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  1. The Earliest Shrine

    By paren01, in Fiction. 09/24/2023 (Updated: 12/03/2023)

    Genres: Science Fiction
    Sub-genres: Soft Sci-Fi
    • teen
    • under 18
    • europe
    • modern

    The adults of two families decide to combine a summer vacation with a professional conference, convened to discuss a newly excavated ancient Roman Mithraeum.

    Their teenage sons, James and Winston, meet for the first time on the flight to Munich. James is immediately infatuated with Winston. There’s more to this trip than either of the boys expect.

    • 7 Chapters
    • 17,752 Words
    • 5,972 Views
    • 71 Comments
    • Teen
    • In Process
  2. No going back

    By Robert Hugill, in Fiction. 10/29/2023 (Updated: 12/03/2023)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction
    Sub-genres: Drama, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Literary
    • mature adult
    • adult
    • gay
    • coming out
    • light-hearted
    • modern

    Owain returns to live in his home town, 20 years after leaving when he was disowned his parents for being gay. He needs to rebuild his life following illness and come to terms with his messy family history. There is much to learn and discover, along the way he meets Colin, a builder who has his own family issues. The two explore how to make a life the way that they want, irrespective of the weight of their family experiences.

    The story takes place in Cheshire, UK. The main setting, Netherwich, is my invention based on elements of Crewe and Nantwich. The language uses some regional idiom.

    • 12 Chapters
    • 28,689 Words
    • 19,131 Views
    • 168 Comments
    • Mature
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  3. Widderkin V. O. E.

    By Palantir, in Fiction. 11/10/2023 (Updated: 12/03/2023)

    Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure
    Sub-genres: Adventure, General Fantasy, High/Epic Fantasy
    • young adult
    • gay
    • australia
    • light-hearted
    • modern

    Kieran and his friends, returned from the Realms, face troubles of a human kind.

    • 4 Chapters
    • 20,620 Words
    • 1,827 Views
    • 29 Comments
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  4. Re-Forging 2. New Reality

    By Justin4Fun, in Fiction. 10/15/2023 (Updated: 12/03/2023)

    Genres: General Fiction, Paranormal
    Sub-genres: Coming of Age, Vampires
    • teen
    • vampire
    • gay
    • north america
    • coming of age
    • modern
    • high school

    This is Book 2 of the "New Reality" Series; reading 'Re-Birth', Book 1, is highly recommended.

    After discovering his boyfriend's secret, Greg Fowler now has to adjust to the changes it has made in his own life. Can he go on like nothing has changed, or will he have to re-evaluate everything he's ever known? What challenges lie ahead for Scott and Greg as they forge their life together? What other surprises await Greg as he learns more about a world he never knew existed? And as more secrets unravel, can their bond withstand the truth? Delve into a tale of love, mystery, and hidden worlds.

    • 11 Chapters
    • 51,071 Words
    • 12,533 Views
    • 117 Comments
    • Mature
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  5. Keeper of the Rituals

    By Libby Drew, in Fiction. 09/05/2023 (Updated: 12/03/2023)

    Genres: Mystery
    Sub-genres: Detective
    • adult
    • gay
    • first time
    • suspense
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    • animals
    • modern

    Murder or tragic accident? When his ex-lover is mauled by a supposedly tame wolf, Micco races to discover how such a thing happened at his animal refuge. Strength in the face of adversity is at the core of Micco’s Seminole upbringing. But is he strong enough to handle Special Agent Chase Becker, his best childhood friend and secret first love? Chase can still twist Micco’s emotions into a knot and draw out secrets he’s desperate to keep buried -- secrets that could get him arrested for murder.

    • 13 Chapters
    • 48,227 Words
    • 19,461 Views
    • 273 Comments
    • Teen
    • In Process
  6. The Light at the End of the Tunnel 3. Hybrid Journey

    By kbois, in Fiction. 09/27/2023 (Updated: 12/02/2023)

    Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Romance, Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal
    Sub-genres: Adventure, General Fantasy, Romantic Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Action Fiction, Shifters, Supernatural Thriller
    • adult
    • north america
    • anal
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    • serious
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    • depression

    Caleb Micco has been merely existing ever since his banishment from his Montana pack-- living in Texas, but refusing to become part of the pack willing to take him in. His thoughts are leading him down an ever-increasing dark path. Can a chance encounter with a local farrier make a difference in his life? Bigger question- can it make a difference in the lives of the hybrids stuck between human and wolf?

    • 19 Chapters
    • 86,209 Words
    • 69,903 Views
    • 3,818 Comments
    • Mature
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  7. Before And After the Divorce

    By Lee Wilson, in Fiction. 11/08/2023 (Updated: 12/02/2023)

    Genres: General Fiction
    Sub-genres: Drama
    • young adult
    • gay
    • north america
    • anal
    • first time
    • masturbate
    • serious
    • modern

    Lots of stories address the gay man after the divorce. But what might happen to cause the divorce. Dylan Pastore found out. Was it the alcohol, or is he truly gay?

    • 10 Chapters
    • 20,899 Words
    • 9,176 Views
    • 106 Comments
    • Mature
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  8. What Happened To The Baxter Boys 4. Lost Soul The Boot

    By Mancunian, in Fiction. 11/17/2023 (Updated: 12/01/2023)

    Genres: Comedy, General Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction
    Sub-genres: Comedy Modern, General Romance, Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Literary
    • teen
    • young adult
    • gay
    • light-hearted
    • serious
    • modern
    • brothers
    • friendship

    Charlie and Michael Baxter lost their father at a young age. They have been brought up by a hard-working mother who loved and treasured her boys. Unfortunately, she passed away before they finished college and through no fault of their own, they found themselves homeless. This is their story.

    This fictional story is set in Manchester, England. The locations are real and existed in the recent past where this story is set, many of the locations still exist and can be visited. All characters are fictional and do not exist, any similarity to any person living or deceased is purely coincidental.

    • 5 Chapters
    • 24,793 Words
    • 8,151 Views
    • 217 Comments
    • Mature
    • In Process
  9. Brian: Taking Courage

    By Robert Hugill, in Fiction. 09/25/2023 (Updated: 12/01/2023)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction
    Sub-genres: Drama, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary Literary
    • teen
    • mature adult
    • gay
    • urban
    • light-hearted
    • modern
    • love

    About to return home after five years working in the Middle East, former soldier Brian has an unreliable ex-girlfriend, a teenage son and a dead-end job to look forward to. Can he take courage, leap into the unknown and accept that his mate Gordon is far more than a friend with benefits.

    • 23 Chapters
    • 68,927 Words
    • 40,052 Views
    • 331 Comments
    • Mature
    • In Process
  10. Grantly

    By quokka, in Fiction. 11/05/2023 (Updated: 12/01/2023)

    Genres: General Fiction
    Sub-genres: Drama, Coming of Age, Rich Boy
    • teen
    • under 18
    • travel
    • australia
    • europe
    • modern

    I have had a very unusual life, which started from the moment I was born and named Sebastian Mitchell Amos Grantly in Douglas, on the Isle of Man, UK. Things dramatically changed when just before Christmas and at nearly six years old, my mother and I flew to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, where my name officially became Mitchell Amos Grant, at first, I had no idea why.

    • 10 Chapters
    • 26,730 Words
    • 11,577 Views
    • 70 Comments
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    • In Process
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