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EYES ON ME


loonytwin
    even less for said guy to be half naked and interested in him for no reason!

Penthouse XXX


Bacong
    That is, until he moves into a penthouse owned by Taekyung, a rich heir with killer looks. Contrary to first impressions, there’s more to Taekyung than his party animal persona, and there’s more to Siyeon than the cool, collected facade he puts on. The two can’t quite figure each other out…and yet are instinctively drawn to each other.

Pearl Boy (조개소년)


Zoy - 2020
    After making off with the takings from the gay bar where he worked, he seeks refuge in a small, coastal town. As his funds dwindle, he desperately needs a way to make ends meet. Still, a boy’s gotta eat! So he dives into a clam house to satisfy his cravings. But with no money to pay, he dashes off leaving Jooha, the server, to foot the bill. Later on, when Dooshik returns to pay his debt, he’s greeted by a sordid scene that offers a tantalizing glimpse of the solution to his money problems. For within Jooha’s beautiful shell lies a secret treasure waiting to be drawn out. And Dooshik is just the man to do it.

Steve And Mark


Tab A. Kimpton - 2010
    It follows the lives of 8 main characters: Steve, Mark, Amber, Nay, Tom, Alex, Charlie and Jamie. It’s about them finding themselves, falling in love, lust and like and how hard they fight to get there.This comic contains so many issues I can’t even really list them. Some of the things you may find here include: Gays, lesbians, those weird bisexuals everyone is talking about, faggotry, homophobia, transgender issues, dubious consent, body issues, abuse, hate and most important of all, a big old helping of LOVE. There’s a reason I called it Khaos.---The book includes both Steve and Marks stories and covers. It also has a bio for Mark and Steve in the back, including triva stuff like their birthdays and shoe size.

Just Around the Corner


Touko Kawai - 2007
    After his lover dumped him, Kiriya found himself spiraling into depression. The two bonded over their unhappiness, and before they knew it they'd developed a physical relationship. But could this diversion go in unexpected direction?

BL Motel


Uhrin - 2018
    Some give their kids a car. Jinwon's parents gave him... a motel. And not even a great one. Rundown and in need of massive repairs, the Ballantine Motel used to be a golden goose. But, of course, a drunk driver running his car through the entrance tends to change things. So when Jinwon takes over, he makes some upgrades and additions. And while "Ballantine" is a nice name, it's a bit long. So, of course, he makes the obvious choice and shortens it. The BL Motel is the neighborhood's newest addition. Of course, now all Jinwon needs is some new help and maybe find out why so many gay couples have started visiting. Then again, when life give you lemons, you lean in and stock the vending machines with lube.

Dear door


Pluto - 2018
    Barely surviving the incident, Do Gyeong Joon is left staring after the retreating form of the mysterious creature in bafflement. However, not long after this, the two meet again when the demon crashes into Do Gyeong Joon’s apartment, saying: “Hurry up! I need to get inside of you”...!?

Inner Beauty


Fairytale - 2018
    Fed up with their long distance relationship, his actress girlfriend Hye-Eun left him while he was “finding himself” in Australia. When Minjae rushes home and runs into Hye-Eun and her gorgeous new man, Woochan, at the airport, drama ensues. Amidst the chaos, the two love rivals bang heads. Upon waking, they discover they’ve changed bodies! Why have they switched? How will they cope? Will they ever be able to go back? Find out as Minjae and Woochan embark on a journey that takes “self-discovery” to a whole new level!

Birds of Shangri-La, Vol. 1


Ranmaru Zaria - 2019
    What could go wrong?Apollo takes on a rather odd job at a brothel as a way to make some fast cash, but when one of the male prostitutes takes an interest in him, his days of gainful employment seem numbered.A paradise of sensuality, Shangri-La is a male brothel celebrating the glories of gay sex. Newly hired Apollo is in charge of getting the men ready for clients, but as a straight man, he’s a bit naive. Phi, one of the brothel’s most sought-after prostitutes, is tasked with getting him up to speed, but not before toying with him a bit. Too bad the rules of the brothel are clear—no orgasms, no penetration, and no falling in love!

Blue Morning, Vol. 1


Shoko Hidaka - 2009
    The family's capable butler, Tomoyuki Katsuragi, takes over the task of raising the boy, serving as his tutor. However, the handsome and intelligent Katsuragi, well respected even among the aristocracy, remains cool towards his charge. Akihito finds himself relentlessly drawn to Katsuragi, frustrated by the distance between them and driven to discover the reasons why.Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for mature audiences.

義兄の背中 [Gikei no Senaka]


Waka Sagami - 2014
    He fell in love at first sight, and continued to hold those feelings secretly since then. But that means nothing, for this love is not to be allowed. One night, Keiichirou hugged Yuki and said "Stay with me"! Since his sister’s death, the dangerous balance between them finally starts to crumble!?

Don't Call Me Dirty


Gorou Kanbe - 2020
    Having struggled with his sexuality for years, Shouji throws himself into his work to distract himself from the rejection— but when a young homeless man called Hama shows up at the shop, Shouji finds himself curious to learn more about him and, hopefully, befriend him. Attempting to make their way in a society that labels each of them as 'outcasts' and 'dirty,' the two men grow closer. Together, they begin to find they have more in common than either of them could have anticipated.

When The Yakuza Falls Inlove


Murimi - 2019
    A group of black cars surrounds Min-jun as he is about to die after being scammed by his ex-lover. Min-jun's impressive love contract hired as a 'mama' by the Chief Yakuza Daiki and his son Thomas.

Stalker's Game


Tan - 2019
    First, candies, milk cartons, confectionaries piling outside his small apartment’s door. Then, the meals. Dinner cooked and waiting for him, perfectly timed for when he arrived late from his mundane office job. Soon he began to accept it, the feeling of being watched, like it even. But why him? Who is the stalker? Can Hyunsung really let this continue...trust him? Or is it all just a game…

The Devil's Temptation


Youn - 2018
    This year, however, he decides to attend his company holiday party to make his existence known to his office crush—the devilishly handsome Alek—but instead, downs too many drinks, makes a fool of himself, and blacks out. The morning after, he wakes up to a Christmas nightmare: lying next to him butt naked is his despicable colleague, Ivan Mariani. Hyun has always hated everything about Ivan. So why does Ivan suddenly look different...smell wonderful...and radiate irresistible sexual energy?