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Ars Daemonica
Official Description: Melizander Tristekedes is an artificer--a craftsman of magical items--in search of an ancient book on daemon control. Hounded by the memory of his father's criticism, Melizander's goal is to create an unimagined device from the blood of a powerful daemon.
Ashtariel is an incubus--a daemon of lust and perversion. For centuries he's dwelt amongst humans, learning from them, lusting after them ... and loving them. Ashtariel's father, Lord Nox, questions his scion's true commitment to punishing humans. How can Ashtariel better prove himself than to bring his father a powerful daemonologist?
Drawn together one night at the infamous Phoenix Club, each man finds what he seeks--embodied in a man he comes to love.
Will their hearts prove stronger than dreams and filial duty? Can love conquer the art of the daemon?
Original Prompt:
Dear Author,
Ashtariel is a young sex demon who was called up to this realm by a powerful and unethical wizard who has plans to use the demon in the working of a spell. Demon blood has magical properties, you know. But before draining the demon, there's no harm in enjoying the pretty boy's company though.
But what happens when the demon boy's much more powerful father comes to claim his offspring. Is it only the spell that the wizard will lose out on or has he found other uses and needs for a young sex demon in his life?
Photo Description: Three photos: one—a young handsome, black-winged demon crouching; two—a close up of the handsome demon's face; and three—a bearded, long-haired wizard dressed in black, face shaded by a hat, quirky grin on his face
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love is Always Write" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.
Download the story, read it online or find it in Love Is Always Write: Volume 1.
Ashtariel is an incubus--a daemon of lust and perversion. For centuries he's dwelt amongst humans, learning from them, lusting after them ... and loving them. Ashtariel's father, Lord Nox, questions his scion's true commitment to punishing humans. How can Ashtariel better prove himself than to bring his father a powerful daemonologist?
Drawn together one night at the infamous Phoenix Club, each man finds what he seeks--embodied in a man he comes to love.
Will their hearts prove stronger than dreams and filial duty? Can love conquer the art of the daemon?
Original Prompt:
Dear Author,
Ashtariel is a young sex demon who was called up to this realm by a powerful and unethical wizard who has plans to use the demon in the working of a spell. Demon blood has magical properties, you know. But before draining the demon, there's no harm in enjoying the pretty boy's company though.
But what happens when the demon boy's much more powerful father comes to claim his offspring. Is it only the spell that the wizard will lose out on or has he found other uses and needs for a young sex demon in his life?
Photo Description: Three photos: one—a young handsome, black-winged demon crouching; two—a close up of the handsome demon's face; and three—a bearded, long-haired wizard dressed in black, face shaded by a hat, quirky grin on his face
This story was written as a part of the M/M Romance Group's "Love is Always Write" event. Group members were asked to write a story prompt inspired by a photo of their choice. Authors of the group selected a photo and prompt that spoke to them and wrote a short story.
Download the story, read it online or find it in Love Is Always Write: Volume 1.
45 pages, ebook
First published June 27, 2012
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About the author
C.C. Williams
28 books28 followersAfter moving several times about the country and Europe, C.C. Williams currently resides in the Southwestern United States with his partner JT. When not critiquing "chef-testants" or dancers, he is at work on several writing projects.
A finalist in numerous writing contests--Summer Stock having most recently finaled at 1PFR's Summer Romance Story contest, C.C. has received much praise for his writing: Dog Park was selected as Best Gay Erotica of 2011 by the Erotica Readers and Writers Association and Busting the Greenhorn, his cowboy/BDSM story, remains a Best Seller at All Romance eBooks.
In addition to his individual titles, C.C.'s work appears in such collections as Frat Boys, Brief Encounters, Best Gay Romance 2012 and 2013, Wild Boys, and Steambath, as well as the forthcoming Big Man on Campus, all available from Cleis Press. Also his stories can be found in The Love That Never Dies: Erotic Encounters with the Undead by M. Christian from Renaissance eBooks - Sizzler Editions and Lust in Time: Erotic Romance Through the Ages by Rob Rosen from MLR Press, described by one reviewer as "the best anthology ever!"
He invites you to join him at his website, on GLBT Bookshelf at bookworld.editme.com/ccwilliams, to like his Facebook author page (c.c.williams.authorpage) and to follow him on Twitter (CCWilliamsAuthr) and Pinterest (cwilliamsauthor).
A finalist in numerous writing contests--Summer Stock having most recently finaled at 1PFR's Summer Romance Story contest, C.C. has received much praise for his writing: Dog Park was selected as Best Gay Erotica of 2011 by the Erotica Readers and Writers Association and Busting the Greenhorn, his cowboy/BDSM story, remains a Best Seller at All Romance eBooks.
In addition to his individual titles, C.C.'s work appears in such collections as Frat Boys, Brief Encounters, Best Gay Romance 2012 and 2013, Wild Boys, and Steambath, as well as the forthcoming Big Man on Campus, all available from Cleis Press. Also his stories can be found in The Love That Never Dies: Erotic Encounters with the Undead by M. Christian from Renaissance eBooks - Sizzler Editions and Lust in Time: Erotic Romance Through the Ages by Rob Rosen from MLR Press, described by one reviewer as "the best anthology ever!"
He invites you to join him at his website, on GLBT Bookshelf at bookworld.editme.com/ccwilliams, to like his Facebook author page (c.c.williams.authorpage) and to follow him on Twitter (CCWilliamsAuthr) and Pinterest (cwilliamsauthor).
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October 13, 2018
A very willful demon and a demon-hunter who is unaware of his powers. Good plot, too. However, the story reads like a teaser. I hate to give it 3.5 stars. But that's the way with most short stories - they seem rushed and leave you wishing for more.
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Reread it yesterday. Can't rate it more than 2.
PS
Reread it yesterday. Can't rate it more than 2.
May 13, 2015
This was quite an enjoyable book for me. The story concept was really interesting. The overall flow of it nicely done, but left me wanting a lot more details. I liked the characters and wanted to know them more intimately. I would love to see this fleshed out a bit more especially at the end. I liked the writing style and will be looking for more from this author.
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September 30, 2014
Well written with an interesting premise. What kept my rating low was the fact that the 2 MCs did not meet until 2/3 if the way thru the story making their relationship extremely rushed.
September 1, 2012
Great story, any thoughts to turning this into a series. Demon hunter and the prince of hell ... what a great series it will be.
March 28, 2013
This was an OK story. It wasn't anything I really loved but I didn't hate it either. It was nice to see Ashe wise up near the end.
December 30, 2012
This was a great story, right up until the end, where it severely fizzled out poorly. We build up to this big meeting between daemon and daemon summoner (or, mistakenly thought, daemon hunter), and then when we're there, nothing. No big finale or fight or anything. Anti-climatic doesn't even begin to cover it.
I'd have likely given it between 3-4 stars but for the ending. For that, it gets 2.5, rounded down.
I'd have likely given it between 3-4 stars but for the ending. For that, it gets 2.5, rounded down.
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June 8, 2012
Offered for FREE from the M/M Romance Group, Love Is Always Write: Volume One.
May 23, 2014
I enjoyed this story - it had some unique and entertaining twists to the story.
I did think Melizander was very old in the beginning and did not recognize him at first as one of the MC's (something with him wandering the corridors gave me that impression).
I did think Melizander was very old in the beginning and did not recognize him at first as one of the MC's (something with him wandering the corridors gave me that impression).
June 27, 2012
2.5 stars. This story contained some interesting world building and held my interest until near the end, when it abruptly fell apart. The resolution was very anticlimactic.
June 28, 2012
3.5 stars
April 18, 2015
Thank you C.C. Williams, for donating your story, time and talent.
July 19, 2012
2.5 stars
November 6, 2012
I really enjoyed this story. I would love to read an expanded version or more stories set in this world.
December 31, 2012
This one just didn't do a whole lot for me. I was annoyed at some simple mistakes and just couldn't get into the story.
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