Ryan doesn’t expect too much from his weekend at the Shadows and Souls fan convention in Tahoe -- he wants to meet his online friends, engage in a few heated debates about the plot for the upcoming season, and maybe shake the hand of the TV show’s star, Johnny Marlowe. But his weekend goes off course almost immediately after his arrival. First, the hotel loses his booking. Then Johnny Marlowe talks to him like they’re actual friends. And while his head is still spinning, a ghost attacks him in the elevator.<br><br>Despite fighting ghosts every week on television, Johnny Marlowe does not believe in the spirit world. However, he does believe he should get to know Ryan better. Fan or not, the man is not only gorgeous, he’s down-to-earth, fun, and makes Johnny forget about the fake life he’s forced to lead and the ex-boyfriend who refused to participate in the charade. Unfortunately, every time Johnny tries to get close to the handsome ginger, something explodes or the earth shakes or lights blink out -- and none of that is as sexy as it sounds.<br><br>Johnny doesn’t believe in ghosts, but he knows he has to get to the bottom of this haunting if he ever wants to get close to his biggest fan.

Between the Shadow and the Soul

“I know.” Benny pulled him away from Paul’s limp body, his mouth moving along his neck. Albert turned in his arms and lifted his head, seeking out his lover’s mouth, craving a deep, hard kiss. Benny didn’t disappoint. He never could. Hungrily, Al welcomed him in, wrapping his arms around Benny’s body and holding him as closely as he could.


Ryan was aware of the kiss, but he also became aware of the sound of Rachel’s voice. She was awake again and speaking, though her words were incoherent, meaningless to him. “Exorcizamus te, omnis immunde spiritus, omni satanica potestas, omnis incursio infernalis adversarii, omnis legio, omnis congregatio et secta diabolica…”


“I love you, Al.” Benny clung to his shoulders, fingers desperate over his shirt. “I always will.”


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