R. Adrian Thorne

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Down the Hall

20 Jan 2026 comments

When a late-night knock shatters the quiet of a college dorm, Miles finds himself face-to-face with the desire he’s been circling for weeks. Built from glances, near-misses, and unfinished touches, this slow-burn story traces how restraint breaks, how want surfaces, and how some connections refuse to stay unspoken once they’ve been felt.

9.0 (1) 33 Reads 6 Min

Summer of the Wilds

19 Jan 2026 comments

Summer of the Wilds follows nineteen-year-old Gabriel during a reluctant summer at a luxury resort, where daily tennis lessons with a sun-worn instructor become a reckoning. What starts as attraction turns into intimacy, firsts, and quiet rebellion—set against salt air, secrecy, and the knowledge that some summers change you forever.

9.9 (14) 338 Reads 48 Min