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Plants and animals were my thing. The intricacies of nature
intrigued me and yet there was an elegant simplicity that I loved.
6888 Ardra. Heavy gravity planet. Human-compatible
atmosphere. Generally temperate climate; I’d aimed for the southern continent
which had milder weather and a good mix of terrain.
“Damn Sonez anyway.” He’d tried to keep me on his ship
instead of letting me explore the planet with a team after the probe returned.
Well I’d stopped his plotting before he could ruin my life.
And I’d show everyone just what Essell Deray could do.
Alone among the humans with only whispered rumors to guide
me, I longed for the cool meadows of my homeland, but I was on a mission.
Humans plagued me. They sought me out for the magic I could weave into metal,
never divining my true purpose searching among their stables.
Deke let that schism drive off, Kraig, his best friend’s brother and the human werekin who he would’ve bucked the weight of history for, and then he believed his chance for happiness is lost forever. All that is left to him is his duty to protect his people. When the unexpected happens, it will take every ounce of his conviction and control as an alpha to save not only his streak, but the man his heart beats for. Continues in Part Two with Park's P.O.V.!!
Length: 75,754
No Flash-Complete *Removed for revision and publication as Earning His Trust*
Evin and Will were boyfriends for over two years in college, but their lives went in very different directions after they graduated. Now, years later, they meet again in a new city when Evin hurts himself. Ben is an emergency room resident when he'd always planned to be a hot shot plastic surgeon. Evin has a son, and his entire demeanor is different. Can they bridge the gap years placed between them or was their first parting destined to be repeated?
Length: 27,784
Fortitude-Complete
Will’s an aberration—the only beta to be born in 100 years. The city used to be powered by a machine invented by the last known beta, Schvesla. The monarchy has employed countless craftsmen for a century, but no one can make it run. The city relies on steam power, but now Will has reached his full potential there's a chance he might be the one to return the city to the golden era. He's smarter than any other person alive, but will that be enough?
Length: 52,237
Lost Inside-Complete
Benny had his mate for a few short weeks. A moment in time that is slowly dragging him down. Yuri is alive, he's well... but he's not really there, not the Yuri Benny loved. His mate screamed at the sight of him. Jerret was happily mated; Davis had found his mate in a human. But Benny is all alone with his rage and pain slowly eating him up inside. Something had to change.
Length: 43,388
A Surprise Inside-1k Short
Length: 1,000
Take Flight-Complete
They were best friends, planning on going to college together. Sayer left for his annual summer trip; everything was fine ... until Sayer didn't come back. Birch waited for him but eventually tried to forget him; he went away to college and got his degree. Now he's moving back home, back where he was with Sayer last. Will the other man have come back to town while he was gone? Will Birch ever know why Sayer didn't come back to him?
Length: 24,852
Happy New Year, Cia! Thanks for this recap of some of your stories and their links. I got so busy with the Holidays, so I need to catch up on your latest blog story.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! I try to keep this updated so that folks can peruse my stories and easily find what I've posted in the past. Thanks so much for being a fan, hun!!
DeleteThank you so much for this list, Cia. Have a wonderful end-of-year
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! I'm always crazy busy this time of year, but I always have high hopes for the year to go out with a bang. I hope you have a good end-of-year too.
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