BLBL NEWSLETTERApril 2025
Welcome to the April 2025 edition of the BLBL Newsletter! We hope you had a good first-quarter of the year~ (The days sure fly past!)
Contents:
BLBL Short Story Anthology - Fire ??April BLwrimoBLBL - a BL index websiteBL Pace Grand Banquet VBL author newsCompleted original BL novels on Scribble Hub (January, February, March 2025)The banner chibisOG BL Novel recommendationsGeneral BL NewsFun cornerHousekeeping for BL PaceAcknowledgements1. BLBL Short Story Anthology - Fire ??It’s time for the 5th colborative anthology of the Brilliant Library of Boys' Love – a themed collection of Boys’ Love short stories from authors here on Scribble Hub. We invite any interested writers or readers to try their hand in it!
The elemental theme of this anthology is
FireAnd our sub-themes are
New Sparks and Old FmesStories are due by the 10th of June, 23:59 anywhere on Earth, and we will accept revised versions by the 25th of June, 23:59 anywhere on Earth.
Stories should be between 1000 and 6500 words, be BL, and involve at least one of the sub-themes!
For a complete set of rules and details, check out this announcement. We're looking forward to your entry!
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2. April BLwrimoThis April, we ran BLwrimo again!
The aim was to write at least 69 words a day of BL, second goal was to write 6969 words a week, and third goal was to reach a total server word count of 696,696.
Thank you to the following authors who joined in: bafflinghaze, ruyi, Vaesen, Reinhardt, vieveda, heart, Cecilius, Jinz, Sel, Fionn, floofylove, bambootriangle, avaseofpeonies, Astius, Owl, Zaiakuma, shiki, rangeralthynia, lukiyo, Nahrenne, Astra Nova, minqte, Gloomee and Oneiro!!!
AnnouncementIn the end, we achieved a total of +387,000 words, which is 55% of our goal. Thank you so much for everyone who contributed!!
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3. BLBL - a BL index websiteOur BL website is still under development. However, we are in dire need of active web developers. If you have any experience working with the Python Django framework to make websites and you're interested in helping us, please contact bafflinghaze!
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4. BL Pace Grand Banquet V
The BL Pace will be hosting our 5th online BL Workshop, the BL Pace Grand Banquet, approximately this August!
Do you like BL? Do you like writing? Do you like drawing? Do you like pying games? Do you have something you want to talk about? Do you want to take control for an hour? Do you want to attend???? Do you want to lurk? ☆*: .?. o(≧▽≦)o .?.:*☆
If you thought YES to any of these, please fill in the Google form!
? https://forms.gle/6tW4mdbKjzFswuXN9 ?
Form closes on the 25th May 2025
(Thank you to Gloomee for the art!!)
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5. BL author news AnnouncementCheck out yuzur_u's novel~! It's a medieval fantasy regression novel where the MC is killed by the ML in combat and is sent back in time, finding out he is a side vilin in a mediocre romance novel starring his sister as the lead. After going back he attempts to undo his mistakes to avoid his death and his sister hating him. Unfortunately for him, this means allying with his sister's suitors, one of which happens to be the ML!
Defying the ScriptIn progress | +19k | +8 ch | Boys Love, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Romance
Verde Emerys is the Lord of the Frimasvale, located in the frostbitten winter nds up north. After being sin in battle, Verde awakes to realise that he is merely a side vilin in a mediocre romance novel, an obstacle for the novel's true protagonist: his sister, Adeise Emerys.
To his horror, his beloved sister betrayed him and ran off to the neighbouring enemy kingdom, where she proceeded to become entrapped in a love triangle between the opposing kingdom's charismatic prince and stoic knight. Enraged, Verde swore to change the plot of the novel, decring that he could create a far more interesting story. As if the gods were listening, he was swiftly swept back in time, awakening before the pivotal moment that sent the dominoes crashing down towards his fated demise.
As Verde works to dismantle the story piece by piece and restore his retionship with his sister, he finds that he now has several wrenches in his pns. Namely his reputation as a harsh and miserly ruler, and his cold personality that made him such an unlikeable character in the first pce. Worse, he now has to work with Wulfe, a knight who despises nobles, who is the secondary male lead to his sister's love triangle. Unfortunately for Verde, Wulfe also happens to be the man who killed him in his previous life.
Note: This is my first attempt at a long-form novel. I'm posting the first few chapters as a sort of interest check on here, before moving on to properly publishing it. I have had a few kind people beta for me, however please let me know if there are any spelling/grammar errors. I'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the story, and thank you for giving my writing a chance!
Announcementvieveda's first novel 'Electrum' is complete and avaible to binge now! 73 chapters, 7 bonus chapters, Q&A and artwork! It has surpassed 25k views and 400 subscribers on Tapas, and the complete novel is avaible for free on SH, Tapas and Wattpad. Vieveda is currently hard at work on my second novel, which is due to begin release soon!
ElectrumComplete | 162 k | 78 ch | Adventure, Boys Love, Fantasy, Mature, Romance, Smut
A runaway with a dangerous secret. A ruler who sees through his lies. An unwavering love, waiting for acceptance.
Seren Straw has spent his life watching the world pass through his father's inn, but when events transpire beyond his control, Seren is forced to leave everything behind and step into a world he never imagined.
On the run and armed with nothing but his wits, he takes on a dangerous new identity, navigating the glittering world of the nobles, where deception is survival. Along the way, he catches the eye of a powerful leader-one who sees through his mask and stirs something deep within him.
But secrets have a way of unraveling, and the past is never far behind. As the stakes grow higher and his heart becomes entangled, he must decide: will he keep running, or will he fight for the life-and love-he never thought possible?
A spellbinding tale of magic, identity, and a romance that could change everything.
Note: If you have a story posted on Scribblehub (in any status) and would like to see it featured on our tumblr in our "Story Boost" feature, please fill out this form. You don't have to fill everything out, just whatever you'd like to include. You can view previous boosts by checking the tag #bl story boost
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6. Completed original BL novels on Scribble Hub (January, February, March 2025)19 original BL novels were completed across January - March 2025! We'd like to give a big congratutions to those authors!
BL novels completed in January 2025 Loves Survival by MyLadyQueen 14 k | 12 ch | Boys Love, Drama, Fantasy, Mature, Romance, Supernatural, Tragedy
Summary:
SpoilerMatt thought he knew what love was: passionate, consuming, and deeply fulfilling. For five years, Caden had been his everything—his lover, his confidant, his home. But when Matt stumbles upon a chilling truth, his world is turned upside down. Caden isn’t the man he fell in love with. He’s something else entirely—a shape-shifting creature.
As Matt’s heart wages war with his survival instincts, one question looms: Is loving a monster worth losing his humanity?
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úpermoira by rinringring 200.6 k | 22 ch | Action, Adventure, Boys Love, Comedy, Fantasy, Girls Love, Psychological, Romance, Tragedy
Summary:
SpoilerWhat if you were fated to commit the same mistakes over and over, even if you were aware of them? What it seemed like just a day-to-day life of the citizens of Dìxía, slowly, seems like all of this was pnned by someone.
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MANIC MONSTER DISPLACEMENT by GromblesMcFombles61.4 k | 22 ch | Boys Love, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Isekai, Mystery, Romance, School Life, Supernatural
Summary:
SpoilerA young high school student follows a hooded figure through a strange portal, ending up in a world entirely filled with monsters who'd be more than happy to devour him whole if he's found out
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I’m really not the Saviour! by Shyuurin 133.9 k | 63 ch | Action, Adventure, Boys Love, Fantasy, Historical, Martial Arts, Mature, Romance, Supernatural
Summary:
Spoiler"It's The Jade Exorcist!""He's really come to save us!"Who is the Jade Exorcist now?Sek Gon really has no idea what everyone is talking about. He's just going for a stroll through the countryside and everyone is grabbing his sleeves and babbling about him being some Jade Exorcist who will save them all from the demons terrorising Sek'seun Country.As if this isn't annoying enough, he picks up two stray dogs - a creepy woman who tries to kill him any opportunity she can get, and an overly enthusiastic young man who wants to be a white knight.Can't I get some peace around here???***What to expect:- Some comedic elements but an overall serious storyline- Subversions of wuxia/xianxia tropes- Strong but not OP characters- Demons! Martial arts battles! Cultivation sects!- Romance (danmei/BL and baihe/GL)- Major transgender character
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How to Make a Sinner Sleep by lukiyo_224376.8 k | 136 ch | Adventure, Boys Love, Fantasy, Mystery, Psychological, Romance
Summary:
SpoilerKaden Chauvet awakes in the same cold room that he remembers, seeing the reflection of pale viridescent eyes that scream curses at his mind.
This is a beginning; a second chance that he would rather forsake than cim.
Time has reversed, and he is back to py the role of an obedient fool-only, he no longer has any intentions of wagging his tail and committing the heinous crimes that he once did.
He will save everyone; and then face his judgement.
The judgement that comes in the raven-scaled hands of the heroic, slightly quiet, and son of the Dragon bloodline, Noah Belmy.
And yet the man cims, "I want to save you, fool."
And another tearfully cries, "Please don't die. Not again, never again."
And another's graceful voice pleads, "I don't wish to witness your demise again."
Kaden stares, utterly confused. "What?"
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One sentence summary: In which a terrible sinner seeks redemption and amusement by relentlessly teasing an irritated dragon.
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The Gavel and the Gun: A Complicated Love by OceaniaRose 16.1 k | 17 ch | Adult, Boys Love, Psychological, Romance, Smut
Summary:
SpoilerAll about a wyer and a Russian mafia man.Our story kicks off when Dmitri Sergeyevich Krovov's criminal empire faces a major legal threat. He needs the best wyer in town, and that's none other than Ken Mitsuoka. Dmitri strongarms Ken into representing him, using a mix of threats and... other persuasive methods.
10% AI generated. 90% Human edited.
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Blur of Desire by MyLadyQueen11.5 k | 7 ch | Boys Love, Fantasy, Mature, Mystery, Psychological, Tragedy
Summary:
SpoilerDyn’s life takes a haunting turn during a sailing trip with his boyfriend, Oscar. What starts as a romantic getaway descends into chaos when Dyn encounters Arion, a mysterious and dangerous sea creature. Drawn to Arion’s raw power and dominance, Dyn experiences a night of forbidden passion, leaving him conflicted with guilt and craving something deeper than his fading retionship with Oscar.
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BL novels completed in February 2025
8 Ezekiel by SMRune53.7 k | 24 ch | Adult, Adventure, Boys Love, Fantasy, Gender Bender, Harem, Romance
Summary:
SpoilerA Queer, New Adult, Dark Fantasy Adventure*sprinkled with sex and romance*
Rowan & Sam stole the Ivory Bde,released the Ikon's soul, and raised him as their son.
But both Adam and Lilith want the Bde back,or rather, they want Zeke, and they'll raze Eden to get him first.
Zeke is naive and sheltered. Can he master his power in timeto save his loved ones and the broken man in his dreams?
You can expect magic, kitsune, merfolk,rare fantasy creatures and sea monsters.
Not erotica but sexy times happenIn Chapters 3, 7, 13, and 18.
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Back Row Love by Jinz61.8 k | 52 ch | Adult, Boys Love, Comedy, Mature, Romance, Slice of Life, Smut, Sports
Summary:
Spoilerinding love isn’t easy when you're a 6”1’ muscur man with a face that makes little old dies cross the street. Maybe the monstrous new second row will bring a little love to their rugby scrum.
First person story about a scary looking rugby pyer, who wants a Master.Unreliable narrator, BDSM, strong nguage, insulting nicknames.
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Double Double by Beedok10.9 k | 4 ch | Boys Love, Comedy, Gender Bender, Girls Love, Romance, Sci-fi
Summary:
SpoilerCursed to change sexes every time they sneeze, Danny Lam is nervous about their future. Especially when it comes to romance.
They about to meet someone more simir to them than they ever expected for a... shall we say mildly out of this world romance?
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Beast Bride by Fujomeli227.4 k | 75 ch | Adult, Boys Love, Drama, Fantasy, Mature, Romance
Summary:
SpoilerAfter being forced to witness the brutal murder of his mother, Falyn was left traumatized and voiceless. At the mercy of his father, the Duke of Ramport and the man who ordered his mother's death, Falyn was locked away and abused for years.Nine years ter, at the end of a long and brutal war, the human nation of Vrayna enters into peace talks with the Beastnds, with a marriage treaty as part of the terms. Rather than lose his precious daughter to the Beastnds, the Duke sends Falyn in her pce, assuming that he will be rejected and killed.But Falyn isn't rejected. Instead, Falyn finds a new beginning, a chance to heal the wounds of his past, and a love he never expected.
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BL novels completed in March 2025
Under One Roof by LimitlessNL35.6 k | 20 ch | Boys Love, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural
Summary:
SpoilerWhen a supernatural housing crisis forces vampire Elias and werewolf Noah to share an apartment, neither expects anything but tension.
Their uneasy truce is further complicated when Noah brings home Kai-a wounded hybrid, hunted by purists from both species for his mixed bloodline.
As they shelter and heal Kai, unexpected bonds form in their sanctuary. Elias's centuries of knowledge and Noah's nurturing instincts create a safe haven for someone who's never belonged anywhere. Through full moons and midnight vigils, shared danger and quiet moments of comfort, three outcasts discover that family isn't defined by blood-pure or mixed.
What began as reluctant cohabitation evolves into something none of them were seeking: a home where three hearts beat as one, defying every supernatural convention.
This is a romance about a triad and has a happy ending ^^
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Triad of Love – Book 1 – Hearts Without Boundaries by LimitelessNL26.8 k | 20 ch | Boys Love, Romance, Slice of Life,
Summary:
SpoilerIn a world where alphas and omegas follow strict societal roles, best friends Liam and Ethan defy convention by falling in love with each other.
As successful architects, they build not just buildings, but a life together-adopting a child and creating the family they never thought possible.When they hire Caleb, a gentle omega nurse to help with their son, unexpected feelings emerge on all sides.What begins as professional care evolves into something deeper, challenging them to reimagine what family and love can mean.
Can three hearts find room for each other in a society that never pnned for them?
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The Seasons May Change by Jayduph 31.2 k | 6 ch | Boys Love, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Psychological, Romance, Slice of Life, Smut, Tragedy
Summary:
SpoilerA Collection of Short Stories inspired by or written for the BL Pace's seasonal anthology collections. Each story is weaved together by the change in seasons, showcasing different characters and plots each time.Spring brings us First Love between a golden dragon and the prince he keeps kidnapping instead of a princess.Summer brought us Sunny Days or Starry Nights with yearning for your crush to visit you over summer vacation.Autumn was Cozy with a wedding vow renewal and Macabre with a psychological story about a painter not able to create anymore.And finally, Winter came with a tragic Cold Farewell, and a Warm Reunion on a cold winters day.
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Electrum by vieveda 162.2 k | 78 ch | Adventure, Boys Love, Fantasy, Mature, Romance, Smut
Summary:
SpoilerA runaway with a dangerous secret. A ruler who sees through his lies. An unwavering love, waiting for acceptance.
Seren Straw has spent his life watching the world pass through his father's inn, but when events transpire beyond his control, Seren is forced to leave everything behind and step into a world he never imagined.
On the run and armed with nothing but his wits, he takes on a dangerous new identity, navigating the glittering world of the nobles, where deception is survival. Along the way, he catches the eye of a powerful leader-one who sees through his mask and stirs something deep within him.
But secrets have a way of unraveling, and the past is never far behind. As the stakes grow higher and his heart becomes entangled, he must decide: will he keep running, or will he fight for the life-and love-he never thought possible?
A spellbinding tale of magic, identity, and a romance that could change everything.
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Jupiter in Leo by olhaalder 11.7 k | 4 ch | Action, Boys Love, Romance
Summary:
SpoilerMin Su is a host boy, accustomed to feeling as though he stands atop the world. He reigns as king in the fashionable clubs and bars of Seoul, living a life of opulence, basking in the adoration of his admirers, and receiving vish gifts from those who worship him. Yet, behind the glittering facade of his success lies a heavy burden—a gnawing fear of the future that shadows his every move.
When his standing at the bar King begins to shift, Min Su comes to a stark realization: his beauty is not eternal. Determined to secure a future of stability, he sets his sights on Kim Woo Shik, the chairman of a sprawling conglomerate. But to draw closer to the powerful man, Min Su maniputes the affections of the sweet, unassuming coffee shop owner next door, who has long been enamored with him.
However, things take a peculiar turn when Min Su narrowly escapes a near-fatal accident. It begins to feel as though someone is trying to keep him tethered to the bar King—or perhaps bury him there, along with secrets that were never meant to see the light of day.
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Ashes and Atonement by EverenVale17.7 k | 15 ch | Action, Boys Love, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Psychological, Romance, Supernatural, Tragedy
Summary:
Spoiler?? What comes after death? Heaven or Hell? ??
For me, it was heaven. I became an angel.They told me never to step beyond Heaven’s light.They never told me why. No one asks questions in heaven.
I was expected to worship. To kneel, to obey, to never question.But the light was blinding, the perfection suffocating.And at the edge of Heaven, I saw something else—A shadow, waiting beyond the golden gates.
?? Oh, I knew... They told me he was dangerous.But they never told me he’d be beautiful. ??
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Common Sense by TrismegistusShandy 13 k | 4 ch | Boys Love, Comedy, Fantasy, Gender Bender, Girls Love, Mature, School Life, Slice of Life
Summary:
SpoilerNone of the four housemates had gotten dates in over a year. Fortunately, one of them had discovered a very sensible solution...
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How the heck did we end up together? by Shintah02 184.2 k | 81 ch | Boys Love, Comedy, Drama, Romance, School Life, Slice of Life
Summary:
SpoilerHaruki Fukuda's life takes an unexpected turn the day he crosses paths with Kentaro Nomura. Their initial encounter is anything but pleasant, yet destiny has a different pn in store for them, and through the tumultuous waves of their friendship, an unbreakable bond forms, defying all odds.
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7. Who are the chibis?Did you guess this month's chibi?
X by X
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Thank you to tiaf for drawing!
AnnouncementWould you like to have chibis of your BL characters drawn? If you have a finished or regurly updating novel with over 20k words, you can fill out this form to have a chibi of your main couple drawn and included in the newsletter banner!
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8. OG BL Novel recommendations No OG BL novel recommendations this month.
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9. General BL News
Don't forget to register for Citrus Con, and online (free!) 18+ BL convention, to be held June 20-22, 2025. Registration closes June 19!
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10. Fun corner
Do you like voting in polls? ?(?? ? ? )??
avaseofpeonies has started a set of polls over on the BL Pace Tumblr, BL Readers Rate Scribblehub Tags! There are two goals: to give writers an idea of what readers are interested in, and to hopefully bring more readers to Scribblehub to read our BL stories~
Each post contains a poll asking readers to rate their interest level in the tag of the day and includes links to the Scribblehub series finder results for BL stories incorporating that tag.
You can view all the polls (with or without a Tumblr account) by going to our blog via the #blp sh tags poll tag. If you are on Tumblr, please help us out by reblogging the polls to increase reach (?????)
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11. Housekeeping for BL PaceSocial mediaCheck out our tumblr at https://blpace.tumblr.com/ ???We also have a BL Pace twitter accountWhile we don't have a dedicated BlueSky account, tiaf made a starter pack here!Tumblr specific:
If you have a story posted on Scribblehub (in any status) and would like to see it featured on our tumblr in our "Story Boost" feature, please fill out this form. You don't have to fill everything out, just whatever you'd like to include. You can view previous boosts by checking the tag #bl story boostWe're always looking for content for the blog, especially content that might spark interest among BL readers and bring them to SH. If you have any ideas, you can message avaseofpeonies on SH or the Tumblr blog, or send the blog an ask or a submission~Twitter specific:
Please directly message the account or message bafflinghaze in order to get something posted on the BL Pace twitter:
promotions of any original BL novel, either yours or a recommendationfan or official artwork of any original BL novel, either yours or a recommendationposts about more general BL news
Discord ServerAll BL readers and writers are welcome to come join our BL Pace discord server! We have writing sprints, writing help, art sprints, and much more!
Email SubscriptionYou can sign up to receive emails to notify you of any new newsletters, interviews, etc. here on the Boys Love Newsletter.
BLBL's Next NewsletterHelp us write the next Newsletter by filling out this form. We're moving to a quarterly posting, so the next newsletter will be in July.
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12. AcknowledgementsThank you to bafflinghaze, tiaf, RedEmber, avaseofpeonies, vieveda, and yuzur_u !
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And with that, we are done!
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Hope to see you on the next edition of the newsletter~
And as always—
