What force of nature is more dangerous than love? Desire.

Desire is just as potent as love but more deadly and the high is so addictive that most would say the consequences are worth it. Most except for Julian Doyle. He's guilty of both Love and Desire, and because of this recklessness, he has watched the world change for over a century.

Cion has lived her life with the knowledge that the world is not as it seems. Sprites, ghosts, and demons live among the masses, and she is one of the 'lucky' few to know it. 

Cion and Julien are two completely different supernatural beings. Will they be able to withstand the forces trying to keep them apart? 

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To kiss him sober is out of my league. But somehow with all these excuses, I still close my eyes and brace for him. I want to feel the heat of his lips but feel nothing. His breath is on my ear as he mutters, "Your name is beautiful."

Poisoned by Desire is created by Lydia Clarke, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Poisoned By Desire

The world melted and faded away to nothingness. I fell to my knees as reality swapped for the cold shadows of the Demon King’s palace. I kept my head down as I felt his stare burn into me. If the day couldn’t get worst with Cionna and Josey, now I was in front of my general. The master of my soul and owner of my existence even more so than Josey. Her father.


“Julien? Have you forgotten your manners so easily?” he bellows.


Automatically, I rise to one knee and look up at the king. My emotions are like a tornado in my chest as I fight to keep them off my face. I have a sh*t storm to deal with back home, but I will never make it back if I piss off Balast.


“My King, I apologize for the momentary lapse. I was not expecting you to summon me so suddenly. My contract isn’t due for another few decades.”


Chapter 33: Absence of a Cold Heart