No one said that being a Mercenary was easy, with long stretches in the saddle only interspersed with intense—yet brief—bouts of excitement, not to mention the incessant harassment from every rogue and rake when one is lucky enough to find an inn for the night. Nor had Sasha ever intended her hunt for the thief who killed her twin sister to take more than a decade to track down, but she had discovered the Mainland was much more expansive than her homeland island of Sebastia. But Sasha's ve...

In an era where the absurdly wealthy are allowed to purchase human "pets" as playmates for their pleasure, Auction Night for the unspoiled Bunny-Girls is more than just a show of decadence and good grace, but a display of dominance and wealth. Master is not just obscenely wealthy, but embodies charm, wit, and utter control, so when a feisty Bunny-Girl catches his ever-watchful eye, intrigue abounds. Whisked away to his sprawling manse, she has no idea what to expect, except that losing her...

Poetry about life, nature, little things, oh, and don't forget the coffee! Because sometimes you just need a poem (or two) as an ode to your favorite beverage, or because there's an incessant toad in the lake, or perhaps that stroll down memory-lane was a bit complex, but either way, it's all here for your enjoyment. This collection of the author's poems is like leafing through a collage of the mind, with little "Trinkets" of this and that, some little gems, some things that only suffice t...

What do writer's do between novels or when needing to take a quick break from all that plot device and character arc? Why, they side-track into short stories and flash fiction for inspiration and a divergence from "the norm," of course! Oh, but when "writer's block" hits, that's when the real "trouble" begins, so be wary of that when Muse comes out to play. A writer's mind is never quiet, from moonbeams and ghost stories, to the terrors of the Cursades and WWI, to the simplest of things, l...

Porridge. Aswin tried to catch his racing breath and get ahold of his panic. He had been promised porridge. No one needed to be 'prepared' for porridge. But someone, someone, should have prepared him for… for… this.Being lost in the wood was frightening. Being lost in a wood reportedly haunted by a Wendigo was possibly terrifying. But being lost in the wood said to be haunted by a Wendigo and chased by a band of brigands sent by a mysterious Dark Fae with unknown nefarious...

Clarissa wanted to discover where her interest in BDSM might begin, so she figured an evening at a special club might be the "safest" place to start. When Roland Sterling spies a "newbie" to the scene, he can barely contain his… enthusiasm for the chase. Clarissa has never indulged in "hard play," forcing Roland to take a few steps back and delve into her innermost thoughts. Little does Clarissa know, that there are many wicked indulgences he has in store for her before they even manage to...

In the ink of the night, when all the little critters scart to skitter and moan, that's when we poets like to crawl out of the depths and into your head. We'll muddle around, and get under your skin to make it crawl and prickle with gooseflesh. I put together all my favorite contemporary Gothic pieces into this one collection that's sure to go bump in the night. Modern, free-verse and fixed form poetry is accessable to all levels of reading. From "All Hallows Eve" to Zombie poetry, it is a...

Heartsounds is a collection of poems from and about the heart, from deepest familial love to the trainwreck of romantic love, to the love of pets even. The author "may have" slipped in a little erotic poetry to keep you on your toes. The sweet ache of love and loss is worthy of blood and twine, the glue that binds, or perhaps the longing of the "left behind," but it's all in here for you to enjoy. Perhaps your beart is a little bruised about the edges, or maybe it is so full it is near to ...

Niemeh and Amarah don't set out to cause trouble; it just seems to "find" them wherever they go. But when an evil and overbearing Sorcerer of the dark magics lays a claim on Niemeh's white magics—and her by proxy—and without her consent no less—she must rely too heavily on her sister's blade, tame a dragon, befriend Pirates, learn to wrangle and master her own Chaos magics, and be home in time to make the wedding; assuming, of course, the Sorcerers Guild doesn't imprison her for her own "s...

Psychopathic hitman just looking for a "good" time…Jynx wasn't always a hitman, but he was always a psychopath. A fly-by-night attitude combined with a penchant for a .38 semi-automatic, a stiff drink, an ever-increasing body count, and some truly questionable behaviors makes mister "tall, dark, and handsome" a charming viper who lives his life on the edge of danger—and oftentimes sanity. Chasing down the next fix even before the bruises have started to heal, Jynx is a swi...

A romantic and erotic tale in the vein of Romeo and Juliet, of a pair of young, starcrossed lovers who find comfort behind bower doors whence the night has waned. Artemis cannot resist either the feel of a good, steady rope, or Amaryllis' comely features to bring him comfort. But like a cruel jester tugs on the strings of the marionette, the ties that bind them lure ever toward a forbidden love, and by the troth of all the horn'ed gods, the Devil may yet get his due.Also I...

Intrigue abounds when a knight of church and crown is faced with the stark realization that the Pagan woman he has only ever admired from afar may need more than just sword and shield to save her from the hangman's noose. Sir Donnavon's mettle, as well as his troth and faith, will be put to the test as he is forced to choose between his steadfast vows, or to cling to a new one: taking a Pagan bride to save her life. In a place where his sword will do naught to save the lady Verity, it migh...