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Book two of "The Truth Always Comes Out. Please read "What's Your Deal" to understand what has transpired before this time.After Jeff was unwillingly removed from their care, the Larson family was devastated. Brant gave up hope. He quit trying in school, barely graduated, and stayed at his mother's new home. A shell of his former self, all Brant can do is text Jeff's phone, hoping one day he can be with the one he loves.Jeff however, has no knowledge of this tragedy. With his grandparents sequestering him from the outside world, he was exiled to a lonely, empty existence with no chance to reach out to anybody. The second he turned eighteen, he fled to his old home and love. Upon arrival however, Jeff was devastated to find out his true love no longer lived in the house he'd briefly called home and with no forwarding address to reach towards. Fearing the worst, he goes to Ashford Community College in hopes of finding somebody who knows the man he loves. In his rush to flee the place he'd been trapped, he had to leave everything behind, leaving him friendless once more.Can these lost lovers finally reconnect after all this time, or has the time they've lost stolen their chances at true love...?…

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Three words.All it takes is three words, and Jackson could have the love of his life wrapped up in his arms. Instead, all he can do is get flustered at his name. Jackson is a musical prodigy, writing music for orchestras and talented singers. Every song he creates is a declaration for his lifelong friend Randy, but he'd never know it. Ever since Randy's heart was broken by his ex-fiancé, Randy doesn't believe in love. All Jackson can do is watch his best friend work in an ancient coffee shop and hope that one day, he'll have the strength to tell his best friend the truth.Randy, on the other hand, is a whole different man. With a natural air of confidence and dreams of owning his own coffee shop, he is wholly devoted to his job. There is a darker side however. With his life in shambles after his long-term relationship went wrong, he no longer believes in himself. To him, love is something that's only found in fairy tales. He doesn't expect it, and after all he's put on Jackson to help him recover, does he even want to try again? When secrets are told, Randy is forced to hurt the person who's been on his side from the beginning.In 'The Sounds of Love,' Jackson is forced to rise above his fears and do his best to not only ask out the love of his life, but risk everything he's built over twenty long years. With tragedy looming over them both, is there a chance at true love at all, or will his heart continue to play alone in a desperate, coffee-stained dream of what could be?…

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Don has been gifted a new game from his best friend Max, but he isn't eager to try it out. When he does however, Don finds that there's more to it than meets the eye. Magic, combat, realism. The Knights of Rangia has it all. In this game, you'll feel everything a fantasy world can offer as if it were actually happening. At least, that's what the description says.However, romance was never intended to be a part of the game, and it never crossed Don's mind until he met a certain blacksmith. With the forces of nature and man at his disposal, a lingering question burns in his mind. 'Is he...like me?'In 'The Knights of Rangia' Don has been asked to take the plunge into one of the world's hardest video games. If he does, Don could find his one chance at true love. The question is, has love already found him?…

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After the destruction of Kaiten, Brice, Kyler, and Chance have taken refuge at Kyler's final base. The survivors of Kaiten have joined them, and the group's morale has never been lower. As they struggle to survive with limited supplies, they must go even further to feed their group. With the threat of Locus around every corner, they must all stay vigilant if they want to live through the bitter winter.The compound, however, isn't done with them yet. Patrol groups have been spotted, and they're looking for a fight. Brandi and her thugs have been looking for them, and with seemingly unlimited resources, it's only a matter of time before they do. In the thrilling finale, 'Taking Back Control' will prove if Brice and Kyler can truly find happiness in the wasteland. Can they survive the world's harshness with Brandi around, or will they once again be subjugated to the cruel fate of the apocalypse?…

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This is book two in a series, the first book is called Locus of Control. Attached below is a link to the first book.Book one https://www.wattpad.com/story/151161213-locus-of-control-mxmWith Kyler missing, Brice has been left to fend for himself before the winter comes. A large monstrosity could be waiting around every corner, his food supplies are practically empty, and the loss of his newfound lover keeps him up late into the night reliving the tragic event. As a forced resident, Kyler has been introduced to an entirely new world. An underground colony of survivors, fresh food on demand, and only one rule. Crack the code as quickly as possible. Kyler must find a way to break the genetic code that keeps them locked away as quickly as possible while fending off the affections of a certain someone. Can Kyler break the deadly code that could save what little is left of humanity? Or will he be forever trapped in his metal coffin, sealing not only his fate, but Brice's as well?…

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Being the son of an alleged dirty cop isn't easy. Jeff has been bullied since the first accusation was slung, and he's learned that putting on the tough guy act and assuming the rest of the world wears a mask is the only way to get through. Using his natural talent, Jeff is able to push away anybody who ever tried to get close to him, regardless of their intention.One such person is the local outcast, Brant. After coming out of the closet, he's been given the worst that life has to offer, especially after his dad's suicide. Admiring Jeff from afar has only cemented Brant's affection for the other boy, but every attempt to reach out has been met with frustration, anger, and bitter rejection. Can Brant break through Jeff's calloused personality and show him there's more to life than being a social scandal? Or will Brant be just another mask for Jeff to ignore while trying to make it through high school?#7 in Highschoolromance tag! 9/7/20191'st place winner in the Bookiestars award!-------------------------------------------------------Part one of "Lovers Unmasked." series. ---------------------------------------------------------Warning use of language and violence.----------------------------------------------------…

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For the survivors of the Locus virus, it can hardly be otherwise. Food is limited, friends are scarce, and the harshly mutated creatures the plague has spawned consume whatever they find-including their once fellow man.But Brice was a boxer once. He fights on. He survives. What else can you do?Kyler's been alone for a long time too-ever since his husband Isaac was turned. A talented scientist who worked hard, and failed, to stop the virus before it got out of hand. Kyler now lives alone in his hideout, venturing out to study the monstrosities that roam the streets, making sure to steer clear of the few humans left.When the two meet by chance on a rooftop, they're thrown together by fate and flying monsters. It could be a second chance for the both of them, but Brice's painful past feeds his fear of betrayal as Kyler's positivity, generosity, and desire for companionship becomes more than a chivalrous jest. Despite wily raiders, ravaging Gargoyles, and rising tensions built upon years of personal trauma, an improbable spark is born. A spark, however, is a tender and fragile thing. In a lawless world, heartless survivors can extinguish a spark, and a chance at true love.Book one of the 'Control' series.…

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All Matt wants is his two best friends to be just that, best friends. Unfortunately, both Kevin and Marcy want more than just his friendship, they both want him to be theirs. Their emotional attachment to Matt keeps him on his toes as they tirelessly try to claim his heart. As one moves in for the strike, the other manages to block, endlessly continuing their assault on poor Matt. Sabotage, subterfuge, and seduction are the three puzzle pieces that if arranged in the right combination will unlock Matt's fragile heart, and give victory to one. The thread that keeps the three together seems to be breaking, and Matt clings desperately to his best friends as they both attempt to woo him. Can Kevin steal Matt's heart, or will Marcy get to it first? The Cover was done by my amazing friend @_TheReal_2 Amazing job once again! Warning. Swearing, potential violence, and sexual content. Don't like? Don't read.Enjoy!…

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Magic, power, and blood. It's all about who you know. Thomas was raised to be a fighter. With no known magical power to speak of. He has had to push himself harder than most to gain the respect he so desired. Joining the military at sixteen, he rose through the ranks, even going so far as to accepting vision-enhancing implants. Seven years later, his hard work finally paid off.He and his squadmates are tasked to go to the badlands on a mission to the eastern continent to recover secret documents from a rogue faction of spies. The information is said to contain information on the Flara, a group of shady billionaires who are slowly buying up every corporation they can get their hands on, as well as the weakness of the Cantorians, an evil group of seemingly immortal creatures with powers beyond the human scope. Not all is as it seems, however, as these documents are ordered to be recovered or destroyed. Can Thomas uncover the evil plot that threatens to claim not just the stock market, but the entire world? Another amazing cover made by @_TheReal_2 Thank you so much! I Love it!!! It's even one of my backgrounds on my laptop now! :) Thank you so much!…

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Which comes first, love or duty? In Jason's case, he is forced to choose between working for the tribe that has raised him, or loving the only person who has ever cared for him. Sage, next to work for the tribe on his eighteenth birthday, has no desire to do so. After a childhood accident where Jason saved him from a Gagkut in the badlands, he hopelessly falls in love with the young man and has tried to claim him ever since. The tribe, however, needs medicine that prevents them from the ever creeping sickness that turns them into the monstrous Gagkuts. The only way to acquire this medicine they so desperately need is to bring the pregnant woman to the center-lands, a place filled with powerful magicians, and alchemists who live in the lap of luxury. The mothers to be, are mysteriously accepted into the city and are taken care of until they give birth. After testing the child's magical aptitude, the mothers are sent back with any reject, and a supply of medicine to take home to their tribe. Will duty suppress the love these two possess, or will their affections for each other supersede the needs of the tribe, potentially damning the village?This cover was given to me by the amazing @_TheReal_2 she is so awesome, and if you want to get a cover done, make sure to message her!…