There’s a presence in the attic, malevolent, waiting. When Bennie’s aunt passes away, he’s given the task of sorting her things before the estate sale. But the chore that should have been a pleasant visit to the past becomes a nightmare for him and his longtime lover Jordan as the dark presence in the attic seeks a new home in them.<br><br>Their once gentle and sensual love turns to a dark passion, hard and rough and hurtful. Jordan sees the change, but will his love be strong enough to save them?

Costumes

“Wait!” Jean’s desperate, terrified cry made him pause, shaking with the need to go!Jean looked wild, eyes glittering. He pulled something from a pocket and threw it at Jordan. “Take this with you. It will help.”


Jordan glanced at the small bundle, a brilliant red leather pouch, and swore under his breath. A hex bag? What the fuck?


“Stay away from us!” he shouted savagely, and sprinted for the front door, slamming the screen open and stepping into the cool house. He took the stairs two at a time, not slowing until he came to the attic space, warmed by the afternoon sun. Drawing several deep breaths, he stepped into the attic, wondering if the thing, whatever it was, could hear his heart thumping.


Chapter 6