Summary:

Following a tragedy on Liberty Avenue, Carl decides to open a shelter for gay youths with some help from good friends and the community.

This story is set in charming1 and Lorie's "Bittersweet Universe" and is a prequel to Bittersweet Promise. However, this can be read as a stand-alone story.

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Cynthia, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Justin Taylor, Kiki, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Abduction, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anniversary, Anti-Ethan, Anti-Michael, Death, Established Relationship, Family, Friendship, Hatred, Jealousy, Language, M/M, Minor Violence, Oral Sex, Other Character Death, Post-series, Prostitution, Raw Sex, Violence
Genres: Angst, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Crime/Detective, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Mystery, Suspense/Thriller
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Drew, Ted/Blake
Completed: Yes

Summary:

Brian decides they can have kids and cats.

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Claire Kinney, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Leo Brown, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Out of Character
Genres: Alternate Universe, Humor
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Emmett/Drew, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake
Completed: No

Summary:

Justin hates being dependent on Brian and asking for money. Will his solution this time be a better one than dancing at Sap's?

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Daphne Chanders, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes

Summary:

I still can't believe this is my life. Two days ago I was the stud of Liberty Avenue and a successful adman, today... today I am a father. I still recall the words he whispered in my ear that night, as we all sat in Lindsay's hospital room: "You deserve to be loved Brian. Don't let anyone make you think you can't, don't let them win. Show them they are wrong"

I've dedicated all my life to show Saint Joan, Jack and every homophobe out there that underestimating me was a mistake. I became a successful businessman, being the head of the advertising department in Ryder's Advertising. I had the money, the looks, the gang and everyone wanted me... but I was still hallow.

I've proved them all wrong in everything, but one thing. I ended up believing their words, that I was unwanted, that no one will ever love me, that I was not desired, that I should have been aborted.

However, all that changed two days ago. When, I met a fallen angel under a streetlight, no matter how lesbian I sounded, to me that was true. Looking so innocent and pure, he was just asking for me to pick him up. I don't normally go for blonds, but I wanted to be in that world- that world of light- at least for a night.

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brandon, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Chris Hobbs, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Kiki, Leo Brown, Lindsay Peterson, Marty Ryder, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Character, Rodney, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Abduction, Anti-Michael, Cancer, Coming Out, F/F, F/M, Family, Friendship, Homophobia, Jealousy, M/M, Minor Character Death, Minor Violence, Possessive, Raw Sex, Responsible Justin, Season 1, Underage Sex, What if...
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay, Vic/Rodney
Completed: Yes

Summary:

Justin and Brian meet on a vacation. They continue to see each other until Justin gets tired of being a secret and begins to resent the barrier that Brian keeps between them. 

 

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Michael, Out of Character, Possessive
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay, Ted/Blake
Completed: Yes

Summary:

 

Some more tests of various forms face our Sunshine Family.

 

Story #34 in the Sunshine Files

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: Family
Genres: Alternate Canon, Drama
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes

Summary:

Brian meets the new busboy at the diner, a deaf kid named Justin...

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: None
Genres: Alternate Universe, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes

Summary:

 

Brian has to live up to his promise to his son to go on a double date.

(This was originally posted on February 14, 2017 but can be enjoyed at any time of year.)

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jack Kinney, Justin Taylor, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Valentine's Day
Genres: Alternate Universe, Humor, Romance
Pairings: None
Completed: Yes

Summary:

Brian takes the family he made to New York to save them from the family they once believed in. Justin lives in New York and meets Brian in the park.

This was plot bunny from DramaQueen who wanted to see if I could help bring it to life

Lorie as always you are the greatest beta I could have ever asked for. 

Categories: QAF US, Reader's Choice Award
Characters: Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Claire Kinney, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jack Kinney, Jennifer Taylor, Joan Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Abuse/Child Abuse, Anti-Debbie, Anti-Ethan, Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Melanie, Anti-Michael, Family, Friendship, Jealousy, Mental Health Issues, Minor Character Death, MPreg (Yup! Went THERE!), Out of Character, Possessive, Suicide
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay
Completed: Yes

Summary:

Some things from the New York trip extend into the fall in Pittsburgh.

Story #32 in the Sunshine Files

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: Family
Genres: Alternate Canon, Drama
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes

Summary:

This is a PB from the lovely Deb Tanner.  

Brian wins a month long sea cruise...so Michael decides to move their relationship from PG to Rated R.  But things get in Michael's way...

Couldn't do this without my wonderful betas...The Muskababes!

Disclaimer:  I own nothing.  The copyright is owned by Cowlip and Showtiime.  No infringement is intended whatsoever.

***COMPLETED*** ENJOY!

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Leda, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Rodney, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Bottom Brian, Brain Bleach Recommended, Family, Friendship, Post-series, Rimming, Vulnerable Brian
Genres: Alternate Canon, Alternate Universe, Humor, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Other, Other Cast Pairing, Ted/Blake, Vic/Rodney
Completed: Yes

Summary:

Brian must make an extended trip to New York, so he takes some of the family with him.

Story #31 in the Sunshine Files

Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars
Tags: None
Genres: Alternate Canon, Drama
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Completed: Yes