Sometimes an author write a lot more than what is actually published. This is a collection of short stories from the Behind Series. Please note that if you have not read "Behind Drawn Curtains" as well as "Behind The Mask" to the end, these short stories might have spoilers. This collection is a thank you to the readers who have given me so much support over the last few years. Thank you to each of you, and enjoy reading about all the characters that has become yours as much as what they are mine.

When Brody challenges his stepfather who tries to rape him, his "step-loser" as he calls him has his revenge by throwing acid in Brody's face. Brody is almost certain that this is where his life will end. A broken soul and a face that was once a sight for sore eyes, now looks like molten wax. Off course Brody has a plan for all of that. He will do the things he still wanted to do, and eventually as soon as he is done with his bucket list, commit suicide, releasing the world from the most horrible face it has ever seen. For now, all he has to do is keep on the mask of humour so that nobody will suspect what he is really planning... And off course he needs to keep on the phantom mask in public as not to scare all the children in the streets. But that's okay... Isn't it? It's fun pretending it's Halloween all year long? It is however when Brody meets E.J. next to him in the hospital that Brody needs to make a different decision. E.J. has been raped by his stepfather for many years, but he somehow keeps a positive outlook on life. Maybe inviting E.J. on the bucket-list-road-trip of a lifetime with him will keep Brody from jumping at his last stop. Will Brody be able to figure out the emotions inside him when E.J. is close before he jumps? This is a story of friendship and love, and delving through the deepest sore to find a sparkle of hope that life could potentially go on, no matter how dark things behind the mask may seem. This is the trilling continuation of "Behind Drawn Curtains" where we meet up with Brody, E.J., Chris, and the rest of the gang that stole our hearts in a tale full of suspense. PG - This book may contain strong language and sexual encounters between same sex individuals. Please be advised that although this is not a sequel, it is best to read "Behind Drawn Curtains" first. Repeating that this is not a sequel, but rather a continuation.

When Ethan's parents move him from the city to a small suburban town, Ethan hates every idea about his new life, including the big, old Victorian mansion he is to live in, his new school, and the idea of making new friends. On top of it all, he just came out to his best friend back in the city, and now he is going to have to come out as gay all over again. The only thing that Ethan wants is to make the attic of the old house with the gargoyles into his bedroom and hide from the rest of the world for the rest of his life. To Ethan's great amazement however, the attic is already occupied by a resident. Ethan meets Lucas who lives up in the attic. With his brown hair and green eyes, Ethan is a hunk. There's also the great addition of Lucas being completely 90's in everything he says or does. Also... Lucas is a ghost who died back in 1998. Ethan needs to find out what is keeping Lucas here, and what happened to him in the moments before he died. Lucas wants to move on and not be trapped in this limbo hell in a house he can never leave. But what if Ethan starts falling for Lucas? What if he wants to be with Lucas forever? Would there be a way for Lucas to join the living? Or would Ethan need to join the dead to be able to spend the rest of his life, (or afterlife) with Lucas? Another tragic romance from the pen of C.A. Kerst, author of "Behind Drawn Curtains" and "Out in the Wind".

SAMPLE PART ONE: Myra Archer hasn't had it easy being the only human in her family. She knows that she probably doesn't have a mate and is learning to accept it. Enter Jayce Daniels. PART TWO: Alena is a human who happens to bump into her mate on a camping trip. Elijah has been without his mate for so long that it is taking a toll on his body. Out of his mind with excitement about finding her, he kidnaps her and takes her home. It's up to her friends to get Alena back. THIS IS A SAMPLE. BOOKS 1, 2, 3 & 4 CAN BE FOUND ON iReader UNDER THIS TITLE. PLEASE leave if you are on TRUYEN4U.NET. It is a mirror site that is reflecting my work through a malware lens and you are at risk of a malware attack.