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After Eric's girlfriend, Izzy, suggests they have a threesome, the Yale baseball team catcher is left wondering whether his relationship with his long-time high school sweetheart of a girlfriend will last post-grad school. But with a little liquid courage and insistence from Izzy, Eric accepts her suggestion as a way of finally exploring his bisexuality. However, their one-night threesome turns into an all-out nightmare as Eric discovers more about himself and his friendship with the one person he shouldn't have had involved in his relationship with Izzy. Kenji Uehara. His pitcher, co-captain, best friend, and now roommate. -A Literary Lounge Gen 3 Contest Entry--A "The Weekend in Room 512" side novelette-…

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William has been in the entertainment industry for as long as he can remember. A has-been child actor for small commercials to taking on ensemble roles in community theatre, William knows that his big break was never meant to be. Instead, he remains behind the scenes, assisting his old mentor's son and latest hotshot actor, Gavynn Withers. While the stress and paparazzi frenzy should be enough to steer him away, William can't help but push for Gavynn's success.Being a celebrity is rough, but for Gavynn Withers, being the latest nepo baby to come under media fire has put a damper on his dreams of being an under-the-radar mediocre actor. But more than just being on the face of the tabloids, Gavynn just wanted to surprise his favorite personal assistant and long-time crush, William Hyland, with a long overdue vacation and possibly tag along for the ride.- an ONC 2024 Novella-Prompts 9 and 85…

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This wasn't Cody Lim's first funeral.Cody Lim never imagined having to bury his younger twenty-three-year-old brother, Clarence. He thought he was through with burying family members, but the universe had dealt him a shitty hand. This time, guilt plagued him more than he thought, knowing he had willingly walked away from his brother six years ago-a relationship he could no longer rekindle even if he wanted to.When Ezra Davey had learned of his roommate Clarence's heart condition, he had begged him to reach out to his estranged brother before time ran out. Ezra had been lucky to have six great years with him, but he didn't expect he'd have to make the harrowing call that Clarence's heart had given out before either brother could reach out. Death had been the guillotine of a relationship Cody could never rekindle, but it's what Clarence left behind that makes the journey of moving on a little easier. -A Novelette--A Gen 3 2023 entry-…

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Rowan Marlowe hated three things: his birth name, his father, and feeding on live blood-which was ironic for a vampire. Julien Rosenthal loved three things: sex, blood, and his bodyguard, Rowan Marlowe.Haunted and running from his past, Rowan thought he had found the perfect job as the bodyguard to the tenth vampire prince of the powerful Rosenthal Clan, Julien. Except, the unruly prince's insatiable sex-crazed and bloodlust feedings turned into a live show every night for the last twenty-five years. A point of contention between the two, but the protection of living under the Rosenthal name is too good to pass up-no matter how much Julien's antics get on his nerves.But when it's revealed a spy lingers amongst the Rosenthal Clan, threatening to burn the entire Rosenthal Clan to the ground, they'll both learn that they have more in common after all, and their need for each other is stronger than any blood ties they've thought they ever known.…

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Love was but a foreign concept to Vince; the closest he's ever felt it was the few months he spent with his mate at his side, but even that had been fleeting. Left with Simon's parting letter, Vince struggles to uncover what forgiveness, acceptance, and what moving on truly means, a process he'd have to face if he were to open up his heart to the idea of love.In a journey of self-reflection, Vince discovers what that scary four-letter word means and if he can give and accept it. Will it take a third chance for their hearts to collide for good, or was it always meant to fall apart?-Sequel to In a Heartbeat-…

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Ethan Wong, an ex-prodigy violinist, thinks it's not meant to be. After his latest mental breakdown at his last violin competition, where he placed tenth out of ten contestants, he's not sure why his music professor appointed him the soloist for their New York concerto. Cameron Langley, the star college baseball athlete, believes it's meant to be. After being completely ghosted and shut out of Ethan's life after high school, he's finally found the man at a chance encounter at an overbooked hotel. More determined than he is to win his college's first championship, Cameron is desperate for answers and another shot at love with the guy who stole his heart.Will they face the music or strike out from each other's lives for good?-An Open Novella Contest 2023 Shortlister-…

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Oliver Sullivan should have never fallen in love with his ex-best friend, Benjamin Adams. Maybe then, he wouldn't be sobbing over a Facebook post at three in the morning about his engagement. But as Oliver finds solace in his favorite coffee shop and in the barista, Haruto Yoshida-Sanchez, Benjamin's engagement is only another setback in Oliver's confidence in falling in love again. Will he finally leave Benjamin and his past on read, or will it take the unassuming and benevolent Haruto, to teach Oliver the beauty of love?…

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In a single moment, Simon's life had turned upside down. Homeless, packless, rejected, and without his beloved family, Simon had lost all he's known to the person he was supposed to call his soulmate, Vince. Ostracized from his own home, Simon must learn to survive on his own, dealing with unruly rogues, and the emotional toll of the mate pull. When all hope seems lost, Simon faces an ultimatum that could change his life, for better or worse.Intended for Mature audiences.TW/CW: death, suicidal tendencies, assault, toxic relationships, PTSD, panic attacks, manipulation, child abuse, etc.…

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Cursed with Dulo's blood, everything the god of destruction, Dolis had ever known was destined to be destroyed by his hands. Until the god of love, Daelia, suggests that there's a rare and precious beauty in his destruction-one worthy of everything Dolis had never thought possible.-a novelette--a Literary Lounge Gen 3 2022 Entry-…

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Arche Felion looked at Icarus Melgren the same way he viewed the stars on their rooftops-the same as Daedalus' Icarus viewed the sun-with adoration and pining for something beyond the mundane and something so out of reach. But like his winged namesake, Icarus Melgren should have known better than to fly too close to a sun, for Arche, the moon, was far more graspable than any star in the sky.-a novelette--a Literary Lounge Gen 3 2022 Entry-…

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When Logan Corbett, the new marketing team's leader shows up late to work over a forgotten power cord, he fears his career is done for; his CEO, Callum Dawson, will question his expertise and hinder the project's funding altogether.Callum Dawson, on the other hand, just wants the rumors and dating scandals to end. After a chance encounter with a fault elevator, Callum and Logan find it a challenge to distance themselves from each other. Will this end in a ruinous scandal or something more?-An ONC 2022 Novella-…

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Jameson wasn't sure what compelled him to observe the stranger skipping stones alone at the lake, nor what drove him to approach him. After all, Jameson was a man of routine, finding his mundane schedule therapeutic for his quest to remain on the straight and narrow of sobriety. Even the slightest wrench in his way threw him off balance. But who knew that one detour in time, a man by the name of Liam, was all he needed for his road to healing.--Ambys 2022 NA winner--…

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"They tell you all these things to prepare for someone's death. They warn you about the funeral expenses, the hospital bills, and the implications it could have on your mental health; but they don't tell you how to live after the love of your life dies."-A ONC 2022 Novella-…

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When Winston, the 3-year old French bulldog escapes his owner Neil's backyard, he enlists the help of his shut-in neighbor, Connor to help him out. Little does Connor know, that getting a random text from his extroverted neighbor would lead to an unexpected friendship.-A dialogue story-…

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Many have speculated what happens to your soul after you die, but the truth of the matter is that nobody really knows until you've lived through it-or, in this case, die. The afterlife, as it turns out, is much more complicated. And for this spiritual guide, their next case is far more peculiar.[A 2021 Amby's entry]…

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Elliot Mcghee had a secret. A secret that he most desperately needed to keep. Things take a turn for the worst when he develops a deep interest in the man at the bar. His secret unravels as he learns he has to share his workspace and living space when the man at the bar becomes his roommate. As Colin tries to make Elliot accept who he is, the struggles ensue as the war continues while Elliot refuses to accept himself and the world they live in. But things may never be the same when that infamous day, December 7, 1941 comes around the corner.…

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Wesley James loved Christmas almost as much as he loved his border collie, Rosie. That, and his job as the town's librarian and the coffee over at Pete's. But as a snowstorm rolls over, Wesley promises Rosie to go on a longer than usual walk to make up for the blustering and dangerous conditions that could last for days, even weeks. Despite the frigid temperatures and the low visibility, he holds onto his promise to take Rosie to her favorite spot, the lake. Ethan Harden hated Christmas almost as much as he hated being a high-school dropout. Hated returning home to a family that scorned every decision he ever made. After all, it wasn't his idea to drop out, he had wanted to be a veterinarian. As Ethan's car breaks down passing through a small town as he took the long way around to home, he wonders if this was a sign. But when he notices a stranger and his dog in distress at the lake, Ethan's experience and instincts as a volunteer firefighter kick in. Stranded in a small town, with a broken car, and trapped in a snowstorm hadn't been Ethan's idea of fun. But as Rosie's savior, Wesley allows Ethan to stay at his place until the storm passes. And as the days go on, both of them wonder if maybe, this had been more than just a coincidence. Maybe it had been the perfect place to fall.This story is a part of our @WritingOutcasts account and discord's 25 Days of Winter Fest event. The goal is to write at least 100-word chapters for 25 days, starting December 1st.…

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Grant is tired of hiding. Tired of hiding who he is, from his past, and who he loves. As an outspoken, proud, and extroverted singer, Grant can only take so much of his prude, stoic, and most of all secretive mate, Dwaine. Despite his spitfire personality, Grant's not so sure the fire between them can be maintained.As the Alpha's cousin, and third-in-line, Dwaine knows that a lot is at stake for the two of them to be in love. Dwaine wants nothing more than to shower his mate with the love and attention he deserves but knows ultimately its a great risk he's not sure he can take. Will they let their love rekindle or will it all be left in the dark?…