Against The Odds
- Reads 25
- Votes 1
- Parts 4
MatureOngoing34m
Last published Wed, Sep 27, 2017
Zurich Anderhold, a troubled, ignored, bisexual teenager with a bleak future and a blurry past. His dream relationship finally becomes a reality, but is destined to crash in flames. Discovering along his journey to find his past that he isn't quite the hardcore punk rocker that he set himself up to be, Zurich finds new love, happiness, and one hell of a secret.
*TRIGGER WARNING/STRONG LANGUAGE*
All Rights Reserved
Join the largest storytelling communityGet personalized story recommendations, save your favourites to your library, and comment and vote to grow your community.
You may also like
Between Two Worlds
In a society where love is dictated by rules and expectations, Mia and Ava find themselves caught in a beautiful yet forbidden romance. Both strong-willed and passionate, they share a deep connection that transcends friendship, but the judgmental world around them threatens to tear them apart. Mia, an aspiring musician, dreams of expressing her true self, while Ava, a talented artist, grapples with her family's conservative values. As their feelings grow, they navigate secret moments of joy and the fear of being discovered. The weight of societal expectations looms over them, making every stolen glance and whispered word feel both exhilarating and dangerous. Faced with disapproval from friends, family, and a community quick to judge, Mia and Ava must decide whether to fight for their love or conform to the norms that seek to keep them apart. Will they find the courage to embrace their feelings in a world that seems determined to keep them apart? Join Mia and Ava on their journey of love, self-acceptance, and resilience as they discover that sometimes the most profound connections flourish in the face of adversity. Will they choose to live authentically, or will they succumb to the pressures of a judgmental world?Complete
Love Thy Neighbor ✓
[BXB] Blake Collins moves in next door and Luca Mendoza's world turns upside down. ☆☆☆ When popular football player Blake Collins moves in next door, Luca Mendoza assumes it won't change a thing in their nonexistent relationship (regardless of the crush that he may or may not have). But then Blake's infuriating thirteen-year-old brother comes into the picture. He plays his music too loud, constantly kicks his soccer ball over the fence and is generally a pain in Luca's ass. When Luca decides he has no other choice but to confront this terror of a middle schooler, he fails to realize that Blake has overheard him until it's too late. To his surprise, the incident triggers a friendship between the two of them and Luca begins to wonder if he has a better shot with Blake than he's been giving himself credit for. [ July. 2022. - September. 2022. ] #6 in quickread #13 in bisexual #27 in high school #36 in light hearted #38 in youthComplete
The Closet Chronicles
A young gay teen in an extremely homophobic community falls in love with the new boy in town. This story follows the ups and downs of coming out, and his path to acceptanceComplete
The Popular and the Unpopular (WxW)
There's a new unpopular girl named Jay and a popular girl named Jasmine. Jay is a lesbian who's out to everyone while Jasmine is also a lesbian but hasn't told anyone. Jasmine hangs out with popular girls who treat her and others like shit. The popular girls force Jasmine to date a man named Tyler but she doesn't want to. But she has to. Jay is getting bullied by the popular girls apart from Jasmine. Jay and Jasmine both meet each other and instantly fall for each other. They become mates and soon they become girlfriends. They both secretly date behind everyone's back. (WARNING THIS STORY HAS BULLYING, MENTION OF SUICIDE, AND VIOLENCE IN IT. IF YOU GET TRIGGERED BY THOSE THINGS THEN DON'T READ IT) (I edited this story because why not)Complete
Butterflies(femxstud)
BOOK ON HOLD🫶🏽 For the hopeless romantics like myself🤭(start might be a little slow but trust me it's worth it) Scared to feel, scared to love, scared to live. She lost everyone she loved and all drive to have the life she wanted. She's done things that would haunt any person for the rest of there life then she meets her... She's nice, sweet and caring. Her future is clear she knows exactly what she wants until She falls for her. Can she handle all her baggage and heal a heart that she didn't break? When given a chance at love will they take it or leave it... • • • • Story will contain : Lesbians Love Drama Heartbreak Mature content Gang stuff/violence(just a little)
The Boy Without A Name
"Give me a reason then." The boy demanded, eyes fuelled by a rage that was not unknown to him. "What?" Emmett questioned. "Give me a reason, tell me a lie, that contradicts to what you feel for me and I swear to you, I'd leave you alone." "I don't feel anything for you." Emmett easily lied, ignoring the ache in his heart at his words. "Not good enough." Emmett lashed out, shaking with agony as he had never known as his voice quivered pathetically, "I look at you and I see my world-shattering into these despicable shards of audaciousness that reflect my only desires, otherwise deemed unworthy by the universe. This is what I truly feel for you." "Is that what you really feel for me, darlin'?" "Yes and don't call me that, my name is-" "I don't care what your name is, just answer me." The boy vehemently interrupted, fiercely questioning him again. - Can a broken boy find love in an ostracised world where gender roles and even sexual desire is shaped to suit the society? Meet Emmett Anderson, an eighteen-year-old dreamer with high hopes for his future. When he is kicked out of his home by his aristocratic parents for being different and gay, his life has never been so tough. Whilst searching for a place to crash in, he has to temporarily take refuge in an abandoned park and that is when he meets an enigmatic, nameless stranger. Things heat up when they both start to become closer to one another, but there is still so much that Emmett is unable to comprehend about the aforementioned boy. Join him on the most enthralling journey of his life mingled with pride, indiscrimination, lies, danger, a bit of an adventure, with undulated romance to the admixture.Complete
The Way Love Changes You; Book One: Love's Firsts
Love can feel empowering. Love can be deadly. It can be the greatest thing to ever happen. It can be the biggest mistake that can't be reversed. It can feel like a dream come true. It can feel like a nightmare that you can't wake up from. Love changes people in many ways, from mild to severe, whether it's beneficial or detrimental in anybody's life, no matter if you're lesbian, gay, straight, bisexual, pansexual, or a person who just loves people without a label. How does love change you? ******* It's like your basic high school love story, except it's with adults in their early-mid 20s, and they're either still in college or have graduated from college and have jobs. It's a modern slice of life narrative novel about lesbians trying to find true love or wanting to get back into the love game. Five of these lovely characters share their own little tales of how love changes them first go, or their first time in forever! Their perspectives on love as it takes effect either get sensual, dramatic, or to the extent of a slow burn, as they also deal with life's obstacles along the way and share a part in each other's stories. There are ups and downs as their own stories go along, and it all gets more suspenseful towards the end where problems unfortunately arise. Will things get better or worse from here for these lovestruck lesbians as the story goes on? [Content/Trigger Warnings- the main warnings are scenes of sexual activity, and suicidal talk/attempt, along with mentions of said attempt. Everything else is listed inside the book! Please read the list before reading the book!] [Word count: +140,000 words...I write a lot, but enjoy anyway!]Complete
Unraveling What We Want
Follow Emery and Gracen on their rollercoaster of love after high school. Gracen is given a big opportunity, but is it worth it if it means life without Emery? Will they be able to overcome their fears to fight for what they really want? Or will they forever say goodbye to each other. Read and find out. Sequel to Unraveling Who We AreComplete
In a society where love is dictated by rules and expectations, Mia and Ava find themselves caught in a beautiful yet forbidden romance. Both strong-willed and passionate, they share a deep connection that transcends friendship, but the judgmental world around them threatens to tear them apart. Mia, an aspiring musician, dreams of expressing her true self, while Ava, a talented artist, grapples with her family's conservative values. As their feelings grow, they navigate secret moments of joy and the fear of being discovered. The weight of societal expectations looms over them, making every stolen glance and whispered word feel both exhilarating and dangerous. Faced with disapproval from friends, family, and a community quick to judge, Mia and Ava must decide whether to fight for their love or conform to the norms that seek to keep them apart. Will they find the courage to embrace their feelings in a world that seems determined to keep them apart? Join Mia and Ava on their journey of love, self-acceptance, and resilience as they discover that sometimes the most profound connections flourish in the face of adversity. Will they choose to live authentically, or will they succumb to the pressures of a judgmental world?
More detailsContent Guidelines