tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46281182453502238412024-02-19T08:06:04.667-08:00The Doctor's Lost JournalAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-3588836151616479182015-07-27T13:48:00.000-07:002015-07-27T13:48:17.242-07:00Journal Entry 46Happy Monday!<br />
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It's Monday again, and that means...work...no wait! Journal Entry!<br />
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Yes, I realize I skipped last week again, and I apologize. Summers are always a little hectic and with no real 'schedule' and nine kinds of family things, sometimes stuff just doesn't get posted when it should.<br />
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However! Hopefully this week will make up for it.<br />
<br />
Cyrus has finally agreed to let Lorenz come with him on his hunt for this rogue vampire, but it becomes a moot point when the vampire finds them first!<br />
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Oh my!<br />
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Shall it be a stand-off or will they all just sit down and..have tea? It's an interesting journal'ing experience this week.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-69277807183085512592015-07-13T12:33:00.001-07:002015-07-13T12:33:16.512-07:00Journal Entry 45Happy Monday!<br />
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It's yet another Monday and that means a new Journal Entry.<br />
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It looks like Lorenz and Cyrus might have had a serious fight. Lorenz even mentions if his lover walks out that he might not be there when the vampire returns? Oh my!<br />
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Read how the two of them work out a difference of species in the newest entry.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-72881009986877781162015-07-07T13:04:00.001-07:002015-07-07T13:04:22.249-07:00Journal Entry 44Happy Mo-...er...Tuesday!<br />
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Oh dear...Yep! I'm a day behind. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this week's journal entry is a day late. I can't apologize enough.<br />
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However! Here it is.<br />
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Lorenz is fixing people suffering from what appear to be vampire bites, Cyrus is brooding the situation, and then masked people show up at the door.<br />
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It's a case of a different kind and Lorenz isn't sure how best to aid his lover.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-77894248749309446832015-06-29T12:55:00.000-07:002015-07-07T12:51:40.031-07:00No Journal Entry This WeekHello everyone,<br />
<br />
I am terribly sorry that there is no new Journal Entry posted this week. I'm afraid we had a beloved pet die over the weekend and I'm just not...getting things out as quickly as I should.<br />
<br />
I promise there will be new content next week. Until then, if you haven't, pop over and check out Soulbound!<br />
<br />
Have a good one!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-64419816567050938152015-06-22T13:28:00.000-07:002015-06-22T13:28:05.440-07:00Journal Entry 43Happy Monday Everyone!<br />
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It's Monday and that means new Journal Entry from Lorenz!<br />
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It looks like this case might be wrapped up, however, Lorenz doesn't feel like he knows anymore than when he started.<br />
<br />
Do the Jackals finally sleep?<br />
<br />
The story of The Jackal is dedicated to Raziel Vaduva a truly wonderful and talented roleplayer I met on Second Life. I adore him and have a lot of fun with his quirky psychotic character. I hope the fun may continue.<br />
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As always, have a great week everyone and enjoy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-23704351996151175712015-06-15T13:32:00.000-07:002015-06-15T13:32:13.321-07:00Journal Entry 42Happy Monday!<br />
<br />
It's Monday again and that means Journal Entry!<br />
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Lorenz keeps trying to investigate the case, but his vampire lover just drags him back to bed...over and over and over again...<br />
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It's starting to get suspicious! The vampire even storms out in broad daylight for more sexual healing time.<br />
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Is this some kind of magic? Find out!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-15924586906849417392015-06-08T13:12:00.001-07:002015-06-08T13:12:34.922-07:00Journal Entry 41Happy Monday!<br />
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It's Monday and thus a new Journal Entry.<br />
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Lorenz and Cyrus are out in the desert digging up...something. All seems to be quiet, but is this magic stone having an odd effect on the vampire?<br />
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You decide!<br />
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Hope you enjoy. ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-89780584237199972592015-06-01T13:49:00.001-07:002015-06-01T13:49:58.097-07:00Journal Entry 40Happy Monday Everyone!<br />
<br />
It's Monday again, and Monday brings about a new journal entry.<br />
<br />
Lorenz is back into the swing of being a doctor and part-time paranormal investigator. Find what him and his vampire lover are up to this week!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-60299423042248414452015-05-25T11:31:00.001-07:002015-05-25T11:36:34.598-07:00Journal Entry 39Happy Monday Everyone!<br />
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I have finally updated Lorenz's journal, and though it's not a whole lot, I hope it can be enjoyed.<br />
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As I have mentioned a few times, I've been incredibly ill for over a week. I still don't feel great, but I'm better than I was. And so! I decided to explain Lorenz's absence from journaling in the same way...he's been sick.<br />
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The poor doctor got a bad bug and ended up laid out for the week. Read about his trip through the bleh, and how his beloved vampire took care of him.<br />
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Thanks for putting up with my small absence and Happy Memorial Day.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-81679215721062632922015-05-25T10:41:00.003-07:002015-05-25T10:41:53.937-07:00HAHABT WinnerHello everyone!<br />
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Thank you for bearing with me while I have been ill. I'm feeling mostly better, but I'm still a little off. I'm going to be doing my best to catch-up on things.<br />
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First and foremost, I'm announcing the winner of the HAHABT give-away. This is for a copy of my book <i>The Gemini Prince</i>.<br />
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And it goes to -drum roll-<br />
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laurie! aka parisfan<br />
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I have already emailed laurie a digital copy of the book and hope it is enjoyed. <br />
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Now, please bare with me while I try to get you guys a journal entry for the day.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-3467043503239501812015-05-16T18:38:00.000-07:002015-05-16T18:44:34.925-07:00HAHABTHello one and all!<br />
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I am participating in HAHABT for <span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (May
17th).</span><br />
[Along with all the lovely people below, just click their links to find out what they are giving away.]<br />
<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://dayagainsthomophobia.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #666600;">http://dayagainsthomophobia.org/</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14.5pt;"><a href="http://hopagainsthomophobia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #666600;">http://hopagainsthomophobia.blogspot.com</span></a></span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">For the next week you can win great prizes while also spreading awareness related to trans, bi, and homophobia. </span><br />
<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">From me, you can win a copy of <i>The Gemini Prince</i>, my book about the life of a bi-gender/third gender prince, in either mobi or ePub format.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SEOSIYE" target="_blank"> http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SEOSIYE</a> </span><br />
<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">Simply comment on this post that you would like to be entered into the contest, along with some way for me to get in touch with you, for instance leaving an email address that I can send you the book if you win.</span><br />
<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">At the end of the week I will pick via random number generator, an individual to win the book! The winner will be announced on the 25th.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 14pt;">In addition, to this post, I will do my best to post some information related to the subject matter. I apologize that this is so short, I will continue with more along the week. I had more planned, but got sick at the last minute.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-4991299190216268362015-05-11T15:18:00.000-07:002015-05-11T15:21:51.565-07:00WIP : Safe and ConsensualHello Everyone!<br />
<br />
I know it's Monday, but I'm afraid there's no journal entry today. Next week there definitely will be, but for today, how about a snippet of my WIP instead?<br />
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Right now I'm furiously working on <i>Prima Donna</i>, as I would like to showcase it when I am at Indie Rom Com in Tennessee come October.<br />
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I am currently about 29,000 words into the book, and it's probably about halfway done. I want to have the rough draft of the manuscript completely finished by the end of the month, so I really need to buckle down.<br />
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Sylest and Lyn are drawing closer to one another and with that closeness comes admitting they enjoy certain activities in the bedroom. After a nice meal the two of them begin discussing how to create a safe and consensual environment for play.<br />
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This has not be edited at all, I'm sorry if it's filled with typos, repeated words and spelling errors. It will be cleaned quite a bit before the final draft. <br />
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Hope you enjoy!<br />
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<i>Prima Donna</i> - Yes, Mistress...<br />
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Lyn let himself be led like a puppy, his emerald eyes
sparkling with wonder as he stared at Sylest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Being with her made his chest warm and he could not think of anywhere
else in the world he would rather be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Soon he was dragged halfway through the house and then shoved lightly so
he fell back onto a big fluffy couch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
stretched out, Sylest’s body coming to rest against his own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She snuggled to his chest as she fiddled with
a remote and his arms instantly wound around her slight body.</div>
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After a few moments neither of them could recall what movie
she had turned on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were too busy
staring into one another’s eyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Despite
the close quarters situation, Lyn made no motion to bridge the gap between
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sylest smirked and slung a leg
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“You’re such a good boy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Do you know how good you are?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You
sit and wait for orders, but I can see in your eyes how much you want to beg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m imagining you tied spread eagle across my
bed, blind-folded, maybe even gagged…how does that strike you?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her voice was a sultry purr, her elbows
resting against his chest, pressing down on him.</div>
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“Oh God…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He gasped
out, closing his eyes and giving a full-body shudder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I didn’t want you to think me some kind of
freak.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I…I don’t know what to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I mean, I have so many strange thoughts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just know I want to worship you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please, I’ve never had anyone…I mean people
have tried, but it’s never gone well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
trust you; I know you wouldn’t hurt me…” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He shivered, but this time there was fear
behind the motion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Sylest leaned down, letting her lips brush his ear as she
spoke.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Ssshhh, it’s ok to be
scared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’ve never had a proper Dominant
in your life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I promise that I will not
do anything you do not enjoy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My job is
not to injure or upset someone beyond his or her limits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I do my job correctly, you may delve into
your darkest desires in a safe and secure environment.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She let the words sink in, while tenderly
combing her fingers through his hair.</div>
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Lyn began to relax, his body stretching out on the couch as
he abandoned to her touch…her voice.<br />
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Sylest continued.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I
will check on you during our encounter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will ask you simple questions to allow you
to continue your immersion but also draw you up just enough to catch your
breath.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I want you to color code your
emotional reactions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Green means you are
all right and wish for me to proceed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yellow
means things are intense and perhaps going too far, and I should slow down, but
not stop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Red means it is too much, too intense,
and you need me to stop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you
understand?”</div>
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Lyn nodded slowly, swallowing down a thick lump as the
reality of the situation came crashing down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Y-yes, I understand.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He kept
his eyes closed, feeling her body gently moving him and the tender way she
touched his hair and neck.</div>
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“All right, I also want you to choose a ‘Safe Word.’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a special password that you speak if
something becomes immediately overwhelming and you need all play to come to a
halt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Safe Word is important and
needs to be something that you can comprehend in an intense situation and speak
quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be a food or an animal…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She moved to trail kisses along his jaw.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“G-sharp.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He blurted
out, arching against her body.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Sylest blinked, leaning back a bit to eye him
thoughtfully.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“G-sharp?”</div>
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<br /></div>
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Lyn’s eyes fluttered open, staring blankly at the
ceiling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His pupils were dilated and he
looked drunk with lust.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“G-sharp reminds
me of Chopin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was trying to learn
his first concerto I found it so daunting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Without going into too much detail there’s a spot in the middle of the
second movement with eight sharps and an F with a double sharp for lack of a
better way of putting it.”</div>
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<br /></div>
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She chuckled, leaning forward to kiss the corner of his
lips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Very well, the Safe Word is ‘G-sharp.’”<br />
<br /></div>
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He looked to her, tilting his head.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I have a question.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I am gagged and I need you to stop, how do
I signal?”</div>
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<br /></div>
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A smile graced her face and she leaned in to nuzzle his
throat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“If you consent to being gagged,
I will place a small horn into one of your palms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you become uncomfortable or overwhelmed,
you can beep the horn.”</div>
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<br /></div>
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Lyn nodded, closing his eyes again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He seemed completely at ease, and it pleased
her.</div>
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“So then are you ready to worship me?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If either of them recalled they were watching
a film and it was still playing on the television behind them, they didn’t let
on.</div>
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Lyn’s lips parted and he spoke in a hushed whisper dripping
with desire, “Please, Mistress.”</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-20698169216079228992015-05-04T12:58:00.000-07:002015-05-04T12:58:09.320-07:00Journal Entry 38Happy Monday!<br />
<br />
Though not the most popular day of the week, at least it brings a new journal entry.<br />
<br />
Lorenz is still stewing in the loss of the young boy who died under his care. He looks back on his life and how he became rigid and OCD. He explains what life is like for him and how the dynamics of his relationship work.<br />
<br />
It's a look back and inward.<br />
<br />
Hope you enjoy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-25525604371517430942015-04-27T13:29:00.003-07:002015-04-27T13:29:53.346-07:00Journal Entry 37Happy Monday!<br />
<br />
Hello everyone! It's Monday again and since the release for <i>Summoning Doll</i> has come and gone, we are now back on regular schedule.<br />
<br />
Lorenz has laid to rest the boy he tried to save, now it is time to pick up the pieces. He muses about how difficult it is to lose a patient. Read just how deeply the doctor is affected by the loss and what he does to counter it.<br />
<br />
Hope you enjoy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-36936116142120756952015-04-20T12:00:00.002-07:002015-04-20T12:00:32.842-07:00Release DayHappy Monday Everyone!<br />
<br />
I deeply apologize for the lack of journal entry today. I have been really busy doing stuff for the release of <i>Summoning Doll</i>.<br />
<br />
The book is now available, hurray!<br />
<br />
It can be purchased on Amazon, All Romance eBooks and Smashwords. The links are below.<br />
<br />
Hope you enjoy!<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WDG7E0S" target="_blank">Amazon</a><br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-summoningdoll-1786364-145.html" target="_blank">ARe</a><br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/536690" target="_blank">Smashwords</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-60365762301341507662015-04-13T12:29:00.003-07:002015-04-13T12:29:52.851-07:00Cover Reveal and Release DateHappy Monday Everyone!<br />
<br />
I know that Mondays usually bring about a new journal entry, but today is a little special. Instead of a journal entry, I am revealing the cover of my newest work and posting the Prologue and part of the first chapter.<br />
<br />
There are still some last minute things that have to be done, and I really need to buckle down.<br />
<br />
Next Monday, <b>April 20th, 2015</b> will be the <b>release date</b> of <i>Summoning Doll</i>, the second installment in The Haunted Case Files series. With it I will also be updating the first book, <i>Isle of Illusions</i>, with some new editing and a brand new scene (in the form of a prologue). So for those who have not read the first, it will be a good time to launch yourselves into the series, and for those who have already read the first book, never a better time to re-read the first and pick up the second.<br />
<br />
This cover was done by a different artist than I normally use, but I am super pleased with it and also super pleased with the experience. The artist was pleasant to work with and patient with me, I look forward to working with her in the future.<br />
<br />
Anyways, without further delay, I give you...<i>Summoning Doll</i>.<br />
<br />
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
Prologue</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
Just Feel</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Vater! Mutter!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Nein!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lorenz cried out from a
feverish dream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He babbled in German,
sweat dripping from his brow.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus frowned as he dragged Lorenz up, arms winding around
his sweaty figure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Lorenz…Lorenz wake
up!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s just a dream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Come on, we’re in the middle of the
desert.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can’t do this here!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’re too dehydrated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is dangerous!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’re a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">doctor</i>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know this!”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz flailed and kicked his feet as he fought the
metaphorical demons in his nightmares. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was always the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lorenz called out for his mother and father
when he was detoxing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
He startled awake, flinching before pushing at Cyrus’ bare
chest, while turning his face away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Get
off!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get away!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m fine!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus gently brushed one hand across Lorenz’s face, getting
blond locks out of his eyes and sopping up the droplets of sweat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“You’re not fine!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You need to drink…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cyrus opened his mouth, fangs unfolding from
the roof.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz’s blue eyes swung back to look up at the vampire and
he squirmed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Nein!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nein!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I will not!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is wrong!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stop touching me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nein!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This ist wrong!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus’ eyes went wide and his arms slack, allowing Lorenz to
wriggle free.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Stop…touching you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What are you talking about?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz scrambled on his hands and knees towards the opening
of the tent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Nein!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not feel that way!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would never!...Go away!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t need you!”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus was befuddled, hand outstretched as he watched Lorenz
disappear into the cool night air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
wasn’t uncommon for Lorenz to hallucinate when he tried to go cold turkey from
alcohol.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the empty vodka bottle
that tumbled out from underneath his bedroll indicated to Cyrus that
withdrawals were not the problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
So then what <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">was</i> Lorenz
going on about?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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When Cyrus heard a splash coming from outside, he bolted out
of the tent and ran down to the water’s edge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>By the time he arrived behind Lorenz, the other man was staring down at
his reflection, holding a scalpel in one hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cyrus didn’t know what Lorenz was planning to do with the blade, or even
where he’d gotten it, considering Lorenz was dressed only in loose fitting bed
clothes, but he wasn’t about to stand there and wait to find out. </div>
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<br /></div>
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Cyrus dropped to one knee, an arm wrapping around Lorenz’s
waist, so the opposite hand could dart forward and wrestle the blade out of Lorenz’s
clenched digits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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“What are you doing!?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Stop it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not…let go!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lorenz protested.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus grunted, tugging the blade free and tossing it into
the sand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Will you just calm down?!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He didn’t mean to, but a growl erupted from
his chest, causing Lorenz to freeze and then go limp in his arms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blue eyes were staring up at him, slightly
wide, and Lorenz’s pale body was trembling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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Cyrus sighed out heavily, feeling terrible for having
growled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Guilty eyes stared down at
Lorenz as Cyrus lifted a dark hand and ghosted it against his cheek, gently
brushing back and forth; touching the damp flesh tenderly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Please, stop Lorenz. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t take this anymore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’re breaking my heart.”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Ich…I…vhat?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lorenz’s
German accent became thick and verbose in his confusion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was hard enough to make out what he was
saying during his garbled manic outbursts, but now it was worse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It often became thicker and more difficult to
understand when he was upset or excited.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus closed his eyes, slowly shaking his head back and
forth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When he opened them again, the
look was soft, though slightly desperate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“I care about you, and I do not want to see you hurt or suffering.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know how you feel about me, but we
have to figure something out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I won’t
stand by and watch you slowly kill yourself with guilt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s been two damned years, Lorenz.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And don’t you look at me and tell me that I
don’t understand what you’re going through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m a fucking vampire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know
what it’s like to be a monster but simultaneously a man.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you don’t come to terms with who you
are…you’re going to kill yourself and I think if you did that…a part of me
would die with you.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For reasons not
even Cyrus could put into words, he tenderly brushed his thumb along Lorenz’s
bottom lip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
A shiver jolted through Lorenz’s body and he choked
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I cannot come to terms with mein wants.”</div>
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<br /></div>
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Cyrus furled his brows together tightly, eying Lorenz and
the undeniable shiver.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“With your…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Slowly dark eyebrows climbed up his forehead
and realization hurtled through him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All
the pushing and shoving between the two of them emotionally, and the way that
neither would leave the other despite overwhelming difficulties suddenly made
sense. They were so close and yet so oddly far away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Neither had wanted to admit what was between
them, perhaps out of fear of rejection or maybe it was the fear of what it
could mean if there was no rejection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There were so many obstacles standing in the way if either of them gave
in to desire.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Cyrus slipped his hand up the back of Lorenz’s neck and
tangled nimble fingers into sweat soaked blond locks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He tightened his grip, jerking backwards in a
commanding way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before Lorenz had time
or thought to break free, Cyrus leaned forward and crushed their lips together,
snaking his tongue out and using it to push apart Lorenz’s lips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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Lorenz was so shocked that a half gasp was enough to give Cyrus
full access to that waiting warm mouth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lorenz found himself kissed deeply, while jerked against the vampire’s
tight body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His legs were parted and he
was seated firmly so their hips could grind perfectly together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A hand slid down his back, nails raking
against the spine before cupping under his rear and squeezing almost to the
point of pain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Inside his mouth an
expert tongue swirled, and he tasted copper where Cyrus had pricked his tongue
against a fang and let a few droplets of vampire blood mingle between them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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Lorenz tugged back, crying out in a moaning whine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Nein!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Ist wrong!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You must stop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can’t…”</div>
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<br /></div>
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Both Cyrus’ hands moved to grip Lorenz by the hips, grinding
him back and forth so that thick heated arousals were bumping one another
through thin bits of sweaty cloth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I
can do anything I damned well please.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m a vampire.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cyrus growled out
low and sensual, while leaning up to run his thick tongue from Lorenz’s chin
all the way down the center of his throat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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Lorenz kicked his feet like a child throwing a tantrum,
making sand flick in every direction behind Cyrus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Mein Gott!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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Cyrus growled, catching Lorenz by both cheeks and tugging
him to stare directly into his red ringed eyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“You are <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">not </i>a man of
God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are a man of science.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tell me…what science is there that declares <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">this</i> as wrong?!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cyrus thrust himself upwards, bouncing their
throbbing erections together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The act
elicited a cry from the throat of Lorenz, and Cyrus smiled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“See? You want me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is why you keep trying to rid yourself
of your need for my blood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You didn’t
want to admit it.”</div>
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Lorenz whined again, hands coming to rest on dark-skinned
shoulders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His bottom lip was trembling
and there were tears in his eyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I am
so confused…I can’t think…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A hiccup convulsed
Loren’s chest.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus leaned over, reaching down to neatly pluck a dainty
pink desert rose from a nearby plant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
held it up to Lorenz who took it with a quivering hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Don’t think…just feel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Feel me.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cyrus purred into Lorenz’s ear.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
Chapter 1</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
The Old Woman, The
Gentleman, And The Doll</div>
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<br /></div>
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Nine years later…</div>
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<br /></div>
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A shot rang out over his head causing Lorenz to drop to his
knees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had entered the establishment
through the front while his lover circled around to the back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Something had felt wrong about the small
store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything was dark, and though
the door was unlocked, no one had answered when he called out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now he was being shot at while hiding behind
the counter.</div>
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Another shot flew over his head, smashing into a clay pot
filled with some kind of incense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
showered down upon him, causing him to sneeze.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Scrambling back, he managed to pull out a specially crafted hand-held
crossbow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The room was pitch and he
wasn’t sure who or what he might be firing at, but the spike of fear in his
chest when Cyrus did not appear, had him shooting in desperation none the less.</div>
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A groaning sound nearby made Lorenz start, gasping in shock as
he swung his blue eyes towards his left; he was not alone in his hiding
place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the floor was a crumpled
figure and though the incense stung his nose, he was now aware of a second
scent…blood.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Crawling closer he groped
towards the crumpled figure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His wrist was
caught by cool slender fingers and as his eyes adjusted, he could make out a
thin and frail looking woman.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She lie in
a pool of blood, her silvery hair splayed out around her.</div>
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“Ssshhh…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
whispered to him in the darkness before reaching a trembling liver-spotted hand
into the folds of her robes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
produced a box about twelve inches high and handed it towards him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Take it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Take it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You must flee this
place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do not…let them…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She coughed, blood dribbling down from her
lips.</div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz winced, receiving the strange package that was shoved
weakly towards him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I am sorry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were too late.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The woman smiled, a bloody hand reaching up to touch his
face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She left a smear of crimson
against his creamy flesh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“You
arrived…exactly when…you were meant to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Now go, go now out into the alley and run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your lover…will meet you there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Travel north and do not stop…until you meet <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Him</i>.”</div>
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Lorenz started to shake his head, leaning forward in
confusion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Him</i>?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Him who?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What are you…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The woman rolled away, light fading from her eyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Across the room Lorenz heard movement and for
no reason that he could ascertain, a need arose in his chest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had the need to run and run fast.</div>
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Out from behind the counter he bolted, tucking the box under
his arm as he made for the front door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He could see moonlight spilling onto the cobblestone street and
something inside him bid he run and keep running.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over his shoulder he fired a crossbow bolt,
not really caring where it went or if it hit anything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was meant only as a distraction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He continued to move, throwing his shoulder
into the door with a jangle of the bell over-head, and swiftly onto the street
he emerged.</div>
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Panting heavily his blue eyes scanned left and right.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was lost for approximately five seconds
before he turned northward on instinct.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He was about to take off again when he roughly collided with
something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Letting out a yelp he
stumbled backwards, pointing his crossbow in the direction of whatever stood in
his way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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“Whoa, whoa!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Baby,
it’s me!” Out of the shadows appeared a short man with dark skin and eyes like
golden honey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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Lorenz let out a heavy sigh before his legs started to move
again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He snagged his lover’s arm along
the way, tugging at him harshly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“We must
flee!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The old woman ist dead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She said to move und move fast!”</div>
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<br /></div>
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Cyrus blinked in the darkness but let himself be turned, running
along-side Lorenz.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“The witch is
dead?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shit!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did you see the shooter?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Lorenz shook his head but gestured to the box under his left
arm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“She handed me this with her dying
breath.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seems important.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m guessing ist whatever the shooter was
looking for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did you see anything?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Smell anything?”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus glanced over his shoulder, furling his brows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He could see shadows back at the little store
and they were attempting to follow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Humans.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He answered
thoughtfully.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz glanced incredulously to his lover before turning sharply
and continuing his dash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Humans?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Could it have been a robbery?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus kept up easily, not so much as becoming winded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He shook his head.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“She might have been old, but she was still a
powerful witch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of this stinks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I smell silver and potions and…things I have
not smelled in centuries.”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz sputtered and nearly lost his footing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Hunters!?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Ist that possible?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were in
a near pitch-black alley now, their footsteps echoing off old stone
buildings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With trembling hands Lorenz
began to reload his crossbow.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“I don’t know if it’s possible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t want to give myself away, that’s why
I didn’t attack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t be sure how
many there are or if they’re organized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are too many unknowns in this situation for me to act.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus, they’re just humans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have no desire to put their blood on my
hands if it’s not necessary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’d rather
just hand them over to the authorities.”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The crossbow clicked and Lorenz nodded, about to turn
another corner when he felt his collar jerked.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus let out a low hiss and dropped down to his hands and
knees like an angry cat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lorenz lifted
his crossbow, pressing the tip under the chin of the man who had grabbed him by
the collar, and nearly given him whiplash from how quickly he jerked to a halt.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
There was an open door in one of the buildings and a tall,
slender man stepped out, gently releasing Lorenz and holding up his hands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Said hands were covered in white gloves, the
first feature to appear under the moonlight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The next feature to appear was the shadow of a top-hat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slowly two large and haunting gray eyes came
into view as he advanced fully into the light, staring directly at Lorenz.</div>
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Cautiously the stranger drew a hand to his mouth and pressed
a single finger to pouty lips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Ssshhh,
come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They have nearly caught up with
you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Follow me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We must away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You have the box the old woman gave you, yes?”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus rose to his feet, glaring at the man as the hairs on
the back of his neck stood up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He cursed
himself for not having sensed another vampire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This one seemed like a cliché out of a movie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was dressed in Victorian attire, was pale,
and spoke with an accent indicative of a Transylvania native.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I didn’t know we would be meeting Dracula on
this excursion.”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The stranger chuckled, lips tilting up in a grin to show off
the tips of his fangs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“But I knew that
I would be meeting royalty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The witch
told me so.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taking off the top-hat he
made a sweeping bow towards Cyrus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Prince Cyrus…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus stiffened, narrowing his eyes towards the other
vampire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Now if you please, we do not have time for pleasantries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We must away before they catch up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unless you intend to engage them.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Straightening his back Cyrus strode past the other vampire and
into the dark building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It appeared to
be a warehouse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Not now, not until I
know more about what’s going on.”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The stranger nodded, neatly placing his top-hat back upon
his head.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“As I suspected.”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The entire time, Lorenz was stunned motionless with his eyes
wide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wasn’t sure why, but staring
into the stranger’s gray irises had rooted him to the spot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This vampire seemed familiar, but he could
not place the reason behind it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He felt
his cheeks burn pink and there was the sensation of feeling young, naïve, and
small.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a moment he jumped to
attention and went scurrying after his lover, clutching the box, and his
crossbow to his chest. </div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The warehouse was mostly empty, save for a large maroon
hearse in the center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The tall vampire
went to it and opened the back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without
skipping a beat he lifted the lid of a coffin and motioned to the crushed red
velvet interior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Gentlemen, if you
please.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus’ honey gold eyes blinked a few times before glancing
back to the other vampire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Oh Hell
no.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m not riding anywhere in a damned
coffin.”</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The tall vampire snorted, “Who said anything about
riding?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As if on cue, from out of the
front of the hearse a large bulging man with blue skin emerged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He took a few steps towards the rest of the
men, a long black pony tail swinging over his thick shoulder.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz looked up to the large man and could not stop the
smile that formed on his lips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“A shadow
walker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will jump?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ah, this sounds exciting.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lorenz leaned forward and flopped into the
coffin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Cyrus come!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no time.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
Though he was grumbling, Cyrus climbed into the coffin after
his lover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The two had to lie sideways
against one another, staring face to face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cyrus grinned, attempting to forget about the peculiar tall vampire, “Hmm,
if the situation was different…this could be a little kinky.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz exclaimed something, but the top-hatted figure
quickly closed the coffin lid, muffling the sound.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The rear of the hearse was shut firmly and gray eyes turned
to the blue man.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I will meet you at the
compound in a few moments.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a nod,
the figure sank into the shadows of the floor and vanished.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The vampire moved into the driver’s seat of the vehicle and
roared the engine to life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He could feel
those that pursued Lorenz and Cyrus winding up the street.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Carefully he started to putter out of his
hiding spot and turned on the lights.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
was about to pull away when a man in the colors of the local police stepped in
front of the car and held up a black gloved hand.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Flexing his arm he rolled down the window and leaned his
head out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Painted across the hearse
right below his arm was an advertisement for ‘The Dark Carnival.’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Yes officer?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Is something wrong?”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The man eyed the hearse with a scowl and motioned to the
top-hatted figure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Out of the
vehicle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go open the back.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Feigning shock he stepped out of the car and shut the door
behind him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Sir?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s this all about?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was just here picking up a new coffin for
the show.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can show you my
papers.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The man barked out sharply.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Just open the back!”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Rounding the long deep red car, he reached out a white
gloved hand and tugged open the swinging door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The officer immediately grasped the coffin lid and flung it open.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The coffin was now empty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The man gritted his teeth and slammed the lid
shut.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Blinking gray eyes the top-hatted figure held up his hands
in questioning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Officer?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s this all about?”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The officer huffed, waving the vampire back to his car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Sorry to bother you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some urchins robbed a store a few blocks
away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought they might have been
hiding in your vehicle.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Placing a hand to his chest, the vampire let out a surprised
gasp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Oh my!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I see anything suspicious, I will be
certain to report it right away.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The police officer marched away, mumbling ‘you be sure to do
that’ and other such.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Grinning, the vampire slipped back into his car and started
for the outskirts of town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seemed he
gained some information during the short interaction.</div>
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****</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
There was a feeling of weightlessness and they were
surrounded by stars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cyrus wrapped his
arms around his lover and snuggled his face beneath his chin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lorenz moaned, arching against smooth flesh,
nearly begging for more.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Neither knew
exactly where they were and for some reason they couldn’t be bothered with
caring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was beautiful and felt
beautiful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything was perfect and
they wanted to stay forever.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Alas, it was not meant to be.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Grunting, both men found themselves dropped unceremoniously
onto damp ground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were clutching to
one another, grinding slightly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
came a chorus of children’s laughter and both looked up with a gasp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were surrounded in a sea of young people
laughing and pointing.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz’s cheeks turned hot and he scrambled to get to his
feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking around in a blind panic he
saw tents, cages with large animals, and a few scattered vehicles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Vhat…vhat ist das!?”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus got to his feet a bit more slowly, groaning as he
rubbed at his rear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Mmm, it appears to
be…a traveling circus.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The enormous blue man was in front of them, offering a
sweeping bow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Forgive me for the harsh
landing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not like to be rushed when
traveling.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His voice was deep and
rumbling, but it held gentleness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was
clearly intelligent and kind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz thought to himself, a true ‘gentle giant.’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus waved a hand, “Don’t mention it big guy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So uh, where the Hell are we and what are we
doing here?”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The man motioned to them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Please, follow me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will take
you to the boss’ tent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You are in a safe
place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Dark Carnival is a haven for
supernatural creatures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been home
to many refugees, for centuries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are
a family of sorts…protected by the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Treaties
of Blood</i>.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Both men followed tightly to the blue figure’s heels, but
Cyrus stopped briefly, honey eyes going wide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Wow, the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Treaties of Blood</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s something I’ve not heard uttered in…a
long time.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He swallowed hard before
shuffling forward again.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz cocked his head to the side, turning his gaze towards
his lover.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“What ist this ‘<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Treaties of Blood’</i> you speak?”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
They were walking towards a large beige tent decorated with
hints of red and black.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When they
reached the flap it burst open and there stood the tall man from earlier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His jacket was removed, but not his gloves or
top-hat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Treaties of Blood</i> was an agreement that was reached after a long
and bloody supernatural conflict; one that your lover’s sire, championed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Under the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Treaties
of Blood</i>, supernatural creatures were free to form Covens, Clans, Tribes,
Families and other such…but in order to do so they must adhere to strict rules
of engaging with human beings and with one another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Supernaturals fear for their lives when
living alone, but our society as a whole is endangered when a group seeks more
power than they need be afforded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Under
the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Treaties of Blood</i> we police one
another, and protect one another.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus grumped, crossing his arms over his thick chest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was ready to go off on a rant, but then he
caught sight of his lover out of the corner of his eye.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lorenz was standing with his blue eyes wide
before the strange vampire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He looked
enthralled, and there was the faintest hint of pink in his cheeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
A predatory growl started in Cyrus’ throat before he could
quell the possessiveness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“You know an
awful lot about me!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hell I don’t even
know your fucking name!”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz jumped from the growling expletive that came out of
his lover’s mouth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being startled helped
Lorenz to tear his gaze away from the stranger, who had promptly turned on his
heels and retreated back into his tent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“My name is Le Von Funar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am the owner, organizer, and Ringmaster of this establishment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been the proprietor for a rather long
time.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus and Lorenz glanced to one another before ducking their
heads into the tent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It smelled of
cinnamon, chamomile and peppermint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There were large rugs lining the ground and curious blue glowing lamps
dangling from the high ceiling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A desk
sat on the opposite end and there were chairs, pillows and an armoire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Please, gentlemen…have a seat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tea?”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Lorenz swallowed hard, moving over to a plush leather chair
and sliding into it with a groan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Mmm,
please.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Cyrus felt his fangs poking at his bottom lip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He didn’t know why this bizarre vampire with
his stupid top-hat bothered him so much, but the situation was really starting
to grate on his last nerve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps it
was Lorenz’s reaction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The human seemed
at ease, even perhaps…attracted to the tall male and his genteel ways.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As he slid into the chair beside Lorenz,
Cyrus felt his nails piercing the flesh of his palms where he was balling his
fists up so tightly.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“Now then,” Le Von began.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“What was in the box that the Gypsy woman gave you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If we know what was so important to keep from
her attackers, perhaps we will know what we are up against, hmm?”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Blue eyes blinked, glancing down to the box he had been
clutching the entire time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lorenz wasn’t
sure when he tucked his crossbow away into the holster at his chest, but he’d
not stopped clinging to the box.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He held
it tightly as if it was precious and he had no idea why.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shrugging it off, he brought the box down to
his lap and started to remove simple brown wrapping paper and twine.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
After a few minutes of shifting the paper out of the way, he
found a pine box beneath with a sliding lid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It grated against itself as he tugged downwards, pulling the lid out of
the way to reveal the contents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The two
vampires leaned over the human in order to get a glimpse of the object,
assuming there would be some glowing witch’s rock or maybe a weapon of some
kind…perhaps an urn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, what sat
inside the box amongst sawdust and crumpled old newspaper was a porcelain doll.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-1469873632646909822015-04-06T13:13:00.000-07:002015-04-06T13:15:52.621-07:00Journal Entry 36Monday!<br />
<br />
Yep, it's Monday.<br />
<br />
Some of you may still be on vacation from Easter, or maybe be on Spring Break! Grats if that's the case!<br />
<br />
And if you're back to the grind stone...well, at least there's a new Journal Entry!<br />
<br />
Lorenz did everything he could to save his patient, but it looks like it might not have been enough. How will he handle things now? How will this effect him? What will he and Cyrus do with the children?...find out!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-73402412774238398152015-03-30T11:50:00.000-07:002015-03-30T11:50:07.850-07:00Journal Entry 35Happy Monday Everyone!<br />
<br />
It's New Journal Entry Time<br />
<br />
Lorenz is at his wits end. Not only is he taking care of a gaggle of children and their dog, but he's also trying to save a life.<br />
<br />
With all his medical know-how, and some supernatural intervention, Lorenz is still afraid he might lose his patient.<br />
<br />
It's a sad and stressful day for Lorenz, check it out!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-8068798730051466412015-03-23T13:10:00.000-07:002015-03-23T13:10:32.019-07:00Journal Entry 34Hello And Happy Monday!<br />
<br />
Yes, it's Monday again, and while Monday signifies another slow crawl to Friday, it also brings with it...a Journal Entry!<br />
<br />
Hurray!<br />
<br />
Lorenz was just getting used to having a little ghost boy following him around for seemingly no reason, when perhaps the reason presents itself?<br />
<br />
So now there's four children and...a dog? Lorenz and Cyrus have a full house while Lorenz fights to save a young life. Check it out! :DAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-68661662400847626202015-03-16T12:08:00.004-07:002015-03-16T12:08:59.841-07:00Journal Entry 33Happy Monday Everyone!<br />
<br />
We are back to our regular schedule and that means a new Journal Entry!<br />
<br />
Yay! <br />
<br />
Today Lorenz is going about a daily routine when he runs into something unusual. Could he have bumped into a ghost while doing some leisurely shopping?<br />
<br />
Guess you'll have to read to find out! ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-47692783917472189462015-03-13T12:10:00.002-07:002015-03-17T11:47:12.226-07:00HAHABTYou might have noticed I have a new rainbow button over there... ---><br />
<br />
I will be participating in the Hop Against Homophobia, Bi- and Transphobia this year.<br />
<br />
May 17th I will have a nice lil' post and be giving away some titles.<br />
<br />
Help us all celebrate love and diversity this year on the official day against Homophobia, Bi- and Transphobia.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://hopagainsthomophobia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HAHABT</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-27800325908923825772015-03-09T13:56:00.000-07:002015-03-09T13:56:44.250-07:00Love Is An Open RoadHappy Monday Everyone!<br />
<br />
I know that Monday usually brings about a journal entry, but today is a little bit different.<br />
<br />
I have taken a prompt from 'Love is an Open Road' on Goodreads. Basically, readers use a picture and write up a little prompt for a story. Then authors peruse them and snag up a prompt to write a story. So a reader gets to see an idea that s/he/they had come to life. Fun huh!?<br />
<br />
Well, today instead of a journal entry, I was going to post a teaser from the story that I am writing.<br />
<br />
The prompt was simple enough...a young incubus is being forced to find a mate. If he doesn't mate, he'll end up dying. Normally this would entail finding a female succubus, alas, he's just not interested. Soooo, will he meet someone more suited for him before it's too late!? And off I go.<br />
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This is the incubus that was selected by the reader to be the main character. I have named him 'Mikhail.' <br />
<br />
Mikhail - 18 years old, feminine, soft-spoken for an incubus, enjoys reading, magic affinity.<br />
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And this is the incubus that I have selected to share the stage with him. I have named this beauty 'Talon.'<br />
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Talon - 21 years old, crass, rude, enjoys getting into fights, riding motorcycles, brute force affinity.<br />
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And here is a snippet of when the two first met. I'm sorry this has not been edited. This is straight from the rough draft that I am working on. I just wanted to give people an idea of what I'm working on. I hope you enjoy where I'm going with the story if nothing else. :)<br />
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____________Synchronizing Souls_____________<br />
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Talon was still searching the crowd and Yaya watched him
closely, lips pursed around a pink straw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was as if instinct had taken over the young incubus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, Yaya nearly choked on his drink.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The back of Talon’s left hand had begun to
glow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was faint, and had he not been
so close, he might have assumed it was the lights of the club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yaya’s mismatched eyes went wide, and then
Talon froze up, his eyes trained on something, or someone, across the room.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Mikhail was still holding his glass of water tightly in one
hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ice was all but melted and he’d
not taken but a few sips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Somehow he’d
managed to wedge his slender body against a wall and put a table in front of
him so that gyrating bodies would not be bumping into him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was absolutely miserable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was wearing a black jacket with a hood,
and he’d pulled the hood up over his golden locks, blue eyes peering out at the
happy grinding crowd like each person was some sort of foreign species he could
not possibly comprehend.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Every few seconds he scanned the crowd, more out of
desperation than true interest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His
chest ached and his eyes stung.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mikhail
still hoped to find a succubus that would accept him as a mate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If only there was someone that wouldn’t
embarrass his family too badly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once he
was mated he would move away and they could forget about him, but this one task
had to be completed successfully.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Unfortunately, as the night wore on, not only did few look
his way, but he felt absolutely nothing towards any of those that made the
gesture to glance upon his feminine features.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He was inching towards the back exit when the door burst open and three
women in flowing gowns came floating into the thumping club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was not your average young succubus
clique looking for a good time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mikhail’s
eyes went wide and fear gripped his chest as the visage of the woman in front
cast a shadow over his body, complete with spiraling horns from the sides of
her head.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Mikhail began to panic, nearly dropping his glass of water
as he inched along the back wall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though
he was desperate to be mated, he wasn’t <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">that
</i>desperate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These were Man Eaters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were incubus men who didn’t mind being
kept by ancient women as pets, but he surely wasn’t one of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He didn’t particular like the idea of being
mated to a woman at all, adding a chain around his neck wasn’t making the
prospect look any better. </div>
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<br /></div>
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He managed to set the glass down despite the way his hands
were shaking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had to slip out without
drawing attention to himself, but each time he tried to get through the crowd,
sweat-drenched bodies tossed him away from his goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sexual energies were at their peak, and he
had no idea that it was his own frustrations which were causing them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He reeked with the desire to be set free from
his seal and now eyes were turning towards him.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Across the room two dark almond-shaped eyes cut through the
crowd and frightened blue doe eyes met them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Both Talon and Mikhail momentarily froze in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Neither had seen the other before and yet a
connection was formed from across that room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Mikhail felt his pulse race and his breath quickened.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His sexual energy rushed throughout the room
like fingers in search of a familiar hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each succubus or incubus it touched began to dance faster, harder, arms
raised towards the ceiling in bliss.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Talon had begun to cross the room towards Mikhail when a
dark and suppressive shadow broke his contact with those bright blue eyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He gave a snarl, motioning behind him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Yaya let’s go!”</div>
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<br /></div>
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Mikhail shrank back from a pair of rather impressive
breasts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His spirit recoiled back into
his body like someone snapped a rubber band.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>His back pressed against the wall and he turned his face away from the
succubus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had half a mind to
scream.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though she was beautiful,
powerful, and probably rich and influential, Mikhail felt fear, and something
akin to loss, with her looming over him.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“My, my, my, aren’t you a pretty little thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I almost thought you were a woman as I gazed
at you across the room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But no…this
scent, you are definitely male.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her
hand pushed his hood back and she threaded long clawed fingers through his
hair.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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Mikhail choked back tears, trying to think of something to
say.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Internally he chastised himself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He must have looked so utterly pathetic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was an incubus!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why was he standing here sniveling like some
sort of human!?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was no wonder the Man
Eaters were out in full-force.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His lips
parted and tried to speak, but no sound escaped.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
And then, something warm gripped his hand, making a throb
start where the heat touch and then pulse up his arm and throughout his entire
body.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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“There you are!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fuck,
the crowd is crazy tonight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Come on,
man!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s get out of here!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talon tugged Mikhail against his body with a
sharp jerk.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His dark eyes glanced up and
down the succubus before he winked boldly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“Nice tits.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
The succubus hissed sharply and made a swipe of her hand as
if to scratch Talon but he moved like the wind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Darting away he moved to jump onto a table, still holding Mikhail close
to his chest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The crowd roared to life
as Talon picked Mikhail up, and started to carry him bridal style while jumping
from table to table, even using a few heads as platforms to make for the back
door.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“That boy belongs to me, cretin!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The succubus growled out, the other two women
appearing beside her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They moved like
shadows through the crowd and were just about to catch up when a tall figure arose
in front of them, pausing their progression.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Yaya’s golden cat eye peered at the women from beneath his
mop of black hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His shadow spread
forward like black water and covered the room in darkness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The women hissed, shrinking back and
glaring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
“The Hermit!?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What
business do you have…”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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“Silence!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A booming
deep voice came from Yaya, now only a shadow with one golden cat eye peering
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Follow us, and I will devour you.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The shadow receded and Yaya’s back
disappeared out the door following Talon.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Outside the air was cool and the demon moon shown down upon
the trio in haunting trickles of blue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Talon took a deep breath and then started to jog, Mikhail still held
against his chest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mikhail’s golden hair
seemed to glow, and his blue eyes were wide as he stared up at Talon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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After a moment of being thunderstruck, Mikhail started to
squirm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I…I can walk!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He blurted out, with a bit more force than he
intended.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Talon smirked, glancing down to the squirming young incubus in
his arms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The boy was cute, slender,
feminine and soft spoken.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Can you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, that’s good to know.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He winked a dark eye, but did not put Mikhail
down, instead he moved swiftly over to a motorbike and half tossed the youth
onto the back of it.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“Ah!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What…what are
you doing!?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mikhail exclaimed, feeling
someone slithering up onto the bike behind him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He yelped and tried to get off, but slender arms wound around his waist,
holding him in place.</div>
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<br /></div>
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“Ssshhh, be still, child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Though I have deterred the Man Eaters for now, you still look
delicious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let us escort you away.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yaya purred into Mikhail’s ear.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Talon slid a leg over the front of the bike and pressed his
palms against bizarre bone-decorations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He seemed to massage at the vehicle, rather than look for a
keyhole.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, Mikhail didn’t see a
keyhole at all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Furling his brows he
peered over Talon’s shoulder just in time to see runes light up all over the
bike as it roared to life.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Mikhail gasped, “This bike is alive!”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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Yaya thrust his hips forward, bumping into Mikhail’s rear
and shoving the young incubus abruptly into Talon so all three were grinding
lewdly together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mikhail tried not to,
but a moan escaped him, half drowned out by the bike thundering beneath
him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The vibrations weren’t helping to
quell his desire much either.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Talon glanced over his shoulder, “You are correct.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is my baby, and she answers only to
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh, I’m Talon by the way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the weirdo behind you is Yaya.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sorry about the insanity, but you didn’t look
like you wanted to become a pet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I dunno
why, but I decided to lend a hand.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Anyways, hello!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talon laughed
faintly, waving over his shoulder.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Mikhail felt his cheeks heat up and he cleared his
throat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Mikhail, my name is
Mikhail.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And thank you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wasn’t interested in what those women had
to offer, no.”</div>
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<br /></div>
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It had been a long time since Yaya had heard Talon
laugh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even if it was just a half chuckle
from a ridiculous situation, it was enough to give the old incubus hope.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These two young ones had similar energy and
could synchronize from across a room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Shaking his head he reached back to grip the bar behind him, stretching
his long body as he spoke.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Mikhail, you
might want to hang on.”</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Mikhail glanced over his shoulder to Yaya, noting the one
golden cat eye, and the horn that was growing out of Yaya’s left temple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though Talon was clearly a young incubus,
Yaya was as old, if not older than the women from the club.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He was pondering this, along with the cross tattoos
of loss under Yaya and Talon’s eyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Both of these men had lost mates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
Then, the bike roared to life and jerked forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mikhail let out a shout before managing to clamp
his arms around Talon’s waist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He shoved
his face into the other’s back and clung tightly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With how close Mikhail was, now he could
drink in the other’s scent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The leather smell
from Talon jacket slowly parted to reveal Talon’s natural musk and something
sweet hot like cinnamon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shivers ran up
Mikhail’s spine as he continued to drink in Talon’s scent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He smelled nice, strong, enticing, thrilling…</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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“You must be really close to your birthday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even the vibrations of my bike are giving you
a boner.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Talon noted over his shoulder.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-28041581615378404372015-03-02T12:58:00.003-08:002015-03-02T12:58:35.732-08:00Journal Entry 32Happy Monday Everyone!<br />
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Yep, it's Monday again. That means a new Journal Entry.<br />
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Lorenz and Cyrus are still happily working on their new apartment. Things seem to be going well when...Lorenz ends up at a brothel?<br />
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What in the world happened here? I guess you'll have to read to find out. ;)<br />
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It's tickling feathers, blushing doctor's, and lamb chops in this week's journal entry!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-84011039783907708262015-02-23T13:29:00.001-08:002015-02-23T13:29:26.097-08:00Journal Entry 31Happy Monday!<br />
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It is Monday again. Monday...is not the most fantastic day of the week, BUT, Mondays bring with them new Journal Entries.<br />
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It has only been a few days since Lorenz and Cyrus moved into their new apartment in Egypt. They've been decorating and trying to settle in. Who knew that a supernatural case was going to hit them so quickly! <br />
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A strange flu-like sickness has fallen over some locals, and when Lorenz can't find a way to treat them, it's time to start looking at <i>alternative measures.</i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4628118245350223841.post-71218265460670018702015-02-16T13:12:00.003-08:002015-02-16T13:12:55.822-08:00Cyrus' PerspectiveHappy Snowy Monday!<br />
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Assuming you are somewhere that gets snow...it probably snowed today! So happy snowy Monday!<br />
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And if you are somewhere that's nice and sunny and warm...congrats. <br />
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Last week I mentioned that I might be posting something different today. I went ahead and did as planned and worked on an entry from Cyrus' perspective.<br />
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We hear a lot from Lorenz, but not so much from Cyrus, the great and powerful vampire. I thought it would be fun to hear from the vampire. And so...today we hear from 'The Uncertain Vampire Prince.'<br />
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To your right, filed under 'Other Stories' just click and read what he has to say about moving in with Lorenz.<br />
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Have a great day everyone!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17364850994792503904noreply@blogger.com0