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In a modern world where expectations of men are as contradictory as they are complex, Maxime, a disoriented thirty-something, navigates the maze of interpersonal relationships and male identity.

Raised in a society that values sensitivity and emotion in men as much as strength and dominance, Maxime struggles to find his place. On one hand, his girlfriend, Charlotte, encourages his gentle and empathetic sides, urging him to express his emotions without reservation. On the other hand, his childhood friends and the male role models he has long admired advise him not to show weakness, to remain strong and stoic.

At work, Maxime finds himself confronted by colleagues who question his masculinity when he prefers to discuss rather than fight for promotions. These subtle comments about his "fragility" disturb him, intensifying his doubts about his masculine identity.

Meanwhile, a series of chance encounters with other men in similar situations leads him to realize that social pressure compels many men to hide their vulnerability behind a façade of hardness. Each of these men, whether they meet in bars, social events, or even during therapy sessions, shares his own dilemma between satisfying cultural expectations and honoring his true inner nature.

His tumultuous journey teaches him that self-acceptance and understanding of others are essential keys to navigating a world where relationships between men and women are constantly evolving.All Rights Reserved

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Awakenings: The Greek, The Russian and Me by vsmirren

The first year of college is a learning experience in and out of the classroom, as Fran is quickly finding. Her relationship with sultry Greek Conn has been an eye-opener, awakening Fran's passionate sexual desire and need for intimacy. But dating Conn has its drawbacks. The two lovers come from very different cultures, and their expectations of each other are often at odds. Still, the sex is amazing. As Fran struggles to navigate the inevitable obstacles of a multiethnic relationship, she meets Erik. As seductive as Conn, Erik also comes from a different culture-he's Russian. Two men, one woman. It's a tantalizing plot for late-night drama, but Fran quickly finds living that story line to be exhausting-emotionally and physically. She knows she can't have both, but whom does she choose-the Greek or the Russian? It would be a lot easier for her to decide if she didn't have to break someone's heart in the process.

Hiding From My Mate by NuShaGreen

"I need to talk to you Elly" "Why?!" "I know that you're my mate" I laughed sarcastically. "What?! Are you trying to make fun of me again like you did two years ago?" I saw everyone flinched at that and Drake had this look of hurt. "I apologised Elly! Please give me a chance. We're mates after all" he pleaded. "We. Are. Not. Mates" I said angrily. "Do I smell like your mate?" I questioned knowing he had no answer for that. "You're hiding it" "Really!" I looked surprised but that made Drake angry. "Let's go for sparks then" he tried to grabbed my hand but Josh pushed me behind him. "Are you trying to touch someone else's mate, Alpha?" Josh asked. "Josh!" Others shouted and Drake growled loudly, his eyes turning black. And he looked at me with those eyes. "Just remember Elly! I asked you nicely" with that he turned and stormed out of the library, others following him behind. ________________________________________ Elly was a quiet and smart girl who had a promising future as a doctor. Her mother being a famous and respected doctor in the werewolf society she had only one dream and it was to become a doctor like her mom. Being a Luna was something she never wanted and she didn't expect her mate to be the future Alpha of her pack, her enemy. What else she could do other than hiding when she knew he was not going to let her go no matter what. The future Alpha Drake waited his whole life for his mate and it only made him angry when he figured out that his mate was hiding from him. But he wasn't going to give up and he was already loosing control because of Elly. He thought finding his mate would put him out of his misery or was he wrong?

Parasitic relationship by yUm1Kooo

Parasitic relationship - one in which one organism, the parasite, lives off of another organism, the host, harming it and possibly causing death. A girl who not many people liked. A girl who was always bullied by others. A girl who was always sick. A girl who was so skinny she was unattractive. The only person in the world who truly cared for her and protected her was her father. But he soon met his demise. All of a sudden, she came across a handsome and attractive young man who worked under a funeral parlour who was really kind and caring and was there to support her. Even she didn't know why, but she was glad he was there for her. To support her. Something even her own friends couldn't do... But of course, like her, he was simply an emotional teenager as well. And as time passed by, he started to fall for her. Except, she saw him as a danger to her. Especially if they ended up in a relationship. It was better to avoid this. But you just can't avoid the media and insecure teenagers, can you? You can't avoid all those manic girls who are out there to get you, can you? With all these lies and rumours that spread...Was he really someone who was there to support her or there to ruin her life?

Half of My Heart ✔️ by koolkenz

how far would you go . . . for someone you love? ♔ Levi steps forward, placing himself between me and Jack. Like he's protecting me from him. But I don't need protecting, certainly not from Jack. "Who do you think you are, dude?" Levi spits, getting in Jack's face. "Look, Scarlett was just helping me out with a proj-" "I'm not your dude," Jack bites, and I want to tear my hair out of my head. This is going downhill very fast. Jack turns to me. "Scar, we need to talk," he says lowly. Then loud enough for Levi to hear, "So can you please get this kid to leave." "Hey, you don't get to come in here and start ordering her around," Levi says harshly. "You don't control her." "And you think that you do?" Jack spits. ♔ When Scarlett moved off to college, she hoped to start anew and find her way in this world alone. Two problems. One: her older brother goes to the same college, and it seems like he's everywhere, keeping her from doing everything she hoped to do as a college freshman. Two: her brother's devastatingly handsome best friend also seems hell-bent on ruining her college experience . . . but in a different way. Their paths keep crossing, and Scarlett is reminded of the powerful attraction that they've both ignored for far too long. Not to mention, a new face begins to occupy everyday Scarlett's thoughts. When Scarlett is paired with an allusive, darkly handsome stranger for a film project, her world begins to open in ways she never thought possible. But as his mystery unravels into dark secrets, she wonders if she's falling a bit too hard. Before long, Scarlett is forced to realize that balancing the hearts of two boys at once just might result in the breaking of her own.

The Dark Side of the Moon by thealexiarose

"Fuck, baby. You can't say things like that to me. I want to, also. Trust me." His hand snakes down my body until he enters two of his fingers into my wet center. I can only moan in response. "However," he kisses my neck possessively, finding the right spot to drive me crazy. "I need to build you up to that." He pushes his fingers in and out of me, hitting deeper and deeper as his strokes become longer and harder and faster. "You feel that? My fingers deep in your pussy that's dripping for me?" He licks the side of my neck as my breaths come out in short pants. "My dick is going to stretch you out so much more. When I finally fuck you, you're going to be sore for days. And you're going to love it." ---------- Thea Brooks, an 18-year-old college student, lives her life by a schedule. She has school, homework, her job at the Coffee shop where she drinks way too much caffeine to be healthy, and the rest of the time she is watching her little sister while her mother is at work. She thinks that everything will remain the same as she starts her college classes, but that all changes when a new friend of hers introduces her to an attractive guy that she can't seem to get out of her head. Grayson Dark, a 22-year-old Alpha of his pack, has been searching for his mate since he turned 16. All hope is lost until one of his pack mates strolls into his home with the most magnificent scent- his mate's scent. After only slightly maiming his pack mate, it is revealed that his mate is close by- and human. Without understanding the supernatural world existing around her, Thea will have to learn to look past Grayson's faults- mainly his possessiveness and anger issues- while staying out of danger from unknown threats and learning her place at Grayson's side. Oh... and keeping her grades up. How hard can that be?

The Corner Store by The_Outkast

I fell for a boy with the kindest blue eyes, and a charming dimple. He made me feel loved, and cared for, and most importantly he made me feel safe in his presence. He came right in the middle of a tornadoe and managed to turn it into blue skies. He changed my perspective and gave me hope and strength." I looked at him, and he was smiling, and his eyes were a little glossy. He took my hand and kissed it, a small tear caught in the corner of his beautiful eyes. "I thought, hey, maybe life isn't so bad after all. Maybe I can finally allow myself to love and be loved, and to live life normally. When we went to your party, you told me to wait for you. But then your perverted cousin made me feel super uncomfortable, so I went looking for you, just to be able to feel at peace again. And that's when I saw it." My heart beats skyrocketed, because this was the moment everything changed forever. "Saw what?" Asked Axel. I took a deep breath, and continued. It's now or never. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Sophia Grace is a 25 year old Forensic Science major who recently started working as a cashier at her local grocery store - "The Corner Store". Amidst her cute demeanor and kind eyes, she harbors a dark secret that she doesn't want anyone to know about. To protect herself and those around her, she tries not to make friends at all and only go there for extra cash until she can graduate and leave. But what happens when Axel gets her on his radar? Would she allow herself to feel anything? And most importantly, what if they're more connected than they ever thought possible?? Will she run as soon as it gets tough, or will she fight against anything that tries to taint her past? Stay tuned for The Corner Store. 1st Place: GYSO Awards (Oct 2023) 2nd Place: YearlyAwards (Dec 2023)

Temptations [BxBxB] [16+] by TheGay_Wizard

Ethan just got a new apartment, escaping his wretched, homophobic parents but another problem arose. His boss, Christopher, was tall, fit, and way too tempting with the prolonged glances he sent Ethan's way as he worked. Then there's Jasper, a boy he runs into at a club one night. The night was major bliss, their connection electric. He horrifyingly finds out Jasper is a regular at the shop, flirting with him almost constantly. What will he do with two temptations constantly surrounding him? [Word Count: ≈ 21,500]

The Sun, the Moon and the Sky. by hope_373

Reverse Harem Aiden and Aly, childhood friends, being in a love-hate relation works for them. They live their lives as much as they can despite the constant pull of problems. Like the sun and the moon, they are together yet far apart. What happens when they find their sky? The one they can call their home that gives them a place to be together, that binds them all together. What happens when they find their sky in a person who is completely far away from the world they live in, unaware of the things that go around, completely oblivious to the harsh settings of the true world and how it works? Blue, a self righteous nerd, with a lot of energy and a kind heart, lives with his parents and is happy with his life at present and there is nothing he could ask for more in his life. What can he do when instead of one, he comes across two bundles of inconvenience, who happen to be wholly entrancing for him that he just can't seem to get them off his mind? Let's see how the sky secures the sun and the moon together and gives them their home. "You're our miracle, our heart beating, like the sun and moon meeting, it won't happen, it can't happen, But it does. You make everything possible". 'Its always gonna be us against the world, not us against each other.' Smut Threesome Slight Bdsm Romance Love Fluff Sexual content Angst Violence Torture Strong Language Ranked: #1 in polyamory #1 in angstwithhappyending #1 in bdsm #1 in boyxboy #1 in strength #1 in threesome This is a fictional book.

Invisible String Of Love by Autumn_Girl_Writes

In the dimly lit waiting room of the therapist's office, there's a young woman who looks tense but determined. She just finished her session, feeling relieved yet still troubled. This woman survived a traumatic kidnapping, and you can see the emotional scars in her demeanor. Despite her small size, there's a hidden anger inside her, a result of the injustices she faced. Across from her view another person, quieter but equally significant. They seem restless, constantly shifting their focus. They, too, have a troubled past, having grown up around violence at home.They have ADHD, their mind is always busy, making it hard to concentrate. When the woman leaves, she locks eyes with this person waiting outside. In that brief moment, they understand each other's pain, "He's not actually helping us, is he?" She mumbled softly. Though their lives may never cross again, that simple sentence speaks volumes about their strength and resilience in overcoming their pasts. However, eventually they met again, but in the different place, at the same time, but different day. A delicate connection starts to grow between them, intertwining their lives. Even though they know they'll face difficulties ahead, they see in each other a ray of hope-a possibility for healing, for finding peace, and even for love

Better Kept Secret by kitten4644

Elowyn "Winnie" Smith met Ben when she was 4 years old. They've been best friends since they were 6. After her dad died when she was 13, he was the only person she wanted to talk to. He should know everything about her, shouldn't he? But he doesn't, and Elowyn is slowly drowning in the weight of her secrets. He doesn't know about the creepy guy who won't leave her alone or how bad her home life and her mother have gotten. And he definitely doesn't know that she's slowly falling in love with him. But he would never want her, he's captain of the soccer team and could have any girl he wants. She's the girl he sees as a sister, he's even known her since before she went to speech therapy for her stutter. So why can't she shake this feeling, even though she knows it's so wrong? ✦ ─ ˗ˋ ୨୧ ˊ˗ ─ ✦ He draws me back in, our lips connecting again and I feel like I'm melting. Like I can't think at all. Like there's no such thing as any of my problems. There's no depressed mom, there's no jealousy, there's no secrets. There's only his calloused hand rubbing my cheek and his hair beneath my fingers. I'm hot and I'm cold and I'm melting. I'm gone, disappearing into the sand beneath us. ✦ ─ ˗ˋ ୨୧ ˊ˗ ─ ✦ Tropes: friends to lovers, childhood friends, golden boy, shy girl x popular boy, only one bed, secret crush Triggers: mental illness, depression, sa

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Awakenings: The Greek, The Russian and Me

The first year of college is a learning experience in and out of the classroom, as Fran is quickly finding. Her relationship with sultry Greek Conn has been an eye-opener, awakening Fran's passionate sexual desire and need for intimacy. But dating Conn has its drawbacks. The two lovers come from very different cultures, and their expectations of each other are often at odds. Still, the sex is amazing. As Fran struggles to navigate the inevitable obstacles of a multiethnic relationship, she meets Erik. As seductive as Conn, Erik also comes from a different culture-he's Russian. Two men, one woman. It's a tantalizing plot for late-night drama, but Fran quickly finds living that story line to be exhausting-emotionally and physically. She knows she can't have both, but whom does she choose-the Greek or the Russian? It would be a lot easier for her to decide if she didn't have to break someone's heart in the process.