CRIMSON DAYS, CH 1 #FREEREAD #asmsg #EroticRomance #DarkFantasy #Vampire #Erotica #dystopia #NIN

Hello, fellow readers, bloggers and authors!

It’s that time of the year again!

Time to celebrate horror, twisted minds and candy consumption. *insert evil laughter here*

In addition to Halloween, this month is a reminder to all women and men that breast cancer exists and it is a serious disease. It’s important to take the steps to detect breast cancer in its early stages. Click on the Breast Cancer Awareness image on the right side panel of this page to get information on how to get check for the disease and also how to donate to the cause.

Now, let’s have story time, boys and girls!

Starting today, I’ll be posting a new story for FREE. 2 chapters will be posted each week of this month for your reading pleasure. I will also post the images that inspired me to create the characters in this story. This is not a tale that I had sitting on the back burner or anything. This story literally came to me on a whim, so I’m writing it as I post it. It’s a new genre for me, dystopian sci-fi romance with a touch of steampunk. I haven’t done this before, so I’m treating this as a writing challenge. Let me forewarn you, it’s not edited or doctored up. It’s just me writing what my muse whispers in my ear. I really hope you enjoy it.

As the story progresses, please don’t hesitate to give feedback. I love to hear from the readers.

On a side note… Most of you already know I have a pretty vivid imagination and my descriptions are very graphic. Seriously, my tales come with a warning for reason. I’m going to insert that warning now and then move onto the story.

Enjoy!

**WARNING: Not suitable for the faint of heart, prudes or those easily bothered by strong and vulgar language, urban dialect, demon and vampire seduction, kickass female characters, sword-wielding bad asses, super-hot shifters, dark smutty sex and extreme violence.**

CRIMSON DAYS

**dystopian sci-fi, paranormal, erotic and interracial romance**

Chapter 1

The persistent banging on the front door increased the rapid thump behind my eyes.

Palming my forehead, I winced. “Hold on, Sanjay!” I splashed my face with a couple handfuls of water and stared at my reflection in the mirror. “Wow. I’m not even a shadow of my old self,” I murmured pitifully. In short, I looked a hot damn mess.

There were dark shadows under my eyes, due to lack of sleep. My chestnut skin tone had lost its healthy glow. I’m sure my poor diet had something to do with that. On some days I ate a little something just to fuel up and then on other days I didn’t eat at all. When your job requires you to spend most of your time around the walking dead and rotting corpses, it made it hard to work up an appetite. The woes of being a Cross Knight…

“Alexis!” Sanjay shouted through the door. “C’mon girl, we’re late! The hovercraft is waiting for us.”

“Geez, this man…” I grumbled under my breath. “He’s such a damn irritation.” I tied my dreads back from my face, adjusted the snug armor over my breasts and headed downstairs. “Who are you with?” I called out.

“I’m with you,” came his sultry response.

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When I got to the door, I glanced at the screen on the side wall to make sure he was alone. He had the aggravating habit of traveling with a military entourage when he came to my quarters. He knew I hated that crap. After I cursed him out about it the last time, he promised to never do it again. For once, he’d kept his word.

“Disengage security and open the door,” I ordered to my personal AI.

“Command confirmed,” the disembodied female voice replied as the seven locks on the door clicked simultaneously. “Door opening.” Most people preferred a physical android living with them, but not me. That shit was creepy. Their artificial human features made them even creepier. I preferred the security without a bot strolling freely around my quarters.

The door slid to the right and disappeared into the wall, revealing the man who once owned my heart.

“‘Sup, babe.” The brim of Sanjay’s hat sat low on his head, concealing his dark soulful eyes. “I feel like you’re avoiding me.”

“Because I am,” I retorted snidely as I shuffled aside to let him enter.

The stench of death lingered on him. Crimson spots marred his uniform and armor, which indicated he’d sliced up some vampires on the way over here. Typical.

His full lips twisted into a frown. “What’s been going on with you?”

Huffing out a sigh, I rolled my eyes. “Don’t be an asshole. Look at me.”

“I’m looking. I see you, babe.”

“Do you? Do you really see me?”

He stepped over the threshold, and tried to pull me into his arms. “You look beautiful to me, as always.”

I pulled away and headed for my weapon cache, with Sanjay swift on my heels. “You’re only saying that because you want me to go out hunting with you. My health means nothing to you.” The moment I approached my storage room, the retina scanner emerged from the wall.

Sanjay and I stood still as the machine identified us.

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“Yeah, of course I want you to go hunting with me. That doesn’t mean I’m lying about you being beautiful…” He flashed the smile that always made my heart flutter. Today it didn’t have the same effect. “And it doesn’t mean I’m not worried about your health.”

“Whateva.” I walked into room and started collecting my weapons.

I always carried three daggers, three G-four gats and a laser rifle. When I first joined the regiment, the weapons weighed nothing to me. Probably because I had a purpose, or at least I thought I did. Now, they felt heavy as hell.

I found myself returning one pistol to its holder. “I feel sick and it’s getting worse.”

“Well, if you were eating like you’re supposed to and taking your vitamin pack…” he murmured, rummaging through my ammo. “You wouldn’t have this problem.

Heat flared to my face as I cut a glare at him. What angered me the most is he knew my diet has fallen off, but he didn’t bother to say anything about it, or at least try to help me through it. That told me one thing. He truly didn’t give a damn. All he cared about was this fucking war.

“Nothing else matters to you when it comes to the cause.” Sarcasm dripped from each word. “If I dropped dead, would you even bother to come to my funeral, or would you go out hunting to kill as many vampires as you can in my honor?

He flashed a wicked grin. “Are you trying to pick a fight with me, Alexis?” He eased up behind me and slipped a hand over my crotch. “If that’s the case, we can squash the argument and cut to the makeup sex right now.”

Groaning, I shoved away from him. “I’m serious, Sanjay. We’ve been at this for what… a little over three years now? There has to be more to life than this. More to life than the war, blood and death.”

He quirked a brow. “What are you saying?”

“Gaaawd!” I threw my hands in the air. “I swear it’s like talking to a brick wall with you. I’m saying the same thing I said yesterday and the day before that, and the day before THAT! I’ve been saying this shit for a year now, Sanjay. I don’t wanna do this anymore! I wanna pack my bags and get as far away from this war zone as possible.”

“And go where?” he asked beneath a sigh.

Anywhere but here.”

“Look babe, I know it’s hard, but the force needs us. Mankind needs us. We’re knights—”

“No, you’re a knight! I’m a waitress! Remember?”

“Yet, you’re the best hunter on the squad.”

I laughed, but not so much in humor. “Just because I’m good at it doesn’t mean I want to keep doing it. I can’t take another year of this mess.” I shook my head. “I just can’t…”

“Come here, babe.” He pulled me into his embrace and cuddled me. “You’re just going through withdrawal, missing the life you used to have. We all go through it.” Rocking his hips, he pressed his bulged groin against me and kissed the corner of my mouth. “I got a little something to remedy that. Let’s bust a quickie before we show up for duty.”

“Ugh, you’re such a pig! And you smell like vampires. That’s not sexy.” I shoved him away, and reclaimed the G-four I had put back. “Let’s go and get this mission over with.”

No matter how many times I said it, or how many different ways I put it, he would never get it. The only way to get through to him was to walk away from him and away from this war he’d dragged me into, but I couldn’t find it in myself to do it. Maybe because deep inside, I didn’t want to let him down. But how long could I keep living for him before this war finally claimed my life?

Copyright © 2014 by Yvonne Nicolas

All rights reserved.

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Stay tuned for the next chapter in Crimson Days!

What was I listening to while writing this chapter?

Nine Inch Nails ~ Everyday is Exactly the Same

#FanArt for the #DragonQueen Series by @fabuccino #FanArtFriday #Art #Vampires

Happy Friday, my lovelies!

I am all smiles today, thanks to the talented artist Charlie Goubile! He surprised me today with this stunning drawing of Havoc from the Dragon Queen Series. Havoc is one of the strongest vampire hunters in the series. To know that my characters inspire creativity in others… well, it touches my heart and turns me into a sobbing baby. 😀 He definitely made my day with this.

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HAVOC from the Dragon Queen Series by Charlie Goubile

Thank you so much, Charlie!!!

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Sexy Character Drawing; #DragonQueen Series! @KiaPeya #EroticArt #ParanormalRomance

Happy Hump Day, folks!

Today, I would like to showcase a drawing from my one of my favorite artists, who happens to be my good friend, Takeia Marie. This is a drawing of Rayne and Demetri from The Dragon Queen Series.

I have to say I absolutely love this drawing!

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Takeia was already incredibly talented when I met her, but during the years I’ve known her, I have watched her skills grow at an amazing rate. In this drawing, she has managed to embody Demetri’s dark beauty and strength, as well as Rayne’s powerful curves, and hidden wickedness. This drawing also displays their unrelenting passion for each other, which screams from the pages of the book.

Teaser from the Dragon Queen Series

SilentScreams2ScarletMoon2Demetri wrapped his arms around her, palmed a breast and swayed his hips to her sultry rhythm. As her rapid heartbeat set pace with his, her body stuttered against his joined sensual assault. His aching shaft pulsated intensely between her thighs. Harsh growls rumbled within his chest as her skillful fingers and fiery sex massaged him toward eruption.

The need to bite her grew unbearable, especially while she was baring her throat to him. He raked a fang across her jugular, caressing her mind with the images of him sinking his incisors deep into her flesh and thrusting his hardened cock into her hot wet pussy.

Ooo sexy!

After Takeia completed this drawing, my boy, the color master, Kyle Chaney came along and made a drawing that was already stunning even lovelier. I know. It’s difficult to look away from. I’ve been staring at it for the last 15 minutes. 😉 Fiyah!

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Kyle and Takeia are wonderful souls and great inspirations in my life. I love them both dearly and I honestly can’t imagine my life without them. I would like to thank them both for sharing their talents with me! I look forward to working with them again on the Dragon Queen project.

Who is bad boy rocker, Ripp Collins? #ian1 #asmsg #Erotica #Interracialromance #RockStar

When creating the dynamic character—Ripp Collins, I saw him as an emotionally driven British rocker who had the ability to set women’s panties on fire with a mere gaze. He has raw, unbridled sex appeal, and he’s not afraid to brandish it as a weapon to rock your world. I wanted this man to scream from the pages of the book until he took on an image in the mind of the reader. Judging from the feedback, I think I accomplished that.

During my FB cyber launch party, many readers shared images on who Ripp Collins was in their minds and I’d like to share a few of them with you. 🙂

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His name is Kevin Cornell, but he makes a damn sexy Ripp Collins.

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“Does he know you’re with me? Does he know about me? Does he know we fuck each other in our dreams every night?” ~ Ripp Collins

My New Rose Collar for the #Dracula Premiere! #Vampires #BDSM #ASMSG #Erotica #FlashFiction

Happy Friday, my lovelies!

DraculaI have a special treat for you today. I’m not sure how many of you follow my posts on Facebook. If you do, you know for the last 3 weeks I’ve been posting about how super excited I am for the new Dracula series, more so since the devilishly sexy actor—Jonathan Rhys Meyers will be portraying our beloved Dracula.

Excuse me while I swoon…

My favorite vampire, Demetri Bithanos, wasn’t too happy to hear about my crush on the new age version of Dracula. Demetri is after all a very jealous demon vampire, though he likes to pretend he doesn’t care. To appease his undead manhood, I promised him the vampire king of all time would only occupy my time for an hour, every Friday. 😀

To celebrate the recreation of the classic monster, Dracula, I penned a flash tale, inspired by the image below.

I hope you enjoy it. 😉

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My New Rose Collar

I’d been staring at the door for what seemed like hours. It hadn’t been very long since he left, but the need to see him again stretched the time and space between us. He was in my system. I could hardly think or breathe without him.

For the fifth time tonight, I approached the wall-length mirror to check my appearance.

I’d chosen the most lavish gown in my closet for this special night. The lace layered my curves like a second skin. It was sexy, yet tasteful, designed in colors that pleased him—red and black.

The door to the room opened and he appeared like a dark fantasy.

My heart fluttered, my body shuddered.

His sterling blue eyes gleamed like diamonds as he ambled into the room. “My, aren’t you radiant.” He eased in behind me and slipped an arm around my waist. His body fit flush against mine. The faint reflection of his beautiful pale face smiled at me through the mirror. “Up. You know I like your hair up.”

“I’m sorry.” I helplessly returned his ghostly smile. “Are you going to punish me now?”

The gown’s soft fabric crawled up my legs as he bunched it in his fist. “Would you like me to punish you?” He cupped my throbbing sex. A single finger speared between my moist folds and brushed over my clit.

My knees buckled. “Please do.”

He held me tighter. “Is it passion and pain you desire?”

“Yes,” I breathed out on a shaky sigh.

“Then I shall punish you severely when we return from the ball…” He pulled my mane back from over my shoulder and pressed his lips to my neck. “And fuck you to tears afterwards.” The gentle prick from his fangs sent a rush of ecstasy soaring through me. His moans mingled with mine as he swept his tongue over the puncture wounds he’d made. “I have something for you.” He presented a long black case on the palm of his hand.

I made no efforts to hide my excitement as I tore off the blood red ribbon and cracked the gift open. A new collar stood out on black velvet padding. Silk roses lined the leather band. In between each rose was a silver spike.

With this gift, he’d made it official. I was his human love slave. “It’s so beautiful.”

“As are you.” He retrieved it from the case and gently latched it around my neck. With a kiss to my cheek, he crooned, “Now, my pet, let’s go show the undead how stunning you are.”

Copyright © Yvonne Nicolas 2013

Go ahead. Bare your neck, ladies. You know you want to. 😉

Get to know the dangerously sultry vampire, Demetri Bithanos from the Dragon Queen Series!

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The giveaway is over on Halloween, so don’t miss out on your chance to win a massive amount of prizes and books, including the new Kindle Paperwhite Ereader!

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“The prince of darkness is a gentleman.” ~ William Shakespeare

I Am Blind #poetry

Behind my eyes is a vision of you

Even though you’re gone I still see you

I try to fight it, the way it makes me feel

Your eyes, your lips, your aroma…

You’ve imprinted on me

Left a piece of yourself tattooed on my heart

Without you, I am lost to the world

Without you, I am blind

Copyright © Yvonne Nicolas 2013

Breathe Her In

Feverish

I can’t help it

I can’t help but breathe her in

Consume her on every inhale

Swallow her moans

With the breath of her soul, she tempts me

Compels me

Seduces me

And leaves the taste of her passion on my tongue

 

Copyright © Yvonne Nicolas 2013

Evening’s Supper

Happy Hump Day, folks!

I often post images that spark my interest on my FB FAN PAGE. Last week I posted an image that sparked the interest of another author as well, the lovely and talented Pachet Burson. It started with her posting a caption to the image. I countered her caption with another. And before we knew it, a very sexy flash fiction had unfolded! Enjoy!

She was a feast for more than the eyes but their tongues as well…

She basked under their hungry gazes, eager to strip down to her flesh and serve her body as the evening’s supper…

It wasn’t enough that one person indulge in the feast of her curves. She wanted the others to crave her and devour her from the outside in…

Daniel was the first to touch. His hand crept ever so gently up the back of her thigh…

With Eve’s fingers circling the dimples at her back. An electric current passed through her in a flash and she ached for release.

Bridget’s hot mouth latched onto hers. As their tongues danced, fingers slid beneath her panties and caressed her moist flesh…

Dorian sucked in a gust of air, feeling his blood boil from within. He unleashed the mass between his thighs while taking in the seductive scene that played out before him.

Dorian worked his fisted hand over his raging erection as Victoria bucked her backside onto Daniel’s hand. Daniel brought his fingers to his mouth, tasting the essence of her lust.
Daniel smiled at him and said, “I think she’s ready, mate.”

Dorian responded with a deep grunt while he removed his charcoal slacks. With his eyes locked on Victoria and he placed a thumb in her mouth. Her hot tongue lashed at it before he jerked her head back and kissed her hard. When he pulled away, his command was simple, “Use your teeth.”

Copyright © Yvonne Nicolas 2013

Copyright © Pachet Burson 2013

To see the image that inspired this flash fiction, click here >>> https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=540511865970081&l=0df00c2b6f

Black Butterfly

She is so much more than a woman…

A figure of strength…

An object of my affection…

She isn’t just a means to satisfy my manly urges.

No.

She is my soul mate…

My queen…

My black butterfly.

Copyright © Yvonne Nicolas 2012

Snippet~War Zone / Tom Wood Fantasy Art

Startled, Daulton whipped around and leveled his rifle. “Who’s there?”

A head poked out from around the structure then disappeared.

“Hello?” Cautious in his approach, Daulton moved toward the building. His steady finger hovered over the trigger. “If you don’t want me to start blasting you better come out where I can see you!”

A brown skinned beauty stepped out from her hiding place, her eyes lowered bashfully. She lingered around the corner of the building, timid in her actions.

“This is a war zone, lady. What the hell are you doing out here?” he asked, lowering his weapon. “More so, where’d you come from? And where are your uhhh…” As he closed the distance between them, he tried to refrain from running his gaze over her breasts and petite curves, but failed. “Where are your clothes?”

“Please, come with me.” She took his hand in hers, tugged him inward and nodded toward the ocean.

Baffled but curious, he followed along and allowed her to lead him to the shore. A dark massive form came into view. They drew closer and his heart literally shuddered to a stop.

“What in God’s name!” Daulton jerked back, clutching his rifle.

The reptilian creature raised its head, bawled softly and then fell in a heap on its side. Its leathery extensions flared out then plopped weakly into the sand. Bright blue liquid oozed from small holes riddled along its belly.

“Is―is that a… a freakin’ dragon?” he gasped in shock.

“Yes, a dragon. She is my mother and as you can see she has been injured. While we were taking our morning swim, your human comrades viciously attacked her,” the woman sneered, her sweet voice tainted in fury. “I fear they mean to finish her off. We need your help.”

Copyright © Yvonne Nicolas 2012

Before any of you ask, YES, this is a snippet from a novel I’m working on―a short story for The Dragon Queen Series, due to release next year. 😉 I can’t wait for you guys to read it.

And while we’re on the topic of dragons…

Tom Wood, an amazing artist I met at the Dragon*Con this year, is selling signed copies of his book Hellfire: Plague of Dragons. I absolutely fell in love with this man’s artwork when I met him. If you are a lover of dragons and fantasy creatures, you’ll fall in love too.

Hellfire: Plague of Dragons Blurb

In the fourteenth century, a horrific plague swept out from the barbaric East to decimate the great nations of Europe. This killer that spared no man, woman, or child — the Black Death — is well-known and documented. But there was also a second disaster that occurred at the same time, no less brutal than the Black Death, a living plague that killed without mercy which has gone untold and unrecorded — until now. A plague consisting of a horde of monstrous beasts unlike any seen before, or since: a plague of dragons.

CLICK HERE to score your signed copy of Hellfire: Plague of Dragons! There’s only a limited supply so don’t miss out on this great offer.

Until next time, my lovelies…