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  1. Public Bookmark 59

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    Charlie spring is admitted to hospital for an eating disorder. He makes friends with the nurses and finds himself sharing a room with coma patient Nick Nelson.

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    Chapters:
    18/18
    Comments:
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    04 Sep 2025

  2. Public Bookmark 52

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    Charlie Spring had to be dead. He had to be.

    He had disappeared a year and a half ago, walked into the woods with just a knapsack and vanished into thin air. Some say he had family problems, or was out of his mind, or had been relentlessly mistreated (Nick, sadly, knew this one to be true) and no longer wanted a part of life in their small, coastal village. Some even said he was a - Nick could barely think the word - a witch, and had gone off into the woods to conjure dark forces and torment the villagers from afar.

    But now, a whole year and a half later, Charlie was just - there. Gathering mushrooms in a clearing like nothing was amiss.
    ***
    or, Charlie fled into the forest eighteen months ago and is presumed dead, until lumberman Nick stumbles upon him, alive, deep in the woods.

    Language:
    English
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    30,251
    Chapters:
    27/27
    Comments:
    717
    Kudos:
    349
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    52
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    7,898

    17 Jul 2025

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    It had taken the jury six hours to deliberate.
    It takes the court six days to arrange a sentencing hearing.
    The judge listens for an hour before he puts them all out of their misery.
    And that is how, as a cry of relief hits his ears from across the room, Nick Nelson’s life changes forever.

     

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    Nick has always tried to be good, to do the right thing. But restarting life at Truham after his life falls apart was not part of the plan.

    Language:
    English
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    127,304
    Chapters:
    31/31
    Comments:
    1,656
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    1,990
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    383
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    14 Aug 2024

  4. Public Bookmark 30

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    Whenever I look at my best friend it hurts to see him (and his fucking boyfriend). ~ Nick

    Whenever I look at my boyfriend it hurts because I don't know how I could ever tell him. He's gay after all. ~ Nick

    Whenever I look at my ex-boyfriend, my heart hurts because I didn't tell him. ~ Nick
    .............
    In university, Nick discovers that he might not be that unmusical after all. Is that how he was gonna tell his best friend Charlie how he really felt?

    .............

    And the tears come streaming down my face
    'Cause I love someone I can't replace
    'Cause I love someone, and he doesn't back....
    Could it be worse?
    [Excerpt from Ch16]

    .............

    This is part 1 which captures Friends to Lovers to Enemies from the tags

    Series
    Language:
    English
    Words:
    33,609
    Chapters:
    32/32
    Comments:
    194
    Kudos:
    197
    Bookmarks:
    30
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    7,852

    01 Mar 2024

  5. Public Bookmark 10

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    This will make no sense unless you have read Beyond Endurance, but if you have you may enjoy this little diversion. It is not an epilogue but takes place between the trial and the final chapter and focuses on developments in Charlie's life.

    Language:
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    12,947
    Chapters:
    2/2
    Comments:
    33
    Kudos:
    65
    Bookmarks:
    10
    Hits:
    631

    12 Dec 2023

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    Happy 23rd birthday, my best friend!
    You have an appointment with Dr. Cuddle this Friday, May 5th at 3.30pm.
    After all, there's
    nothing that snuggling up with a hot burly man can't fix! Special treat from me to you ;)
    Love you lots! <3

    Or: Nick is a professional cuddler, and Charlie's friends love to meddle. 

     

    Language:
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    Words:
    57,147
    Chapters:
    9/9
    Comments:
    307
    Kudos:
    645
    Bookmarks:
    156
    Hits:
    23,362

    12 Dec 2023

  7. Public Bookmark 7

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    Nick (19) and Charlie (18).

    In a tale of survival and love amidst despair, two young men from entirely disparate worlds are taken by a religious cult with the aim to "cure" them of perceived sinful behaviours. As they navigate the harsh trials imposed by their captors, the boys will fight against all odds to stay together and ultimately endure the challenges that come their way.

    Language:
    English
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    17,766
    Chapters:
    5/7
    Comments:
    18
    Kudos:
    24
    Bookmarks:
    7
    Hits:
    1,093

    03 Dec 2023

  8. Public Bookmark 45

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    Nick Nelson is a 28 year old professional rugby player who has decided to reenter the dating scene after recovering from a rugby injury that took him out of the game for 6 months. Now that he is returning to the field he has decided he wants to find someone to stand by his side.

    Charlie Spring is a 22 year old recently widowed uni graduate searching for a job as a nursery school teacher.

    Or the one where Nick Nelson was sure he was straight, until he met Charlie Spring.

    Language:
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    Chapters:
    4/?
    Comments:
    36
    Kudos:
    190
    Bookmarks:
    45
    Hits:
    3,792

    03 Dec 2023

  9. Public Bookmark *

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    Coming out of the worst relationship of his life Charlie Spring somehow finds himself fake dating rugby king Nick Nelson. At first it's a fluke then it happens again and again and well Nick's not complaining.

    Language:
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    Words:
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    Chapters:
    7/7
    Comments:
    286
    Kudos:
    780
    Bookmarks:
    212
    Hits:
    18,207

    03 Dec 2023

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    Our boys meet at university, when both of them have had a little more time to come to grips with their identities. But have also picked up new habits and complexes.

    Eventually explicit. And by 'eventually' I mean almost immediately.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    27,212
    Chapters:
    12/12
    Comments:
    281
    Kudos:
    793
    Bookmarks:
    155
    Hits:
    16,138

    29 Nov 2023

  11. Public Bookmark *

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    “Wanna practice kissing again?” Charlie whispered, warm breath infused with Moscato and sweet berries tickling Nick’s ear.

    Nick’s eyes, dazed like peering through a veil of melted honey, widened.

    “I–” Nick breathed, gripping the cup in his hand with so much force he thought the plastic might crack. “Yes.”

    “Yeah?” Charlie asked, batting thick, dark lashes up at Nick’s flustered expression. “You don’t have to say yes, you know.”

    “I can’t imagine ever saying no to you."


    or, the one where nick has his first date with a boy and is nervous about what comes afterwards. charlie, his best friend, offers to help.

    Language:
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    33,254
    Chapters:
    3/3
    Comments:
    289
    Kudos:
    1,930
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    515
    Hits:
    37,984

    29 Nov 2023

  12. Public Bookmark 82

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    To the stars through difficulties; thus, you shall go to the stars: such is the way to immortality.
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    When Nick meets Charlie Spring, he thinks he's perfect. And, well, he is. But he also has scars that run deep, deeper than even he knows. Nick quickly realises Charlie had an abusive past and is still dealing with the repercussions of that. And maybe most people in university would be scared, but Nick wasn't. He loved Charlie already, and he was more than willing to be with him through every step of his journey to healing.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    25,792
    Chapters:
    9/9
    Comments:
    75
    Kudos:
    333
    Bookmarks:
    82
    Hits:
    8,151

    29 Nov 2023

  13. Public Bookmark 48

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    Nick and Charlie spend a memorable afternoon together as boys. Both take comfort in dreaming about the man the other grew to become. Until they meet again.

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    English
    Words:
    16,311
    Chapters:
    7/7
    Comments:
    239
    Kudos:
    234
    Bookmarks:
    48
    Hits:
    3,409

    29 Nov 2023

  14. Public Bookmark *

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    No one had noticed Charlie open his eyes, so he shut them so he could have a few minutes to collect his thoughts and maybe puzzle together how he ended up in a hospital bed before his parents, specifically his Mum, inevitably shouted at him. Ever so slowly, memories from the last few days hit him. He suddenly was fully aware of the fight he had with Nick, his boyfriend. Could he still call him that? His boyfriend? Every horrible thing Charlie had said to Nick that night flooded his head as tears pricked his eyes.

    Or

    When Charlie Spring relapses after a fight with his boyfriend Nick, and ends up in the hospital, he finds out some life changing news. Charlie has to face dealing with a huge change that will affect his future, while not knowing if he will even have a boyfriend after being discharged.

    Language:
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    Chapters:
    42/55
    Comments:
    379
    Kudos:
    631
    Bookmarks:
    127
    Hits:
    40,863

    22 Nov 2023

  15. Public Bookmark 8

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    Charlie's abusive home life takes a toll, exacerbated when he's unwittingly outed at school by Ben. The revelation triggers bullying, pushing Charlie to a breaking point until Nick intervenes, helping him rebuild amidst the struggles.

    Language:
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    Chapters:
    9/9
    Kudos:
    35
    Bookmarks:
    8
    Hits:
    1,888

    22 Nov 2023

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    Charlie is in his 20's, out walking in a park and finds a lost dog.

    Little does he know the dog in question belongs to Nick Nelson, his unrequited (seriously massive) crush from when he was in school. Charlie rescues Nellie and hijinks ensue...

    EXCERPT:

    Charlie swallows and glances up at the sky for a moment. He doesn’t even know how all of this is happening right now. Truly, what is he going to say? Hi, Nick, I’m Charlie. You probably don’t remember me from Truham but I’ve been basically in love with you since I was 14, so yeah, I’m happy to take care of your dog - and that’s not even a euphemism - but then afterward will you please make out with me for hours and then fall in love with me so we can do every naughty thing I’ve been trying not to think about doing with you for the past ten years?

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    29,193
    Chapters:
    7/7
    Comments:
    387
    Kudos:
    608
    Bookmarks:
    148
    Hits:
    15,415

    21 Nov 2023

  17. Public Bookmark 42

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    We all know that Nick and Charlie are destined to meet in any universe. As our two young adults thrive in the city of Leeds, their destinies converge, weaving a tale of love and the profound lessons that unfold when two hearts open to each other. Nick and Charlie find each other in seemingly ordinary circumstance and we follow them through their journeys of self discovery.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    32,987
    Chapters:
    10/15
    Comments:
    93
    Kudos:
    197
    Bookmarks:
    42
    Hits:
    6,350

    21 Nov 2023

  18. Public Bookmark 49

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    One dream. One opportunity. One reason to live. What happens when it all falls apart?

    Charlie has just one goal: the national figure skating team. His only anchor in the midst of the storm of insults, rumors and low blows that assails him. When school becomes a nightmare, Charlie takes refuge on the ice. But when that anchor is taken away, the ice cracks and he feels like he's drowning.

    He is given the opportunity of a new start. And with a new school comes new encounters... He meets a hockey player who upsets all his plans by insisting that he train him. But Charlie has promised himself he'll never put on his skates again. To put behind him the harassment and everything that led to his descent into hell. But Nick is insistent, and seems convinced that he can get him to give in, even if it means confronting him... even if it means breaking the lock on their precious secrets.

    Can Charlie really turn his back on the man he once was? And above all, what can he do when the ice cracks again?

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    94,902
    Chapters:
    24/24
    Comments:
    283
    Kudos:
    254
    Bookmarks:
    49
    Hits:
    7,588

    20 Nov 2023

  19. Public Bookmark 56

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    Nick {a book publicist} and Charlie {an author} meet for the first time at 30 and 28 and fall for each other immediately.

    Language:
    English
    Words:
    11,461
    Chapters:
    11/11
    Comments:
    196
    Kudos:
    376
    Bookmarks:
    56
    Hits:
    5,641

    19 Nov 2023

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    19 Nov 2023

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