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

When Arkadia said she had a plan, I had no idea that she meant using myself as bait for the Demon King. The last place I had expected to end up was sitting across from Lord Balast, King of the Middle Realm, with my family at a tale with the Queen of all witches.


“Thank you for meeting with me, Lord Balast,” Arkadia began.


“I came as a courtesy, Arkadia, but it appears that there is more to this meeting than I first thought. Cionna, it’s nice to see you again. You look alive and well.”


“No thanks to your daughter and her minions,” my mother spat at him.


My mom was brave beyond words to spite a powerful demon like that. I grip her hand under the table in hopes of calming her. Thankfully, she goes quiet after that.


“I can see where Cionna gets her spit-fire attitude from but do remember that your daughter is in love with one of those minions. I can safely assume this is all about Julien. Yes?”


I spoke up with my voice shaking. “What do you want to free him?”


Chapter 50: A Single Tear