Pelli, an artist intrigued by a masterpiece titled 'Lucifer and His Rainbow Wings,' embarks on a quest to uncover the identity of its mysterious painter. In his search, he stumbles upon something unexpected-someone who stirs feelings he never anticipated.
Synopsis
Set in 1999, in a town where love is still a whispered secret, two souls dare to paint their truth on the canvas of life, defying tradition and finding hope in the most unexpected places.
In the small town of Menta, two young men, Pelli and Lucas, find themselves at the crossroads of love, tradition, and self-discovery. Pelli, an openly gay artist, uses his talent to challenge societal norms and advocate for LGBT acceptance. Meanwhile, Lucas, a church server, grapples with his hidden identity and the weight of familial expectations.
Their worlds collide in a beautiful yet tumultuous journey, painting their love story amidst a community slowly awakening to change. As Pelli uncovers the secrets behind 'Lucifer and His Rainbow Wings,' he discovers not just the identity of its creator, but a love that will test the boundaries of society and the strength of their hearts.
"Paint with Me, Gabriel" is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. The story is meant for entertainment purposes only and does not reflect real-life events or the author's beliefs.
Cameron Cole has a plan.
After yet another relationship ends because of certain shortcomings-literally-Cameron decides it's time to swear off dating and focus her energy into her junior year at the University of Charlotte. There's an internship up for grabs and there's no way she's letting that slip through her fingers. But then she's goes and makes one impulsive mistake that changes everything.
Wesley Reed has it all.
As the golden boy of the Charlotte Colts football team, he's got the talent, the looks, and a future so bright it's practically blinding. Girls throw themselves at him, professors let things slide, and the world bends to his will.
But when a required freshmen paper threatens his eligibility, the two are brought together in a sick twist of academic fate. Cameron can't get him out of her head and Wesley isn't making it any easier with his cocky smirk and insistent charm. Their arrangement teeters on the edge of disaster as unresolved tension and late-night study sessions give way to a steamy, no-strings-attached deal.
But in the game of love and lust, someone always has to loose-and the stakes have never been higher.