Stories

Raven Bran always feels stuck behind his brother, in basketball, at school, and even with friends. But when he meets someone who truly understands him, everything starts to look different. Sometimes, the right person is all it takes to finally feel seen.

Lando Carbonara is a wanted man aiming to clear his debts and secure a safe haven on Ularah-18 by accessing a legendary vault filled with treasures from a long-lost king. He carries a data crystal and a map from Simeon, an old treasure hunter who recently passed away, entrusting Lando with a final mission that could change his fate. However, Lando faces imminent danger from Roco, a ruthless bounty hunter sent after him, and must navigate a web of syndicates and informants to survive and succeed.

Tyler Scott can't wait to start his senior year. An agreement with his dad means he needs to get an A in Advanced Calculus. That might be an unachievable task as his math teacher takes pride in never giving out A's. And he might have to do one little thing that could be considered gay to fulfill a bet he lost to his best friend, Devin. As a result, Tyler begins to question his sexuality. The only person he can turn to for advice is Brandon Myers, an old friend he hasn't spoken to in three years since the boy came out freshmen year. Can Brandon help him comes to terms before Tyler's life falls apart?

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In order to avoid the pesky marriage-soon-trigger, Ash doesn’t date, officially. Amid plotting the most outrageous excuses to tell his family, he is greeted with a splash of the past.

Scott O'Connor felt it was a mistake right from the start. But the younger man he picked up hitchhiking in the rain was so fucking hot. Yeah, young enough to be his son, he'd found out later the "boy" had just turned twenty-one. The kid offered to blow him for the ride. Picture Leon Allendes. What gay man wouldn't kneel in front of him and offer his mouth? Sure, he offered to blow me, but Scott just HAD to return the favor.

Some decisions don't work out as well as you think they might.

Calvin Kildare is lonely and lost. It seems that everyone around him is in love and has a direction for their life. With senior year starting, he’s never felt so out of place. When the guy he’s had a small crush on starts paying him attention, he can’t help but think he’ll be the one for him. However, things are never that easy, and Calvin finds himself having to navigate situations that are bound to test his limits.

This collection of short stories celebrates queer lives through humor, heart, and honesty. With lovable characters and a light-hearted tone, each chapter a story that offers a feel-good escape into the everyday ups and downs we all face — dating disasters, awkward dinners, unexpected joy, and the little moments that make life beautifully ridiculous.

Told with warmth and wit, these stories aren't about being queer instead of being normal — they're about being queer and wonderfully human. Sometimes messy, often hilarious, always full of charm.

Stephen Zamora has been picked on by his peers since his first day of school almost eight years ago. School starts again in about five weeks. Stephen is not looking forward to it. A new school, in a new town. A fresh start. A whole new set of tormentors await him. And one boy who will make his life bearable again.

Mike finds himself in an unexpected and uncomfortable situation. New school, new town, new family, and most notably, new roommate. And life seems to only get crazier every day.