As jealousy hardens into lies and the past tightens its grip, Evan is forced to confront a truth he's been avoiding: The boy who once saved him may be the one hurting him most. And the boy he never expected might be the first to choose him freely. But how do you walk away from the person who taught you what love was in the first place?

Newly crowned, King Julian must come to terms with his new life and obtain old justice for both himself and others. But, standing in his brother's shoes and unravelling the king that'd come before him, Julian begins to find out just exactly what kind of man King Fabian had been. With reality splitting apart and so many relying on him, the burdens heavy on his once-light shoulders, Julian isn't sure what will kill him first; his enemies or his self. [Book II of the Red King series] [NOT standalone]

Nick's worst-case Valentine's scenario has come true: he has a secret admirer, and no clue who it might be. ***** Nick Buckingham is three things if nothing else: salty, antisocial, and completely and utterly done with the whole "high school experience." Completely disinterested in what his senior year has to offer him, he's content to drift through the rest of senior year focusing on maintaining his few friendships and getting into college somewhere far, far away from his rinky-dink hometown. That is, until IT arrives. As an anonymous classmate begins courting Nick via text, everyone around him quickly becomes a suspect. Surrounded by matchmaker wannabes, douchey classmates (and ex-boyfriends), and maybe a few cute potential partners, it's all Nick can do to keep his head on straight. Because, there's no way any of this is real. Right?

The violin is one of the only escapes Felix has in his life. From his mental health issues to his horrible job, its the only thing that keeps Felix happy. And when he finally works up the courage to play alone in a public area, he experiences a happiness he never thought possible. Then Shane Becker, one of the most well known social media influencers, sees him play. And suddenly, Felix's world is completely turned upside down. He begins to appear in video after video, drawing more attention from the public eye. The world loves him, and he loves what he does for it. But fame, Felix learns, comes with hate. There are as many people who wish to see Felix crumble as there are those who want to see him shine, and those who want to see him gone have no problem saying it. As he navigates a world of hate and the blooming feelings for one of the brightest stars to exist, Felix must ask himself, Does he really want to be in the Limelight? *** Contains language and mental health topics.

William has been in the entertainment industry for as long as he can remember. A has-been child actor for small commercials to taking on ensemble roles in community theatre, William knows that his big break was never meant to be. Instead, he remains behind the scenes, assisting his old mentor's son and latest hotshot actor, Gavynn Withers. While the stress and paparazzi frenzy should be enough to steer him away, William can't help but push for Gavynn's success. Being a celebrity is rough, but for Gavynn Withers, being the latest nepo baby to come under media fire has put a damper on his dreams of being an under-the-radar mediocre actor. But more than just being on the face of the tabloids, Gavynn just wanted to surprise his favorite personal assistant and long-time crush, William Hyland, with a long overdue vacation and possibly tag along for the ride. - an ONC 2024 Novella- Prompts 9 and 85

Damon thought he knew how his senior year would go: act in every play, get a lead role in the musical, and enroll in an acting school once he graduates. But when he goes to his fellow cast member's party, he didn't expect to get the number of the host's pretty cousin, Clara. Most importantly, he didn't expect the number she gave him to be wrong. Even after receiving Clara's real number, he can't help but find himself drawn to the mysterious person on the other end of the wrong number. What's more, he finds himself drawn to a talented singer who offers to help him with his musical audition. With so many interesting people suddenly infesting his life, Damon doesn't know who to go after: the boy, the girl, or the mystery. Part of the "Time And I" universe; can be read as a standalone book

MxM ••• "You feel bad for me, so you're convincing yourself that you like me." I shake my head, my eyes boring into his, "I like you because even if you can't see, you somehow see the best in me. The good in me that everyone else is too blind to." "Poetic," he responds, his voice a soft whisper. ••• Guided Love. Through a path of trust, love, loyalty, pasts & futures. Fenton & Arzhel still guide themselves into each other's arms, & get the chances they deserve. You hear the saying "love is blind," but in this situation, love is the showcase that everyone wishes to see. STARTED: july 20th, 2023 ENDED:

❝ Some say that souls don't exist. But I know they do because my soul is made of whatever dust trickled from the stars and into your eyes, and now whenever I look into them my soul wishes to go back home into your gaze.❞ ⤷ By the time Seungmin realized he died, he was already inhabiting the body of Sion Leonhardt, the Second Prince of an unknown fantasy world. Tired and wary from his past life, he wanted nothing more than a peaceful life and went about his days with leisure; only, as unfortunate events occur, resurfacing his past with it, he's forced into taking action. His name becomes known for his noble deeds, and more people come into his life than what he wished for. But out of them all, only one person was capable of moving Seungmin's stone-cold heart. The Moon and the Star-would their love shine for all of eternity?

He was reincarnated into a stereotypical shoujo manga with magic and fantastical creatures- not as any of the main cast, but the villain's butler, a kindhearted but loyal to a fault beastkin who fought to his death to let his abusive master escape- a mere narrative tool to make the villain seem even crueler. Unlike the original, however, he was not kind, nor was he loyal. He is not above killing, stealing, and lying- and he did not care if he was despised. To avoid a meaningless, pitiful death, he would even scheme his way to escape fate. Upon meeting the young villain, however, there was a change of plans. In this second life of his, he'll bet everything on the villain, and fulfill what the original couldn't- he will help the villain find the happiness that was so cruelly taken from him- no matter what it takes. (Now crossposted on Ao3 under the same name)