Love, Loss, Laughter & Lust


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We've all loved. We've all laughed. Sadly, we've also probably all known loss in one form or another. And, yes, we at Wayward Ink are sure we've all experienced lust!In Love, Loss, Laughter & Lust, you'll experience one or more of the "e;L"e;s as we take you on a roller coaster of emotions.Whether you like to sigh over the sweet, cry for the broken-hearted, enjoy a good laugh, or get a little hot and bothered; there's something for everyone in this collection. Stories included:His Prince Wore Pink Stilettos by Julie Lynn HayesInvisible by Taylin ClavelliHearts by Anyta SundayA Closed Door by Andrew Q. GordonSleepwalking by Taylin ClavelliLife According to Buddy by Lily VeldenService with a Smile by Lily G. BluntHunter or Hunted? by Lily Velden




Love and Lust, Laughter and Loss


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biography of Juliet Anderson




Lust, Love, Loss: A Poetic Dissertation


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Lust, Love, Loss is a poetic dissertation all about the art of human interaction. No matter whether the connection is platonic, romantic, or family oriented at some point in time in the interaction, the individual or individuals will experience some component Lust, Love or Loss. Three inanimate words, yet they hold so much power! Within the composition, I invite readers into the creative process as well as share intimate thoughts, reactions, and ask probing questions to them to spark their inner poet.




Age Is Just A Number


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There's something to be said for life experience, a little gray at the temple...And then there is the appeal of youth.When it comes to what the heart wants, Age Is Just A Number.STORIES INCLUDED:TWENTY LIGHT YEARS BETWEEN USEric GoberAn alien encounter...An unfortunate misstep...A lightning fast journey through space...The laws of physics are about to wreak havoc on Walt and Michael's May-December love.ALL ROADS LEAD WITHINLayla DorineWhen James spotted Rogue, a young man for whom wandering is like breathing, half-dozing on the hood of his car, he never expected that warning him about the dangers of sleeping out in the open would lead to a weekly visitor at his door. NORTH PASTURELily VeldenUpon the death of his grandfather, up and coming Fantasy author, Thomas, returns home.A place he left four years earlier to get over his unrequited love for Sam Fletcher, his older, straight, and very much married neighbor.Thomas soon discovers, however, that things are much changed with Sam...AMERICAN MASTER BAKERDale Cameron LowryBaking is a way of life for Joey, a young pastry chef vying for first place in the popular reality show American Master Bakers. But the judges have been showing favoritism to Terence, an aggravatingly attractive older man with more experience under his belt. When the competition gets hot, so do the two men. Can a relationship that started in hatred end in love?ALPHA AND OMEGA: THE CLAIMINGEddy LeFeyA young Omega shifter meets a much older Alpha.Will Elliot let Issac help him be who he is too afraid to be?STAND AND DELIVERAsta IdoneaNecessity has forced former soldier Captain Keen to assume the occupation of gentleman highwayman. His fortunes take a turn, however, the night he stops the Marquis de Beaumont's coach and gets more than he bargained for when he utters the words "e;Stand and deliver!"e;LOST AND FOUNDLouise LyonsThe loss of his best friend leads Phil to find love.TRAIL TO LOVEKassandra LeaThere's only one thing Kit Conley likes more than horses and that's Roman Meadery. But will the elite rider ever notice him?CRUISING WITH LOVECarol PedrosoGus is under the thumb of a controlling father. Can meeting his mate give him a reason to make a break for freedom?Nelson is twice Gus' age, and very protective of what is his.What will happen when Gus' father tries to split them up? And what surprises does Nelson have up his sleeve?NEAR MISSAimee BrissayA few seconds, that's all it takes to make a difference between life and death.Between killing someone and stopping on time. But is it enough to turn yourself around when you've hit bottom? Or to make you recognize something good when you have it?




Of Heaven And Hell


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Whether you like your angels and demons naughty or nice...Whether you like them angelic or demonic, we have a story for you.Our authors have tuned up their harp strings, and let loose their inner demons.We have demons with inner angels itching to be let loose.And angels teetering on the brink.We have dark. We have light.We have angst. And forbidden love.We have happy endings and not so happy endings...We have the stories OF HEAVEN AND HELL.STORIES INCLUDED:CORRUPTIONKim FieldingTenrael was once a proud demon who carried nightmares to humans.Now he exists in miserable servitude to men who plunk down ten dollars to fulfill their dark desires.Agent Charles Grimes figures a captive demon is just another assignment...That is until he meets Tenrael.#PURGATORYM.C. RayneBailey discovered that losing the person you love can do more than break your heart.It can shatter it into a million different pieces.And have you stepping into darkness.All he wanted was to be reunited with Greyson.He didn't know his actions would lead him to his nightmare.#SIN TO GET SAVEDMichael P. ThomasEarnest anti-gay evangelical Hubert dies in a freak accident. When a handsome angel named Bartholomew makes brazen overtures in the Afterlife, humble Hubert realizes his soul may have taken a wrong turn. But turning back to the straight and narrow isn't quite as easy as he hopes it will be. #CARDINAL SINSMann RamblingsBlack magic, angels, and decadence bind Jacob and Ozzie together in a twisted web of fascination with each other.Now a new element has risen to test them: Danger.#A TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY DEMONAsta IdoneaIt should have been an easy job: a contract signed and a new soul earmarked for Hell.But when suave demon deal-maker Saul chooses nerdy Thomas Ives as his next target, little does he know what lies in store.#PURGATORY PINK: A FABULOUS FABLEEric GoberA fable with no morals . . .About an angel with desires . . .For the demon who torments him.Will they both burn in hell?#FADE TO LIGHTNephy HartOne of them has no past. One has no future. Loss is inevitable, but when demons come calling, a soul is too high a price to pay.#GUARDIANEddy LeFeyA Guardian Angel's whole being is controlled directly by God.Callum trusts in that.So when he meets his new human charge-a special college student named Rory-he doesn't count on feeling attraction.And he certainly doesn't expect Rory to change his life... forever.#DRAWING DEADS.ZanneDevin is a demon.James is merely human.But who holds the winning hand is still in question...#A WOLF IN THE FOLDJana DenardoFor centuries Carduus followed his incubus nature.Joyfully seducing and draining the life force of his lovers.That is, until the day he met Mark, a lover Carduus didn't want to kill.Before he knew it, Carduus found himself helping the detective by taking out criminals.But can a demon really work for the side of the angels?#DRIPPING IN SINKassandra LeaFinding an appropriate outfit to wear for an important date is never easy.Not even for a demon Flynn is trying but it's a hard task... Especially when encounters with his angel usually involve no clothing at all...




Love, Loss, Life Laughter, and More


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Love, loss, life, laughter and more is a small collection of stories on emotions each one of us has either experienced or seen in life. You could know or be Rami or Niti or Mahi or even the man who got duped. Every story has something for you which may be nostalgic or remind you of someone you care. How these stories end or what happens next is for you to decide. Life of any of them could end the way you envision it. Read it, live it, love it.




Men In Uniform


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Like your boys in blue keeping the... peace? Hot firemen dealing with... heat?Naval Officers getting in way too... deep? Perhaps you have a 'thing' for marines...Or do you prefer your Men In Uniform to belong in the future?Another galaxy?Another time? Wherever your love of a uniform leads you, MEN IN UNIFORM has something for you.STORIES INCLUDEDISSUE NO. 1 ERIC GOBERCome to a land...Where epic battles rage...Among monsters, superheroes, and a very sexy cop.Love and war are funny business in Hollywood, U.S.A.THE PINKERTON MAN CJ BATYA blackmailer forced Stiles to leave his perfect life behind.Along the way, he found a new friend, a job as a Pinkerton Agent, and murder.Can Stiles find the murderer before he kills again? MISSION: PROTECT THE EXALINA POPESCUSean never thought his military career would ever have him babysitting his ex who Sean hasn't seen in six months.When best friend Tom finds out his younger brother Aiden is targeted, Sean drops everything to protect the man he still loves.Can two former lovers survive a weekend alone in the woods, or will the threat from within be more devastating than the one from outside?A SPARK IN THE SHADOWSKASSANDRA LEALove beckons Officer Warden Brooks to the shadows of a desolate place. But his lover Tate Eldridge is so much more than a criminal, he's a beautiful mystery.HIS HEART HELD HOSTAGE ASTA IDONEAWhen his father loses the battle against Hrafnaheim, Prince Darius finds himself a political prisoner.Taken in chains to a dark and unfamiliar land, he begins to lose hope. But then Captain Morten Gunnarsson of the Palace Guards is assigned to watch over him. Now it is not just Darius' body being held hostage, but also his heart.THE EMPEROR'S SLAVEEDDY LEFEYWhen the Draaduuri arrived on Earth many humans died.Captain Timothy Kellerman's family was among themNow, a truce has been struck. He is the prize.Crown Prince Yuuhaan has instantly bonded with his slave.Can the prince keep his baser instincts in check long enough for Timothy to transform?To become the next great hope of the Draaduuri and the human race?YES! YES! YES!LILY VELDENGo to Portsmouth, said my friends. It's quieter. You'll be able to write without distraction.They obviously hadn't met my mysterious and elusive neighbor, Finn....After all, what would a Friday night be without hearing Moaner, Gusher, or Squeaker screaming out their joy at being shagged senseless by the obviously talented Finn?Come to think of it, what would a Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday night be without it either?Thank God for Mondays!THE FIREFIGHTER AND THE MARINE JIM DUNAWAYApartment building fires are always tragic, even if everyone makes it out alive. But what happens when a person can't make it out on their own? Brave firefighters must risk their lives in order to rescue trapped people. Lieutenant Kenny Whitfield is one such firefighter. Brave and somewhat reckless. Lance Corporal Steve Martinson is one such person in need. When Kenny and Steve meet face to face in the hospital, well...BLUE KNIGHT CAROL PEDROSOFranc has resigned himself to yet another year of pain and humiliation in order to complete his on ship training. Then along comes Zyph, with his sexy blue skin and probing questions...Will he be Franc's Blue Knight?THE ROYAL GUARDIAN JO TANNAHWarrior and Dragon Seek to Destroy Those Who Had Dared Harm Their Prince.




Likely Story


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Suspend rational thought.Leave logic at the door.Be ready to roll your eyes and pick your jaw up from your lap.The tales in A Likely Story don't let truth get in the way of telling a good yarn.They might push your buttons or make you laugh. They may make you scoff or spit out your coffee.You might even scratch your head in disbelief.Whatever your reaction, the one thing they are guaranteed to do is entertain you!STORIES INCLUDED:THE BIRTHDAY GIFT Eric GoberA sexy and mysterious stranger . . .A luxurious Las Vegas penthouse . . .And one very bizarre timepiece . . .It's gonna be a birthday Nick will never forget.#A WHALE OF A TIME Asta IdoneaAn Australian surfer and a British Marine Biologist meet in the strangest of circumstances in this tale of Biblical proportions.#DUDE MAMA Michael P. ThomasWhen button-down biracial lawmaker Cassidy Uematsu meets hardscrabble fry cook Buford "e;Jax"e; Jackson, it's lust at first sight. They're only too happy to jump into the sack, and when Jax loses his condom mid-getting-to-know-you, Cassidy urges him forward, damn the consequences. What's the worst that can happen? #THE WITCHING HOUR kirifoxWhen Jeremy was killed in service to his country, Mason lost everything. Now Jeremy is back...But is it really him? Eternity may not be just a concept.#THE GIFT FrostinaHe searched high and low in the tiny town he lived in, exasperated, sad, and desperate! He wanted something special for the two most important people in his life.#DR. JUSTIN GAYLORD Lily Velden & Taylin ClavelliA Quaker with size issuesA jock without size issuesAnd a sex therapist who likes to solve size issues.Should be a match made in heaven.#PERFECT jn olsenSeeing your favorite action hero on the screen...What could be more perfect?Will's about to find out.#CHIMERA AIR Taylin ClavelliAn airline entirely staffed by gay peopleWhere there customer isn't always right...#WIZARD'S SPAWNL.V. LLoydThe magic in Aelith was dying.The only way to restore it was for the King to marry and produce an heir.Why was he taking so long to choose a wife?"e;#THE LAST APPOINTMENTLouise LyonsDr. Glen Wright loves his young male patients - sometimes a little too much. When handsome Martin Reynolds visits him with a rather personal problem, Glen finds he can't keep his hands to himself...




Hunter or Hunted?


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Any hunter worth his salt will tell you that in order to capture your prey, there are few simple rules you must follow...




Three Is Not A Crowd


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Why would anyone think three was a crowd?No. No. No. No. No.Three is a triangle... and did you know it's the strongest geometrical shape?All the best things come in threes... Muskateers, primary colors, three-ringed circuses, stooges, blind mice, little pigs. The list goes on.Of course they say trouble comes in three too... but we won't go there... or will we?**giggle** There's three sheets to the wind.And **sigh... drool** there's three piece suits.And trust us, it's no coincidence that there are three ingredients in a BLT.Or only three elements to the game Rock, Paper, Scissors.Want to get physical??? Well, there's... three-legged races... (what were you thinking?)Political? Of the people, by the people, for the people.Or creepy? Hear no evil. Speak no evil. See no evil.Why, three has so much going for it we don't even need to mention a... 1............ 2............ 3............ sandwich (substitute your own dream guys)And of course, there's: On your Mark. Get Set. And Go!So Go! Read the short stories in...THREE IS NOT A CROWDStories Included:B.A.D. Boys by Lily VeldenMe, Callum, and Dingoman by Asta IdoneaKnowing How He Feels About You by Eric GoberChimera Copyright by Alina PopescuLife By Even Numbers by Kay EllisLove in 1975 by L.V. LloydThe Proposal by Eddy LeFeyChance Encounter by Aimee BrissayExploring Heaven by Rian Durant