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Jack meets a lonely stranger and finds an interesting way to keep him warm.

“Life is full of Hard Knocks, kid, it’s how you deal with them that makes the difference.” Kevin always imagined that his father would have told him that, but he’d never met the man. Working hard, he’d pulled himself out of the swamps of his birth and into Stanford, pitching his way into a full-ride scholarship. Now he’s got another hard knock to deal with, this time from the hand of his ex-girlfriend and the public disgrace that followed.

Jack's luck with dating hasn't been the best. When a fraternity brother suggests he can't get a date, Jack agrees to a bet: Jack brings a date to the Fraternity Formal or he loses. Now all he needs is a date.

The story of Elliott Carter, a young teen who has plenty of stamps in his passport, but few friends to show for it!

Josh is getting older and has stopped taking in more boys. Danny and Brandon decide to move back to keep the dream alive. Do they really understand what they’re getting into or will they be in over their heads?

Chance Valentine and Nicholas “Nikki” Ellison are just normal boys who love to hang out with their friends. But because of certain predestined events, their lives were suddenly changed by the intrusion of mages from another world called Altimeraea. With newfound powers, they slowly come to realize that they are crucial in stopping a powerful enemy from resurrecting back to life. What awaits these two young heroes?

Losing a loved one changes your entire life, especially when the loved one was also your husband... and best friend. How do you move on without the overwhelming sense of betrayal and guilt? How will you know when you're ready, and will you recognize love when it's right in front of you.

Seeon Toleran is the fifth child of the ruling royal family. His life was one of study and devotion to his Gods. Then war came and the world Seeon knew ended. There were decisions that were made for him which drastically altered the direction of his life. Suddenly the world of the priesthood is gone as an option in Seeon's life. Instead he is made Ma' Nee. What will this mean to a youth who has known neither love nor choice? Will this end his world or open new vistas? Time will tell.

It’s never easy being the new kid at school, but there are secrets at Shepherd’s Crook and nothing is as it seems.

Christian Beck, A thirty something year old Architect in the city of Boston was happily married with children. His life was perfect, storybook perfect even, so he’s told. Problem is Christian can’t remember any of it. After an accident leaves him with memory loss,’ Christian and his family’s lives are turned upside down. Not only does he have to come to grips with the fact that he is married,with children, his biggest hurdle will be coming to terms with the fact that he is gay.

Ryden's home. His mother's very happy about it. If only he was actually there. Where's Luke. If only she could find him everything would be alright.

Used, abused, Diablerized! Gamer boy Chris is at his wits end about what to do with his best friend Tony, who is never going to come out of his closet about their secret relationship. When Tony ends their game, Chris goes in search of another and gets far more than the LARPing he bargained for in a dark alley with Aran.

Caleb faces a difficult choice about whether or not to reveal a dark past to his lover.

Created in a lab, TEN E is set to be bonded. The only problem is the possible bond mates are monsters. When the choices before him are horrid, he choices freedom instead, but at what cost?

Jordan Petersen, a 46-year old accountant, first meets David Hamvas at a conference in Stockholm. Their relationship deepens in a series of meetings across several cities in Europe and the US.

The assignment he was offered was too lucrative to turn down. He was good at what he did...the best actually. What he didn't count on was his feelings getting in the way. Now he has a choice to make, or does he?

A young man is lost in a snowstorm and find a lot more than he bargained for.

Devin Whitlock just got back from an 11-month tour of duty in Afghanistan and is leaving his base in Upstate NY to visit his parents, who live outside of Atlanta. Shortly after he enters GA his car breaks down and a pickup stops to help, but it’s not exactly the sort of help he needs. How will this turn out?

This story is part of the 2012 Winter Anthology - Desperate Ends.

Growing Josh is the continuing saga of two couples at very different places in their lives, and their relationships. Darrin and Mitch move forward as Darrin works toward tenure at the university and Mitch builds their ranch. The younger duo struggle with their pasts, and their future together, with some help from unlikely sources.

Ian has never fit in. His personality leaves people cold. Tired of the club scene and one-night stands, he goes in search of something real and finds someone he never expected in a place he never would've looked.