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Claws & Keepers
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Epiale
Ongoing, First published Apr 22, 2019
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CATs. Humanoid pets with cat ears, tails, and all the benefits one could want from both a companion and a slave, they've been an incredibly popular pet choice for nearly 80 years, even outlasting the horrible controversy surrounding their ownership and creation.

Eric, a lonely 20-year-old college student from out of town, largely grew up without thinking much of them when he comes across a feral being dragged to a terrible fate and runs to save him on instinct. Now living with Saul, an ornery, but loyal and beautiful CAT dragged from his home, they must learn to lean on each other to navigate an unkind world, trust one another, and just maybe find love and family in the most unexpected of places.

Cozy, slow-burn romance. Like a warm, cinnamony cup of hot cocoa on a cool, rainy day.

Updates every Monday.
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If We Survive The Night

28 parts Complete Mature

When gunfire erupts at Casey's home on a quiet summer night, his life changes forever. One moment, he's just a young man from a wealthy family, preparing to start college, not too happy with his present but optimistic about his future; the next, he's running for his life, not knowing who's behind the attack or the reason for it. It seems like the only person who can help him is the young cleaner working in his house, a guy he barely noticed before. The two must find out what's happening before it's too late, as well as deal with the surprising attraction that blossoms between them despite the circumstances. They might just figure it all out - if only they survive the night... Genres: Action, MM Romance, Thriller Content warnings: death of characters (off-page), threat of assault, threat of death. The story contains mature themes and language. Not suitable for young children. Some chapters include violent and sexual content that may be triggering for some people. Read at your own discretion. -------------------------------------------------- Dear Reader, I hope you'll enjoy this story! Let me know what you think! If you notice errors or typos, please let me know in the comments section and I'll gladly fix them!

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