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Summary:

 

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Wants versus Needs.... That's what Justin Taylor's life has come down to. Having traveled the world as a dancer, Justin now faces the choice between continuing his lucrative career or rebuilding the tumultuous life he'd left behind in Pittsburgh. Enter Brian Kinney with an offer he may not want to refuse. 


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brandon, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Character, Sam Auerbach, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Non-Monogamous Pairings, Out of Character
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 81495 Read Count: 55955
[Report This] Published: May 03, 2016 Updated: Jun 20, 2019
The Big Picture by Saje Rated: M star [Reviews - 82]
Summary:

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This is Brian's journey roughly two years after the end of the series. He and Justin have been living in New York City where he has just opened a new branch for Kinnetik. He knows he is going to have to make some major changes in is life and deal with a past that has haunted and shaped the man he knows he is. He is finally ready to face his demons and become the man he wants to be.

This story has many of the old gang we love and lots of new characters too.

Please be warned: There are scenes of violence, drama, angst, mental illness, drug use, non-consent, rape, Brian and Justin with other characters, addiction, discussion of Brian and Lindsay's past, Brian and Cynthia's past, hetero sex, Brian in a brief sexual interlude with a woman for non sexual reasons.

If any of this is a trigger for you, please don't read. If you like your QAF to be strictly canon, this is not for you.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Chris Hobbs, Claire Kinney, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jack Kinney, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, James Stockwell, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Joan Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt, Tucker
Tags: Abuse/Child Abuse, Addiction/Alcoholism, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Bottom Brian, F/F, F/M, Hetero Sex, Homophobia, Kink, Language, M/M, Non-Consent, PTSD, Rape, Raw Sex, Real Life Issues, Threesomes, Toppy Justin, Torture, Violence
Genres: Angst w/ Happy Ending, Crime/Detective, Tragedy
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Brian/Justin/Other, Brian/Other, Debbie/Carl, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Other Cast Pairing
Series: None
Chapters: 22 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 187755 Read Count: 57157
[Report This] Published: May 03, 2016 Updated: May 14, 2016
Sexy Boy by charming1 Rated: M star [Reviews - 31]
Summary:

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Brian Kinney is a successful 33-year-old advertising executive from Pittsburgh, who is spending a week in Manhattan in hopes of landing the most important client of his career. Justin Taylor is a 21-year-old struggling artist living in Chelsea who hopes to make it big. What happens when the sexy ad man meets the beautiful blonde Picasso?


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Michael, Business Brian, First Time (Sex), Friendship, Hatred, Infidelity, Jealousy, Language, M/M, Possessive, Toppy Justin
Genres: Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 24377 Read Count: 42820
[Report This] Published: May 03, 2016 Updated: May 03, 2016
Summary: Feature

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Brian Kinney needs a last minute date to join him at a client’s wedding, so he grabs the first available guy he sees - a naive, sheltered, and unsophisticated blond boy that he saves from a mental hospital. A boy who’s got a very unusual past. This is the story of their adventure together. Oh, and Justin doesn’t like wearing shoes for some reason . . .

*Reader's Choice Award, Favorite Friendship: Brian/Justin and Justin/Animals*


Categories: QAF US, Reader's Choice Award
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Abuse/Child Abuse
Genres: Alternate Universe, Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Barefoot Blond Series
Chapters: 25 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 104081 Read Count: 79800
[Report This] Published: May 04, 2016 Updated: May 31, 2017
Summary:

This is a continuation of "Hi, My Name is Brian and I'm an Alcoholic"  You should read that story before your read this one.  Brian is Kissing Justin.  There is a winding road behind them and Gus is in the corner with a camera


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Molly Taylor
Tags: Substance Abuse
Genres: Alternate Universe
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 27 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 166517 Read Count: 11935
[Report This] Published: Mar 19, 2022 Updated: Jul 15, 2023
Summary: Past Featured Story

Present day, post-episode 5.13. Justin has returned to Pittsburgh to build a life and future with Brian. When Daphne asks Justin for a favor, he agrees without realizing the effect it will later have on him, Brian, and their entire family’s lives.


Categories: QAF US, Reader's Choice Award
Characters: Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Jenny Rebecca Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anniversary, Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, Birthday, Bottom Brian, Death, Established Relationship, Family, Friendship, Hatred, Homophobia, Language, M/M, Masturbation , Minor Character Death, Oral Sex, Post-series, Raw Sex, Real Life Issues, Responsible Justin, Rimming, Sex Toys, Toppy Justin, Vacation, Wedding
Genres: Angst, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Porny, Romance, Tragedy
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Bittersweet Universe
Chapters: 32 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 98688 Read Count: 210224
[Report This] Published: May 04, 2016 Updated: Oct 01, 2017
Summary:

When Brian hears over the radio that Babylon was subjected to a bombing, all he can concentrate on is racing to his club to make sure the people he loves are alive and safe. He doesn't expect to be irreversibly injured himself. As Brian faces a slow recovery and a permanent disability, he must learn to accept the support of his friends and the love of his partner.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Ted Schmidt, Todd (Backroom), Tucker
Tags: Homophobia, PTSD, Toppy Justin
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Tragedy
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Emmett/Drew, Michael/Ben
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 11752 Read Count: 5998
[Report This] Published: May 04, 2016 Updated: Apr 05, 2017
Summary:

After an accident that nearly kills him, Brian has a long road to recovery. While he knew deep down that it would be a rough road, he wasn't prepared for something like this.

Huge thanks to Annie_Eliza for my spiffy new banner :)


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Joan Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Abuse/Child Abuse, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Bottom Brian, Brian/Other, Dirty Talk, Family, Justin/Other, M/M, Non-Consent, Oral Sex, Rape, Real Life Issues, Rimming, Toppy Justin, Underage Sex, Unsafe Sex, Violence
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Brian/Other, Justin/Ethan, Melanie/Lindsay
Series: None
Chapters: 16 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 87253 Read Count: 41354
[Report This] Published: May 04, 2016 Updated: Apr 05, 2017
Summary: Feature

I chose this story because it is not your typical Brian and Justin story. Also it deals with a subject that is very important to me. I lost a friend due to the lack of a donor -Lorie

Life has always been a constant struggle for eighteen year-old Justin Taylor, until one fateful day at the diner when he meets the man known as the Stud of Liberty Avenue, Brian Kinney. Both of their lives are changed forever in a way that neither of them ever anticipated.


Categories: QAF US, Admin Pick
Characters: Brian Kinney, Craig Taylor, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Original Female Character, Ted Schmidt, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Michael, Coming Out, Language, M/M, Real Life Issues
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 28 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 61594 Read Count: 154079
[Report This] Published: May 05, 2016 Updated: Sep 15, 2017
[Report This] Published: May 05, 2016 Updated: Aug 19, 2022
[Report This] Published: May 05, 2016 Updated: Mar 05, 2024
Summary:

Brian and Justin live in different worlds. Brian is still based out of Pittsburgh, while Justin is in New York. Yet, they still have a great deal in common. Both are successful...both are respected in their fields...both are wealthy...both feel like they should feel on top the world….and...both feel like there is something missing in their life. It’s been five years since they have seen each other. Will a chance meeting bring them together, or will they remain as far apart as ever?


Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: None
Genres: Angst, Could be Canon
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 14 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 31605 Read Count: 46821
[Report This] Published: May 05, 2016 Updated: Aug 18, 2018
The Accused by Jazzepoet Rated: A half-star [Reviews - 8]
Summary:

What was supposed to be the best night of Molly's life takes a turn for the worst when four young men fail to understand that No means No. in an attempt to help Molly through this difficult time, Justin seeks the help of Brian Kinney, one of Pittsburgh's most successful lawyers. Can these two head strong men keep their relationship strictly professional once they've met? Read and find out :)


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Molly Taylor, Original Character
Tags: Real Life Issues
Genres: Alternate Universe, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 14387 Read Count: 7246
[Report This] Published: May 05, 2016 Updated: May 05, 2016
Summary:

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Justin has escaped a gilded cage mired in abuse. Having finally broken free, he is now looking to redefine himself as a man.  When the offer to become the new Art Director for Kinnetik PA comes in, he jumps at the chance for freedom.

Brian hires Justin as the new Art Director for Kinnetik PA but Brian has secrets of his own. Can each of them teach the other to trust someone other than themselves? 

THE STORY IS COMPLETE!! 

HAPPY READING!!

~NICHELLE


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brandon, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Gardner Vance, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James Stockwell, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Leda, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Mysterious Marilyn, Original Character, Ted Schmidt, Tucker, Vic Grassi
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Suspense/Thriller
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Melanie/Lindsay
Series: None
Chapters: 32 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 188278 Read Count: 99771
[Report This] Published: May 05, 2016 Updated: Jul 08, 2019
Summary:

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Justin moves to New York. He runs into an old acquaintance of Brian's, who is going to play a big role in their relationship, testing its strength. It's one of the most emotional stories I've written so far.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Evan Steele, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Bottom Brian, Brian/Other, Infidelity, M/M, Out of Character, Post-series, Toppy Justin
Genres: Alternate Canon, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Canon, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Brian/Other
Series: None
Chapters: 47 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 82592 Read Count: 97068
[Report This] Published: May 06, 2016 Updated: Nov 01, 2016
Summary: Feature

Even though they have their ups and downs, Brian and Justin always find their way back to each other. They are ready to take on the world! -mamaduck

Sequel to Time's Up Volume I: It's Only Time

After ten years, Brian and Justin are still meeting in secret. Now one is ready to make things permanent while the other...Hmm- not so much. It will ultimately come down to hard choices, sacrifices and what's more important: everlasting love or freedom? And how will secret and not-so-secret enemies affect their decision? 

***COMPLETE*** ENJOY!!


Categories: QAF US, Admin Pick
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Carl Horvath, Chris Hobbs, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Ethan Gold, Gardner Vance, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James Stockwell, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt, Tucker
Tags: 100k+ Word Count
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Could be Canon, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Suspense/Thriller
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Brian/Justin/Other, Debbie/Carl, Emmett/Drew, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Other Cast Pairing, Ted/Blake
Series: TIME'S UP
Chapters: 50 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 295205 Read Count: 196684
[Report This] Published: May 06, 2016 Updated: Nov 15, 2017
Summary:

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This spin-off from New York State of Mind is about discovering and understanding Evan Steele. Is he really the Devil? Is there more to him than his cunning nature? What are his feelings about the trip to Miami?  If you didn't read New York State of Mind, this might not make sense.


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Evan Steele, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Bottom Brian, Brian/Other, Family, Infidelity, Language, M/M, Out of Character, Post-series
Genres: Alternate Canon, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Could be Canon, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Other
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 24723 Read Count: 13517
[Report This] Published: May 07, 2016 Updated: Oct 14, 2016
Alterations by NoChaser Rated: M half-star [Reviews - 103]
Summary: Feature

I am a sucker for "Brian in Peril" stories and this is one of the best I've read. The author does a great job dissecting Brian's complex mind. Phenomenal writing, interesting premise, and a satisfying ending. Can't ask for much more! -charming1

    

After Justin leaves for New York, the remaining members of the Liberty Avenue family go about their everyday lives, never suspecting that something serious is happening to Brian. When the realization hits, they find that everyone's lives are irrevocably altered.


Categories: QAF US, Admin Pick
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Original Character, Original Female Character, Original Male Character, Other Cast Regulars, Ted Schmidt
Tags: Abuse/Child Abuse, Anti-Debbie, Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Melanie, Anti-Michael, M/M, Mental Health Issues, Out of Character, Post-series, Real Life Issues
Genres: Angst, Could be Canon, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 29 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 73327 Read Count: 121709
[Report This] Published: May 07, 2016 Updated: Sep 15, 2016
Summary:

 

Brian and Justin’s journey of love…


Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: M/M, Post-series, PTSD, Real Life Issues
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 28 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 65081 Read Count: 99522
[Report This] Published: May 08, 2016 Updated: Nov 04, 2016
Summary:


 

After that one night stand and haunting promises of ‘seeing me in your dreams', the lives of Brian and Justin took divergent routes. Justin ends up at a place in life no one ever thought he would be, and ultimately no one is happier about that than Brian.    


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Daphne Chanders, Emmett Honeycutt, Jennifer Taylor, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Vic Grassi
Tags: Anti-Michael, M/M, One-Shot, Real Life Issues
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Be All That You Can Be
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8991 Read Count: 5082
[Report This] Published: May 09, 2016 Updated: May 09, 2016
Summary:

The lost footage of what really happened after Justin left for the airport...


Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: M/M, Post-series
Genres: Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 15621 Read Count: 12210
[Report This] Published: May 10, 2016 Updated: May 10, 2016
Summary:

Brian and Justin’s love runs deep, forever keeping a hold on each other’s heart…


Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: One-Shot
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst, Drama, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1584 Read Count: 1802
[Report This] Published: May 10, 2016 Updated: May 10, 2016
Summary:

Brian is in Pittsburgh and Justin is in New York.  Will Justin avoid Mount Kinney this time?  First in a Series- Second story is Pain Management


Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: Post-series
Genres: Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: Pain Management
Chapters: 14 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 44758 Read Count: 50376
[Report This] Published: May 11, 2016 Updated: May 17, 2016
Summary:

Brian and Justin throw temper tantrums…


Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: M/M
Genres: Alternate Universe, Drama, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2063 Read Count: 1339
[Report This] Published: May 12, 2016 Updated: May 12, 2016