Pressure by AngryFemale

Pressure by AngryFemale

For as long as Haru could remember, he and Makoto had been best friends. Due a bad home life, Makoto often stayed over at Haru's and soon became part of the family. Now that they're growing older, new feelings are developing, societal norms and peer pressure are bearing down on them and the closeness they once shared is slowly dwindling away.

This is such an engrossing story! I know you will be captivated by each and every character as you watch them grow into young men and experience life: the good, bad and the ugly. Highly recommended.

~ M

artwork credit: a3107

I ❤ Yaoi: Paradise View by Kojima Lalako

Good morning yaoi lovers! This week's selection is Paradise View by Kojima Lalako.

Hideo and Tomohisa have been lovers for quite a while now. When they met, Hideo was a 21-year-old college student and Tomohisa was 17 and finishing up high school. Fast forward many years later and the two men and successful career-wise and more in love than ever.

Paradise View is a really sweet slice of life story that provides a brief glimpse into the lives of two men just living their lives together. There were a few moments that slightly confused me, but overall, it's a quick, cute read!

~ M

Untitled Mpreg Coliver Fic by monicashipscoliver

Untitled Mpreg Coliver Fic by monicashipscoliver

Oliver discovers he's pregnant and is elated. However, he also knows that Connor absolutely does not want to have a family. How will Oliver come to terms with possibly becoming a single father?

Don't let the description above completely deter you from this adorable one shot. I know there are some who stay far, far away from anything mpreg related, but in this story it's merely implied. What will really catch your attention are Oliver's internal thoughts and how he'll cope if Connor decides to leave him. I don't want to give away too much of the plot, so you'll just have to check out this story for yourself!

~ M

artwork credit: hollyhairbrush

I ❤ Yaoi: Happy Birthday to You! by miyuki (Free! Doujinshi)

Happy New Year, yaoi lovers! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season! This week's feature is the Free! doujinshi, Happy Birthday to You! by miyuki.

Makoto reminisces about birthdays gone past. It seems like Haru has been a fixture at every one, making it special with his own quiet brand of friendship. Now that they're older, Makoto's mind strays towards more *physical* ways of expressing their love for one another. However, Haru's got one more birthday present in mind even after Makoto thinks his birthday has been well and truly celebrated.

I adored this sweet story! Your heart will melt seeing how much Makoto is loved and admired by his friends and family, you'll turn into a puddle of goo by the end, but it will be well worth it because the last scene is truly heartwarming and adorable. I wish there was a sequel so readers could see what happened next, but the story definitely came to a firm conclusion that I know all MakoHaru fans will enjoy!

Read Happy Birthday to You! here.

~ M

Pinkie Promises by ObsessiveDebauchery

Pinkie Promises by ObsessiveDebauchery

Even as children, Agron and Nasir knew they would be together forever.

This story is just too cute for words! Your heart will melt as you watch little Agron and Nasir confess their love for one another as Duro lends his support. This is a really quick read, but it will definitely leave a lasting impression!

~ M

artwork credit: dephigravity

The Feeling You Took With You by sourink

The Feeling You Took With You by sourink

Years ago, Haru and Makoto lost touch due to various circumstances in their lives. Makoto was able to hold on to his friendships with the Iwatobi and Samezuka teams, but Haru secluded himself from everyone. When he discovers that the person he called his best friend lives only one town away, he is distraught. Not only that, but he soon discovers that Makoto has a new lady in his life. Will Haru be able to repair his broken relationship with the person who was most important to him so long ago?

Wow! This is an incredible story that I highly recommend. sourink has crafted a tale with so many twists and turns that you'll find yourself glued to the screen. I don't want to give away the major plot points, but your heart will break and then subsequently warm while reading about these two best friends who discover true love never really dies, regardless of distance.

~ M

Picture edit by urusaitakao.

Happy New Year from Slashsessed!

Have a happy, safe and adventure-filled new year!
Again, thank you all so much for supporting Slashsessed for the past 3+ years! :)

~ M