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  1. Do You Ship Us? Published on Amazon & JMS Books.

    By Littlelovestories, in Fiction. 11/23/2018 (Updated: 06/26/2021)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance
    • young adult
    • gay
    • roommates
    • coming of age
    • coming out
    • celebrity
    • music
    • modern

    Ryan isn't a singer, so why does the manager of the already debuted boyband, decide to add him? Certain he's been placed with them to make the band fail, Jasper becomes frustrated with their new member. Between his outspoken nature and Ryan's anxiety, tensions rise and when truths start coming to light, Jasper finds himself trying to protect Ryan from the negatives of fame, while Ryan puts the spotlight on something Jasper had been denying all his life. With media leaks, threats against their career and the struggle to keep their private lives, private, along with the interference of almost everyone, life is no fanfiction love story.

    • 101 Chapters
    • 386,220 Words
    • 203,054 Views
    • 382 Comments
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  2. The Company

    By JamesSavik, in Fiction. 05/24/2019 (Updated: 12/15/2023)

    Genres: Action/Adventure, General Fiction, Paranormal
    Sub-genres: Drama, Action Fiction, Paranormal Mystery
    • teen
    • young adult
    • magic
    • gay
    • casual
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    • modern
    • abuse

    Four friends find themselves, each other, and seek their fortune in the Eighties. However, things aren't as simple as they seem.

    • 18 Chapters
    • 383,190 Words
    • 46,927 Views
    • 45 Comments
    • Mature
    • Temporary Hold
  3. Jay & Miles

    By ColumbusGuy, in Fiction. 10/08/2014 (Updated: 06/14/2022)

    Genres: Romance, Historical
    Sub-genres: Historical Romance, Cold War
    • teen
    • gay
    • rural
    • north america
    • coming out
    • 20th century

    This is the story of two high-schoolers in the mid-70s growing closer and learning about life and love in rural Ohio. All songs and key phrases are linked to a video.

    • 61 Chapters
    • 381,296 Words
    • 271,675 Views
    • 1,086 Comments
    • Mature
    • Long-Term Hold
  4. Truths and Lies 5. Perry and Jesse

    By underthehoodster, in Fiction. 01/13/2011 (Updated: 01/13/2011)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Coming of Age, Rich Boy, Contemporary Romance
    • teen
    • coming of age
    • coming out
    • modern
    • high school

    Perry (A fairly rich kid who always seems to be in some sort of trouble) and Jesse (A poor kid who is a blackbelt and has a bad past reguarding his previous schools and his father) find love for each other after Jesse moves to Perry's school from another city.

    • 41 Chapters
    • 377,746 Words
    • 136,102 Views
    • 42 Comments
    • Mature
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  5. The Case of the Short, Short Prince 1. Magick

    By Geron Kees, in Fiction. 06/22/2023 (Updated: 07/27/2023)

    Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Science Fiction
    Sub-genres: Adventure, General Fantasy, Soft Sci-Fi, Action Fiction, Science Fantasy, Sword and Planet
    • teen
    • aliens
    • mages
    • magic
    • sorcery
    • wizards
    • gay
    • coming of age

    Jamie Grimmstone is a young apprentice mage in the shop of the Master Thorvil, and longs to be a master himself. Together with his best friend (and boyfriend) Garvin Kinsmith, they keep the Master’s shop in order, assist the Master on his many missions, and study to one day become more than they are.

    Life seems orderly, if slow, and Jamie has resigned himself to years of study before he can be a true mage himself…until one day, quite unexpectedly, an opportunity arises that the boys can hardly pass up, and they are off on a task that quickly turns into an adventure...

    • 36 Chapters
    • 372,908 Words
    • 85,404 Views
    • 1,732 Comments
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  6. Desert Dropping An Ordinary World

    By DomLuka, in Fiction. 12/27/2010 (Updated: 12/27/2010)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance
    • teen
    • anal
    • oral

    Rory's mom just died and soon after the funeral his life is turned upside down when he finds out that his mom has contacted the father that he never knew. Now, he's forced to live in the desert with a family he doesn't know, a father he doesn't want to know, and to top it all off, Rory's gay and no longer has anyone to confide in. Friends will be made and the meaning of family will be found as Rory discovers that everything isn't so bad in the desert.

    • 36 Chapters
    • 368,980 Words
    • 919,605 Views
    • 399 Comments
    • Mature
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  7. 18 Weeks of Twoey

    By skinnydragon, in Fiction. 08/07/2015 (Updated: 09/02/2016)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance
    • teen
    • gay
    • under 18
    • anal
    • first time
    • friendship

    David’s awakening churns toward a New Year’s deadline.

    His Journey
    Introduction Ch 1
    Part 1 Twoey Discovers Himself Ch 2 - 27
    Intermezzo Ch 28 - 31
    Part 2 Angel in Therapy Ch 32 - 58
    Part 3 David Slays Goliath -suffers damage Ch 59 - 81
    Part 4 Alex Ch 82 - 106
    Part 5 David - spiraling Ch 107 - 122

    • 122 Chapters
    • 348,832 Words
    • 507,132 Views
    • 1,674 Comments
    • Mature
    • Author Deceased
  8. Millennium 10. Chronicles Of An Academic Predator (CAP)

    By Mark Arbour, in Fiction. 12/30/2010 (Updated: 03/10/2011)

    Genres: Action/Adventure, General Fiction, Romance, Historical, Literary Fiction
    Sub-genres: Historical Romance, Coming of Age, Rich Boy, Historical Literary, Family Drama, Historical Adventure, Historical Drama, Family Saga
    • young adult
    • mature adult
    • senior
    • adopt
    • celebrity
    • fostering

    Millennium is the tenth story in the CAP Saga. Brad is the narrator, and takes us from 1999 into 2000. Many of the characters in this story were introduced in “Chronicles of an Academic Predator,” “1968,” “The Land Whore,” “Be Rad,” “Man in Motion,” “A Summer Love,” “If It Fits,” “Bloodlines,” and “The Box.” You don't have to read them before this story, but it will give you a deeper insight into those characters and their pasts.

    • 75 Chapters
    • 347,898 Words
    • 493,782 Views
    • 412 Comments
    • Mature
    • Complete
  9. Life Goes On 3. Boys' Trilogy

    By Tallguyct, in Fiction. 11/24/2017 (Updated: 03/09/2020)

    Genres: Action/Adventure, Historical
    Sub-genres: Adventure, Non-Contemporary
    • young adult
    • mature adult
    • senior
    • gay
    • light-hearted
    • 20th century
    • modern

    Book THREE of the Boy’s Trilogy. Peter and Tom of Boy’s of the 1950s are now friends of Vlad, the Moscow boy of Russia My Home. They have numerous adventures with their circle of acquaintances. Adventures include Peter and Tom seeing Bette and Barry at the Continental Baths and getting involved in the Stonewall riots. Peter’s son develops strong feelings for a farm boy. The story continues from 1965 to the present day.

    • 69 Chapters
    • 338,583 Words
    • 76,609 Views
    • 44 Comments
    • Mature
    • Complete
  10. The Empty Spaces Between Us 2. Chronicles from the Orchard

    By Jdonley75, in Fiction. 06/16/2019 (Updated: 02/21/2020)

    Genres: Romance
    Sub-genres: Contemporary Romance
    • young adult
    • adult
    • gay
    • north america
    • modern
    • friendship

    Growing up in a small town, Tyler's life had always felt like one struggle after another. When he befriends a young father of two, he finds that he may not be the only one who feels lost and alone. With a little hope and good friends, maybe they can find their way again.

    • 41 Chapters
    • 336,970 Words
    • 300,216 Views
    • 2,335 Comments
    • Mature
    • Complete
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