Dark Longing: Novel Excerpt, Pure/ Dark Series, Uncategorized

Chapter Two (Part 1)

“Thou shalt not covet thy human subjects, nor the Pure Ones who are thy slaves.  Subjects must be held at an objective distance, ruled by a fair hand.  Slaves must be leashed with tight control, mastered by a strong will.” —Excerpt from the Dark Laws, verse twenty-one of the Ecliptic Scrolls   Chapter Two  … Continue reading Chapter Two (Part 1)

Dark Longing: Novel Excerpt, Pure/ Dark Series, Uncategorized

Chapter One (Part 4/4)

Gabriel collected a sleeping Benji from his next door neighbor and landlady, Mrs. Sergeyev, in apartment 5B when he returned from the hospice. The elderly woman gave him a brief hug and a wet kiss on the cheek upon seeing him on her threshold, an almost excessive amount of emotion for the reticent Russian.  She… Continue reading Chapter One (Part 4/4)

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Chapter One (Part 3/4)

“You’re late.” Maximus cut in front of Inanna as she rounded the corner, moving swiftly toward the Atrium where their Queen was holding court, having issued summons earlier during the night.  Simca loped along beside him as always, not an inch away from his legs, moving gracefully as if panther and man were one. Inanna… Continue reading Chapter One (Part 3/4)

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Chapter One (Part 2/4)

Gabriel squeezed his eyes shut as well, clenching his jaw through a wave of pain that rose like acid in his throat. “I’m sorry I never told you,” she continued, “I’m sorry for many things.  Countless things.  Sorry for being blind and foolish.  For my misguided stubbornness.  For making you carry my burdens.  For being… Continue reading Chapter One (Part 2/4)