Stephen, a once orphaned beggar, had no memory of his past and endured a harsh life on the streets. However, his fortunes changed when a compassionate couple took him in and showered him with love as their own. But tragedy struck when vampires descended upon his village, mercilessly slaughtering his newfound family. Unbeknownst to Stephen, the mastermind behind the massacre was none other than the vampire king himself, a cold-blooded and ruthless being. In a cruel twist of fate, Stephen discovered that he was the mate of this vicious vampire, destined to be bound to him despite the unfathomable loss he had suffered at his hands. Haunted by grief and resentment, Stephen found himself grappling with conflicting emotions. How could he ever learn to love the very creature who had taken everything from him? The weight of this burden threatened to crush him, but deep inside, a glimmer of hope remained. As Stephen embarked on a journey of self-discovery, he yearned to uncover the truth behind his own origins and the connection he shared with the vampire king. Along the way, he would encounter allies who would offer guidance, and support, and perhaps even unlock the secrets of his past. In this tumultuous tale of love and redemption, Stephen would be faced with the ultimate challenge - to find forgiveness within his shattered heart and forge a path toward acceptance. Only then could he begin to navigate the complexities of his relationship with the vampire king, and discover if love could truly blossom from the ashes of tragedy. Content Advisory: This story contains mature themes and explicit content intended for a mature audience. Reader discretion is advised. Please proceed only if you are comfortable with and interested in such content. If mature themes or explicit scenes are not to your liking, we recommend choosing another story or topic to explore. Thank you for understanding.

Danny's eyes met with the man he has not seen in four years. Yet in all that time he couldn't suppress the desire to run into his arms and scream to the rooftops that that was his Mate. Except one person was keeping him from doing such a thing, Milla. Milla wasn't missed when she caught Kingston's eye. She had similarities that were keen to him, he just didn't understand why she clung to his Mate as if he was her mother. Neither of them were mated or Bonded so he would never know if his Mate has the audacity to cheat. Because the last time he saw his Mate was four years ago... "How old is she?" He asked quietly, Danny's fear rising on a whole other degree as he knew he couldn't hide anymore. Kingston on the other hand was fearful of the truth that he was coming to. He hoped what he was thinking to be true wasn't to be. "Four years old. She is four." Danny already saw a switch click for Kingston at the realization. The result was even more frightening for him to comprehend. Kingston felt like his whole world was crumbling before him. The truth was revealed to him and he found himself crumbling to his knees. Felt heartbroken to know that the little girl who stared at him as if he was a stranger, was his daughter. He knew Danny didn't want to be with because of his packs rules, but he never thought he'd hide what they created together. Their one and only child...and he missed symbolic moments - because of his Mate. That one truth broke his heart and filled him with rage. "Dae-Jung how could you...?" He whimpered painfully, the pain heard in his voice breaking Danny down even more. All until Kingston stood abruptly and grabbed Danny's arm harshly, sending chills down his spine." How could you do this to me? To your Mate? Hide the fact that we have a daughter? How dare you?!"

When shy bartender Elliot is approached by a handsome stranger on a park bench at midnight, their unlikely attraction unravels everything they know about themselves, and the crime-ridden city around them. *** Elliot Taylor is running out of places to hide. Trapped between a ruthless father, a dead-end job, and a future that feels just out of reach, he spends his nights on park benches clinging to one goal: get into college and get out for good. What he doesn't plan on is Noah Black. Vice President of the Stray Dogs Motorcycle Club. Infamous. Observant. Relentless. Far too charming for a man with a reputation for violence, and determined to pry into wounds Elliot would rather pretend don't exist. Through chance encounters and sleepless nights, the two can't seem to avoid each other. But Noah's life comes with complications: a motorcycle club under pressure, threats closing in, and loyalties that crumble when tested. As Elliot drifts deeper into Noah's current, he cannot help but realize how dangerously close he's falling -- even as deadly secrets threaten to unravel everything they've fought so hard for. Soon, Elliot must face a choice: keep chasing the life he's always dreamed of, or confront the truths that could shatter everything he knows... including his past, his heart, and the man who refuses to let him go.

Book 3 of The Fated Chronicles Nikola Amorenia has only ever known one thing for certain throughout his entire life - that Hagen Calderon was his. His to own, his to spoil, his to love, and his to control. His. Nikola wants nothing more in life than his other half, but his mate doesn't want him. Hagen Calderon doesn't want Nikola. He doesn't want his affections or his desperate attempts at ownership. He never did and never will. But after all these years, Hagen can't deny that even if he doesn't want Nikola, he is his mate. Now, Nikola's finally of age to claim him, which means Hagen's out of time and excuses. For the first time in their lives, Nikola doesn't have to hold back. Hagen thinks he'll break him, Nikola just might, or maybe...Nik will be the best thing to ever happened to him

Carter's drowning and his parents only make it worse. They call him a disappointment, neglecting him and ignoring his cries for help, all while unaware of the dark secret he's kept for a very long time- A secret he doesn't want anyone to figure out. But there's a man named Gray who seems to appear out of nowhere, and he chose Carter as his new best friend. With his persistence and their growing friendship, it's only a matter of time before Carter's secret is exposed. What would happen then? - Cover by @Rosin_Reads - Content warnings: S/A, neglect, suicidal thoughts, loss/grief, self-harm, homophobia, slurs, physical violence, physical abuse, mental abuse, mental illness, recovery

All Prince Edward wanted was friends that didn't obey his every command, his parents, (the king and queen) to notice him, and to be his own man, (or boy). And he does get that, well for a short while. Prince Edward meets Jack, (or Jacan), a small common boy raised by his ma and pa. Prince Edward runs to him every chance he gets and you can't really blame the boy. Jack hasn't got a clue as to who Edward is, which excites him. He tries to soak up as much time with the little boy and he does so, until one night. After that night, Edward is forced to grow up and become the next king. He isn't allowed to wander off and play whenever he feels like it and he surely cannot hang out with the small boy he has grown accustomed to. So, years later, Edward is grown up and hasn't seen his new/old friend for years. Until now. This is a BxB story! If you don't like it please don't read! All pictures and videos belong to their original owner unless I say otherwise! The characters are mine and I have written this whole story so please contact me for any requests! Thanks!

[BxB] Life was pretty average for Culver Fleet, an 18-year-old certified couch potato slash pothead. He has spent every waking breath dodging responsibilities, until one fateful day he is swooped by a magpie and is... changed. He thought he just caught the bird flu, but then he started growing wings, like a budget avian Spiderman. Birdman? No. Birdboy. Well, at least until he and his friends actually agree on a real hero name. --- Culver Fleet is your average 18-year-old boy, who goes to university when he feels like it, which is essentially never. His days are spent lounging on his couch with his laptop on his stomach, sharing a joint with friends or dodging life's responsibilities. He does nothing and is nothing, but he has no problem with that. In fact, he enjoys it. No expectations, no responsibilities, no worries. But that all ends when Culver gets swooped by a magpie on a seemingly mundane trip to pick up some weed. A scratch and a peck, and suddenly he's growing wings and other avian attributes. And what's a boy supposed to do when he's suddenly a budget avian Spiderman and there are plenty of bad people causing havoc in the world? Well, be a superhero, of course. This is the story of a lazy suburban Birdboy (name pending), his friends and their journey to save the world, one swoop at a time.

When the only man he's ever loved, once a millionaire, ends up homeless, a palliative carer must let go of the past in order to help him get back on his feet. --- There's a delicate balance between self-preservation and self-isolation. Palliative carer Josh Winters has dedicated his life to bringing joy to someone's final months. His nurturing nature finds an outlet there for all the feelings he refuses to attach to anyone with a full life ahead of them. It's easier that way, simpler. Former millionaire Emery Hall has his own ideas about ease and simplicity, and they created an unspeakable rift with Josh in their past. Josh can never forgive him, but when he discovers Emery has been homeless for months, he will do everything in his power to convince the proud man to accept his help. Between his conscience and his lingering feelings for the man, he can do no less, not while he has a roof to offer. His only goal is to help Emery get back on his feet and let the past stay in the past, but he should have known better than to believe he could be unaffected by the only man he's ever loved. Torn between his inability to forgive and his need to help, escaping this situation with his heart intact may be more than Josh can hope for, especially once he discovers that there are still things about Emery he doesn't know. --- Gorgeous Cover Art by @kataraqui https://www.instagram.com/kataraqui/ Theme Song Lifeline by Tiago Barbosa https://youtu.be/yYBIWrRim14 http://www.tiagobarbosamusic.com --- Utterly Forgettable started out as an Open Novella Contest 2020 entry. It made it as far as the longlist, and had 40k words at the time. This is the expanded version, complete in just under 99k words.

A homeless thief breaks into a house that has nothing worth stealing - except for the heart of a lonely man who is obsessed with time. ***** Blake has been living on the streets for his entire life. He never went to school, and never had a job, except for one: he is a thief, and a pretty good one at that. His new plan is to break into a rich house, steal everything he can, and move on. Everything goes well during the night of robbery right until he discovers the family secret: there is nothing worth stealing. Disappointed, he is ready to leave empty-handed, but then he stumbles on something he never thought he could possibly want, and moving on isn't an option anymore. Risking his freedom, he is now set to steal something from Time itself. || Gay || BxB || MxM || LGBT || Romance ||

How do you save a marriage? Adam doesn't know what to do. How does he fight for his marriage, for his kids, when his husband is never home? How does he get his husband to fall in love with him all over again? ***cover by calalu