Lust War and The In-Between - An Anthology of the Few and the Fun

K. Flynn

Sinopse

There's nothing like a good fling or a good fight in life.
 

It's good to be honest. This anthology is that. Separated into three main sections and with a madman's hierarchy of sorting, Lust, War, and The In-Between doesn't cover up what it is nor tries to be anything else.
 
This is mostly purple prose with a dash of short story fiction. It is neither totally both, but rather a mix, and offers something for everyone who's looking for tales of far-off lands or snippets of the closeness of two bodies. Maybe even three. Certainly not even four. Regardless of tastes, there's a well-curated buffet for the hungry to fatten up and indulge themselves in. Don't like the current meal? Skip to dessert, and spoil your appetite. And don't worry. There's plenty of spoiling in here too, and to a rotten degree. 
 
For every shade in the spectrum of emotions, Lust, War, and The In-Between has a chapter for you. Whether you're here for bodies all sweaty or bloody, or maybe even a combination of both, this anthology has that and much, much more.

Disponível desde: 09/08/2023.

Comprimento de impressão: 722 páginas.

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