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  1. Marty

    Lovin' High Places Complete

    By Marty, in 2007 - Fall - The Rainy Day. 01/01/2011 (Updated: 01/01/2011)

    Genres: General Fiction
    Sub-genres: Drama
    • young adult
    • travel
    • light-hearted
    • serious

    While climbing a mountain the narrator has an epiphany.

    (Submitted for the 2007 Fall Anthology "The Rainy Day")

    • 1 Chapters
    • 3,436 Words
    • 3,807 Views
    • 15 Comments
    • Everyone
  2. Comicality

    GFD: King's Order Gone From Daylight Long-Term Hold

    By Comicality, in Fiction. 04/23/2019 (Updated: 07/04/2022)

    Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal
    Sub-genres: General Fantasy, Vampires
    • teen
    • vampire
    • gay
    • europe
    • suspense
    • serious
    • ancient times

    A "Gone From Daylight" spinoff told way back in the time of knights and kings, where the sword may not always be the most effective form of defense, no matter who wields it. Another tale of vampire influence throughout human history! Enjoy!


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    • 2 Chapters
    • 7,724 Words
    • 4,519 Views
    • 15 Comments
    • Teen
  3. JoejoeGreene

    Hey Isreal Complete

    By JoejoeGreene, in 2012 - Spring - It Wasn't Me. 02/25/2012 (Updated: 02/25/2012)

    Genres: Poetry
    Sub-genres: Free-Verse
    • gay
    • no sex
    • serious
    • psychology
    • love

    Becoming the love that was left behind

    • 1 Chapters
    • 329 Words
    • 3,297 Views
    • 15 Comments
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  4. Johnathan Colourfield

    The Room Complete

    By Johnathan Colourfield, in 2012 - Spring - It Wasn't Me. 03/01/2012 (Updated: 03/01/2012)

    Genres: Mystery
    Sub-genres: Light Mystery
    • suspense
    • dark
    • serious
    • psychology

    You are in a room. You don’t know why. You see things and you hear things. What did you do?

    • 1 Chapters
    • 1,098 Words
    • 2,320 Views
    • 15 Comments
    • Mature
  5. Young Sage

    Afterwards Complete

    By Young Sage, in Fiction. 10/25/2011 (Updated: 10/25/2011)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Drama, General Romance
    • adult
    • suspense
    • serious
    • medical
    • love
    • depression

    Two mini-stories dealing with life problems you don't see in a high school setting.

    • 2 Chapters
    • 5,953 Words
    • 5,098 Views
    • 15 Comments
    • Teen
  6. Cia

    Legends and Life Abandoned

    By Cia, in Fiction. 02/08/2011 (Updated: 02/19/2011)

    Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Historical
    Sub-genres: General Fantasy, Non-Contemporary, General Romance
    • young adult
    • anal
    • serious
    • medieval
    • love

    Rabbie doesn't believe in the gods and he resents his future as laird. His father is pushing him to get married and all he wants is to be alone and free to roam the land in all it's beauty. Taking his responsibilities too lightly causes more damage than he could have ever forseen. Somhlth is intrigued by him and the aura that surrounds him. A vision demands he help Rabbie but he finds himself wanting so much more.

    • 3 Chapters
    • 14,107 Words
    • 7,609 Views
    • 15 Comments
    • Mature
  7. Nick Brady

    3. Tony's Story 3. Nick and Tony Long-Term Hold

    By Nick Brady, in Fiction. 06/04/2016 (Updated: 07/04/2016)

    Genres: Romance
    Sub-genres: General Romance
    • teen
    • gay
    • north america
    • serious
    • 20th century

    In this story we will find out what happened to Nick's friend Tony.

    • 11 Chapters
    • 49,846 Words
    • 45,709 Views
    • 15 Comments
    • Mature
  8. Mancunian

    Jack Deveraux's Story Complete

    By Mancunian, in Fiction. 09/25/2019 (Updated: 09/25/2019)

    Genres: General Fiction
    Sub-genres: Drama
    • young adult
    • gay
    • university
    • no sex
    • coming out
    • serious
    • modern
    • depression

    An episode in Jack Deveraux's life, a story of, loss, disappointment, acceptance, self discovery and circumstance. He starts going into a depression, luckily for him there are some good people around. This is how Jack deals with it, could he have done better? I don't know, do you?

    25th May 2023. This story has undergone editing and revision to improve the reader experience. It has not altered in any other way.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 2,760 Words
    • 4,322 Views
    • 15 Comments
    • 1 Recommendation
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  9. Ticklishboy30

    Love's Always In Season Complete

    By Ticklishboy30, in Fiction. 12/10/2021 (Updated: 01/11/2022)

    Genres: Romance
    Sub-genres: Contemporary Romance
    • young adult
    • mature adult
    • adult
    • gay
    • light-hearted
    • serious
    • love
    • holiday

    Jordan Baxter grew up as an orphan. Kennie Hardy is part of a very generous, and civic minded wealthy family. Kennie, and Jordan's paths cross unknowingly with various charity events, and on the day of the city's Christmas Parade, Kennie, his friends, and family create an intricate plot as an exciting, and creative way for young Mr. Hardy to ask his favorite orphaned volunteer to be his boyfriend.

    • 4 Chapters
    • 15,663 Words
    • 6,710 Views
    • 15 Comments
    • 2 Recommendations
    • Mature
  10. CassieQ

    Hurricane Lamps Complete

    By CassieQ, in Fiction. 02/20/2011 (Updated: 12/07/2017)

    Genres: General Fiction
    Sub-genres: Drama
    • teen
    • coming of age
    • serious
    • abuse

    Two young boys share a summer that will change their lives

    • 2 Chapters
    • 13,745 Words
    • 7,138 Views
    • 15 Comments
    • 1 Recommendation
    • Mature
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