Quinn Notch doesn't think much of himself. In fact he doesn't think much of anything on this planet. He rather sit on his computer, writing and letting his imagination carry him, than go outside and see the beauty of the world. Interest in the mundane activities is hard to come by for the young writer, and just when he hits a lull in his normal day to day life, the entire world he had created up until then is obliterated.
Orin Civil could pierce your heart with one look from those inhumanly cold eyes. He's model gorgeous, and when he walks by the shock of silver hair draws your gaze, if not that, it's the simple way in which he carries himself. To Orin every day is a new experience, and if he has to spice things up a bit for a little fun, then why not? When Orin comes in contact with the very average looking writer, Quinn, who doesn't seem to find anything exciting, Orin can't help but think he's found a new fascination.
The two boys will change each other, for the better, for the worst. Change is inevitable, but deep down, so is true nature. When you could burn as bright as a midnight sky, why bother with the daylight?
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Some people shine like stars in a dark sky. Some people just outshine the rest of us. Orin Civil was one of those people. With his perfect, tousled gray hair and those blue eyes, so cold, they could only be made of ice, he could light up my midnight sky, and burn me into the next galaxy.
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This is a boyxboy story. That entails steamy action between two guys. If you don't like, don't read. I will not tolerate hate. Love is love, no one has the right to decide who someone loves.
This is also a heavy story, some scenes are graphic, please if you struggle with depression please read with caution and inbox me if you need someone to talk to.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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