EDITOR'S CHOICE ~ When heartbroken March Marino books a road trip across the western US, he has no idea what he's getting himself into.

Two childhood best friends. One accidental kiss. A summer that changes everything. *** Felipe Rivera has a problem. Several problems, really; as if his anxiety disorder and his strained relationship with his father weren't enough, he's also been in love with his best friend for as long as he can remember. Now that it's their last summer together before they go to separate colleges and leave the suburb they grew up in behind, he's determined to keep his feelings for Aaron bottled up. However, things quickly move beyond his control, and what was supposed to be a summer like every other turns out to be something that might just put their friendship to the ultimate test. Content warnings for themes of anxiety/mental health issues and recreational drug use

Adam is a Neet. He never leaves his apartment unless he absolutely has to. He holes himself up, only giving attention to his comics and cartoons. However, things change when a noisy party animal moves in next door and becomes a pest. Adam is given no other choice but to confront his neighbor. A series of events pushes Adam outside his bubble and forces him to interact with others. And maybe, just maybe, he thought his neighbor, Assad, was a bit good looking. * * * * * TW/CW: The MC of this novel has social anxiety and depression, and although there are no thoughts relating to violence or self-harm, the MC is consistently in a state of mind /internal monologue that can be mentally tasking for people with similar conditions.

Marc is struggling to find his way after his wife left him and their daughter, Ariel. He has no idea how to raise a child alone, and starts to rely on Ariel's art teacher, Brendan Snowden. They become friends and Marc starts to open up about his inner demons. Nanowrimo 2014

"And I will try to fix you"

Mateo is a normal boy living a normal life. He's gay but is perfectly in peace with himself, thanks to a supportive family. Very outgoing, frank and happy, he hides some scars behind his confidence. Liam is the son of a very rich man who is the CEO of a huge hotel company. He's rich and gorgeous, but social and familial pressures make him uncomfortable with his life. What will happen when the two of them meet ? DoneisDone made the cover of story with a photo from Jeremy McKnight on Unsplash. Thank you sooooo much !

"Last year I lost my best friend, who'd made a prick move, and the girl I loved to the guy I hated." Howard Temple is going off to college with his new-found step-brother Anton, who just broke up with his girlfriend using a line from a Disney princess movie (his little sister's influence), and said a proper goodbye to his friend, making him an example to the others. And they both want a brand new start. Friendless, dateless, but hopeful, will they get it? Will they be able to forgive, or will the only thing they want to do is forget? (boyxboy)

❝I thought that I had at it all figured out... and then, I met my new English teacher.❞ Follow along with a quirky high school senior Hunter Williams and his stoic English teacher Blake Carter on a romantic and dramatic adventure. • Completed January 11th, 2020 © 2020 winterhex. All Rights Reserved.