EXTRA INNINGS — Chapter 18 Now Live

After years of holding it in, Jake opens up about the high school relationship that left him wrecked — the mask he wore, the version of himself he lost inside it. What begins as a vulnerable confession turns physical fast… until Bryce walks in and sees everything.

But Bryce isn’t just a bystander — he knows more than he’s let on. And he’s not wrong when he says: “I don’t want to see Jake hurt by love again.”

Back in the quiet of Jake’s dorm, two boys lie in the dark — tangled together, holding on.

In this chapter:

• Jake’s most guarded wound

• Logan’s calm, grounding presence

• A kiss that wasn’t supposed to be seen

• Bryce, sharper than expected

• A bed, a breath, and something finally safe

📝 Now live on Nifty – Chapter 18

📬 Chapters drop in real time. Expect slow burn, fast hands, and emotional fallout.

Read more from Riley Thorne
Beneath the Harvest Sun is a slow-burn rural queer love story told in heat, silence, and hard-earned trust. Set against the fields of northern Kansas, it follows Colt Carter, a stubborn farm kid trying to hold his family's land together, and Mason, the quiet newcomer with too much to hide and nowhere else to go.

What begins with hard work and long glances becomes something deeper. But in a town where queerness is feared and family names carry weight, nothing comes easy. Love, if it shows up, will have to fight to stay.

This is a story for readers who crave build-up, emotional tension, and intimacy that’s earned over time — with moments of heat woven through every aching pause.

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About the author:
Riley Thorne writes emotionally intelligent queer erotica focused on intimacy, character growth, and the power of restraint. His stories blend heat with heart — built for readers who want more than just a quick release.

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