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In Shadow
Peter's missing lover returns, a bit different than remembered. Can the love they shared allow him to see past the changed exterior to the man Martin used to be, and honor the promises he'd once made?
In Shadow was part of Dreamspinner Press' 2011 Halloween Howl, a collection of free short stories offered at their site to celebrate Halloween, now available on my writing page.
This was a limited edition that is no longer available at Dreamspinner Press.
In Shadow was part of Dreamspinner Press' 2011 Halloween Howl, a collection of free short stories offered at their site to celebrate Halloween, now available on my writing page.
This was a limited edition that is no longer available at Dreamspinner Press.
14 pages, ebook
First published October 1, 2011
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About the author
Eden Winters
88 books673 followersYou will know Eden Winters by her distinctive white plumage and exuberant cry of “Hey, y’all!” in a Southern US drawl so thick it renders even the simplest of words unrecognizable. Watch out, she hugs!
Driven by insatiable curiosity, she possibly holds the world’s record for curriculum changes to the point that she’s never quite earned a degree but is a force to be reckoned with at Trivial Pursuit.
She’s trudged down hallways with police detectives, learned to disarm knife-wielding bad guys, and witnessed the correct way to blow doors off buildings. Her e-mail contains various snippets of forensic wisdom, such as “What would a dead body left in a Mexican drug tunnel look like after six months?” In the process of her adventures, she has written over thirty gay romance novels, lost count of novellas and short stories, has won Rainbow Awards, was a Lambda Awards Finalist, and lives in terror of authorities showing up at her door to question her Internet searches.
When not putting characters in dangerous situations she’s cosplaying for children's charities or hanging out at the farm being a mother, grandmother, and vegetarian.
Her natural habitats are hardware stores and on the backs of motorcycles.
Driven by insatiable curiosity, she possibly holds the world’s record for curriculum changes to the point that she’s never quite earned a degree but is a force to be reckoned with at Trivial Pursuit.
She’s trudged down hallways with police detectives, learned to disarm knife-wielding bad guys, and witnessed the correct way to blow doors off buildings. Her e-mail contains various snippets of forensic wisdom, such as “What would a dead body left in a Mexican drug tunnel look like after six months?” In the process of her adventures, she has written over thirty gay romance novels, lost count of novellas and short stories, has won Rainbow Awards, was a Lambda Awards Finalist, and lives in terror of authorities showing up at her door to question her Internet searches.
When not putting characters in dangerous situations she’s cosplaying for children's charities or hanging out at the farm being a mother, grandmother, and vegetarian.
Her natural habitats are hardware stores and on the backs of motorcycles.
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Displaying 1 - 11 of 11 reviews
October 17, 2011
A very short, free download that was part of Dreamspinner's Halloween Howl promotion. For a 9 or so page story, I thought that this had a lot of great elements. Peter's husband Martin disappeared 3 years ago. 3 years later, in a dark alley, he meets a wraith who seduces him - could this be his Martin in a new form? Great quick, free read.
December 1, 2014
3.5 stars
Haunting and sad, but ultimately hopeful and romantic, In Shadows is about a demon who comes to claim his former lover. Will his lover save him or doom him for eternity? This doesn't have a standard HEA, but it will make you rethink forever.
Haunting and sad, but ultimately hopeful and romantic, In Shadows is about a demon who comes to claim his former lover. Will his lover save him or doom him for eternity? This doesn't have a standard HEA, but it will make you rethink forever.
October 7, 2011
This slightly spooky and romantic short from the DSP Halloween stories is my favorite so far!
October 21, 2011
My favorite stories of the collection.
A test of true love without the antagonizing angst that usually found in M/M romance.
It's short, but as if we read a long book because we get the background of the characters, and how they were related.
A test of true love without the antagonizing angst that usually found in M/M romance.
It's short, but as if we read a long book because we get the background of the characters, and how they were related.
October 9, 2011
Part of Dreamspinner's free Halloween celebration. Suspense, regret, love reunited, sacrifice. Very good short story.
October 20, 2011
I thought this was a very well written short story...romantic!
November 1, 2015
Another one of the sad storys but as well as hopeful ones . One is turned into an demon not by choice, he has come back after his been missing for his lover the one he always loved. And with an choice. Im sure these guys will have some kind of a story to tell if there will a follow up either way i loved it.
October 27, 2012
So far, out of all the Halloween Howl stories, this has been the best.
It actually had a spooky theme with a plot! Very, very short though. Would love an extended version.
Kudos to Ms. Winters!
It actually had a spooky theme with a plot! Very, very short though. Would love an extended version.
Kudos to Ms. Winters!
April 19, 2015
This one was seriously good. The perfect balance of creepy, sweet, and sexy.
June 22, 2012
Kinda like a sweet horror fic lol.
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