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Shadows Fading (BxB)

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Parts 19
Time 2h 8m

abuse abused badboy boyxboy break bxb collin conceal concealment depression fading fragile healing hidden highschool hurting invisible kyle love magic mxm mysterious neglect rumors shadows

Deep in the dark, I don't need the light...

Kyle Layden has become used to the rumors that hover around him. The inescapable lies surround him, numerous and ever-present. His bad-boy reputation keeps most people away, but even that can never fully protect him from the hell of his past and the struggles of his present.

Collin Reech is the openly gay boy who is bullied at school and abused at home. With nothing to ease his struggles, he can't imagine things ever getting better, only worse.

What happens when their two troubled paths cross? Will things finally start to lift up for both of them, or will it all come crashing down in a tumbling mess?


A/N: This IS a boyxboy romance. If you are disturbed by same-sex relationships, then it's simple. DON'T READ THIS BOOK IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT!! This book also contains cursing, abuse scenes, self-harm scenes, and mentions of suicide; if any of those bother you, then be aware that this book does contain them. For tw scenes, there will be a warning at the beginning of the chapter.


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To Be Alone With You by toxicvism

Kaspian Velasquez has lived his entire life keeping secrets. Family was never a topic of conversation, and if ever brought up, Kaspian was always as vague as he could be, his only source of unadulterated solace being the library. But when Kaspian runs into Rowan Aldrich - an enigmatic classmate studying in the same high school Kaspian goes to - at the same library, he slowly begins to wonder if life was truly meant to be lived in secrecy, or if he could finally accept his own past. - started: june 1st, 2020. completed: august 8th, 2020.

Hollow | BxBxBxB by ElijahDiva

Connor Johnson seems like an ordinary boy on the outside, but on the inside he's plagued by depression, an eating disorder and complex anxiety. So what happens when he finally hits the end of the line and is forcibly sent to a home for troubled boys? Where love runs rampant in the air and tensions soar as high as the clouds. TW's (these will not be included at the start of chapters so take this as a final warning) Anorexia & Eating Disorder Self Harm Drug Abuse Abuse Smut PTSD Hallucinations/Schizophrenia Suicidal Thoughts & Ideation Hospitals Anxiety Slow Burn This story is NOT promoting, encouraging, romanticising or glorifying topics such as abuse, suicide, self harm, disordered eating, sexual abuse/misconduct or anything like that, it is just showing what the affects of it can be like especially for LGBT+ young people. Please be respectful in the comments and if anyone is struggling do reach out for support!

And Then There Were More (Gay Poly)✔ by DarkSparx

Ricky is a low ranked demon whose ex husband cheated on him. Seven years later, he learns that they're still technically married, but due to demon law, he's now the property of his ex's current husband. What's more, they have two more husbands for him to meet. How is Ricky going to climb the ranks of demon society when he's suddenly thrust into a marriage that he never asked for? ----------------------- Story Length: [75,000 words]. Rated Mature for Sexual Scenes and Violence. Trigger Warning! This story features topics of attempted suicide, alcohol abuse, depression, and manipulation. Top Rankings: #1 in Polygamy #1 in Depression #1 in MaleXMale

Look After You by vinylplanets

Chicago had never greeted the Valentines with open arms. Instead it greeted them with a slap in the face and reality served on a silver platter. Living with such a large family and such a small income was harder than anyone could have imagined especially when your best form of income comes from your mom being a hooker. Alexander is a middle child in the large family. At the prime age of fourteen he's starting to become confused about many things in his life such as where he fits in, what he wants to do when he's older and his sexuality. Nolan is in the same boat. Though he is not part of the Valentine family he got the privilege of living down the street from them. He had a slightly smaller family with only a slightly better income. But the only things Nolan feels he needs is astronomy, books and his best friend Alexander who is always getting them into trouble. TRIGGER WARNINGS : suicidal thoughts/mentions, abuse, underage drinking, some sexual content, cussing. If there's any questions about the triggers feel free to message me to ask started: November 1st, 2018 completed: November 30th, 2018

The Bad Boy and the Other Bad Boy by badbloom

The last time I'd seen him shirtless was years ago when we were still friends - before puberty. I was so focused on his body that I didn't move when he lowered his shirt. I froze at the same time he did, his eyes meeting mine. --------- Jax Wilson and Rocco Denver are like fire on fire - only bad things could come out of their rivalry and deep-rooted hatred for each other. When Rocco disappears, Jax is convinced he is up to nothing good. But when he does find him, it only leads to more questions. Who is he looking for, Rocco or himself? Will he find either, even if it means leaving everything safe behind?

Dangerous (BoyxBoy) by JustLostMyCool

*** COMPLETED *** Sixteen year old Daniel Layman has been bullied since he came out. His best friend and protector Sean, moved to Los Angeles leaving Daniel to fend for himself in Oklahoma City. Along with trying to survive every minute of hell at school, Daniel also has to walk over five miles everyday through the dangerous streets of Oklahoma City, just to get home - where he has to ignore the aggressive men his mother brings home every night. Seventeen year old Ethan Miller has been a member of one of the most dangerous gangs in Oklahoma City since he ran away from the foster care system as a child. When Daniel stumbles onto a turf war between Ethan's gang and their rivals, Ethan saves him. But the more Ethan gets to know Daniel, the more he realizes just how much saving Daniel needs. Cover art: made by me #1 in #boyxboy - May/2020 #2 in #gay - May/2020

Wherefore Art Thou Romeo? ✓ by swallowedhearts

[BXB] Romeo, exhausted by his apathetic relationships, is desperate to prove to himself that he can find love. Rodney, reckless and exciting, is unlike anyone he has ever met. Instantly, Romeo is captivated and thinks that the love he seeks lies in Rodney. But there is an ugliness to loving Rodney that Romeo didn't expect and, as their relationship becomes more intense, he realizes that it's harder to separate love and obsession than he once thought. As the line blurs and love is contaminated by destruction, Romeo has to decide if Rodney is the answer to his prayers or the road to his downfall. [ november. 2022 - october. 2023 ]

Not Who You Thought (BxB Drama-Romance) by ryaninnyc

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Falling by hipstateasee

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Dream Come True (bxb) by CCWich

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To Be Alone With You

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