Includes the 2020 WATTYS SHORTS WINNER. * once upon a time two people fell in love they thought it was happily ever after but it wasn't ***** Short stories about loss, love, and living in a queer sort of world. Featuring the winner of the 2020 Wattys Shorts Award, This was a Home Once, and a story previously paywalled in a Wattpad Stars anthology, now free to read, Glitter on the Floor. Will update sporadically. *featured on CoffeeCommunity's 'Espresso' list* Images from Canva and Unsplash. Copyright ©️ CC Starfield.

"Between classes, secrets, and a brother lost to addiction, Malcolm learns the scariest part of college isn't failing, it's finding the truth." Malcolm, a quiet 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, lives in the shadow of his older brother Jeremy and quietly idolizes Jeremy's girlfriend, Sarah, the one person who treats him with real kindness. But when Jeremy's drug addiction spirals and he's sent to rehab for ninety days, Malcolm finds himself alone with the girl he's always secretly loved. As the days slip by, admiration turns to obsession, and Malcolm convinces himself he can win Sarah's heart before Jeremy returns, even if it means betraying his brother.

Tom relies on unsent messages to keep himself from sinking. - To you, the person who taught me that life is more than sadness A story of short chapters. papertreasure ©️ 2025 All rights reserved. As the author, it is essential that readers approach my writing with maturity and, if they have any recommendations or opinions about the work, always with the utmost respect.

Diagnosed with a brain tumor and no way to afford the surgery that could save her life, Nabiha makes a bold choice: to live the next six months without regret. With the support of her best friend, Safiya, and a series of unexpected twists, Nabiha is about to discover what it truly means to live, laugh, and love- before time runs out. Started- 29th December 2024 Ended- 20th January 2025 🌸Ranking🌸 #29 in Living

Olivia was once the girl Tan loved, admired, and idolized beyond reason. Now, she has one chance to turn her teenage dream into reality. But there's a catch. A calculation. A sense of duty and guilt that shadows her every step. Can she prove herself wrong... or will she finally surrender to the truth she's never dared to say aloud? *

Lara Dena, a powerful political figure, meets a tragic end in an accident. Reincarnated as Irisha Spes, a ten-year-old girl in a magical world, she is now deaf and mute. Initially, Irisha views her new life as a divine punishment, believing this world, like her past one, is corrupt and morally decayed. Set in the Malum Empire, a realm known for its harsh societal hierarchies and oppressive control over women and disabled individuals, Irisha struggles to survive. Her main challenge is that sign language, her only means of communication, is unknown here. She must adapt and find ways to make herself understood in a society that doesn't recognize her method of communication. Her perspective shifts dramatically when she learns she must care for her reincarnated younger sister. This bond gives her a new sense of purpose and hope, helping her see beyond her past disillusionment and recognize the beauty in her new world. In Sign Language, I Hear You explores Irisha's journey through a slice-of-life perspective. It details her struggle to communicate in a world unfamiliar with sign language, showing how she bridges this gap and influences those around her. Despite societal prejudices, her resourcefulness and determination allow her to navigate the Malum Empire's political landscape, slowly gaining respect. Irisha's story intertwines with the dragon prince, a powerful yet tyrannical ruler. Their relationship evolves from tension to a profound and passionate romance, with the prince's growth adding depth to their connection. As Irisha transforms from a disillusioned child into a formidable political figure, her ability to communicate through sign language becomes a symbol of her strength and innovation. In Sign Language, I Hear You is a tale of personal transformation, celebrating the power of love and perseverance. It highlights how even small acts of courage can lead to significant change and understanding.

A romantic novella about the importance of preserving our oceans and the suffering we inflict on other creatures every day. I dedicate this story to my dearest Eva, who always believed in me and gave me courage in moments of deep hopelessness. Thank you. ♥️

Maybe if Thomas had lived a different life. Maybe if Mark hadn't been such a mess. Maybe it would have been different. But turning back the clock is never an option. And fixing one's mistakes is not easily done. *** "Are you not going to ask me if I'm gay?" "Your sexuality is your business". "Yeah, but..." "There are no 'but's. As long as you're okay with yourself and as long as you are not harming yourself or anyone else, who you are and who you like is none of my business". "Even if who I like is you?" "Even if who you like is me".

Robin struggles with panic disorder, but to him it's undiagnosed because he refuses to show anyone that he's struggling. living in a family with ten children means the lights almost never on one specific child and now that they're being raised by his single mother he doesn't want to feel like a burden. He's about to be a senior in high school and his panic attacks just keep worsening and worsening, on top of that he's continuously struggling to help his mom out with his siblings as his older two brothers are away at college and a lot of responsibility falls on his shoulders now. more and more people start to notice his panic attacks and he doesn't know how long he can keep making excuses. will he be able to "stay strong" to himself or will his walls come tumbling down.

Ten different lives. Two boys. One night that'll bring them all together. Sixteen year old Nosa is okay with being a loner. He doesn't have social anxiety-- he's Catholic and his mum promised you can't love Jesus and have a disorder. He's just weird and he's not good at talking to people but that doesn't mean there's something wrong with him. It does mean that he and Irekan could never be friends. Irekan's parents moved them back to Nigeria to straighten him up-- literally. Being Nigerian and queer has never been easy but now he has to at least try to 'ungay' himself to keep his family together. And that means no falling in love with Nosa's stupid face. Two boys fall in love over novels, anime and rock music that's definitely going to get one of them killed. ❀Winner: 2022 Pride Awards Teen Fiction Category❀ ❀2nd Place Winner: 2022 Pride Awards❀ ❀Featured on the AmbassadorsNG reading list❀ ❀Featured on Stories Undiscovered August 2022 reading list❀ ❀Featured on AmbassadorsAF reading list❀ __Highest Rankings__ #1 wattpadnigeria (3/08/2022) #1 Africanbook (8/05/2022) #1 Africanlgbt (8/05/2022) #5 Blackboys (12/05/2022) #2 Nigerianbook (15/07/2022) #13 Young Adult Fiction (23/06/2024) **This is a bl and it features multiple queer characters. If that's not your speed, please do not read. ***Although this book is written in English, it contains many pidgin English and Nigerian sentences, phrases and slangs. Feel free to comment if you don't really understand the meaning of something.