Queerfiction Stories

Justin Cameron is a good kid, when he lands in detention he meets Jacob (Jay) Harris. Jay is the opposite of him, he's rebellious and is known as the school's resident bad boy troublemaker. In any other universe they wouldn't even think about interacting with one another, but here they were. Jay is dating Justin's friend Craig. As Justin starts to get closer to Jay, everyone warns him to stay away from Jay. But does he listen and stay away, or does he not? Justin doesn't know why he is told to stay away from him. What is the reason, is there more to Jay than meets the eye? Is he more than just a troublemaker? What is hiding behind Jay's angst and attitude? As Justin tries to answer these questions, he realizes he might not be able to fight temptation and might have just done the one thing he swore he wouldn't: fall in love with Jay Harris.

Two souls, one heroic, one feared as a villain, are bound by fate-and secrets they never chose. When destiny brings them together, forbidden love becomes their only hope in a world that wants them apart. Will the hero risk everything for the villain's heart, or will darkness win in the end? Read on for an LGBT fantasy romance where love defies every label.

She came to the orchard to disappear, and fell in love with the woman who made staying feel dangerous. Nina comes to Iris's orchard to disappear. She doesn't plan to stay. She doesn't plan to want anything. She especially doesn't plan to notice the woman who moves through the trees like she belongs to them-sun-warmed, unhurried, impossible to ignore. The days are long and heavy with heat. Cherries stain fingers and shirts. Sweat, silence, and shared work strip away the parts of Nina that have been holding her together too tightly. Maeve never pushes. Never asks for more than what's offered. And somehow, that makes everything harder. Three cherries joined at the stem become a quiet promise: hunger, longing, love. Not the dramatic kind. The kind that grows slowly. The kind that stays. As the orchard hums and summer deepens, Nina begins to feel her body again-her wants, her fear, her hope. Being seen by another woman feels dangerous. Being held by a place that remembers feels worse. And leaving starts to feel like the bravest thing she might never do. Three Stemmed Cherries is a slow-burn sapphic romance about summer heat, emotional healing, and the tenderness of chosen family. A soft, intimate story for readers who love quiet longing, cottagecore atmospheres, and love that doesn't rush-but doesn't let go either.

||WATTY'S SHORTLIST 2023|| [LGBTQ+ New Adult Fiction] When Mia Cunningham leaves her hometown in coastal Maine at 11 years old after her mother's death, her best friend, Leila Sutherland, gifts Mia a seashell "so she can hear the ocean and remember her home." Over a decade later, the two young women are beginning to navigate their post-grad lives. Leila has remained in Maine, afraid to branch out of her comfort zone, and Mia, after spending her college years in New York and unsure of her future, returns to the only place she ever felt home--Kenneburk, Maine. After a fateful meeting between the young women, Leila and Mia slowly begin to rekindle the friendship that had once been long forgotten. Their friendship is immediately tested, however, as Leila begins to develops familiar feelings and Mia, unsure of where she belongs, cannot help but wonder the direction her life is calling her towards. Will their friendship survive these new trials of adulthood, or should it have ended permanently the day that Mia left 12 years prior? Find out in "Can You Hear the Ocean?" (Published: 2021)

Three years apart. One unexpected reunion. A love that refuses to die. Niro Conderon thought he'd finally moved on from Riley Thonagras-his first love, his first heartbreak. But the past has a way of finding him, and one night, Riley walks back into his life... with the same devastating smile and a thousand unspoken words. Riley swears he never stopped loving him. Niro swears he can't go through the pain again. But between whispered confessions, stolen touches, and the truth Riley's been hiding all these years, the line between anger and longing begins to blur. In a world where Alphas, Betas, and Omegas are bound by rules they didn't choose, can they rewrite their ending... or will history repeat itself? Romantic tension. Heart-wrenching angst. The reunion you've been waiting for. Welcome to Only Ever You - Part 2.

Under Yellow Lights is the continuation of When We Were Seventeen. Carson Miranda leaves his small town behind and steps into Manila - into brighter lights, louder spaces, and a version of himself that refuses to shrink. He learns that growth doesn't stop after the first act of bravery. It deepens. It tests you. It asks you who you are when no one is watching - and when everyone is. Under yellow lights, love looks different. So does courage. This is Carson's next era.

[ON-HOLD] In the summer of 2009, Tanner gets sent to his aunt's house in a New Jersey beachtown to spend 20 days of his vacation. He expects nothing good to come from it and wants to get out of his predicament immediately. But when he meets a guy named Griff and becomes inexplicably drawn to him, he realizes that maybe the summer has more to offer than he originally expected. Soon his days become filled with excitement, while his nights become consumed with thoughts of his new friend Griff. But all good things come to an end, just like summer does.

They were neighbors, childhood friends, and almost something more... until everything changed. Niro, a quiet Omega hiding his true nature, has spent his life on the sidelines - soft-spoken, fragile, and overlooked. Riley, an Alpha heir burdened by tradition, has only ever had eyes for him. When Niro unexpectedly enters heat at school, their carefully constructed walls shatter - and so does everything they thought they knew about each other. But in a world where class, status, and bloodlines rule everything, love isn't always enough. 💔 A tender Omegaverse BL filled with longing, heat, heartbreak, and a bond they were never supposed to share. 📖 Read the first chapters free. Full eBook available on Gumroad: https://moniburne.gumroad.com/l/ihhxm

Things I Couldn't Say is a semi-autobiographical queer coming-of-age story about growing up when everything about you feels like it needs to stay hidden.

On the imperial world of Aurelgrave, systems do not fail without permission. When a routine maintenance request resolves itself with impossible precision, infrastructure coordinator Lorin Roe follows protocol-and makes everything worse. Each correct action deepens the fault. Each unexplained success leaves him more exposed. With no sanctioned way to record what the system now recognizes as valid, Lorin turns to a Lower Meridian archivist who preserves what the city erases. Together, they trace a discrepancy that cannot be acknowledged without consequence. In Proper Order is a quiet science fiction novel about systems that work too well, truths that cannot be named, and a connection formed through restraint rather than rebellion.

Following recent turmoil in his organization, Gerry finds comfort in Sam, an ex-government agent seeking redemption through the Co-op. Sam is haunted by his past and failing to fit in, but he seeks guidance in Gerry's passion and idealism. Seeing his desire to change, Gerry feels a deep connection with Sam despite his baggage. Their budding relationship is strained near its breaking point when Sam reveals even more secrets from his past. Gerry has to question if he can forgive Sam one more time. Can Sam truly be reconciled, or is he doomed to always make the worst decision? This is a passionate train wreck that explores evolutions in relationships, the challenges of moving on from the past, and the struggle to build a future against a backdrop of political transformation. This is a continuation from The Silent Veil, and contains spoilers for the book. However, this piece can be read completely separately and stands alone. I recommend reading the book first.

Keitaro is finishing school. Taiga's stuck at camp. Long-distance wasn't part of the plan, but somehow... they're still holding on. A soft, emotional, and occasionally chaotic love story about growing up, figuring things out, and choosing each other,even when everything feels far apart. Set post-Camp Buddy, but written for fans *and* newcomers alike. You don't need to know the game, just the feeling of falling hard and not wanting to let go.

Snarky, charming bisexual meets soft, closet lesbian. Eli was content living their life alone, with the exception of a few close friends. But when they meet Dylan, that seems to change. No matter how much they try to push her away, they always find themselves coming back to the little blonde space nerd. Will they finally accept their feelings and let her in? Or will they ruin things for good? Copyright 2023: ©Jaz Leigh

He thought he loved her. Or maybe he just wanted to. Arlo lived in a world where love felt simple-either black or white-but his heart didn't fit into any of those boxes. When he met Jen, it felt like everything was falling into place. But inside, something didn't feel right. Confused and unsure, Arlo walked away from the only person who truly cared for him. What he didn't expect was that leaving would start a journey to discover who he really was. Along the way, he finds love in places he never imagined-and then his past catches up with him in a way that changes everything. This is a story about growing up, figuring out who you are, and learning to be brave enough to love yourself.

"𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒆, 𝑨𝒑𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒚𝒐𝒏." "𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆, 𝑨𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓." Killian is a hero. Eros was a villain. This anthology is a collection of short stories encapsulating the many stages of their unusual relationship as they navigate the phenomenon called 'love.' [Word Count: 10,309]

Elian, a cold, introverted art student, is dragged into the College Theater Club by his bubbly childhood friend, Carla. There, he collides with the flamboyant, attention-grabbing director, Indy. Sparks fly, but not in the way Elian expects. Indy, with his infectious energy and undeniable charisma, throws Elian's carefully constructed walls into disarray. As their rehearsals progress, so does their undeniable attraction, leading to a whirlwind of passionate encounters, witty banter, and Elian's slow, agonizing realization that his feelings run deeper than mere friendship. But can Elian, a man who thrives on solitude, truly embrace the chaos and vulnerability that comes with loving Indy? And can Indy, with his insatiable need for the spotlight, ever truly see past Elian's prickly exterior to the quiet, sensitive soul within? This original men love men rom-com is a hilarious and heartwarming exploration of self-discovery, first love, and the unexpected ways in which life can throw you a curveball - especially when that curveball comes in the form of a breathtakingly handsome, incredibly frustrating theater director.

The record was left open. The city kept going. In the aftermath of In Proper Order, Meridian adapts with unsettling grace. Systems stabilize faster. Decisions resolve without authorship. What once required judgement now happens automatically - and no one seems inclined to ask why. As the cost of perfection begins to surface in quieter, stranger ways, two men working at the edge of the city's machinery find themselves navigating a world where authority no longer announces itself and harm leaves no trace. The closer they look, the harder it becomes to tell where oversight ends and continuity begins. Residuals is a slow-burn science-fiction continuation of In Proper Order, exploring what lingers after compliance fails, how power persists without a face, and what it means to remain unfinished inside a system that never stops learning.

Aanya and Meera couldn't be more different. Aanya is reserved, thoughtful, and careful with her heart, while Meera is bold, passionate, and never afraid to speak her mind. From their first encounter, their tension was undeniable-what started as a rivalry quickly turned into something neither could ignore. Thrown together by fate, their shared moments in college are charged with an overwhelming attraction that neither is willing to admit. As enemies, they clash. As friends, they struggle. And as something more, their love faces trials they never imagined. When a secret kiss is exposed through a viral video, their world unravels under the weight of family expectations, social scrutiny, and personal fear. Torn apart by misunderstandings and fear, Aanya and Meera must decide whether their love is worth fighting for. As they navigate heartbreak, forgiveness, and the journey back to each other, they realize that sometimes the greatest battles are the ones we fight for the heart. In this emotional rollercoaster of love, tension, and redemption, "Enemies to Forever" explores the complexities of love born in defiance and proves that sometimes, the most powerful connections are the ones forged from conflict. #LesbianLoveStory #EnemiesToLovers #WLWromance #SapphicFiction #QueerLove #LGBTQRomance #LoveIsLove #ForbiddenLove #QueerRepresentation #SlowBurnRomance #CollegeRomance #SapphicHealing #LesbianDrama #BoldAndBeautiful #SapphicCoupleGoals

At St. Aurelius Academy, Lucky Valderama never expected to find himself in an all-boys school-where everywhere he looks, it's just boys, boys, and more boys. His transfer wasn't by choice. His father, the wealthiest man in Asia, made the decision for him. Despite being the son of an insanely rich tycoon, no one in his new school-not even the teachers knew about his secret. HE'S GAY! In a school full of boys, where friendships, rivalries, and unspoken rules dictate everything, Lucky must navigate his new life while keeping his secret under lock and key. But as he gets closer to his classmates and feelings start to stir, he begins to wonder-how long can he keep pretending? And what happens when the truth finally comes out?

**trigger warning for offscreen sexual violence** **this is a story about aftermaths, about dark woods and ways out** From World Fantasy Award finalist L.S. Johnson comes a fairy tale retelling about revenge, grief, and healing. In lush, elegant prose, Johnson tells the story of Apple, a thirteenth fairy born for an unknown purpose. A violent encounter with a king changes her life forever, and sets her on a journey that threatens herself, the newborn princess Rose, and the future of the kingdom. But even the darkest promises can have unexpected consequences. Weaving together elements of both popular and obscure tales, Apple is for all of us who found ourselves in the dark woods of pain and grief. This novelette first appeared in the anthology F Is for Fairy. Cover art by Karen Cairns. Cover design by Yvonne Tsang.