Jasper Quirk

"We need to get going," one said in a low growl as he came up beside me. "Not playing with some toy at the bath house. There's plenty of things to play with at the party."
"I don't know," the other one responded loud enough for everyone to hear. "This toy is nice to look at."
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Vasilia came from humble origins, and she craved to be more in life, what she never expected was, to climb so high, taken by four powerful and corrupted sinners.
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I couldn't help the smile that tugged at the corners of my lips. Perhaps I was finally losing my mind or maybe the heat was just getting to me. Crazy or not though, it didn’t matter. These men were nobles, powerful men with pull and sway. Getting close to them was my potential foot in the door to the life of the rich and the powerful.
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The 4 Faces of Corruption is the work of Jasper Quirk, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

The 4 Faces of Corruption

Atlas slowly inched closer as I sobbed, unable to turn it off. Soon, he was right next to me with his hand rubbing my back. I leaned into him and allowed him to comfort me, relishing in his calm presence. 


"Thank you," I said a little hoarsely. 


Nuzzling into him felt natural as I did it. "For being here with me."


I couldn't help but laugh. It hurt, but it felt better than crying. "Literally, anywhere else."


Atlas peppered my hairline with small kisses. "Nonsense. Are you feeling any better?" He leaned away and forced me to look up at him with a hand under my chin.


I nodded. "I'm feeling better than when they threw me into a tub of ice water." I made a pouting face and huffed. "That was miserable."


Atlas laughed and pulled me to him, his chin resting atop my head. "I won't let them freeze you again, little one."


Chapter 26: Last Chance, Ruined