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Monster Anthology Volume 1
A creeping horror in the dark. An echoing howl in the forest. A spreading pool of ichor. Shadows stalking the slightest hint of fear. A prowling terror just out of sight. Roiling storms crouching on the horizon.
The following anthology contains Mythic tales of monsters and beasts, and the horrors inflicted upon the innocents in their path. Are you brave enough to crawl into the jaws of a beast?
Be aware of all content warnings provided for each episode.
Find the illustrated version on Gumroad or Tapas. Art by OddDaph and Roxma
STRINGS & STONES
Lennox Bristol has made a name for himself and his band. After being approached by one of the top producers of the best labels in San Francisco five years ago, he now returns home to be welcomed by the new owner of the record label.
What happens when he discovers that the new owner is none other than the CEO's daughter Mercedes Stoneshire, the very same person who asked him to not only perform his first gig but she was the only girl who ever made his heart skip a beat.
What will happen when Mercedes discovers that the person who she thought left her as a one night stand the morning after her 21st is none other than the records best selling artist.
Will she pretend to have forgotten who he was to her and treat him as any other client or will things become complicated and heated between the two?
[18+ mature audience NSFW]
Lost Godess
She is the reincarnation of a Greek god's former lover. Did anyone bother to tell her? No... at least not until the god shows up at her door. TW: mild violence, poisoning, overall some toxicity
Healer's Touch
Welcome Home
There is a wolf at the door—and Briar has no choice but to let him in.
A short tale about a family and their unexpected guest.
Cover by Artblock02 & OddDaph
Purchase the full, uncensored version on Gumroad.
The Last Wish
{{Censored}} An exciting Fantasy Western boy's love tale of a lawman sent out West and a bandit king who won't give up. Follow Federal Officer Lucas Solomon as he braves the Western Frontier to take down the Angband Gang and their leader, Malachite Fury. When Lucas comes face to face with Malachite for the first time, he'll realize he's bitten off more than he can chew. But will pride be his undoing?
My Valkyrie
Maya's boring Friday night walk took a wildly different turn when she witnessed Val fall from the sky.
She was a Valkyrie, and after nursing her back to health, she and Maya went to search for her missing gear and memories.
Though their lives would intertwine much deeper than either anticipated, but they were all in for it. Including the encounter of undead draugr, berserker, earth giants and their romantic feelings for one another.
Nocturna Dominium
In the vampiric world of House Psyren. Asta forms a bond with Lyra Nightshade amid political intrigues and ancient rivalries. As they navigate societal norms, dark secrets emerge, challenging the very foundations of vampiric society. The story weaves through rituals, betrayals, and a forbidden love that could reshape the destiny of Nocturna Dominium.
Tw-Themes of power imbalances, Implied rape, mentions of suicide, and violence
Sidelines
[HIATUS/EDITING] In their final year of college, an unexpected tutoring gig throws quiet, bookish Ethan into the orbit of the university's football star, Jackson. Jackson embodies everything Ethan avoids: popularity, talent, and a looming professional sports career. Yet, as they spend time together, everything shifts. Jackson is not the jock Ethan thought he knew. Underneath the surface, they both reveal there's more to them than meets the eye.
Sidelines is a New Adult MM romance where polar worlds collide. Dive into this journey as two college students navigate the challenges of love, expectations, and the surprises life throws their way.