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Bruce Alam and Jimmy Dietz were inseparable. No matter what scheme Bruce came up with, Jimmy was always along for the ride. Ever since...

On this week's Character Corner, meet the Southside Lycanthrope Alpha, Phineas Troy. This deceitful alpha looks out for only one person,...

You know the tabby cat who lives in our backyard, painted with splotches of orange and white. He’s both child and friend to me. I’ve held him over my shoulder, cheek to cheek, him and me. Feed him once a day—feed him less, you say. You only care about seeing the dead baby rabbits that won’t get into our garden now. My father raised a hard-working, respectful woman, submissive to you—your servant. He succumbed to the sickness of addiction— no longer the same reflection in th

On this week's Character Corner, meet the Vampire Council's Irish representative, Patrick "Paddy" O'Malley. Married to Sophia Chambers...

If tomorrow I should die What kind of tears would be shed Would they be droplets of joy, Or of sorrow that I’m dead Life is too short for...

Heavy suitcase— with dresses, makeup I’ve worn, trying to be beautiful at last. Larger panties from comfort eating. Sweatshirts to warm me, though I can’t be warmed. Chocolate, because I’ve needed sweetness. A hardcover journal, pens to record all the unkind words— so I don’t forget, and because my journal is the only one who cares. Clutter filling my mind— surely I left something behind. A pillow, reprieve from constant fatigue. Antidepressants, to help me feel b

Greetings and salutations, It's Kirk coming to you from the Hospital Bed of Love, and I am excited to hear your feedback on the short...

Gaze upon the full moon burning in the sky The time of innocence is about to die Never again to beg for the meager alms Forsaking the...

On this week's Character Corner, meet the cocky, yet extremely intelligent and deadly, Achangel Roakill. He is Mortis's son and gets his...

Your breath on my back as you hold me, our bodies entwined the stress, anxiety, sadness, all goes away, you help me unwind. Even though you are deep asleep and this is our first night together instinctively you know I’m here. Your body, a furnace that keeps me warm on this chilly night. You are my safe place. Your love has saved me. Can I be your safe place too?

Once upon a lugubrious day A little boy met his final stay The dirty secret that must be hushed Right to the grave, he had to be rushed...

On this week's Character Corner, meet the original Nicholas Dilcue, Stake. He befriended Draco Lavanov in late 1546 and helped him shape...

All alone in the velvet night I prey upon the earth’s meager Most of them go down with a fight While few are willing and eager Perfect...

My hands are full of cards; I can barely hold them. The King—my husband—does not care. He will not lighten the load, curses when I ask for help. He loves only his riches and being esteemed— the center of focus in his world. This Queen is silenced. Without authority, she obeys the King and hides her sorrow. Two princes— the Knave, who hardly serves, idolizes his father, loyal to him, and snubs his mother. And the Joker who makes her smile, but speaks truth as jest and

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Lara McCoy lay on her bed, hungover from the night before. She knew better than to drink Absinthe. Luckily for her, it was not on a night...

On this week's Character Corner, meet Celestine Order member, the Archangel, Nicholas "Mortis" Dilcue. He has been friends with Draco...

Phone calls when he’s not here, I wish you were near. I send gifts from far away hoping they brighten your day. I have to delete each text fearing what happens next if he does find out the love we’re about. Sounds like a lie— if he knows, I’ll die. His threat is true, I’d never deceive you. Your words are kind, and comfort my mind. Our love gives me life amidst all the strife. His insults break me, but he doesn’t see. That’s why your touch means so much. Fight or fl

On this week's Character Corner, meet Jalynn Cahill. When we first meet her, she's a timid bookworm; however, after being involved in a...

I awake not knowing exactly where I am Soon, I realize that I’m in some awful jam Cautiously, I move, not knowing what I’ll find...