It's mid-morning until I return to my own sanctuary. Of course, Mari insisted I stay for breakfast. She tried to feed me French toast, but just like on the morning after the attack, I'm not feeling particularly hungry. I have coffee, though, and Mari packs up all the leftovers from last night and cold French … Continue reading First Times – Ember Beads & Ashes (4)
My back slides down the smooth glass surface of the airport building until my ass hits the concrete. I'm a mess. I pull my knees to my chest and bury my face in my hands. I'm a grown man, for fuck's sake. I should be able to handle this, not crumble like a fucking bath … Continue reading First Times – Ember Beads & Ashes (3)
"Louis! Louis? Lou?!" Lestat's voice boomed through the house on Rue Royale. He tried again when there was no reply. Still nothing. Where was he? Quite out of the ordinary, Lestat had awoken alone in Louis' coffin that evening. They spent most of their days there, enjoying the proximity of the other, needing the reassurance … Continue reading Barney (Chapter 11)
Something wakes me. It's not a dream. Not one of my nightmares anyway. Was it a noise, maybe? It's a nice kind of waking up. Like slowly drifting back into consciousness from a land of cotton candy. I keep my eyes closed, trying to stay afloat in the realm of dreams while my body is … Continue reading First Times – Sam (6)
The moment Rashid’s mouth finds mine, something erupts between us. Everything we barely held back comes pouring out at once. My arms lock around his neck, crashing me against him like I can’t stand another inch of space. We kiss like we’re starving – urgent, heated, breathless. My hips arch into his, desperate to close … Continue reading First Times – Sam (5)
It's not even a week later, and I find myself on a bus to Leonidas, my childhood neighbourhood, again. This time I'm not alone. Rashid is with me, and we're headed to spend Thanksgiving with my family. It's going to be the first time that they'll meet him. The first time I'm introducing a boyfriend … Continue reading First Times – Quinn (10)
It was one of those sweltering New Orleans summer nights. The heat of the day still lingered, but the breeze that drifted through the open windows carried the essence of night-blooming flowers, their sweetness making the air more bearable. Louis was outstretched on the settee in the parlour, the book he was currently reading momentarily … Continue reading Barney (Chapter 10)
It’s fall, the air is a bit chilly and I’m pretty happy about my new jacket. Josie got it for me last week when I visited her and Soso. I spend more time with Josie and Soso now. I still need my freedom, so I never stay long, but Soso keeps asking for “Unkie Lell”, … Continue reading The Night I Met The Vampire (Chapter 5)
(WIP) Part 1 In retrospect, Rupert could not be sure if it was the brush of something soft and furry against his icy cold cheek or the high-pitched squeal of a girl that made him jerk up suddenly wide awake. In fact, he could not even be sure that the high-pitched squeal came from the … Continue reading A Kissmas Carol (Part 2)
Daughter of Gallifrey 