One great option is 'Captive Prince' by C.S. Pacat. It's available for free in some digital libraries and offers a richly detailed world with complex characters and an engaging plot of political intrigue and a developing relationship between the two main characters. Another is 'Killing Stalking' which has a dark and intense story, but be aware it contains disturbing themes. 'Love by Chance' is also a popular free BL digital novel, with a cute and sweet story of young love and self - discovery.
Some self - published works on Wattpad are also worth checking out. There's a story called 'My Heart's Desire' which is about a young man who discovers his feelings for his male best friend. It's a heartwarming story with a bit of drama and a lot of romance. And it's free to read on Wattpad.
Yes, there are. One example might be 'The Hidden Truth'. It's a mystery that revolves around a missing heirloom and a web of family secrets. The main characters have to solve the mystery while also dealing with their growing feelings for each other.
Well, 'Love in the Moonlight' is quite popular. It's a story that focuses on the relationship between two characters, a shy artist and a confident musician. The way their love story unfolds against the backdrop of a bustling city is really engaging. It shows how they overcome their differences and come together in the end.
AO3 is quite reliable. It has a strict tagging system which makes it easy to find BL novels. And it has a large community of writers and readers, so the content is well - organized and moderated to some extent.
One popular free BL visual novel is 'Nekojishi'. It has an interesting story set in a world of Taiwanese mythology, with appealing art and engaging characters. The relationships between the male characters are well - developed, making it a great choice for BL fans.
Another great one is 'Our Life: Beginnings & Always'. It allows you to customize your own story to a certain extent. There are various relationship options and the overall theme of growing up and relationships is really well - explored in a BL context. The characters are well - developed and the game has a warm and fuzzy feel to it.
Project Gutenberg is a great place too. Although it may not have a huge dedicated section for BL novels specifically, you can still find some classic literature that might contain elements relevant to BL themes. Also, some authors post their works on their personal blogs or websites for free, so you can search for BL novelists and check if they offer free reads on their own platforms.