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El & Em
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Philadelphia, 1972: All Luke wants is to share his music with the world. When an imposing, slightly older trumpet player called Emmett joins his band, Luke is fascinated – and a lifelong friendship is born. Love and loyalty are forged in the slow burn of tours, shows and recording sessions. Over the years, Luke’s curiosity and Emmett’s indulgence slowly push the two of them into complicated new territory. Emmett tries to keep them safe – but Luke wants it all.
In this monumental romance spanning more than twenty years, there are no heroes and no villains – just people doing their best in a messed up world.
Content Notes:
• Open relationships
• Period-realistic racism
• References to AIDS and period-realistic homophobia
• Mild Dom/sub power dynamics
No use of slurs, no sexual violence, no cheating
This is a work of fiction. All the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
Many thanks to my kind, helpful and generous beta readers: Ky K, Morgan Beacham, Leslie Lewis Johnson, Alex Lawrence, Nicola Doyle, and Kelly Salmon. Special thanks to Nicola for proof-reading assistance.
Dance Macabre
Homicide investigator William Dandeline comes across a gruesome find on his first days at the police station of New Orleans. What it looks like to be a fair scene in the dance hall of the 13th Iberville Street, is nothing but the macabre sculpture of a twisted artist. The dead bodies, paired in two and resembling intimate dancing moves, are kept still by fish strings sawn on their shoulder’s blades, while their formal attire and expressionless yet crystal clean faces bring goosebumps to the viewer’s body.
The year is 1965 and in the city of New Orleans it is easy to find someone to blame, let alone a bloodthirsty criminal. However, finding the true culprit is the true challenge, one that will invite William into this grotesque world between life and death. His only help? A young heir of a long-forgotten bloodline; a hermit of the elite class who is willing to assist in putting an end...
At the Bottom of the Stairwell
Kliment has finally mustered up the courage to ask out his friend Shashi, the Dom he’s longed to serve since before he even knew his name. Their months getting to know each other have made him want more than what he has with Lochan, the Dom he only serves so his inner Sub won't go crazy. He needs a Dom he can pair with –to surrender complete control to– and Shashi is the one he wants to give power over him.
Unfortunately, he's never done this before, and some college kids aren't as smart as they think they are.
Also some Doms really hate being told no.
Content Warning: Forced submission/servitude, sexual content
Estimated 10 chapters. Updates late Friday or early Saturday depending on your time zone.
Shattered Innocence
In the captivating novel, "Shattered Innocence," a young woman named Nora finds herself at the center of a harrowing journey that intertwines love, redemption, and the haunting remnants of her father's sinister experiments. As she reunites with Nikolay, Zack, Ivan, Yuri, and Mikhail, individuals who share a dark past shaped by her father's heinous actions, they embark on a treacherous mission to put an end to the ongoing horrors. United by their collective pain and a shared determination to protect others from suffering, Nora and her newfound companions confront the malevolent forces that seek to perpetuate her father's legacy.
As they unravel the secrets surrounding his experiments, they must also navigate the complex web of their own emotions, forming profound connections amidst the shadows of their past. As their pursuit for justice intensifies, Nora and her comrades discover that the true threat extends beyond their personal demons. Forces beyond their control conspire to manipulate their every move, placing their lives and newfound love in grave danger. In a race against time, they must confront their deepest fears, confront the shadows of their past, and summon the strength to overcome not only their own inner turmoil but also the looming darkness that threatens to consume them.
"Shattered Innocence" is a gripping tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the transformative power of love as Nora and her companions navigate a treacherous path, battling their own demons while fighting for a future where no one else will endure the horrors they once faced.
Band-Aid Band
Jaime joins their University band with the goal of earning competition prize money.
He can sing.
He's got the looks.
The plan should go smoothly.
Unless he can never get along with Skylar - the guitarist who always tests his patience at every opportunity he got.
Employee of the Multiverse and His Darling Cat
This journal was intended to recount how I, Noble Malik, a leader of the World Management realm, was transported to a strange world and forced to climb the corporate ladder in order to return home. Inadvertently, it seems to have become a diary about the odd worlds and dangerous mysteries I encounter on business trips with my partner, whose secrets and four-dimensional personality leave me at a loss---yet intrigued. And if the reader wants a literary perspective, I suppose it's about how a workaholic loner unexpectedly learns more about what moves people and himself while uncovering a universe-shattering conspiracy. But honestly, that's too philosophical and romantic. I just wanted to see my cat, Darla, again.
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Loves Broken Heart
The sky is dark, but my heart is darker still, As I navigate through life without my beloved, I feel ill. Your love consumed me, of that I was aware, I had to have you, in every possible way, I did swear. Now that you're gone, my heart breaks every single day, The pain is excruciating, it just won't go away.
I wait for your return, but hope is fading fast, Darkness descends within me, I fear it will forever last. The memories we shared are a constant reminder, Of a love that used to burn brighter and kinder. But now, all that's left is a shadow of what we were, A love that was once timeless, now lost and obscure.
I'd Prefer Death
When Blaise died, her final thoughts weren't something prophetic or miraculous. In fact, all she wanted was a hot chocolate. Maybe a donut.
Yet, when she ended up at the afterlife, she received both, with a free coupon for the mistake that had just occured. She wasn't supposed to die right then, and her death caused ripple effects that eventually resulted in World War 3.
So, there she was, back on Earth, knowing exactly how her life was going to play out. The worst part? She had to go along with it.
A Man That Smells Like Flowers
Nie Wahnera served as Grand Duke Abuin Nehma's masseur for over a year before being dismissed without explanation.
So why is it a month after his dismissal the Grand Duke wants to marry him?
[Due to relaunching on Tapas as a premium series, I am going to apply for the paid program on Ritoria while updating the chapters. The story will be down in the mean time. Thank you for your undertsaning!]