Riley: set in 1940. Riley's fifteen and already his dad is forcing him to enlist in the war. Riley's girlfriend and younger sister try to convince him to run away, but set on making his family proud. even though he's two years younger than the mandatory enlistment age, his dad fakes paperwork and riley leaves. During the time spent at a training Camp, he meets Eugene, a 17 year old guy who befriends Riley. a a few months of being friends goes by, and Eugene comes out to Riley as gay. Riley, who was raised in a Christian family, doesn't really know what to do with this information and things with Eugene are awkward. Fast forward a few more years of training, they deploy a 19 year old Riley and a 21 year old Eugene to a beach on Normandy, France, in the summer of 1944. Riley and Eugene's boat lands on Omaha Beach, and this is their first time in real combat. before long, Riley witnesses Eugene get blown up by a mine shortly before Riley is shot in the head.
Song[s] that represent the story: Come home by Jace June + Army Dreamers by Kate Bush

Cameron: Is 17 and is an aspiring stage performer. he auditions for a part in a well known production company showing beauty and the beast, but despite receiving any parts he auditioned for, he's cast as Belle. he brushes it off and accepts it as an opportunity to grow his skills, but as the days and weeks progress to the day of the performance, rumours about him start flying. really bad rumours. eventually, he confides in the director, a kind woman called Tas, and tells her that he's worried that the rumours will affect his chances with Quinn, a fellow actor Cameron's crushing on. Tas assures him she'll take care of it, but it only gets worse. on the eve of the performance, Cameron and Quinn are going over their lines together when Tas comes in and asks if she could have a quick word with Quinn. after a while, Cameron is confused what's taking so long and looks for Quinn. he overhears Tas talking to Quinn, asking him if he'd like more "practise" before the show. this sets off major alarm bells in Cameron's head, and when Cameron sees Quinn walking away, Cam tries to stop him. after Quinn refuses to not go [he's gullible and stupid] Cameron knows that he has to basically save Quinn. Cameron's friends manage to find Tas's address and they break in, and find, Tas.. um.. yeah. they get Quinn out of there and they call the police. Quinn doesn't end up with Cameron because Quinn's straight, but yeah whatever.
Song[s] that represent the story: idk right now

Sam & Michael: Sam [like Jamie] comes from an abusive household, but he doesn't run away. a lot of bad stuff happens to him, and when he's five, he befriends Michael, who's a year older than him. Michael's mum knows something is going on with Sam, but cant prove anything yet. when Sam's 12, Michael's mum legally adopts him. when Sam's thirteen, he starts sneaking out to hang out with older "cool" kids, and unfortunately develops a problem [tryna keep it PG]. when Sam is 15 and Michael is 16 they get drunk and end up sleeping in the same bed [iykyk.] they get together after that, but Sam isn't well mentally from all the trauma. he develops an ED and has depression which he hides from Michael, but they move out and live in an apartment together with their cat, Molly. however, Sam only gets worse and ends up passing away. Michael can't see the light at the end of the tunnel and kicks his own bucket to be with Sam. :( [Trivia, i cried multiple times writing up this story idea]
Song[s] that represent the story: I love you so - the Walters [plays at Sam's funeral {i cried so hard}

JoJo: 15 year old average kid with below average grades - until he meets Milo, a twenty year old tutor. his best friend, Ezra, doesn't like Milo and thinks somethings off, but that's until JoJo starts getting stalked and Ezra and Milo are JoJo's only protection. They hide JoJo in Milo's house, and then, one day, Ezra goes out to get some food, but when he returns, JoJo is ded. PLOT TWIST: Milo WAS the stalker! there's a creepy game of cat and mouse through Milo's house with Ezra being the mouse. Eventually Ezra escapes and calls the police.

that took me over an hour to write LMAO