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Neil Josten-Minyard’s world ends in a single breath. One text. One scream of metal. One moment and Andrew was gone. The headlines mourn a fallen champion, but Neil isn’t mourning anymore. He’s unraveling. Because he knows the truth: this wasn’t an accident.
The man the world adored dies with Andrew. What rises in his place is Nathaniel Wesninski: relentless, heartbroken, and forged in vengeance. No longer bound by the life he built, Nathaniel sharpens his grief into a weapon. Ichiro’s empire, his wealth, his heirs, his secrets, becomes Nathaniel’s hunting ground. Piece by piece, Nathaniel will dismantle everything he’s ever loved.
Grief is his fuel. Pain is his compass. And when he comes, he won’t knock. He’ll tear the world apart to make Ichiro understand what it means to lose everything.Bookmarked by Barbyila
26 Oct 2025
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What Happened To Little Nathaniel? by athousandstoriesleftuntold
Fandoms: All For The Game - Nora Sakavic
02 Jan 2026
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KF: An international trail of bodies. Millions of dollars. A sealed court case.
KF: This grisly tale is not for the fainthearted.
KF: Join me, Kathy Ferdinand, on my first foray into true crime podcasting. And what better case to start with than that of the Butcher of Baltimore?
___When Nathaniel Wesninski is the subject of a tell-all true crime podcast, the world latches onto the story.
Unbeknownst to everyone, Nathaniel is alive and well and living as Neil Josten. His main priority is protecting the fragile peace he's built for himself– Kevin and Jean both have a lot to lose, and Neil isn't about to be the reason their lives are ruined.
Meanwhile, Andrew Minyard is about to be alone for the first time in years: his brother's leaving for med school and Nicky's in Germany. He has no intention of starting a relationship– at least, until he meets Neil Josten at his old coach's birthday party.
It's immediately evident that both of them have secrets. And, when the clues start falling into place, each becomes more fascinated with solving the mystery of the other.
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- Part 1 of podcast 'verse
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03 Sep 2025
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Unlike what Allison might think, Neil was perfectly fine tagging along with Matt and Dan. They were his friends and he didn't care that they were a couple. And why should he care that Kevin and Andrew were dating when spending time with them after clearing up the initial misunderstanding was the most comfortable he had ever been?
So what if they looked good when they kissed and refused to let Neil be lonely?
It wasn't like they were still flirting with him and opening up about things not many people knew about them.
Wait.
Neil might have missed some cues.Series
- Part 1 of Third Wheeling Universe
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29 Aug 2025
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His mind was going in frantic circles, all coming back to the same conclusion. It’s happening again.
His breathing quickened, his heart rate skyrocketed, and he felt like he was going to throw up. He bent over in his bonds, putting his head between his knees, trying to replicate how Andrew calmed him down, but without his steady hand on his neck, he was lost.
“Wow, for some reason I’d thought the son of the late Butcher of Baltimore would present more of a challenge to break down,” A voice from behind him said, a smirk evident in his tone.
Neil could feel the lighter on his cheek, the knife slicing into his hands, Lola’s sickly sweet voice whispering in his ear. You can’t get rid of me that easily, Junior.
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With Aaron attacked, followers pursuing, and tensions high, things are getting much more dangerous for not only Neil, but those he loves. Kevin's still away and it's put everyone on edge, but what will he do when it comes down to a choice: Kevin's freedom or his?
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28 Aug 2025
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Every Bloom a Bruise, Every Breath a Promise by IntrovertedBookWorm
Fandoms: All For The Game - Nora Sakavic
26 May 2025
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Petals in his lungs. Blood on his teeth. A silence between them sharp enough to carve ribs into a coffin.
Neil Josten would rather choke on flowers than confess—would rather take the name to his grave than watch it wither in someone else’s mouth. But some roots won’t stay buried, no matter how deep you dig.
Andrew Minyard has survived knives, darkness, and ruin. He’ll be damned if he lets Neil die of something as stupid as love.
If this is how they go down, they’ll do it bloody—thorns and teeth and no regrets
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(For You I'd Bleed Myself Dry from Andrew's POV)Series
- Part 2 of Hanahaki AU
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22 Aug 2025