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The Pretense Festival

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𝐀 𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲

At the Protostar show, nothing stands still.
Singing, dancing, quarrelling. A dozen of the best performers in the USA will compete for an unknown prize. However, is it important? There is no honesty and justice in this world. 

How far can one go for the dream of the stage? 
Can fame really turn one into a hypocritical animal?
How long will it take for one to go crazy? 
How does it feel to lose everything, but more than ever play the role of a happy person? Or maybe there is nothing to lose?
Are sincere and tender feelings possible at the festival of endless pretense?
And why does this dude look so much like twenty year old you-know-who?!

You will unwillingly become a participant in this adventure and find out the answers to all the questions.All Rights Reserved

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So Where Does that Put Us (boy x boy) by LifeDeep

"When something terrible happens to someone, everyone feels sorry for you at first, they take your hand and cry fake tears and say how 'special' you are, how strong you are. But after a while they forget...Then they don't see a person anymore they just see this terrible thing and think you're terrible because of it...It's like a little switch that goes off in people's heads: one minute everyone is your friend and they care oh-so much, then, when things die down, they become terrified of you. You'd be surprised to see what fear can make someone do." Justin Ivanov has never led much of a normal life, but when his sister passes away, his entire world falls apart. Trapped in an abusive relationship and in a school where everyone is scared of him, Justin continues to deteriorate, pinning all his hope on his confused best friend, Ben Fulton. He struggles to keep his family together without them finding out the hidden secret of his sexuality. But the more he fails, the closer he gets to losing himself forever. Ben Fulton doesn't understand what depression is. He doesn't understand why people have it or how to fix it. But when the sudden death of his best friend's sister leaves him feeling empty, he comes too close to comfort with just what depression can make someone do. Trying to sort out his own emotions, sexuality, and future out, Ben also has to balance trying to save Justin. But the more he tries, the more his feelings grow for his best friend, and the closer Justin gets to destroying himself.

Insatiable (UNDERGOING REWRITES) by likeryebread

"You tease me too much," I muttered, licking a path up to his ear before nipping at him. "Standing up here at the front of the class, strutting around with your perky ass. And I know you're wearing those goddamn tight panties. I can see the outline of them underneath your pants." To prove my point, I dipped a finger down the back of his pants, tugging at the lace that lay beneath it. Julian moaned lowly, his breath starting to come out in airy pants. He pushed back against my hand and forward against my chest lightly and I complied, moving so he could stare up at me as he gripped my hair between his slender fingers. "What should I do about your teasing, professor?" I drawled before the smaller man smirked. ~ Nolan Daniels loves college. Not for the school part of it, no. He loved everything else: the parties, the freedom, the hook ups, football. He can't think of anything that could change his dislike in learning. That is until a new and incredibly cute professor quite literally falls into his life. ~ ⚠︎ Graphic adult themes, language and a lot of sexual tension. Continue at your own risk. #3 in manxman on 05/19/2020 #11 in depression on 10/08/2019 #188 in boyxboy on 1/26/2018 [ UNDER MAJOR CONSTRUCTION/REWRITES ]

Ned Gets Stood Up by ASMorrow

Ned and Sam won't talk about their first kiss. But when Ned gets stood up on a date and tries to prove his worth by stealing a famous local relic, Sam has to step in, forcing them both to uncover family secrets that could make or break their relationship for good. # It's been three years since Ned and Sam had their first kiss-three whole years that they've been ignoring it and continuing on as best friends. The day before Christmas Eve, they both find themselves going on separate dates. But Ned getting stood up sends him on a wild adventure as he struggles to prove his worth, unearthing family secrets along the way that both separate and bind the boys together. Ned and Sam's story proves that one night really can change everything. But will their friendship grow stronger, or will these secrets put a fracture in their bond that they can't repair? # If you like stories about second chances at love, lawn gnomes, and the sacred art of running scared, you'll love Ned Gets Stood Up, a gay teen romance with a fun cast of lovable characters. Think Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist meets Love Actually. 💕Childhood friends to lover 🤣 Romantic Comedy 🔥 An Epic Quest 🌈 Be gay do crimes

I Blame You by pretty_exotic

"LET ---ME ---GO" I gritted as I tried to pry off the hold he had on my throat. "Do you really want me too... " he laughed "....your dick says otherwise " And feeling pure confusion I gazed downwards and to my utter surprise I was semi hard. A huge wave of embarrassment and horror rushed over me and thankfully gave me enough strength to push the bastard off of me only to find him laughing whilst standing some much needed distance away from me. "You know...Woods ..I'm not entirely sure If you're a sadist or you just like it rough or maybe.........just maybe, you're gay for me" he chuckled as he brushed off he's gear. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Tyson Woods truly loathed Lucas aka. Luca and by truly loathed, he couldn't be in the same vicinity with the guy without sharing some very unfriendly words with the other. Noone knew where all this hatred emanated from but almost everyone knew that Luca and Tyson were just not cut from the same cloth......... ......that is..... until lust and envy decide to breach a crossfire and burn with each other. .........surely this was a recipe for doom. Or was it? READ TO FIND OUT!!!!!!!

Home in Nevada [SAMPLE] by m20anderson

Sometimes your first love becomes your forever love. ✨ Jeff expects his trip home to Nevada to be as dull as dirt. Dry weather, boring people, the same old faces-he hates visiting his hometown. But this year, something unexpected happens: he runs into Jamie. Jamie, Jeff's best friend since kindergarten, knows all of Jeff's secrets and flaws. Oh, and Jeff may or may not have kissed Jamie a few times in those tumultuous teenage years... Fine... maybe it was more than just a few times, but who's counting? Seeing Jamie again stirs up old feelings, ones he's finally ready to explore. Jeff thought he left his past behind-until Jamie walks back into his life, bringing old memories and unresolved feelings. A heartfelt friends-to-lovers journey of bisexual awakening, self-acceptance, and slow-burn romance. Can Jeff finally embrace his love for Jamie, or will fear keep them apart? 🌶️ CONTENT WARNINGS: Cheating drama (not explicit), Internalized biphobia, Emotional conflict drama, Mild language, Mature sexual content, Alcohol use 📢 THIS IS A 3 CHAPTER SAMPLE: The full book can be found on Amazon and free on Amazon Kindle Unlimited! Own the eBook today - Get it from Amazon and carry their love story anywhere! 👉 www.authormanderson.com

Behind The Limelight by howtosellmysoul

"You're crazy," Ashton whispered. "Yes," Ryker continued. "For you." "No. You're just crazy. Period." ~~~ With Ashton's dying career, his last lifeline was accepting the lead role in a sureshot blockbuster. But the new role had a catch, and the catch had a name: Ryker Cohen, Ashton's sole archnemesis. Can Ashton act alongside the man he has spent years despising? Will he give in to the hate? Or will Ryker's soft touch melt Ashton's stone cold heart? ~~~ [mxm] [marked mature for sexual content]

Baby steps ∽『boy ✮ boy -EDITED by papa_is_everywhere

Carter is a disabled 19 years old ex football player. After an accident one year ago, he was cursed to a lifetime in a wheelchair. Ryder is an antisocial 18 years old jock. He became the quarterback of the football team after his biggest rival, Carter Matvey, changed schools for a totally unknown reason. What happens when Carter's father employs the jock to be the boy's caregiver? Are the two quarterbacks able to go a few quarters back and score points into this crazy match of love? What about the fact that under his impenetrable shell of muscles Ryder hides a very soft core? After Carter breaks his walls will he transform into puddle? Follow their juicy trip of love and hate and you'll find out . "Ryder? I think Rider suits you better... in like... Cart Rider " Best rankings: •1 in mxm •1 in bxm •2 in lgbt •14 boyxboy •7 gay ✇W̳A̳R̳N̳I̳N̳G̳_1✇ тнιѕ вooĸ can ιndυce ғeelιngѕ oғ dιѕrυpтιon and anхιeтy ғor нoмopнoвeѕ. ιт conтaιnѕ gay relaтed тнeмeѕ. ✇W̳A̳R̳N̳I̳N̳G̳_2✇ тнιѕ вooĸ can caυѕe angѕт and dιѕappoιnтмenт тo тнe people deѕιroυѕ oғ ѕad endιngѕ. All мy worĸѕ нave нappy endιngѕ. Thís вσσk αlsσ íncludєs smut! σur gαч sσuls cαn't lívє wíthσut smut!

He Made Me Feel (Boyxboy) by KassandraVivu

*Dedicated to all the Victims in the Orlando Pulse Shooting, Your souls will always be beautiful* Ben is yours typical lonely guy. Lives alone, No friends and no family. He works as a reporter for the most largest firm in the city. Dealing with celebrities and athletes. Getting a new project to work on and having the chance to interview an athlete. Not just an athlete but Jesse Hutcherman his self. Ben doesn't think that anything will come out of it, but oh boy is he wrong. Jesse Hutcherman a football player for the Packers has been seen as a womanizer by the public, but that's not who he really is. feeling like he has no chance to prove the public wrong. He makes a new friend. Which had everyone in the public, all his fans and co-workers wondering what the heck is going on. But Jesse soon realize that his new friend is different from most people, he doesnt want anyone in. He doesn't wanna have feelings. SO Jesse started up a goal that he wanted to reach, His main goal he likes to call it. Jesse wants to make Ben feel, he wants Ben to have feelings, but not just regular feelings, but feelings for him and he wants Ben to let him in. But the problem is, will Ben come out of his shell and give Jesse that chance?

Substitute [bxb] ✔ by RubyWooEd

"I can't grow to love you. I'm sorry, but you will always be a second choice to me." ... "You can't last a single day on the battlefield, and you won't last a single hour in my bedroom." ... Victor Cailloux has always been smitten with his childhood friend and wants nothing more than a chance to be with him. His heart is broken when his love is married off to a Prince but he is presented with an opportunity to get out of his miserable life at home and be close to his first love by the General Henry Rémy. By marrying him. And somewhere along the way of their marriage of compromise, Henry falls in love. But will Victor be able to forget his childhood love, and accept him or will he push Henry away from him, forever? ... Or where Victor is too stubborn for his own good and Henry just wants acceptance. ... Sometimes humor, a lot of angst, drama, and romance all around. ... This is spin-off of my other story Fate but it can be a stand-alone. ... Cover by the lovely @foundmykee.

ALL THE PRETTY GIRLS by juniperis

Dawson is- most people who don't know him would say- as straight as they come. And senior year away from home promises to be a big year for him: no parents in sight, a whole new set of friends, he just seems to have it all. Not to mention that all the pretty girls of the very private Wharton High are dying to get a taste of the new talk of the school. If only he could get Adam Hamilton's eyes out of his head. * "He dislikes him so much he is annoyed by the mere sound of his breathing. He dislikes him so much that he can't bring himself to ignore him; that even the way his stupid glasses perfectly sit on his symmetrical nose exasperates him; and his ridiculously blue eyes that take different shades of blue based on his mood and now Dawson knows that apathy is the ocean whereas rage is a starless night sky. And his jawline looks like it was sculpted by the hands of Michelangelo, but he dislikes him so much he can't look at his face without feeling his cheeks flush in anger. Truth is, Dawson dislikes him because Hamilton did something that no other person- despite their best efforts- ever managed to do. He made him feel weak."

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So Where Does that Put Us (boy x boy) cover

Insatiable (UNDERGOING REWRITES) cover

Ned Gets Stood Up cover

I Blame You cover

Home in Nevada [SAMPLE] cover

Behind The Limelight cover

Baby steps ∽『boy ✮ boy -EDITED cover

He Made Me Feel (Boyxboy) cover

Substitute [bxb] ✔ cover

ALL THE PRETTY GIRLS cover

So Where Does that Put Us (boy x boy)

"When something terrible happens to someone, everyone feels sorry for you at first, they take your hand and cry fake tears and say how 'special' you are, how strong you are. But after a while they forget...Then they don't see a person anymore they just see this terrible thing and think you're terrible because of it...It's like a little switch that goes off in people's heads: one minute everyone is your friend and they care oh-so much, then, when things die down, they become terrified of you. You'd be surprised to see what fear can make someone do." Justin Ivanov has never led much of a normal life, but when his sister passes away, his entire world falls apart. Trapped in an abusive relationship and in a school where everyone is scared of him, Justin continues to deteriorate, pinning all his hope on his confused best friend, Ben Fulton. He struggles to keep his family together without them finding out the hidden secret of his sexuality. But the more he fails, the closer he gets to losing himself forever. Ben Fulton doesn't understand what depression is. He doesn't understand why people have it or how to fix it. But when the sudden death of his best friend's sister leaves him feeling empty, he comes too close to comfort with just what depression can make someone do. Trying to sort out his own emotions, sexuality, and future out, Ben also has to balance trying to save Justin. But the more he tries, the more his feelings grow for his best friend, and the closer Justin gets to destroying himself.