BJCS Mines

Above and Beyond: Charlie's Park Ranger Summer (ch. 2)

31 May 2025 comments

Charlie wrestles with boundaries as Drew’s presence lingers in more than just memory. A forgotten piece of clothing sparks temptation, and a message from Soraya threatens to snap him back to reality. Curiosity edges into longing in a way that asks: how close is too close, and when do you know you’ve already crossed it?

9.2 (23) 383 Reads 26 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 27)

28 May 2025 comments

Caleb invites his AFROTC buddy Dylan to the apartment to help with his flight sim ATC setup, much to Ben's surprise. When Caleb realizes there is a long waiting list to get into the training pipeline for Air Traffic Control, Dylan has an interesting proposal.

9.7 (14) 333 Reads 28 Min

Outdoor Gear Rental Counter (ch. 6)

25 May 2025 comments

Joey, Hayden, and Brendan take to the trail in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. After an uncomfortable social game, Hayden reveals Joey's sexuality to Brendan. Will Joey finally get to relive his "Boy Scout Fantasy" with Hayden in his tent without Brendan finding out?

9.9 (24) 498 Reads 29 Min

Above and Beyond: Charlie's Park Ranger Summer

7 May 2025 comments

Charlie, a 21-year-old forestry student, spends his summers working as a local park ranger. Lynn Canyon sees throngs of tourists in the summer, but many hidden dangers can turn the day deadly. Amidst a tragedy on the cliffs, an unexpected connection forms with a young survivor, forever altering Charlie's summer.

9.4 (55) 1305 Reads 30 Min

Camp Parsons: Ben's Staff Encounter (ch. 3)

2 May 2025 comments

After a tense morning, Ben and August share a vulnerable talk before and after the first scout troops arrive. Their guarded emotions slowly unravel, August fears repeating history, while Ben relates to unspoken longing. Later, in their cabin, hesitant confessions spark renewed intimacy, blending old wounds with new desire.

9.5 (22) 679 Reads 26 Min

Outdoor Gear Rental Counter (ch. 5)

23 Apr 2025 comments

Hayden publicly announces his separation from Ava, rippling Joey's emotions. An REI gear shopping trip takes a surprising turn with an eager fan and a flirtatious tent encounter. Just as a backpacking trip looms, a nostalgic message from Travis resurfaces, hinting at unresolved history. Will the present or the past take hold?

9.9 (32) 511 Reads 18 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 26)

19 Apr 2025 comments

Roommates Ben, John, Caleb, and JP grow closer during an afternoon out at a Colorado Rapids match. What starts as friendly teasing in a cramped car ride turns into heartfelt conversations and unexpected confessions. As the game winds down, tensions rise—and by the end of the night, so do desires none of them can ignore.

9.5 (15) 654 Reads 28 Min

Camp Parsons: Ben's Staff Encounter (ch. 2)

1 Apr 2025 comments

A soccer game ignites clear attraction between Ben and August, marked by playful banter and physical closeness. A trip to Target sees August purchase significant red soccer shorts. Back at camp, a seemingly innocent card game and foot massage leads to an unexpected and intimate encounter. The night concludes with a palpable shift in their dynamic.

9.5 (39) 1224 Reads 31 Min

Outdoor Gear Rental Counter (ch. 4)

22 Mar 2025 comments

Joey wakes in Hayden's dorm, receiving texts from Alex after he uncovers Joey's relationship with Hayden. At breakfast, Alex confronts Joey, urging him to be discreet. Later, Hayden joins game night, leading to a confrontation between Alex and Hayden. Hayden suggests another camping trip, and they share an intimate moment in Brendan's dorm room.

9.5 (32) 927 Reads 33 Min

Camp Parsons: Ben's Staff Encounter

14 Feb 2025 comments

18-year-old Ben arrives at Camp Parsons for his first job as a Commissioner, juggling excitement with his hidden sexuality and leaving his friend Evan behind. He meets Camp Director Steve and learns he'll be rooming with August, an exchange staff member from the Netherlands, setting the stage for personal discoveries and unexpected connections.

9.3 (56) 2109 Reads 27 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 25)

31 Jan 2025 comments

During a shopping trip at Costco with Ben and Caleb, John teases Caleb about the new underwear Caleb picks out. Things take a turn when they return home to discover something about JP they all didn't know. The situation escalates but ultimately leads to a moment of intimacy between Ben and JP.

9.7 (21) 1130 Reads 19 Min

Outdoor Gear Rental Counter (ch. 3)

23 Jan 2025 comments

Hayden invites Joey to his dorm after their evening together, sparking a deeper conversation about their desires and past experiences. Hayden confesses his attraction to Joey and asks to try something new with him. They navigate this uncharted territory together, forging a profound connection as they explore each other's boundaries.

9.8 (65) 1373 Reads 26 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 24)

13 Jan 2025 comments

Ben, John, and Caleb go to a University of Colorado Boulder football tailgate party with Caleb's AFROTC friends. At the tailgate, Ben gets vomited on by Spencer's girlfriend Riley. Dylan, one of Caleb's friends, takes Ben back to his apartment to shower and change into new clothes, but Ben and John discover something else about Dylan.

9.2 (21) 735 Reads 23 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 23)

30 Dec 2024 comments

John joins Caleb and the Mines AFROTC crew for their morning PT run. Later that week, as Ben is on a quick Safeway run during the Broncos game, Caleb gets something off his chest to John. When Ben returns, Caleb lets him put on his combats.

8.9 (24) 621 Reads 25 Min

Outdoor Gear Rental Counter (ch. 2)

23 Dec 2024 comments

Joey struggles to get through his day at school and work before meeting with Hayden. Inside Joey's apartment, Hayden confides in Joey, leading to an intimate encounter. However, their secrecy is threatened when Alex, Joey's friend, wants to come over to grab something from Joey.

9.4 (56) 1549 Reads 19 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 22)

11 Dec 2024 comments

Back at Mines for 2nd year, Ben meets Caleb, one of his new roommates in their new College-owned apartment. Caleb, a cadet in AFROTC and a big sports fan is excited to meet John, who is arriving later that day. In their bedroom, Ben and John can't wait to get back to business, even with Caleb in the next room.

9.5 (22) 694 Reads 25 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 21)

27 Nov 2024 comments

Ben joins Walker and his friends in the hot tub. After Rohan leaves for the night, Ben, Egor, and Walker all room together for the night. In the morning, Ben has to call John before John leaves for mass to get something off his chest.

9.4 (15) 513 Reads 22 Min

Outdoor Gear Rental Counter

23 Nov 2024 comments

Joey manages the outdoor gear rental counter at CU Boulder's recreation center. After Hayden, a freshman track athlete and Tiktok influencer rents camping gear for a weekend in the Rockies, Joey finds something unexpected within Hayden's returned sleeping bag.

9.5 (78) 2831 Reads 23 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 20)

19 Nov 2024 comments

John comes out to his old TikTok followers on a livestream but gets a mixed reaction. Afterward, Cole calls John on Facetime to show him his new Ethikas. Back in WA, Ben drives up to Walker's sleepover birthday party in Sedro-Wooley where he meets Walker's high school friend, Egor.

9.3 (11) 558 Reads 19 Min

Chris' First Con (ch. 3)

16 Nov 2024 comments

After they visit the Park Meadows LEGO store, Chris takes Peyton on an unplanned visit home to Castle Rock to see Chris' LEGO collection and more. When the pair return to the convention, they set up their creations and attend the opening ceremony.

9.8 (14) 923 Reads 21 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 19)

1 Nov 2024 comments

Ben adjusts to life back home in Seattle, as John is thousands of miles away in Wisconsin and busy working with his brother. While John is with extended family for dinner, Ben attends his former Boy Scout Troop's 25th Anniversary Dinner with Evan.

9.2 (10) 658 Reads 28 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 18)

17 Oct 2024 comments

After a week at home in Wisconsin, John finally tells his family about his relationship with Ben. At the gym, John runs into Cam, the high school basketball teammate he fooled around with.

9.1 (24) 813 Reads 20 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 17)

4 Oct 2024 comments

John goes to Evan's house with Ben and his parents for dinner on their last day together in Seattle. When the three retreat to Evan's room after dinner, Ben asks to try on Evan's old spandex rowing club suit, and Evan has to put on his UW Huskies suit as well.

9.7 (11) 833 Reads 18 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 16)

19 Sep 2024 comments

After lunch at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo, Ben takes John for a tennis lesson at the athletic club where his family has a membership. In the locker room, the two discover the added thrill of getting off where they could easily be caught.

9.8 (13) 1448 Reads 24 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 15)

28 Aug 2024 comments

Ben and John go for a hike in the mountains around Snohomish County. After going over their respective body counts, John fulfills Ben's ultimate fantasy, which he's held since Boy Scouts.

9.4 (18) 1136 Reads 21 Min

Chris' First Con (ch. 2)

20 Aug 2024 comments

Chris meets one of his LEGO idols at the convention meet and greet. Peyton goes out for an early morning run and returns to find Chris ready to continue the action before starting their day.

9.6 (20) 1278 Reads 17 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 14)

10 Aug 2024 comments

After Evan's UW rowing practice, his secret concerning Easton is revealed. Ben and John discuss the new developments over brunch while Evan is in class, and they meet back with Evan at Easton's dorm.

9.8 (13) 1487 Reads 29 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 13)

7 Aug 2024 comments

Ben and John return to Seattle to a surprise at home. The next morning, the pair join Evan at his rowing practice at UW to meet Evan's rowing crew and Easton who sits in the "ejector seat".

9.6 (17) 939 Reads 21 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 12)

3 Aug 2024 comments

Ben and John attend the Luke Combs concert at Albertson's Stadium in Boise and take back something unexpected to their campsite in the mountains.

9.5 (21) 1350 Reads 24 Min

Ben's Weekend Trip to Utah (ch. 11)

27 Jul 2024 comments

Ben and John make the 8-hour drive from Seattle to Boise through Eastern Washington and Oregon where John doesn't feel safe about showing off their relationship. After setting up camp, the two watch the sunset and then crawl into paired sleeping bags together for their first night in Idaho.

9.3 (16) 1157 Reads 17 Min