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Bio:
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: 56872
Date: Jul 24, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I have just finished re-reading this story, one of my all time favorites, and very saddened that it has still not been completed. The character development in this story, for both old and new, was absolutely amazing and I truly hope it will be updated and finished some day soon.
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: 55672
Date: May 13, 2016 Title: Chapter 1: ~Part I: LIONS AMONG MERE MORTALS~
You have me hooked already. I can't wait to see where this story goes. There is something so satisfying about reading anything to do with Lindsay's and Michael's downfalls, and I love supportive Ted and Emmett:-)
Author's Response:
I've always said that Ted and Emmett would have made excellent 'voices of reason' for Brian as adults than Michael or Lindsay ever could have. The latter two were too busy remembering Brian 'when' instead of allowing him to grow and change into his own definition of who Brian Kinney is. Ted and Em, given the chance, would have allowed for that. Plus, Michael and Lindsay got away with too much crap and was never called on it so I feel that its my duty to make them pay over....and over....and over, LOL you get the point!
Thanks for making the move with me over to the new site Nicky!
Happy Reading and HUGS,
~Nichelle
Date: Sep 28, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: ~Part I: LIONS AMONG MERE MORTALS~
So happy to see a new chapter in this really interesting story. Looking forward to the next :-)
Date: May 17, 2016 Title: Chapter 3: ~Part III: WHO'S YOUR DADDY NOW?~
Excellent update. I can't quite work out exactly how Lindsay expects to get away with all she has done and is doing - I guess we don't yet know the true extent of it. Can't wait for more of this very interesting AU.
Author's Response: Hey Nicky! Lindsay, like Michael, expects that Brian will excuse and/or cover all of her faults and sins like he has always done. It doesn't help that Melanie has also covered or excused Lindsay over the years. So Ms. Lindz will be in for quite a rude awakening when all is said and done. Happy Reading and HUGS, ~Nichelle
A short fic that compares Brian and Vic's relationship, previously when Brian was a teenager and then as an adult.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Debbie Novotny, Justin Taylor, Michael Novotny, Vic Grassi
Tags: 1k Words or Less, Abuse/Child Abuse, Drug Use - Recreational, One-Shot
Genres: Alternate Canon, Could be Canon
Pairings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 883 Read Count: 700
Date: May 16, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Then and Now
I loved Vic and was very sad when they wrote him out. I enjoy any stories that have Vic as a central character especially with regards being Brian's friend and confidante., so especially appreciated this. Thank you :-)
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: 42573
Date: Jun 24, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Free Bird
Quiet cold weekend so time to re-read an old favorite and this is such a good one. Have no doubt it will be read again :-)
Ad Man Brian Kinney becomes enamored of a young blond twink he meets at the youth’s Prom. When tragedy strikes the young man and Kinney tries to help, a series of misunderstandings, accompanied by the betrayal of a parent, lead to Kinney becoming responsible for the boy’s well being. Is Brian man enough to tell the young man he cares so much about, of his unintentional deceit, knowing that it might drive the boy away for good?
++++++++++++ Huge Thanks for my beautiful Banner to Marny - The Banner Goddess +++++++++++
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Out of Character
Genres: Alternate Universe, Drama, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 31 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 86971 Read Count: 96865
Date: Mar 04, 2017 Title: Chapter 31: Chapter 31 - A Successful Campaign.
I loved this. Always so satisfying to read "protective, loving and horny" Brian and Justin stories:-)
Date: Mar 03, 2020 Title: Chapter 31: Chapter 31 - A Successful Campaign.
Having one of those days when you just feel the need to re-read one of your favourite stories from one of your favourite authors. And just like that my day is so much better for having read this truly satisfying story again. Thanks so much TAG :-)
Author's Response:
Awww, thanks. I just re-read this one myself. Glad I could cheer you up. TAG
Justin agreed to be Brian’s new art director for his soon-to-open New York advertising office. What about letting Brian be his Prince Charming?
**This story continues six months after “Sexy Boy” ended, which should be read first before beginning this one.**
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Melanie Marcus, Michael Novotny, Ted Schmidt
Tags: 10k+ Word Count, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Michael, Birthday, Bottom Brian, Established Relationship, Family, First Time (Sex), Language, M/M, Raw Sex, Toppy Justin
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Porny, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 19517 Read Count: 51075
Date: Jun 25, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Blow It Away
Great sequel, I really liked this little series and would gave happily read more.
As Justin makes his way through the crowd in Herald Square, he sees a man who is almost a stranger to him now. *Officially up to date*
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Craig Taylor, Drew Boyd, Emmett Honeycutt, Gus Marcus-Peterson, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Justin Taylor, Molly Taylor, Original Female Character, Original Male Character
Tags: Bottom Brian, Brian/Other, F/M, Justin/Other, M/M, Rape, Raw Sex, Real Life Issues, Self-Harm, Toppy Justin
Genres: Could be Canon, Drama, Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Brian/Other, Emmett/Drew, Justin/Other, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Other Cast Pairing, Ted/Blake
Series: Intersect Series
Chapters: 53 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 426095 Read Count: 121484
Date: Jun 16, 2020 Title: Chapter 49: Chapter 49: Metropolitan Ave & Rodney St
Definitely in my happy place now that you have resumed this fantastic story. Well worth the wait :-)
Author's Response:
I'm glad you enjoyed it and are happy I am back! Chapter 50 is now up!
Date: May 09, 2020 Title: Chapter 48: Chapter 48: 48th and Greenpoint
Just popped in to re-read this before I start on Hunter and Molly's story. Please please please update this soon, I love this cast of characters and really want to follow more of their lives together. Fingers firmly crossed here :-)
Brian answers Justin's question in his own unique way. Inspired by episode 220
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Ethan Gold, Justin Taylor
Tags: None
Genres: Angst, Canon, Hurt/Comfort
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1805 Read Count: 1249
Date: May 19, 2018 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Such a shame you didn't write these scenes so that we could have avoided the whole Ethan fiasco. Brian and Justin should never have hidden their true feelings behind silent recriminations. I definitely like your version of events much more :-)
Justin has grown up in a very different household than seen in canon. He is living on the streets when he is found by the Liberty Diner gang and is rescued - malnourished, exhausted and ill - and taken home by Brian. Can Justin be brought out of this hell he's been resigned to by his hateful father? Can Brian find the one thing that will make Justin whole again?
This story is based on a prior fic - 'Smolder' - by LovelessSouls. All credit for the haunting story premise goes to the original author, as well as my thanks for letting me repost the first two chapters of that story.
Categories: QAF US, Reader's Choice Award
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor
Tags: 100k+ Word Count, Rimming
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 43 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 179383 Read Count: 152038
Date: Sep 05, 2016 Title: Chapter 43: Epilogue.
Just as amazing to read this second time around. I love this story and always will:-)
Author's Response:
Thank you. Thrilled you liked it enough to read it a second time! TAG
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: 209488
Date: May 07, 2016 Title: Chapter 28: Love Me Like You Do
Love this romantic update, but I am sadly getting the feeling that our adventures in this universe are drawing to an end. I love the dynamics of their new family and supporting circle of friends, and I would happily keep reading about them through many more years of their lives together:-)
Author's Response:
There is still at least a little more to tell about our boys.
Glad you're enjoying the story.
Thanks
~charming1 & Lorie~
Date: May 23, 2016 Title: Chapter 32: I've Got You Babe - Final Chapter
I will miss this great story, it was an enthralling combination of angst with Daphne's death and the trial, and the realisation of the power of the strong bonds of love between Brian and Justin combined with the support of their true friends. Compelling reading.
Author's Response:
Very happy that you enjoyed this story.
Thanks
~charming1 & Lorie~
Gapfiller for 4-11 Brian's conversation with Lindsay after she slept with Sam
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson
Tags: Bottom Brian, Kink, Toppy Justin
Genres: Could be Canon, Gap-Filler
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 12662 Read Count: 8355
Date: Jan 03, 2021 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
So the truth is out and finally Lindsay and Michael will start to pay for their duplicity. A shame Brian still doesn't know about the loft burglary - a bit of jail time and financial restitution for these two losers would really make my day lol. Great story :-)
Author's Response:
Nicky,
Brian will find out everything. Then the idiot twins will get exactly what they deserve.
~Lorie
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: 5935
Date: Jan 25, 2017 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
I can't wait to see where this story goes, so much of Brian's life, both personal and professional, is reliant on his sight ðŸ™
Author's Response:
It really is. We can't wait to share where this story is going with you. Thanks for the review.
Sometimes Todd says he's fine but he really isn't. A pre-series fic revolving around Todd and his life.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Brian Kinney, Original Character, Todd (Backroom)
Tags: Abuse/Child Abuse, Addiction/Alcoholism, Hatred, M/M, Mental Health Issues, Orgy (plays well w/others), Pre-series
Genres: Angst, Drama, Tragedy
Pairings: Brian/Other
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4569 Read Count: 520
Date: May 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Sobering stuff. I always suspected that Todd's constant "fine" masked some real issues in his life, but this was definitely sad. Sad too that Brian is locked in the same sort of spiral of pretense. It must be exhausting for them both to keep pretending everything is fine on a not only daily, but often hourly basis! Unsurprising that they both have a**holes for parents :-(
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: 153233
Date: Sep 17, 2017 Title: Chapter 1: Let The Sunshine In
Couldn't be more surprised that Michael actually acted like a decent friend for once. He has to be one of the most selfish "best friend's" ever -usually. You made this story believable with Brian needing/taking time to be comfortable with his feelings for Justin but ultimately accepting the love he gave and received. Really good read:-)
Flip a coin... any coin! But what happens when two sides of the same coin meet? Brian Kinney and Justin Taylor are about to find out. And what happens when the two aloof men find themselves breaking all of their self-imposed rules? Guaranteed mayhem!
Categories: QAF US
Characters: Ben Bruckner, Blake Wyzecki, Brian Kinney, Claire Kinney, Craig Taylor, Cynthia, Daphne Chanders, Debbie Novotny, Emmett Honeycutt, Gardner Vance, Gus Marcus-Peterson, Jack Kinney, James 'Hunter' Montgomery, Jennifer Taylor, Joan Kinney, Justin Taylor, Lindsay Peterson, Michael Novotny, Molly Taylor, Original Character, Ted Schmidt, Todd (Backroom), Tucker, Vic Grassi
Tags: Abuse/Child Abuse, Addiction/Alcoholism, Anal Sex (Lots of it!), Anti-Lindsay, Anti-Michael, BDSM, Bottom Brian, Brian/Other, Drug Use - Recreational, Homophobia, Justin/Other, Kink, Language, M/M, Mental Health Issues, Minor Character Death, Minor Violence, Non-Consent, Non-Monogamous Pairings, Orgy (plays well w/others), Out of Character, PTSD, Rape, Real Life Issues, Rimming, Role Play, Self-Harm, Substance Abuse, Threesomes, Toppy Justin, Voyeurism
Genres: Alternate Universe, Angst w/ Happy Ending, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin, Brian/Justin/Other, Brian/Other, Debbie/Carl, Justin/Other, Melanie/Lindsay, Michael/Ben, Ted/Blake, Vic/Rodney
Series: None
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 98855 Read Count: 64739
Date: Mar 13, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1- DANGEROUS LIASIONS
This is so damn good. I am eagerly anticipating the next chapter.
You'd think it was a Christmas fic wouldn't you? If that's what you're looking for - best to just move on - ‘cause there is no Santa here...
...instead, what we really have is a series of snippets in which our favorite QAF characters happen to overhear the boys in the throes of passion - and can hardly believe their ears...
Some canon - some definitely not - some that could be - with timelines that work for this story - all showing a ‘depth of love' that is only Brian/Justin - and for me, will always be!
Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: Out of Character
Genres: Canon, Could be Canon, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 10729 Read Count: 9969
Date: May 15, 2016 Title: Chapter 6: 6 - All We Could Imagine...More Than We Knew We Wanted
Very fitting ending to this lovely little story - of course Daphne would be the one to openly and loudly react to what she heard. She is so wonderfully honest, loving and supportive with our boys:-)
Author's Response:
thank you - yes - Daphne had to be the one to reveal herself!
so glad you liked the story
Charle
Date: Jun 22, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: 1 - It's All In A Days Work...Change Happens
One of those days when you just feel like re-reading a favorite. I love this story and the feel-good emotions it stirs up. Such a goodie :-)
Author's Response:
thank you! so glad to hear you enjoyed it - and more than once - lol - happy reading - Charle
3 years after Justin left to take the NY art world by storm, Brian and Justin encounter each other during a crisis with the one person, other than each other, that really rocks their world, their son Gus.
Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: Anti-Michael, Unsafe Sex
Genres: Angst
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 9543 Read Count: 13058
Date: Jun 23, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I had forgotten how good this is. Nothing like spending a cold winter's day (in New Zealand) re-reading stories from one of my favourite authors. Off to start the next one :-)
Author's Response:
wow - thanks - you made my day! - happy reading! - Charle
Watching the Rise and Shine Convention on youtube, I heard Randy say that he pictures Justin still being in New York today, having made a success of his art. He went on to say that he pictures the relationship between Brian and Justin as completely changed.
So, after I got over my initial screaming fit, bellowing nooooooo at the computer screen, much to the chagrin of my family...this is where my muse went with this new stimuli...
Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: None
Genres: Could be Canon, Drama, Romance
Pairings: Brian/Justin
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6729 Read Count: 1871
Date: Jun 23, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1- What Was Lost Was Not Forgotten
It never sat right with me that Brian laid his heart on the line and was the one left behind by Justin and his son, although of course there was nothing Gus could have done about that - but Lindsay and Mel sure could have! At least this time when Brian took another chance and declared his love yet again for his Sunshine, Justin was finally ready to truly commit. Love your happy ending.
Brian had been restless. For the first time in his life he found that he was growing tired of the same old routine. He wondered, with the change of seasons, if something - or someone - new might be possible in his life as well. Still, he knew it was unlikely that the type of man who could make the difference that had been on his mind was actually out there - and he was quite certain that if he was, it was more than a little improbable that such a man would just simply drop into his life...
Categories: QAF US
Characters: None
Tags: None
Genres: None
Pairings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3356 Read Count: 2319
Date: Jun 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1- one shot
Lovely story, I would have happily read much more about their new and blooming relationship. I loved that Brian immediately put himself before Mikey too :-)