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SILK AND STEEL
The world ended. The apocalypse came. The gods waged war on each other across the realms of reality and at last wiped themselves out. Angles and devils took the souls they wanted to who knows where. And then it was over. And you and others like you were left behind. Maybe your soul was trapped inside your body and couldn’t leave. Maybe it was bound to a demon. Or maybe you have no soul at all. Either way, you must be some kind of monster. All that is left is to decide – what kind of a monster are you going to be?
This is the premise of the short novel Silk and Steel – a dark dystopia / mythpunk story set in a post-apocalyptic world. It’s heavily based around Romani and Eastern European mythology and crammed full of LGBTQIA+ romance. Forget shiny heroes wielding even shinier weapons to defeat 'evil' foes. Instead, every monster here must simply try to survive and carve a place for themselves in this new confounding reality. At the end of the world, there are no heroes, everyone is some kind of monster and each choice they make will shape what kind of monster they eventually become...
Silk and Steel has:
Larger than life characters that you can invest in - a complex plot full of intrigue and suspense - a dark gaslamp/steampunk setting rich in folklore and mythos - graphic violence - steamy sex scenes - villains you'll really love to hate - heroes with troubled pasts and hearts of gold - supporting cinnamon rolls you'll want to adopt and take home.
CWs:
Violence, consensual and non-consensual sex, physical, emotional and sexual abuse, prostitution, drugs, alcohol, addiction, theft and organised crime, swearing, murder, mental health issues including self harm and suicide, demons, magic, religion, cults.
Each chapter will have its own flags so you know what's coming up but please be advised that this is a grim story told in a harsh world - no chapter will be suitable for under 18s and all chapters may include content which some readers may find disturbing.
Token of Loyalty
*Book One of the Amor Fati Series*
Prince Calanthe Ámarent, once the child of a beloved queen regnant and now a disgraced prince, is forced to play a part in a devious scheme that puts his life in the hands of others.
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The small kingdom of Eglantine has fallen under the control of the Tarynians: the dreaded conquerors of Gharash. Each kingdom must produce a token of loyalty to give to the Tarynians as a sign of good faith and loyalty. Young Prince Calanthe is chosen by his aunt Queen Hyacinth to be the sacrifice that saves Eglantine from the worst of the Tarynian King's rage. However, nowhere in this plan does Calanthe see himself coming out alive. Hyacinth forces Calanthe to play along to distract the Mad Tarynian King Sindri from the brewing trouble in the East. Calanthe is taken away from his home and back to Taryn where he finds life is not as bleak as he thought. He begins to deconstruct the lies he had been told his entire life and learns to be confident in himself until devastation strikes. Calanthe must make a decision that he has never made before. He must choose between Eglantine or the Tarynians before it is too late, and all hope is lost in Gharash.
[ Content Warning: explicit sexual scenes, intense violence, mentions of abuse and trauma, and vulgar language ]
[ This story covers topics that may be triggering to certain audiences ]
Wishing for Quiet Waters
Jessica Thorpe, bartender in a tiny Wisconsin town, wants to help her town land a new Swiss bottling plant. It will bring jobs. But it also threatens the local water supply. As the town forms sides and begins battling, Jessica flies to Switzerland looking to save the project – and the peace. Two men are crucial to the project. She loves both and must convince one of them to complete the project.
The Barbarian & The Rogue
"Right now you're saying those things. Because I'm your flavor of the moment. Cookies and Cream for instance." Megan says her blue eyes piercing his. "What if I said cookies and cream is my favorite flavor?" Gavin trails his thumb over her bottom lip. "And I would really love to taste your cream." He says while leaning in and whispering breathily into her ear.
What happens when a woman slighted is forced to work, live and join the same role-playing game of the asshole who caused the problem? Megan is a woman of no emotions. She keeps it all locked up inside. That's until Gavin brings out the best and worst in her. Gavin is constantly causing her strife with his accident-prone nature. As well as pissing her off because he hurt her and he's continuing to pursue her anyway. Gavin is a guy who's a bit of a man whore and a fuck up. He fucked up with Megan and he just wants to fix it. Things escalate and it affects their roleplaying game where they are constantly trying to kill each other's characters. How long can Megan stay mad at Gavin? And How long until Gavin gets Megan? Will the raging barbarian win? Or the devilishly handsome rogue?
The Black Sea | Gay Novel
Gay Love - Mafia - Crime After his mother's death, his father lost all reasons why his son shouldn't be a part of his
ruthless and brutal lifestyle, being the founder of the Potenza family "organization" his
father didn't spare him, and after five years of training to be deemed fit as a Potenza,
Elia Potenza runs from his father's grasp. For a few years, his father has sent men to hunt him and bring him back, they didn't care
about any damage caused to Elia, after 4 years of his father's attempts at getting him
back his father suddenly stops, until five years later...
What happens when the reason for his father's change of behavior comes breaking into his
home and threatening Elia's friends, leaving him no choice but to marry him...
Visions of Dragons
She is set free from the tower to discover more betrayal from her own flesh and blood, her father. He has offered her and her sisters to the terrible and cruel Fire Dragon, Orval, King of Oria, which borders their own kingdom, Yulor, home to Ice Mages.
Since the beginning of history before kingdoms have been named and borders had been drawn, Dragons have been an enemy to her people, so it is the hope of her father she or her sisters can appease the Dragon King, ending the war.
However, little does she know the Dragon King would be choosing her to be his Queen. Can love be found in a clash of fire and ice?
Royal Conspiracy
Princess Ivy, the would-be-heir to the kingdom of Deira is enveloped into an ancient conspiracy. Along her journey, not only does she uncover age-old secrets which turn her life upside-down, she also faces betrayal, wars and a battle against her own dark sides. Will she be able to conquer her own villainous tendencies and face the complicated situation thrust upon her, or will she crumble under the pressure and turn into her own worst nightmare?
Extraordinary Mistakes
Two opposite sides come face to face, forcing each other to reconsider their version of the truth.
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A minority of the world's population carries a genetic modification. They are called deviants and some develop an ability by the age of seven.
In the United States of America, deviants and humans fought each other in the Great War, which ended when the deviants lost.
Fifteen years later, everyone lives finally in peace. But when an assassination takes place, it sets in motion several events that put Emily Roberts, the poster child of deviant integration, face to face with Rachel Moore, the leader of the terrorist group for the liberation of deviants.
What is the truth and is it worth finding it out?