fountain rocks

Loving another isn't always easy. When romance first blooms, everything seems perfect, but soon the veneer peels away and trouble sets in.<br><br>The stories in this collection focus on gay men who try to make their relationships work in a world intent on pulling them apart. A young man brings his first boyfriend home to meet his parents, even though he's terrified of his father's reaction. A flirtatious coworker sparks a fight between two committed men. A cam whore is tempted by an online admirer who tests his love for his boyfriend.<br><br>The men in these seven tales are in relationships for the long haul, if they can learn how to make things work. They all want to live happily ever after ... eventually.<br><br>Contains the stories:<br><br><strong>Lesser of Two Evils</strong>: In college, Jared falls in love with Larry but isn't out to his parents. Then Larry asks to meet Jared's family. Jared knows his sexuality will distant him further from his father. Unless he can find some way to soften the blow ...<br><br><strong>I'll Take the Rain</strong>: My boyfriend is the jealous type, and I always seem to say or do the wrong thing at the wrong time. Unfortunately, our roommate only sees us when we're at our worst. I hope her misplaced concern won't come between us. Or maybe it’ll be my own stupidity that tears us apart.<br><br><strong>We're Not Fighting</strong>: Jack is in a committed relationship with Aiden and, in Jack’s mind, no one else matters. So when a new girl in the office flirts with him, he thinks it’s nothing. But Aiden is pissed. Jack wants the whole thing to blow over, but it looks like Aiden’s about to blow up.<br><br><strong>Crash and Burn</strong>: When Chris discovers his lover Aaron is secretly taking prescription drugs for depression, he feels as if he doesn't know Aaron any more. He's afraid to bring up the pills he found, but more afraid of losing his lover. Will he be able to step in and say something before it’s too late?<br><br><strong>Don't Be Late</strong>: Who says marriage is bliss? Blake and Jeremy had more time together dating than they do as man and husband. Working long hours keep them apart, and their schedules rarely sync during the week. They only make love on the weekends. One hectic day follows another. Will they ever get a moment alone<br><br><strong>Wanna Cyber?</strong>: Ritchie is a cam whore; he loves the internet. His boyfriend Doug isn't exactly technologically savvy and is worried about what Ritchie gets up to online. He trusts Ritchie, really -- it's everyone else he isn't too sure about. One evening while Doug is at class, he decides to chat up Ritchie without revealing himself to his boyfriend, just to see what happens. The response he gets surprises him.<br><br><strong>Picture Postcards</strong>: Donny has loved his friend Greg for years but never told him. They shared one brief night together before Greg married Megan and Donny ... well, Donny tried to move on. He thinks he's succeeded in relegating Greg to the past until he receives a postcard from his friend that suggests Greg still thinks of that night, too.

Aria is determined to uncover the truth about Max Williams, who disappeared from the town many years ago. She spends days pouring over records and speaking with local residents, trying to piece together a complete picture of the man. As she delves deeper, she realizes there have been other disappearances in the town as well and rumors of a supernatural presence. Despite the fear she feels, Aria continues her investigation and encounters dangerous individuals who are also searching for answers. Aria soon encounters a strange creature who offers to show her what she seeks but warns her that the truth may not be what it seems. With the creature's help, Aria begins a journey that will change her life forever as she uncovers the truth about Max and the mysterious happenings in the town.

Barry Dunning is a pet stylist and a gentle soul. Animals love him and he adores them. And while he would love to have a dog or cat of his own, the lease on his tiny studio apartment doesn’t allow pets. So, he paints miniature cats and dogs on rocks, instead.<br><br>Hurt by an ex-boyfriend, Barry doesn’t date. But his sister Trixie is always pestering him to get back out there, though he doesn’t think anyone would want him or his baggage.<br><br>Not so. Sheldon Svenson, the owner of the animal shelter where Barry volunteers on weekends is attracted to Barry and asks him out on a date. Barry -- for once taking his sister’s advice -- accepts.<br><br>Dinner ends in disaster, but Sheldon, undaunted, pursues Barry and asks for another chance. Will Barry decide to risk losing his heart?

On the night of the blood moon, during a sudden supernatural storm, our convoy was ambushed. As five silver-dipped crossbow bolts pierced my body, my wolf howled in agony as my life force drained away. My fated mate, Donovan, arrived at the scene in a flash. But instead of rushing to my side, he lifted his pitiful lover, Piper, from the passenger seat and turned to leave. He didn't even spare me a glance. I spent three days and nights unconscious in my Vaughn Pack's Fountain of Life, clinging to life, and he never once came to visit. All his attention was on the she-wolf who had only suffered minor poisoning from wolfsbane. After being deceived by the mate bond for nearly a decade, I was done being played for a fool. The day I recovered, I demanded to sever the mate bond with Donovan Slade. Miraculously, I had survived, and I refused to waste another moment on a werewolf who didn't care if I lived or died.

Is it wrong to judge others without knowing much about them? Maeve didn't think so, until she met that gorgeous man; so persistent, that it was getting slightly annoying. Just looking at his irritatingly beautiful face and a stare from those deep honey brown eyes had her beginning to melt, and it was getting harder and harder to say no.

Galieth, a war Lord has fallen. He places his sword in a rock and enchant's a curse to the land. Centuries later, a young boy, named Aaron, dreaming to be a knight or one day even a legend has set out to find the sword and to rid the land of the curse. Along the way he meets new people and even new dangers. Will Aaron succeed in this mission and rid this world of Galieths curse and become a legend among legends.., or will he fail and die. Read to find out dear people..

Um homem é levado ao mundo de One piece na era rocks com os poderes do Filme Jumper.

What if the girl you dare likes another woman? Featuring Seraphina, Cassian, Isadoraー stuck between a love triangle△.

A 24-year-old avid fan of One Piece, dies suddenly and is reincarnated into the world of One Piece during the infamous Rocks Pirates era. Upon reincarnation, he gains The Gamer ability, which allows him to interact with the world using RPG mechanics. Armed with his knowledge of the One Piece plot and the advanced power system of The Gamer, he must navigate a dangerous world filled with legendary pirates and Marines while deciding whether to change history or simply survive.

When she opened her eyes, she had inexplicably returned to twenty years ago, the first day of the apocalypse escape. "Classmate, you're a Superpower User, right? How about considering joining our special operations squad?" Looking at the man opposite her with sparkling, charming eyes, Xie Ning heartlessly refused: "Thanks, I have a team." "Ah, what team do you have?" "No team." "Right, you're beautiful, so whatever you say is right. How about this, you join our squad, and I will accompany you through wind and rain, and go through fire and water with you to clear dungeons and kill monsters." "Every single day, year after year?" "Mhm! I will work hard to make money, and only for you. How does that sound?" Xie Ning: ... After being reborn, her small Space has turned into a large, mobile villa, and she originally just wanted to live her own quiet little life in peace. Never did she expect to attract such a clingy, devilishly charming man. Question: How does one heartlessly and coldly reject a charmer? Waiting online for an answer, it's quite urgent...