A PROMISE OF VIOLENCE
Current Publications
A Necessary Chaos
Neon Hemlock
In a world of magical empires and the anarchists that would tear them down, A Necessary Chaos follows two mages, Althus and Vade, each assigned to spy on the other by opposing sides. But when they both catch feelings, what happens when they’re commanded to kill their target? They must each decide if they'll follow orders or find a way to make their romance thrive beyond the lies.
A Revolution of Masks
"In Our Words"
Queer Stories from Black, Indigenous and People of Color Writers
June 2021
“What are you going to do now?” Aldamine asked from behind him, gentle as ever.
Sable looked up at her, full of resolve. He understood what real love was now. It wasn’t the fleeting, lustful arrangement he had with Borrin. It was this. Love was sacrifice.
“First, I’m going to bury my parents. Then I’m going to see about finishing what they started.”
Police Magic
Fiyah Lit Magazine
Issue #1 "Rebirth"
"...His brother screamed in frustration which only made the motorcycle gang hoot and holler more. The Twisting made human interaction a brutal affair..."
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It should have been a blessing to find love that young.
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They would destroy our kin.
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End them all!
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"Why couldn’t you stop it? It moves too fast.
When are you going to use the weapon? We haven’t proven it works.
How many lost? (at least this question is respectable) Too many to count."
Faithful Delirium
"The goddess’s pained cries screeched out of the tent and up to the heavens, as they did every night. The wounds of a war the holy priest Volgrum had never witnessed still plagued her."
Vanity Among Worms
"Cletus wanted to kiss the necromancer right then and there. Every nerve in his body desired him. The momentary embarrassment he felt washed away and was replaced by need. He pressed his hands against the necromancer’s chest."
"Nano Vibration"
"What Yadis did wasn’t a perfect solution, but it was perfect compassion."