The British Empire was a global empire that was centered in the British Isles and spanned many parts of the world, including North America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. It was one of the largest and most influential empires in history, with a history that stretches back to the 16th century. The British Empire was established and expanded through a combination of colonization, military conquest, and trade. It reached its peak in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when it controlled a significant portion of the world's land and resources. The British Empire was known for its political and cultural influence, as well as its economic power. It played a significant role in the development of global trade and the spread of Western culture and ideas. The British Empire also contributed to the spread of the English language, which became a global lingua franca. The British Empire began to decline in the 20th century, as many of its colonies gained independence and new powers, such as the United States and Germany, emerged. The empire officially came to an end in 1997 with the handover of Hong Kong to China. Despite its eventual decline, the British Empire had a lasting impact on the world, and its legacy can still be seen in many parts of the world today.

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Luke has been in love with his best friend, Taylor, for too long now and it's getting difficult to be around him. He knows it's time to move on and find someone who can make him happy, but he feels like that will never happen, not with the way Taylor has his heart... ***** Being in love with your best friend is hard. Luke Peterson knows this better than anyone else, as he's agonized over his feelings for Taylor Schofield for the past five years. So when he meets the handsome and confident Will Carson who wants to help him get over Taylor, it seems like the perfect chance for him to move on. But can Luke truly give Will a chance? Or will his heart always belong to his best friend? Content and trigger warning: This story contains descriptions of suicide and homophobia. [[word count: 60,000-70,000 words]] Cover designed by Holly Thurston