When Severin's best friend Ike knocks on his door late at night, they haven't seen each other or spoken for close to a year. Severin invites him back into his home and his life, relieved to see him again and to finally get some answers.Ike and Severin reconnect over steaming mugs of tea and heartfelt conversations, revealing secrets and hidden truths. Will an unexpected question change the nature of their relationship forever?

It's the fountain pens that capture Valentin's attention on the morning commute, not the perfectly imperfect man who spends his train rides using them. Not his pinstriped suits, his chin-length hair, or his perpetually raised eyebrow. But one morning when the man strikes up a written conversation, Valentin gives up all pretense. It's not just the pens. It's the man. Runar.The conversations continue, and the men get to know each other better, sharing secrets they've never to...

Engaged couple Zakarias and Julian are convinced nothing can separate them ... until a global pandemic hits. Zakarias catches the virus with mild symptoms and isolates in the couple's guest house.The few meters dividing them might as well be the moon as he watches Julian, an ICU nurse, work himself to the bone, unable to support him the way he needs. Frustration and worry build as the weeks pass.Will Zakarias be declared healthy before Julian burns out?

The night Kieran bangs on Theo's door and kisses him changes both their lives forever. Theo has never been in the closet, but Kieran isn't out and risks losing everything -- his inheritance, his relationship with his family -- should his parents find out.But their feelings for each other can't be denied, and Theo agrees to keeping their budding relationship a secret. But can their love grow and flourish when hidden away in the dark? Or will it wilt and die before they have a chance...

Dear Henri, there was a man at the restaurant this evening who looked so much like you that I winked at him and laughed.One letter from his ex, Isidor, is all it takes to turn Henri's world upside down. It's been a decade since they broke up, a decade since they couldn't make their long-distance relationship work despite their best efforts.Do you ever think back on the decisions we made and wonder if we could've tried harder?Isidor was the one that...

Iggy Wilker never expected his 36th birthday to turn into an existential crisis. When Iggy's friends celebrate him with his usual favorite pastime -- drinking, dancing, and willing guys -- he suddenly wants nothing to do with any of it. He's fed up and ready for something else. The question is what?Ronan Clenney has had his eye on his neighbor forever, but as a single father of a precocious eleven-year-old, he's never believed he stands a chance. But over a late night cup of tea, i...

Hi. I heard you've been sick.Eddy Pennington is recovering from a severe bout of pneumonia when an old acquaintance, Moss, sends him a message on social media. They haven't spoken in years, but Eddy is pleasantly surprised. He always liked Moss, even if they were never close friends.Moss Fanning has no ulterior motive with his message: all he wants is wish Eddy a speedy recovery. He got over the crush he used to have on Eddy a long time ago.They reconnect easi...

Shakespeare-loving teacher Elliot Dunn has been unhappy living in the big city for a long time. He yearns for fresh air, visible stars, and stillness, but his relationship with divorce lawyer Mick Hudson keeps him from moving away.When a dramatic event occurs in Elliot's class, he's shaken to his core and suddenly can't stay anymore. He leaves his partner of two years behind and returns to the tiny town in the mountains where he grew up.Living in a rented cabin in the woods...

Two strangers, a twisted ankle, an ancient stone ship, and a New Year's Eve they'll never forget.Petter sneaks out of the New Year's party he didn't want to go to and treks to an old burial site he's dying to see. Alone. Without telling anyone on a freezing December night. Without cell service ... a huge problem when he twists his ankle.Someone passes by Isak's house on the path leasing to the stone ship. When the person never returns, Isak worries and sets off to ...

Heartbroken after the death of his beloved Nana, Hannes, the family outsider, finally allows himself to grieve. The legal battle over Nana's quirky old house -- the only place he's ever felt accepted and loved -- is over, and he moves in and finds a sense of peace.... And a rabbit.An adorable bunny with a huge personality moves in, too, and refuses to leave. Hannes instantly falls in love with the sweet animal who helps heal his heart. But one morning, Hannes' view of the wo...

Daniel Erickson stormed out of his family celebration after choking on turkey served with a side of bigotry. Utterly miserable, he reluctantly lets himself be charmed by the hulk of a man and gets into the stranger's car ... hoping he won't be axed before the night is through.Axel Wilson -- Ax for short, unfortunately -- is a sweetheart. Really. He may be badass-looking but his heart melts into goo at the mere mention of his four-year-old niece. Surely he isn't dangerous?Thro...

Flamboyant book café owner Luca Moretti and geeky doctor Gus Hansen have been together for six years when the Supreme Court ruling makes same-sex marriage legal in all states. On June 26, 2015, Gus gets down on one knee and Luca screams yes.On their wedding day, shortly before the ceremony, Luca's mother explodes in anger, calling him a freak. The reason? He's wearing a white veil, sprinkled with crystals.Their relationship has been strained for a long time, and her words tri...