Quick note from the author: those aficianados of urban fantasy amongst you might recognise the shared universe with Holly Black's books 'Tithe' and 'Ironside'. The story was largely inspired by my reaction to reading both those books and feeling that one character in particular was rather hard done by. My apologies to Mrs Black for mangling her universe....
Sand gritted against my face and for a time, I did not know who I was, nor where I was, nor why I was. Water washed against my feet and I simply lay there in a daze, blinking slowly as light filtered into my vision and I saw the broad expanse of a pale white beach. The waves that lapped at my feet were frothing and white, and the distant horizon curved into...
Chapter 12: Denial The flap of her tent opened, milky light spilling in the darkness. She moaned as she rose up expecting to see Ginger. "Couldn't you have waited until morning?" Her breath caught when she saw who was leaning into her tent. It was a bare-chested Kail. Glinting auburn fire swept precariously over his owlish eyes, eyes that were stared thro...
Author's Note -- This is part 15 of a series of stories. The whole series (so far) is: In camera The sins of the father Summer of love A lady's companion Summa cum laude Things to be thankful for That special someone Homecoming queen Touch but don't look Promises, rules and their breaking Fifty ways to please your lover Lo...
I apologize for the delay. Just wanted to note that you are the most supporting fans ever and I cherish every comment you have made, good or bad. Thank you so much. Chapter 14: Breaking Point PART II: "But I don't want you anymore Zyra," he stated. "I need you." It became a standstill, both of their attention locked on the other. Hearts thumped against c...
"WHERE IS SHE?" "My lord!" "BRING HER NOW!" "My lord... she-she is not here. We have searched every inch of the Marble Tree, and the witches search the valley now. We cannot find her." There was a vein at the back of Caligula's neck that threatened to burst. This, this was a direct act of defiance. And he would not be defied. He was being disrespected...
CHAPTER 4 The weeks went by. Paris had built a wide circle of friends, seeded by her Women's Auxiliary-sponsored address of course and also through the regular dinner invitations arising from locals becoming aware of her celebrity status. Now Hal was in a stable female relationship near neighbors were anxious to re-establish with him and Hal and Paris were...
Chapter 6: I Love You, Do You Love Me? Everything smells and feels sweeter, for the first time in a long time I feel like everything bad that's happened to me is washed away. It's like I've entered a new state of being, like I've overcome every horrible thing that's ever happened to me, and I owe this all to my new family. I love you. Those words never fe...
The dreaded mother/grandmother from Argentina arrives and Cal survives, thanks to nimble thinking by Dio and the wedding ends in an unexpected revelation for Cal, Carra and Dio. * Arriving at the office Dio was briefed by Angela, who immediately handed him a strong cup of black coffee. He learned that the two mid-aged men were from Sandhurst Downs, a huge...
Author's Notes: This story is erotic fantasy, set in a world of magic. I reserve the right to be listed as the author of this work, wherever it is posted. If found posted anywhere except Literotica.com with this note attached, this story is posted without my permission. © Darkniciad 2000-2007 The sexual situations in this story will be far ranging, an...