Dis, the ancient word for Hell, is a world parallel to our own, close enough for its inhabitants to pass back and forth from their realm into ours, collecting souls and tormenting believers. Charam is a handsome devil who can easily pass for human. It’s an ability that brings him both pleasure and punishment. He loves his partner, Raum, a minor member of Dis aristocracy, but sometimes he slips. He can’t seem to control himself and he strays. It’s what he does. And why not? Apart from the fact he is a demon, the human male form is just too deliciously tempting. When Raum discovers Charam’s infidelities, Charam vows to mend his ways, but it isn’t long before he's at it again. Ah, the delights of the human cock! The feel of a muscular body, the aroma of male pheromone, and the bittersweet taste of cum! When his infidelity is discovered a second time, there is no forgiveness. In a rage, Raum conjures up a unique punishment. No scarlet letter ‘A’ for Charam. Oh no. He has something much more beastly in mind. A lover humiliated is a dangerous thing, and Charam wants revenge. But his little plan goes too far. At first he doesn’t care what happens -- he is hurt and angry -- but a journey into the Wildlands soon changes that. Is it too late to rescue his beloved Raum? The matter may well be out of his hands.

Of Love and Punishment

“Raum!” he called, but Raum did not move.


He called again, and this time his beloved looked up.


“Over here,” called Charam as loudly as he could.


Raum cocked his head to one side, his eyes seemingly searching the space in front of him.


“Raum! Raum! Over here. It’s me, Charam!”


He ran towards Raum, who sighed and put his head back in his hands. As he got within touching distance, the image disappeared, yet Charam didn’t stop. He continued running, knowing now what he had to do. He had to go to the Hole in the Rock and get Raum out. He didn’t know how it was going to be possible. He had no power and no influence. Still, he would rescue Raum if it was the last thing he did, and perhaps, just perhaps, Raum might forgive him for his betrayals and for his childish behaviour. He also dared to hope that this forgiveness might include Raum removing his second skin of faces whose eyes even now observed the surrounding landscape.


Chapter 17