Comingout Stories

Everyone at school knows Andrew Jennings. Missing an arm. Openly gay. But when he meets star athlete Ryan Sullivan in therapy, can friendship lead to more? ***** When Andrew 'Jacky' Jennings ends up in therapy after an English assignment gone wrong, he doesn't expect to find his high school's star athlete, Ryan Sullivan, sitting in the same waiting room. After all, he and Ryan couldn't be more different: football captain, future valedictorian, and all-around nice guy, Ryan is the school's golden boy, while Andrew is known for his permanent snarl, being openly gay, and losing his left arm (along with his father and sister) in a car accident. But when Andrew learns they actually have a lot in common, he's surprised to see past the enigma that is Ryan Sullivan and his seemingly perfect life. And as the two boys begin to connect over their shared grief, depression, and teenage angst, they might just discover a little pocket of happiness for themselves -- if they're willing to fight for it. [Word count: 100,000-150,000 words] Cover designed by Lily Taylor Please read the 'Introduction' for a full list of content/trigger warnings

A group of teenagers are kicked out of their homes after "coming out" to their parents. Alone and nowhere to go, they all manage to find each other, and the group forms something more than just new friendships.

"Brokeback Mountain" meets "Bull Durham" in this powerful coming-of-age sports romance about self-acceptance, identity, and the courage to live authentically. Brad Hawley has always dreamed of playing professional baseball, and his dream comes true when the New Orleans Breakers draft him in the first round. But Brad carries a secret: he is gay. In the homophobic culture of professional baseball, he hides his sexuality, speaking ambiguously of his lover, Taylor, to maintain the illusion that he's straight. Assigned to the Breakers' farm club, the Bristol Wolves, Brad's on-field skills make him an instant star. Handsome and athletic, he also catches the attention of the young women in town, especially Ashley Cosgrove. Ashley's advances help Brad keep his secret-until she answers his phone and discovers that Taylor isn't a woman. Ashley agrees to keep Brad's secret, but everything changes when Taylor shows up at the ballpark. The sports media descends on Bristol, thrusting Brad into the national spotlight and forcing him to confront the truth about his identity. As he becomes a symbol for LGBTQ+ rights in sports, Brad faces backlash from his teammates, his homophobic manager, and even his once-proud father, who distances himself from his son. When Brad's performance falters and an on-field brawl leads to a suspension, he contemplates quitting the game he loves. His only allies are MLB All-Star Steven Chase, who is finishing a steroid-related suspension, and pitching coach Derek Griffin. Together, they convince the Breakers organization to stand by Brad. During his suspension, Brad finds unexpected support in the LGBTQ+ community, who see him as a role model for self-acceptance and courage. Inspired by their stories, Brad returns to the field with a renewed sense of purpose, embracing his identity and his place as a trailblazer in the world of professional sports.

"Shut up, nerd." It's a phrase he's heard so many times that he should be used to it by now. As the school's quiet genius, Ethan prefers books over parties and the library over crowded hallways. The last thing he wants is attention-especially from the basketball captain who seems determined to make his life difficult one sarcastic comment at a time. Unfortunately, avoiding him is impossible. Between group projects, late-night study sessions, basketball games, rumors, and school drama, the line between annoyance and affection begins to blur. The more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore what's really happening between them. Because sometimes the person who gets under your skin the most is the one who understands you best. And sometimes "shut up, nerd" starts sounding a lot less like an insult... and a lot more like affection.

Carter Parrish lived a happy, simple life with his mom, and knowing she had found her way back to love was the best news he could have ever received. But love leads to marriage, and marriage brought him a new stepfather, a new house, six new stepbrothers and one especially obnoxious stepsister. When the place he is meant to call home starts to feel like a test to his good-will and patience, Carter needs an escape. He might find just that where he least expects it, after meeting a smart boy with a snarky sense of humor and a secret he doesn't seem to good at hiding, who just so happens to be his football coach's son. Somebody said "change is inevitable, growth is optional". Carter just wished they had left a footnote about how hard it can be. *STORY CONTAINS MULTIMEDIA*

When fifteen-year-old Lukas moves from the Netherlands to a quiet town in Canada, he quickly becomes the boy everyone notices. He bikes to school with a crooked smile, disappears on little solo adventures, and carries himself with the effortless confidence of someone far older than fifteen. To the girls at school, the mysterious foreigner is impossible not to crush on. But there's one problem. Lukas talks constantly about someone named Sasha. Sasha this. Sasha that. Stories from back home, late-night calls, inside jokes no one understands. Naturally, everyone assumes Sasha is his girlfriend-and most of the girls reluctantly back off. Until Sasha finally comes to visit...

Megan and Yoonchae have been happily dating for three and a half months. For the first time in her life, Yoonchae feels like she has everything she ever wanted-a girlfriend she loves, friends who support her, and a future she can finally picture for herself. There's just one problem. No one knows. Their relationship has been kept private, tucked away from family, coworkers, fans, and the millions of people who follow Yoonchae online. But secrets can't stay hidden forever, and Yoonchae is tired of pretending that the most important person in her life is just her best friend. What starts as a simple decision quickly becomes the biggest challenge she's ever faced. First, she has to come out to her family. Then to the members of KATSEYE. Then to management. And finally, to the entire world. With every conversation comes a new fear: rejection, disappointment, headlines, backlash, and the possibility that being honest could change everything. But as Megan stands beside her through every step, Yoonchae begins to realize that love is worth being brave for. A story about first loves, found family, courage, and choosing authenticity-one coming-out at a time-until the whole world knows them, and loves them for it.

This book is about two young F1 drivers, one of them the fans' favorite, Carter Arturo Diaz. He is seen as perfect in the public eye. The other one, Graham Foster, is often labeled as a pay driver, only in Formula 1 because of his father's money. However, this season changes everything. After a crash last season brought them into contact, the two slowly got to know each other. What started as mutual respect turned into friendship - and when the new season begins, it develops into something more: a relationship hidden from the media, something they have to protect at all costs. But in a world like Formula 1, nothing stays hidden forever. Will their relationship be stronger than the pressure of the sport, and are they able to live their love publicly?

unexpectedly, Seungmin finds himself in a situation he never would have imagined. read to find out. ♛┈⛧┈┈•༶༶•┈┈⛧┈♛

Carmen's life is seemingly normal outside. She has a nice family who loves her, a small yet fun friend group, nice grades at school and a bright path ahead for the future. But then, one unfortunate incident in her school shattered it all. A student was found dead. And it was the quiet kid- Janice Manopo, the girl who used to be bullied by others in the class. Who Carmen sometimes accompanied because she feels pity for Janice. And now, Janice was found dead. And soon, It will turn into a huge tragedy as a strange letter begins to spread. Somehow, Carmen will become the key to this tragedy, And she's not ready. Meanwhile Veronica, Carmen's friend, is determined to uncover the truth about this letter. Who killed Janice? Who sent those strange letters? And why Carmen?...

Colby and Lucas have always been friends, despite what anyone says. Sharing smiles, partnering up for projects, the whole deal. But when Colby begins to see Lucas in another way it all goes wrong. The friendship is challenged by messy feelings, social status, and themselves. Will the two boys repair a friendship that was meant to be, or break it for something new? Read on for slow-burn, gay romance that has two boys struggling over their own identity, feelings, and annoying friends. Will these two boys find out if they were meant to be, READ TO FIND OUT!

For years, she only existed in the reflection of a dark coffee cup and the quiet corners of my mind. Today, I am letting her step into the light." Two Souls, One Skin is an intimate, deeply emotional journey of self-acceptance. Driven by a lifetime of hidden longing and suffocating everyday armor, Alex drives to a remote photography studio to do something terrifyingly brave: to be seen. Under the gentle, uncritical lenses of photographers Inés and Jonas, the masks fall away. Through the transformative power of a camera, a mirror, and an emerald green dress, Alex confronts the vulnerability of step-by-step transformation-and finally meets Veronika. But as the euphoria of visibility settles, the drive home brings a haunting reality: What will this truth mean for the family waiting for him? A poignant, breathtakingly honest exploration of what it costs to hide-and the absolute courage it takes to emerge.

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Lena has always been good at following the plan. Graduate early. Pick the sensible school. Stay close to home. Build the kind of life people point to and call successful. But life has a way of changing shape before you're ready for it. Between unopened acceptance letters, quiet expectations, first choices that feel impossible, and the people who teach us there is more than one way to live, Lena begins to question whether becoming an adult means becoming who everyone expected-or becoming someone she chooses. This is a story about growing up, grief, love in all its forms, and learning that sometimes the people who change your life aren't always the ones who stay.

Destiny is a fickle thing, forever steering us into the great unknown, weaving our threads with a soul who will alter our existence entirely. We wander blindly-never knowing when they will emerge, if they are the balm or the blade, or whether this path is a sanctuary or a sin. We are powerless to choose who captures our heart. We are left to wonder if the universe is merely mocking us. Yet, of one thing he is certain: this time, fate is playing a cruel, twisted game with him. This summer, his entire world was overturned, spinning violently off its axis. And it was this very summer that doomed, and destined, their paths to cross. *Sorry if there was some writing errors or similarities to other stories. This story is 100% original fiction.* Ps. English is not my first language Enjoy- 💞

"ɪ ғᴇᴇʟ sᴏ ʜɪɢʜ sᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴛɪᴍᴇ ɪ ʟᴏᴏᴋ ᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ" || In which, Lucy Potter, Harry's younger sister, falls in love with Hermione Granger. After levels of internalized homophobia, they slowly feel more comfortable with each other, and fall deeply in love. Lucy learns to accept her feelings, while Hermione slowly realizes she has fallen in love with one of her best friends.

This is a fan fic about one unconfirmed love story, Larry Stylinson. I have my theory how this two first met each other and how they described this period of their life in their song Rock Me. This is the reason why I called my fanfic like that. I don't want to offend Louis or Harry and please read it like an ordinary story, where characters are made up. Also English isn't my native language so if I make any mistakes please forgive me! 💚💙 ▪ Homophobic comments and actions！ ▪ Sexual content！ ▪ Definitely a lot of swearing！

Basically you have a bunch of male friends who are in college, and who also have this online show where they dispel goofy myths, hold Q&As, etc. As the title suggests, something goes horribly wrong with one of their myths, and the crew has to live with life-altering consequences. This story-line has a mixture of elements from Various Slice of Life Anime, Ranma 1/2, and some hints of MythBusters and Impractical Jokers. It's a commentary on Social Media Culture, Streamer Culture, and Bro Culture. Meanwhile at it's core, it has LGBTQ Narrative Storytelling.

Lucas finally accepts his grandmother's offer to stay with her over the summer. He's expecting everything to be the same as his summers before-stay inside on his phone and do absolutely nothing. What he isn't expecting? The guy that's always around his grandparents shop to be so persistent on becoming friends.

Turns out the guy Mike kissed is a closeted jock. And he goes to his school. *** In the small mountain town of Elswood, Colorado, Mike has always known exactly what his future looks like: Harvard, law school, success. But when a chance encounter introduces him to Zach, a closeted football player, his carefully planned life begins to unravel. And so does Zach's. Around them, a group of nerdy friends learn to support each other and fight together against life's injustices. Danny, who has spent his life convinced he's a screw-up, discovers unexpected purpose in standing up for his friends. Ayesha, the brilliant perfectionist behind the school's ambitious theatre production, struggles beneath the weight of everyone's expectations. Michelle, isolated and targeted for being trans, learns that friendship can be a kind of armor. And Zach must decide whether living the life his family demands is worth sacrificing the life he actually wants. As books are exchanged, friendships deepen, romances bloom, and old certainties fall apart, each of them is forced to confront who they are and who they want to become. Together they discover that growing up isn't about having a plan, it's about finding the courage to be true to oneself. Warm, funny, and deeply heartfelt, Particles is a coming-of-age novel about friendship, identity, first love, and the invisible connections that shape our lives, one small collision at a time. *** Content warnings for homofobia, transphobia, bullying, domestic abuse.