Stories

Seeking solitude on a windswept coast to mend a broken heart, a writer named Evan finds his quiet retreat persistently interrupted by Lucas, the charming and cheerful nephew of the local lighthouse keeper. With the steady sweep of the lighthouse beam marking time, Lucas's daily "deliveries" of household items — and relentless good-nature — begin to breach the walls Evan has built around himself. It's a story about finding an unexpected connection in isolation, and discovering that the rhythm you need might not be the silence you sought, but a steady, recurring light in the dark.

Operating covertly in London, CSIS Senior Intelligence Officer Andrew Carter lives a double life, juggling diplomatic appearances with dangerous intelligence work. His uneasy calm is shattered by the murder of Arthur Finch.

Andrew's investigation quickly unravels a terrifying state-sponsored plot. As the pieces connect, he uncovers an audacious scheme: to orchestrate a catastrophic submarine disaster facilitated by a deep-cover mole within the Royal Navy.

With MI5's trust hanging by a thread and his own family unknowingly exposed, Andrew races against time.

This story is set in a university town in the Netherlands today. Protagonist Alarik is a man in his forties of mixed Dutch-Swedish descent, who has just moved into a new apartment. He turns out to have a young next-door neighbour while his younger colleague happens to live nearby. With a bit of nostalgia, he looks back on past relationships and wonders how his new immediate social environment will impact his daily life.

Austin never expected his erotic novella would get him bent over in court.
But here he is.
Legally gagged.
Possibly screwed.
And definitely misconstrued.

Dr. McClavic Complete's Expedition

Lee's not fourteen anymore. He’s twenty-two now—financially responsible, business-savvy, fiercely loyal to the family that saved him. But beneath the surface, he's still haunted by a past he barely survived.
He’s dodging therapy, reeling from the discovery of a missing brother, and surrounded by a meddling, well-meaning family who love hard and interfere harder.
His moral compass? Bent.
His heart? Still up for grabs.
Adulting isn’t a finish line—it’s a fight. And Lee’s about to learn some battles aren’t meant to be fought alone.

Rory was born with the mark of Cian, a sign he's fated to great power, and also, according to tradition, he’s got to marry Prince Kieran. It’s their destiny. Unfortunately, homosexuality isn’t looked highly upon by the kingdom, and nobody, including Kieran, wants this marriage to happen. But it must, because Cian has decreed it and playing favor with the God is more important than ever with war brewing on the home front. Will the boys find a way around tradition or will they be forced to marry? And what about producing an heir? With enemies encroaching, friends becoming foes, and lies and deception abound, can they find a happy ending?

Meet Kyle Morgan Jr. and his best friend and roommate Jamie Larkson. These very ticklish, playful, and loving young men get into some fun and very ticklish situations, and they enjoy every second.

When Alex escapes to sun-soaked Mykonos to recover from burnout, the last thing he expects is a run-in with Luca—his charming college crush with a complicated past. What starts as casual beach banter turns into sizzling chemistry, paddleboard mishaps, and almost-kisses under the stars. But just as romance begins to bloom, Luca’s ex shows up, turning paradise into emotional purgatory. Will Alex risk heartbreak for a love that finally feels real—or walk away from what could’ve been?
A heartwarming, witty vacation romcom about second chances, missed moments, and the one kiss worth waiting for.

A semi-true account of living with a chronic disease based on a prompt.