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Portals #2.5
Crying Wolf
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Also available as part of the Stuff My Stocking Anthology
Fleeing an intolerably cruel existence, even at the risk of his life, outcast Wolf, stuck in a form neither human nor lupine, encounters a reclusive Master Mage who is struck by the young pup's vulnerability.
Also available as part of the Stuff My Stocking Anthology
Fleeing an intolerably cruel existence, even at the risk of his life, outcast Wolf, stuck in a form neither human nor lupine, encounters a reclusive Master Mage who is struck by the young pup's vulnerability.
18 pages, Online
First published December 5, 2010
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About the author
Jade Archer
24 books174 followersJade was born in 2010 after a prolonged pregnancy and labour of over thirty-four years!
Yes, she is a pseudonym. A work of my fevered imagination, which never seems to grow tired of inventing new characters. And this one's a whopper. One that seems to have taken over my life to the point I'm no longer sure where she ends and I begin! Still, it seems to be working for us.
I’ve decided she’s about twenty-four. Enjoys long walks in the country, because she doesn’t have five kids and a husband to care for. Eats as much chocolate as she wants, because she never has to worry about putting on weight (must be all those long walks!). And can often be found planning her next whirl wind world tour or endlessly typing away (without any interruptions) on another hot and steamy erotic romance. It might be space pirates; it might be shifters or a lonely vampire with a thing for the girl next door, one thing’s for sure, she loves variety and can’t wait to meet the next characters destined to fall in love.
Yes, she is a pseudonym. A work of my fevered imagination, which never seems to grow tired of inventing new characters. And this one's a whopper. One that seems to have taken over my life to the point I'm no longer sure where she ends and I begin! Still, it seems to be working for us.
I’ve decided she’s about twenty-four. Enjoys long walks in the country, because she doesn’t have five kids and a husband to care for. Eats as much chocolate as she wants, because she never has to worry about putting on weight (must be all those long walks!). And can often be found planning her next whirl wind world tour or endlessly typing away (without any interruptions) on another hot and steamy erotic romance. It might be space pirates; it might be shifters or a lonely vampire with a thing for the girl next door, one thing’s for sure, she loves variety and can’t wait to meet the next characters destined to fall in love.
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February 22, 2011
I didn't know this was on here but I loved this story!
It was amazing. It is a free short story and can be read by itself but I highly recommend reading Ethan's Freedom
I loved wolf
It was amazing. It is a free short story and can be read by itself but I highly recommend reading Ethan's Freedom
I loved wolf
December 26, 2014
Read as part of the Stuff My Stocking: M/M Romance Stories that are Nice and… Naughty anthology.
Wolf is 'defect'. He can't shift into human form neither into wolf form. He escaped slavery and is now out in the cold. He almost gave up when he sees the light in the distance...
Something about this story touched me deeply. I just can't pinpoint what it was.
I would have read a whole book about Wolf and Cy and I will definitly take a look at the Portals series!
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February 18, 2011This is the story I wrote for the MM Romance Group Christmas 2010 celebrations here on Goodreads. It is available as part of the Stuff My Stocking: M/M Romance Stories that are Nice and… Naughty anthology, however, I wanted to add it seperately as well to show where it 'fits' in the Portals series. I loved writing Wolf and Cy's story...and I have to say I don't think their tale is over. There is definitely more calling to be written for these two! In the meantime, this can be read as a stand-alone free short story. I hope you enjoy Crying Wolf if you decide to read it, I certainly enjoyed writing it :D
December 2, 2015
I really loved this story! The world building was great and the author managed to make the setting and the MC’s feel very credible in only a few pages. I liked the way Wolf was described, it seemed very interesting and I might get a look at the other books of the series! 4 stars!
May 22, 2011
Sweet, free short story about two beautifully disfigured creatures finding each other one night during a snowstorm.
March 29, 2011
3.5
This was the cutest little story. I would read a whole book about Cy and Wolf.
This was the cutest little story. I would read a whole book about Cy and Wolf.
April 25, 2011
This one was my favorite story in the Stuff My Stocking anthology.
September 8, 2013
Good read, but too short. I would love to see these two further into their life together. Just a thought.
May 10, 2011
This was a really sweet story.
December 24, 2022
Quite an erotic drawing for the story prompt. This was a well written story with good hurt comfort and age gap. Steamy sex, too. Little Wolf and Cy were good characters. The ending was very nice.
February 27, 2011
Reviewed for Hearts On Fire Reviews
Poor little Wolf. He’s part of a freak show, a slave that no one even bothered to give a name to, just calling him Wolf. He is stuck in a half-shifted form, with pointed ears, a muzzle and a tail, a furry body. When he finally gathers the nerve and escapes, it is in the middle of a frigid snowstorm and he knows he is going to die. When the mage Cy finds Wolf, passed out at the bottom of the valley by his house, he has to take the boy in.
Cy has a bad history and issues of his own, scarred and alone in a society that favors beauty. He finds Wolf mesmerizing, and wants to keep him. As the two try to find a common balance, they must also weigh in the Masters who aren’t going to let Wolf go so easily.
This is a very short story, but wonderfully written and fleshed out. I’d like to visit this world in a longer version, so I’ll look up more from this author. Tender and lovely.
Poor little Wolf. He’s part of a freak show, a slave that no one even bothered to give a name to, just calling him Wolf. He is stuck in a half-shifted form, with pointed ears, a muzzle and a tail, a furry body. When he finally gathers the nerve and escapes, it is in the middle of a frigid snowstorm and he knows he is going to die. When the mage Cy finds Wolf, passed out at the bottom of the valley by his house, he has to take the boy in.
Cy has a bad history and issues of his own, scarred and alone in a society that favors beauty. He finds Wolf mesmerizing, and wants to keep him. As the two try to find a common balance, they must also weigh in the Masters who aren’t going to let Wolf go so easily.
This is a very short story, but wonderfully written and fleshed out. I’d like to visit this world in a longer version, so I’ll look up more from this author. Tender and lovely.
May 7, 2015
I don't typically get turned on by the thoughts of sex between man & dog...I think that's a good thing! Yet, once in a long while, I'll read something about sex in shifted form & enjoy it. This is about a man-wolf hybrid that is found, hurt and exhausted, by a human. The human feels affection for the poor creature, and for reasons that are unclear even to himself, he is compelled to nurture this wolfboy and nurse him back to health. The wolfboy, after his initial fear, returns his affection and gratitude in ways that make this read a M/M erotica book!
Different, weird and oddly sexy. Recommended for some unusual reading with an M/M theme.
Different, weird and oddly sexy. Recommended for some unusual reading with an M/M theme.
December 28, 2012
I hardly know what to say. I read this for a challenge and I'm glad I did. Now I'm curious about the rest of the series, even though m/m paranormal isn't really a favorite. The author managed to pack a punch into this story with strong characters and the promise of an interesting relationship. I especially liked Cy's character. He was very three dimensional. I would like to read more about Cy's past and everything that has shaped him into the character he is in this book - even if that story wouldn't have a HEA or HFN (he does get his HEA in this little story after all).
October 19, 2015
3.5 stars Very unique story. Not entirely sure on shifters' place in this world, and how exactly Wolf ended up a slave. But for the length, they focused on the important stuff. Seeing both of their POV's was important in understanding motivations and what was drawing them to each other, so that it didn't seem so sudden. Even though it was totally sudden. But who cares, right? Sweet and sexy and different, I liked it.
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October 21, 2013
lol a furry.
hmm...and...dacryphilia?
...So...are Wolf's eyes gray or gold? Cuz they were definitely gray at first, but now apparently they're yellow-y.
This is pure fantasy. Not fantasy the noun, as in the genre, but fantasy the adjective, as in the imagined deepest darkest wishes of a certain individual.
This story seems to exist outside of the canon universe of this series.
As a little character piece, it was pretty good. I liked it.
hmm...and...dacryphilia?
...So...are Wolf's eyes gray or gold? Cuz they were definitely gray at first, but now apparently they're yellow-y.
This is pure fantasy. Not fantasy the noun, as in the genre, but fantasy the adjective, as in the imagined deepest darkest wishes of a certain individual.
This story seems to exist outside of the canon universe of this series.
As a little character piece, it was pretty good. I liked it.
July 24, 2018
I truly enjoyed this story. Part of the "Stuff My Stocking" bundle as well as the "Portals" series it is worth reading. The characters are intriguing and I liked that there was an instant connection without grand gestures of love. Cy is gentle, caring and protective of Wolf from the beginning. It was nice to see that Wolf quickly comes to realize that Cy is to be trusted. The ending hints at years of happiness for the both of them.
Adult read
Adult read
March 23, 2011
Hooo, cute! Mostly pwp since the length but it's let us see that something bigger can happen.
Yes it's short but it's well done and touching.
Two broken men and a touch of D/s (even if the world they live in is one of institutionalized slavery, it's evident that Wolf's no force in the situation).
And yes, I certainly want to read more about them both.
Yes it's short but it's well done and touching.
Two broken men and a touch of D/s (even if the world they live in is one of institutionalized slavery, it's evident that Wolf's no force in the situation).
And yes, I certainly want to read more about them both.
August 29, 2011
It was a cute read. Both Cy and Wolf (btw, not a very inspired name, if you ask me :P) had interesting personalities and backgrounds and would make for good characters for a lengthier story.
The pace was rather fast for their meeting and falling in love but worked well enough in the space limitations provided.
The pace was rather fast for their meeting and falling in love but worked well enough in the space limitations provided.
January 1, 2016
Story 5 of Stuff My Stocking:
This story was actually quite good.
But I can’t help it… The half man/half wolf did not get me all hot and bothered during the sex scenes.. Bestiality is not really my cup of tea…
This story was actually quite good.
But I can’t help it… The half man/half wolf did not get me all hot and bothered during the sex scenes.. Bestiality is not really my cup of tea…
June 28, 2014
A free read on the author's website. It has nothing to do with the rest of the Portal series, except maybe he is the lone wolf heard at the auction...? (but not important to the story). Sweet and charming - especially considering he's stuck as half wolf and half man!
February 22, 2020
One of the main characters is stuck in half-shifted form. He manages to escape from the freak show where he is kept as a slave. Cy, a mage, finds him and is determined to save him.
I felt the romance unbalanced. Strange story, kind of bizarre. I just couldn’t get over the half-shifted thing…
I felt the romance unbalanced. Strange story, kind of bizarre. I just couldn’t get over the half-shifted thing…
June 18, 2015
This was positively disturbing. I find new things about myself everyday. Today I found I don't like this type of furry stories. Seemed...too depraved and degrading for my tastes. Thankfully it was short and free.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 24, 2011
Sweet and touching story
June 23, 2011
Nice little PNR M/M romance between and Mage and a "shifter". Could make a good full-length book filing in the backstories of both.
August 26, 2012
2.5
Had a great story line, would have made a great story
Had a great story line, would have made a great story
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March 30, 2016Subject matter not really my cup of tea. Read as part of the Stuff My Stocking collection of short stories.
December 9, 2012
Not sure the fact that he was half wolf (wolf face and tail) really worked for me or not. Great match to the picture, and kind of sweet but it kind of distracted me.
April 2, 2016
My Rating System:
* couldn't finish, ** wouldn't recommend, *** would recommend, **** would read again, ***** have read again.
* couldn't finish, ** wouldn't recommend, *** would recommend, **** would read again, ***** have read again.
November 30, 2013
Was really surprised about liking this... I haven't read anything with shifters before; intrigued enough to read other things by the author.
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