Everyone's a little trapped in their own heads. Cassian is the only child of very wealthy parents and has grown up being moulded to their expectations of him. He's a great son and a model student while being popular and confident and he consciously strives to be perfect, so much so that he has never even had an unscheduled moment to breathe or think and the thought of making a mistake terrifies him. Growing up in a household where he is basically the caretaker of his little brother, Theodore is plagued by anxiety that he keeps to himself as he tries to make his family look as normal as possible to people on the outside so that he will not lose his brother. When the quiet, lonely Theodore transfers to his school, Cassian cannot help gravitating towards the new kid despite the disapproval of his friends and parents. He's determined to pull Theodore out of his shell only to realise he may be in one himself.

Jamie thought he was harmless. No one stopped to admire him, remembered his favorite type of weather, or knew that he loved the city. He was forgettable, lost in a swarm where everyone had their own people. He believed that. Until, for a moment, he didn't. *** Cover art is "Model Muse 2" by Johnny Francis Wol

"We promised we'd always be together, but even promises aren't strong enough to stop the world from tearing us apart." ------------------------------------------------------------------- They grew up together. Fell in love when they were young. To them, nothing else mattered so long as they had each other. But would these feelings hold strong when the universe seemed to enjoy tearing them apart?

Max Corrigan doesn't consider himself lucky. He never won anything the few times he'd purchased scratch-offs. He's never gotten his coffee paid for by the person in front of him in a chain of 'paying it forward.' And he's certainly never had any luck with dating. All Zach Freeman knows is football. He lives, eats, and breaths the sport and, like all the greats, he is incredibly superstitious. Before having his heart broken, he had a plethora of rituals that had to be performed in order to win. Now the team is on a losing streak with no end in sight. When Zach realizes, through a series of undeniable coincidences, that Max very well could be the answer to his team's misfortune the whole time, he insists Max stick around until the end of the season--just until their coach comes back and they get back on the road to success. With the excitement of winning and a blossoming friendship, on comes much more than college parties and celebratory dances. Zach tends to push his luck and Max thinks it's just the luck of the draw.

[BXB] [COMPLETE] Rosen Fuchsia has always claimed his dream is to become the finest florist in all of Aurelo, a kingdom where the most beautiful plants bloom in every corner. With a satchel full of flowers and a secret more delicate than his lilies, he sets off for the capital, home to the royal palace and the heart of the kingdom's grandeur. But Rosen isn't just chasing success. He's chasing Victor Rogues, the quietly noble Commander of the Royal Guard, whose calm eyes have seen too much, and whose heart, once open, has long since forgotten how to feel. How could a lovestruck florist ever hope to remind a man like that what it means to love? 🌸🌸🌸 A story with a bit of spice, drama, fluff, and passion!

[COMPLETE] [BXB] William reached out toward Orion's hands, wanting to feel his warmth, and never let go. "I visited you almost every day." "I know," Orion grinned, "I know, Will." ⭑⭑⭑ William Riller is an aspiring young astronomer going through his first breakup. Unable to make peace with his lover of eight years abandoning him for someone he had barely known, William plummets into a state of depression. William wanted to make Christian Hagets recognize the importance of what he had thrown away. Orion is a star, and whenever someone makes a wish he has the opportunity to come down from the sky in his human form. On one humid, lucky night, William finds himself making a wish on a shooting star. Except, William had no idea what a blessing that star would prove to be. ⭑⭑⭑ #1 IN LGBTQRIGHTS - 15/07/24 #2 IN BXB - 09/10/24 #22 IN BL -29/05/25

After leaving his abusive boyfriend, Rowan Warner needs a new place to live, and moving back in with his parents would be a last resort. Luckily, Rowan's brother, Adam, and his best friend, Graham Beckett, are in need of a third roommate. The only problem is, Rowan and Adam don't get along and Rowan doesn't know how long they'll last living together with Graham playing peacekeeper. And when Rowan starts catching feelings for Graham, he knows he has to get out of that house as soon as possible.

(Sequel to Above Water) A summer fling turned into the worst possible case of ghosting Thomas had ever seen. When he first met Dallas two years prior, Thomas never imagined letting him far enough into his heart to get hurt. It was just one summer, after all. They met, had fun, then called it quits, promising to keep in touch in the event that they may reunite again one day. Thomas just didn't expect the ache of grieving a relationship that never existed when Dallas, without explanation, cut contact. Two years later, the holidays brought the pair back together . . . with some unfortunate circumstances. It turns into a matter of following love or reason this time. And maybe, just maybe, two lost souls will bind together once more.

Sam and Sage are next-door neighbors with an almost-four-year strong rivalry that peaks when they both apply to be Professor Olekev's Research Assistant. Unlike other professors, Olekev only chooses one student to study under her for their last two semesters, and every student that does transitions from college to the workforce seamlessly. You're almost guaranteed your dream job with a recommendation letter from Olekev. Which is why Sam needs that letter. And he'll do anything to get it. Even share the position with his stupidly pretty arch nemesis. ( © saeglopur )