mental health - Stories

Swing for the Fences is a coming-of-age LGBTQ+ romance about Nick, a shy freshman at an elite boys’ boarding school, who unexpectedly falls for his mysterious and troubled roommate, Jack. As their friendship deepens into love, they face mental health struggles, family rejection, and the chaos of teenage life. With the help of their quirky, loyal friend group, Nick and Jack fight to hold onto each other—and discover that first love, no matter how messy, can be real, raw, and worth it.

Joel's day has been completely normal until he comes home to find his younger brother sitting out on the front steps. After a word of warning, his life abruptly changes when a careless mistake reveals his one secret to the rest of his family.

*Originally part of the 2023 Secret Author Contest: Secrets (Only chapter One)

Dexter Osenfield is a restaurant owner and executive chef, who suffered several setbacks and is on the verge of losing everything.

Reese Hershell is trying to get his head above water after his mother's death, dropping out of college, and supporting his younger brother.

They'll strive to live better, find their lost passions, and perhaps gain more than they could ever imagine.

(Weekly Publications- Every Friday with bonus Chapters on certain Mondays)

Jasper Reid is out, and the world knows he and Ryan are together. Surely the rumors will end, and everyone can mind their own business so the couple can have a normal relationship now, right?

Apparently not.

With their rising fame comes frustrating and tiring challenges.

After a career opportunity tears the newly-public couple apart, Jasper and Ryan must learn to trust one another and work through their own pasts, fears, and doubts.

Can the relationship survive the endless drama? Or will the problems they are both learning to leave behind ruin everything they are working towards?

Zain doesn’t remember who he is. Hadrian wishes he could forget.
On the eve of his nineteenth birthday, a portal hurls Zain into Redwaters, North Carolina—a town still haunted by its past. Amnesic and full of questions, Zain is taken in by Hadrian, Fleur, and the mysterious guide Ouray.
But Fleur’s nightmare wasn’t just a dream. Something ancient is waking.
Old powers stir. Prophecies ignite.In the midst of it all, one thing is certain: Hadrian and Zain's attraction is as undeniable as it is dangerous

I wrote this in response to PT Prompt #311: "Write about how you handle negative situations."

CONTENT WARNING: This response contains references to domestic abuse.

Yes, this is personal.

It's also, quite literally, the least gay thing I've posted on GA.

Reader discretion advised, because I had absolutely none to begin with.

Emotions, memories, and ideas battle for control. Reflection helps me process and purge, changing who I am and how I understand my place in the world. I love the simplicity and profound nature of the Haiku. Perhaps these words will encourage or inspire you today. If not, at least it is a quick read... Much Love!

Jasper is everything fans of The Obsolete want him to be. Between the dance-y pop songs he writes, his flirty onstage persona, and the masterful way he plays along with the fans’ ships, he’s the perfect performer.

But when Ryan, an irresistibly attractive dancer, is added out of the blue to his vocal band, it puts the spotlight on something Jasper’s been ignoring all his life.

Can Jasper let himself get swept up in his own real-life, convoluted, fanfic love story while uncovering the real reason their manager added Ryan, & saving the band? Or will a photo scandal throw everything out in favor of some satisfyingly petty revenge?

Guest Prompt #2 by Valkyrie: Write a short story (at least 500 words) in first person without using the pronoun “I”.

After a devastating loss, the protagonist finds solace in the intoxicating presence of another.