Author: J.R.
Loveless
Title: Fragments of a Unicorn's Soul
Publisher: Torquere
Press
Cover Artist:
Kris Norris
Release Date: 4/6/16
Heat Level:
3
Pairing:
Male/Male
Length: 12k words
Genre: Contemporary, Gay Fiction,
M/M Romance, Urban Fantasy
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Content
with his life, Elek Keros never questions the ways of the Unicorn. Until one
night the sense of something coming awakens him from a deep sleep. He breaks
Unicorn law by leaving the enchanted glade his kind lives in to search for what
is calling to him. Each night he returns home without answers, but he cannot
stop entering the forest day after day to find what he seeks.
The
answer lies in a small child Elek rescues. Over the years, he watches over the
boy, learns all that he can about the human and steadily falls in love with
him. But how can the love he feels possibly breach the divide between their two
worlds?
Excerpt
Elek let
out a pained whinny, tossing his head in denial of Jonathan’s words. The human
male would not be coming back. It struck such pain through his heart that Elek
did not understand how to cope with it. What could he say to make Jonathan
remain by his side? Please don’t go.
Heart wrenching at the distress in Elek’s voice, Jonathan stifled
a small sound and rested his forehead against Elek’s neck. “I can’t stay, Elek.
It’s not possible.”
Why? Elek demanded.
“Because my feelings for you aren’t rational! You aren’t human,
Elek, and… I can’t do this anymore. All I can think of is you, all I dream of
is being here with you. It isn’t possible,” Jonathan cried, squeezing his eyes
shut. Today would be their last day together. He returned to school tomorrow.
Desperation rose in Elek. A strange burning sensation started
behind Elek’s eyes. Salt stung his nostrils and water welled up, spilling down
his muzzle.
Jonathan felt wetness drip onto his neck and he pulled back in
surprise. His sapphire gaze widened in shock. “Elek!”
I… love you, Jonathan. Elek keened to him, frantically hoping that Jonathan returned his
love.
Jonathan shook his head. “No, Elek. No. You can’t. It’s not
possible. Please… don’t.”
Elek
struggled to his feet, backing away from Jonathan. He’d put his heart in
Jonathan’s hands and the human had rejected him. Despite knowing that their
love wasn’t possible, Elek couldn’t stop the hurt spearing deep into his soul.
Jonathan
gave him a helpless look. “Elek, please don’t go.”
A shrill cry echoed throughout the trees and Elek spun around,
racing away from Jonathan, trying to outrun the pain. But it haunted him,
nipping at his hooves like dogs at the paws of a fox. The human did not return
his love. Elek didn’t stop running until he’d reached the glade. His head hung
down almost to the ground in sorrow, and the normally vibrant spiral horn had
dulled to a grayish color.
Author Bio
J.R.
Loveless is a native Floridian who spends her days in an office physically but
mentally is frolicking between the pages of her imagination. Writing has been a
lifelong passion that escaped from her in the midst of life until she
discovered Yaoi. After following breadcrumbs of the anime style, she discovered
a forum dedicated to the world of Yaoi. Inspired, she tried her own hand at M/M
romances, spending hours building worlds of her own with the newfound support
of other forum members. She can never write enough of the electrifying emotions
that blaze across the hearts and souls of her characters.
She is a
self-confessed Dr. Who addict with a spastic dog and a neurotic cat for
companions on her long journey through the many chapters of her life. One day
she hopes to visit far off places and have grand adventures like those of the
characters in her stories.
Blog: http://jrloveless.blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjrloveless
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/jrloveless
Website:
http://www.jrloveless.com
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