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“As long as I am here no one can hurt you” by Eline Pols

TW: Spiked drink in night club (detected on time), swearingSummary:Two times Singer Alejandro Diaz looked out for a handsome blonde guy in the crowdOne time they were strangersOne time they were husbands2016Alejandro is performing at a dance event in a queer bar in New York City. The money is shit but that doesn't matter when you're trying to build a career from the ground up. The fact that anyone is actually paying him to sing when he's used to performing for free in shitty bars means the world to him. He used to beg to get to perform somew...

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“All it takes is one moment” by Eline Pols

Submitted to Contest #252

**TW: Dead threats, vomiting**When he was little and he went stargazing with his family his father used to tell him "Be careful what you wish for'.He used to find the warning silly.He wasn’t stupid why would he waste a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on a silly wish, like getting to eat ice cream for dinner like his brother did, when he could wish he’d grow up to be lucky enough to meet his true love in this lifetime?Now that he’s older he finally understands that his dad didn’t mean 'be careful what you wish for it would ...

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“As long as I have you, I'll always have everything I need” by Eline Pols

Submitted to Contest #244

TW: Mentions of Alzheimers, vomit, amnesia, addiction, death, homophobia, car accidents, coma's.George looks in awe at the framed pictures representing the life he and Juan apparently created together, in the 5 years that he currently doesn’t have any memories of.It is still a weird idea, that the man he's wanted for so long actually wants him back, and even married him in the time frame his amnesia impacted.It will take some time to get used to the fact that he now lives in a city where he’s able to be a proud, married, gay man.Not to menti...

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“Whatever it takes” by Eline Pols

Submitted to Contest #241

Maeve stares at the highly classified case files she found in her own home that supposedly prove that she committed the very murder she's been trying to solve for months.With shaking hands she abruptly lets go of the file and gasps as she finally puts the loose ends together.She needs to get out of here before he figures out she’s on to him.As if on cue she hears footsteps coming up behind her.Maeve turns around abruptly and almost smashes into the man she trusted with her life, once upon a time.She looks into his eyes which she used to desc...

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“Haunted by my memories of you” by Eline Pols

Submitted to Contest #221

Mateo's husband got shot during an undercover mission, which is why he's sitting in the waiting room of a hospital, haunted by all the memories of him.He's absolutely restless and wishes there was more that he could do for Henry.Mateo may have gone undercover as a surgeon at one point but, he is in fact not a doctor. So there isn't anything else he can do for his husband other than lose his mind in this waiting room and make sure he's there to hold his hand when he wakes up.If he wakes up.Nope.No.He is not going to do this to himself.He's no...

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“Worth the wait” by Eline Pols

Submitted to Contest #197

"Honey, you don't have to do this," Alejandro said worriedly, grabbing his fiance's arm. "Yes, I do," Chase snapped back."But are you sure this is safe?" Alejandro asked concernedChase rolled his eyes at him. "Of course it's safe, I build the time machine. You trust me, right?"Alejandro groaned"This isn't about trust! Of course, I trust you! I just don't like the idea of my fiancé stepping into a death machine," he exclaimed in frustration."You are the most dramatic person I know. Now If you don't mind, I have a mission to accomplish," Chase...

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“Reminders” by Eline Pols

Submitted to Contest #195

TW: Mentioned: death of a child, home on fire, the darker sides of being a first responder, one partner is religious and the other is not*Kazimieras walks into the staff room minutes before his shift starts.He cringing as the flashbacks from his last shift slap him in the face.It was to be expected but it's certainly not what he's looking forward to this early in the morning.He greets some of the people from the B-shift, whose shift is about to end, while trying and failing to keep his mind elsewhere.He curses as the what if's hit ...

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“The wrong twin” by Eline Pols

Submitted to Contest #193

*TW: swearing, mentioned/implied; past abusive, toxic relationship/ ex boyfriend.*Caleb is minding his business, when he hears some faint yelling.One thing about Caleb? He is a sucker for drama and honestly for eavesdropping.Real-life fights are so much better than the reality tv shows his sister watches.Caleb's eavesdropping has resulted in him listening to some dramatic fights between his (step)mom and his slightly egocentric adoptive father, some spicy arguments between his sister and her friendsAnd conversations so ch...

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“fake it till you make it” by Eline Pols

Submitted to Contest #191

tw: homophobia (no slurs), non-graphic violence, some insensitive dialogue, name calling.**"I would like to buy this bouquet please", Kaz politely said.He was going to a swimming competition from his little sister.It was supposed to be a really big deal. Kasey had called him at least 5 times to tell him that this competition would either make or break her swimming career. Which Kaz thought was very dramatic for a high school kid.Anyways he imagined buying flowers was a safe option. If Kasey won, it would be a nice celebration gesture. If she...

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“Black liquid” by Eline Pols

Submitted to Contest #190

(TW: attempted murder, poison, swearing, betrayal, scars, threatening, ordered murder)“This isn't over. I will come back, and I will get my revenge”, Dylan promised while glaring at Chase.Chase stared in the eyes he had once thought were a gorgeous honey brown.Now they were stone-cold. He took a deep breath. He wanted to yell, but it felt as if he couldn't speak.His vocal cords had betrayed him just like his boyfriend apparently had.Had he really trusted the wrong person? Again?Was he really this stupid and oblivious?Were a few wor...

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“Bail you out” by Eline Pols

Submitted to Contest #190

***Tw: implied: non-graphic, past abuse/abusive relationship, recent: non-graphic attacking someone,Other tw; swearing, Inappropriate Humor and out of place sarcasm, name calling, having scars from a previous abusive relationship. This story goes back in forth between heavy subjects and sarcasm. it's supposed to be funny while adressing touch subjects, it's not supposed to justify abuse.***“Speak now”, Matthew demanded.“Chill out, do you not realize I could have called someone else to bail me out of jail?” Jonah asked, completely unbothered,...

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“Just in case” by Eline Pols

Submitted to Contest #189

Tw: fearing that you're not going to survive, hyperthermia, implied Past: toxic relationships, growing up in complete isolation, betrayed trustmentioned: imprisonment, scars, a joke about murdering your partner's toxic exIt was so terribly cold. Snow was falling, and it was almost dark.Alex turned to face Joey.He couldn't feel his toes, couldn't feel his hands because, like he just mentioned, it was so terribly cold.He honestly didn't know if they were going to make it out of this snow storm alive.Of course, he wishes they did.But it was alm...

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“I'm on to you” by Eline Pols

Submitted to Contest #188

Tw: swearing, insecurities, trust issues  'So what's the catch? Jace asks his boyfriend. Nathan groans and opens his eyes. The clock tells him it's about 3:30 AM. He rubs his eyes, “huh?” Jace climbs out of the bed, grabs a hoodie and folds his arms. “So, what's the catch?” He repeats. Nathan sits up in the bed, flicks on the lights and groans. “Jace, babe, it's 3 am, am I just supposed to know what you're talking about?” He asks, slightly annoyed. Jace squints his eyes at him. “Do I look stupid to you?” Nathan looks at hi...

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