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  1. The Cockney Canuck

    By Dodger, in Fiction. 08/15/2015 (Updated: 02/22/2024)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance
    • teen
    • bisexual
    • north america
    • coming of age
    • light-hearted
    • adopt
    • modern

    Following the death of his mother, fifteen-year-old Robbie is forced to move from England to start a new life living with his uncle’s family in Canada. Homesick, confused, and missing his close friend, it soon becomes clear to his new family that Robbie is carrying more than a suitcase of baggage.

    • 167 Chapters
    • 1,015,618 Words
    • 1,016,108 Views
    • 4,118 Comments
    • Mature
    • Temporary Hold
  2. The Case of the Short, Short Prince 1. Magick

    By Geron Kees, in Fiction. 06/22/2023 (Updated: 07/27/2023)

    Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Science Fiction
    Sub-genres: Adventure, General Fantasy, Soft Sci-Fi, Action Fiction, Science Fantasy, Sword and Planet
    • teen
    • aliens
    • mages
    • magic
    • sorcery
    • wizards
    • gay
    • coming of age

    Jamie Grimmstone is a young apprentice mage in the shop of the Master Thorvil, and longs to be a master himself. Together with his best friend (and boyfriend) Garvin Kinsmith, they keep the Master’s shop in order, assist the Master on his many missions, and study to one day become more than they are.

    Life seems orderly, if slow, and Jamie has resigned himself to years of study before he can be a true mage himself…until one day, quite unexpectedly, an opportunity arises that the boys can hardly pass up, and they are off on a task that quickly turns into an adventure...

    • 36 Chapters
    • 372,908 Words
    • 85,395 Views
    • 1,732 Comments
    • Everyone
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  3. An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA

    By Riley Jericho, in Fiction. 01/20/2012 (Updated: 09/17/2016)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Coming of Age, Contemporary Romance
    • teen
    • under 18
    • coming of age
    • 20th century
    • abuse

    Luke Summers is from the UK, but finds more than he expects when his family move to make a new life, just north of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. But don't be fooled. An English Teen, Circumcised in the USA is a lot more than it seems as young people try to figure out who they are in this extraordinary tale of life, love and loss.

    When first published, it gathered lots of support, and large numbers of positive reviews. However, please be warned that there are scenes of unpleasant school bullying in a couple of chapters, and a sexual scene later in the story that borders on rape.

    • 90 Chapters
    • 531,839 Words
    • 855,338 Views
    • 1,582 Comments
    • Mature
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  4. Goodnight, My Angel - Georgeotown Book IV 10. C. J. Boomers, Gen Xers, & Millenials

    By Carlos Hazday, in Fiction. 01/01/2019 (Updated: 06/14/2019)

    Genres: General Fiction
    Sub-genres: Coming of Age
    • young adult
    • gay
    • urban
    • north america
    • coming of age
    • modern

    CJ Abelló and Owen Liston return from their honeymoon ready to tackle married life. CJ's last two years at Georgetown University are filled with family, friends, and adventure. The events carry the couple to new heights of happiness and depths of sadness. Their lives will never be the same afterward.

    • 28 Chapters
    • 122,631 Words
    • 204,789 Views
    • 1,570 Comments
    • Mature
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  5. Cadet 7. The Squad + Boomers, Gen Xers, & Millenials

    By Carlos Hazday, in Fiction. 01/01/2021 (Updated: 05/21/2021)

    Genres: General Fiction
    Sub-genres: Drama
    • young adult
    • north america
    • coming of age
    • military
    • modern
    • politics

    Richard Leonard Peterson wanted to fly for as long as he could recall. His father, an Air Force pilot, was the inspiration. When his parents died in a boating accident, Ritch moved to Washington, D.C. to live with his brother and his brother’s fathers. A month before turning eighteen, he becomes a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. If he can safely navigate the subsequent four years, he will be commissioned as an Air Force Second Lieutenant upon graduation

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    • 24 Chapters
    • 116,624 Words
    • 157,329 Views
    • 1,453 Comments
    • Mature
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  6. Into the fields of Summer

    By gabz2000, in Fiction. 12/28/2019 (Updated: 12/26/2020)

    Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, General Fiction, Romance, Paranormal
    Sub-genres: Adventure, Paranormal Romance, Coming of Age, Urban Fantasy, Werewolves, Vampires
    • teen
    • magic
    • were-creatures
    • vampire
    • gay
    • coming of age
    • love
    • friendship

    Chris, an 18 year old homeschooled teenager whose life is upended as he meets a new teen in town, his life starts to change as he discovers secrets about his new found friend and his family as he embarks in a journey of love, self-discovery, and change.

    • 116 Chapters
    • 427,243 Words
    • 510,545 Views
    • 1,366 Comments
    • Teen
    • Long-Term Hold
  7. Walls 6. C. J. Boomers, Gen Xers, & Millenials

    By Carlos Hazday, in Fiction. 01/01/2017 (Updated: 06/18/2017)

    Genres: General Fiction
    Sub-genres: Coming of Age
    • gay
    • urban
    • north america
    • coming of age
    • modern
    • friendship
    • politics

    The adventure continues. CJ, his family, and friends return for the last two years at School Without Walls High School.

    • 27 Chapters
    • 153,028 Words
    • 234,515 Views
    • 1,321 Comments
    • Mature
    • Complete
  8. Touch: A survival story.

    By Rhythminthemind, in Fiction. 02/15/2021 (Updated: 03/23/2024)

    Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure, General Fiction, Thriller/Suspense, Paranormal
    Sub-genres: Suspense, Adventure, Drama, General Fantasy, Romantic Paranormal
    • mages
    • magic
    • gay
    • urban
    • coming of age
    • psychology
    • modern
    • friendship

    James Toranaga is a twelve year old boy dealing with the aftermath of sexual assault. He’s doing okay. The memories are tough, and the world feels a little rougher than it used to, but he’s a strong kid with a loving family to support him.

    It sure makes his emerging sexuality harder to deal with, though. He doesn’t want to think about it.

    Luckily, he has the perfect distraction: he can fly.

    But these strange new powers may bring dangers of their own. He is not the only one who has them.

    • 114 Chapters
    • 253,619 Words
    • 177,263 Views
    • 1,265 Comments
    • Mature
    • Long-Term Hold
  9. The Best Year

    By Krista, in Fiction. 01/14/2016 (Updated: 03/11/2024)

    Genres: Comedy, Romance
    Sub-genres: Comedy Modern, General Romance, Contemporary Romance, Sports Star Romance
    • young adult
    • coming of age
    • light-hearted
    • modern

    Jackson is a Senior in high school. Everything seems to be coming together to make this the best year yet.

    • 58 Chapters
    • 425,162 Words
    • 318,161 Views
    • 1,062 Comments
    • Mature
    • Complete
  10. Social Skills Premium

    By Sara Alva, in Fiction. 01/09/2011 (Updated: 07/06/2011)

    Genres: Romance
    Sub-genres: Contemporary Romance
    • young adult
    • gay
    • first time
    • coming of age
    • music
    • modern

    Connor Owens is a violinist, a college freshman, and an extreme introvert . . . but when he reluctantly takes a job tutoring for the athletic department, he meets someone who just might be the ticket out of his self-imposed prison.

    • 28 Chapters
    • 105,013 Words
    • 214,835 Views
    • 1,013 Comments
    • Mature
    • Complete
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