Merry or Mortem

Tombstone University Minis #2

by K.L. Mann

Jamie is pissed. Her best friend is missing, and she is going directly to the source.

Gretchen isn't just Tombstone University's Queen Bee. She's something so much more sinister.

Jamie wants to hate her, she really does. So why is she drawn to her? And why can't she keep her eyes off of her?

When Gretchen offers her a deal in order to talk to her friend? She doesn't hesitate. Will this Christmas be Merry or Mortem?

Genres: Novella, Paranormal, Lesbian, Christmas, Dark Romance, Demons, Queer

62 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2023

Reviews

[Averie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short and hot FF monster romance novella!

Jamie is a human woman who gets in a deal with Gretchen, who just so happens to be a succubus.

Oh, and it also takes place during Christmas, which is fun!

TW: Murder, Piercings, Choking

TROPES: Christmas, kindle unlimited, sapphic, monsters, piercings

[☁️˚ʚ oriana ɞ˚☁️ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars

sapphic, spicy, quick read! the club scene was AMAZINGGG

[Tiffany💋 · Rating 5 out of 5]

PHENOMENAL!

I swear I don’t know what she puts in these I’m OBSESSED!!! This was so hot loved it I really need to read more FF books 🙌🏼 Now I only have Sam left to read can’t wait ! 🤭

[Nadja · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was officially my first WLW and I absolutely LOVED LOVEEDDDDDDD the Chemistry between Jamie and Gretchen.

Jamie has always thought that Gretchen didn't like her but when her best friend goes missing after Halloween (check out Dare or Death the first Novella in the Tombstone University Minis, you won't regret it) she has no choice but to reach out to Gretchen for her help and it brings them together in search of her bestie and discovering that maybe the Queen Bee isn't as cold as she appears to be.

Steamy PNR Novella, you won't regret checking out this series ;)

[Emily (emilysdarkcorner) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Merry or Mortem by @kindakassiee review

Another book by K.L. Mann that I am in love with. I can't wait to read more of her book she has coming out.

Jamie's friend Ellie has been missing since Halloween. Gretchen is the Queen Bee of Tombstone University. What Jamie doesn't realize I that Gretchen is much more sinister then she knew.

When Gretchen offers Jamie a deal in order to go talk to her friend what will happen next!?

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[_kenzie_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

•sapphic
•succubus/human
•piercings
•choking/breath play
•impact play
•humiliation
•exhibitionism
•dom/sub
•praise

yuuuupppppp Jamie and Gretchen were fkn sexy. i had tears going down my legs the entire time to say the least.

“Mine to touch, to lick, to fuck… Mine. And this pretty pink pussy of mine is attached to your body. So what does that make you? Hm?”
“Yours”

“That heart in your chest is mine. It beats for me now.”

[Aspen Mayfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course K.L Mann did one hell of a job. I’m constantly being blow out of the water by her amazing writing. Hands down my favorite author and she deserves so much recognition! This story was the first FF book I’ve read and it did not disappoint! The praising was amazing , the spice was perfect and it definitely delivered 🔥 I cannot
Wait for the next book ❤️‍🩹

[Shelby · Rating 4 out of 5]

We love a good praising😮‍💨

This was the second ever FF book i’ve read and K.L. Mann has not disappointed.
This girl is constantly making amazing reads, whether it’s a full length book or a short story.

Gretchen & Jamie are H O T !

[ashlee ❤ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gretchen + Jamie

-christmas novella
-sapphic
-demon(succubus)
-enemies to lovers
-mean girl/unpopular girl
-its always been you
-kinky af

[ken · Rating 4 out of 5]

listen I know they're both lesbians but that club scene with bane was so hot 😭😭😭

[amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

read Dec 9, 2022 - Dec 9, 2022: 4 stars

[Ooga · Rating 5 out of 5]

🔥 Hot and I need more!

While I didn't like Gretchen in Dare or Death, I get why she was being that way now. I loved how she stood up for Jamie in this one and showed who she really was.

I loved that Jamie got to finally be herself with the help of Gretchen. Left me wanting more 🥵

[Charlotte 🦋 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick, spicy ff novella. So good! I loved Gretchen and her protective, dominant aura in and out of the bedroom. She was so sweet and protective with Jamie. Love. Highly recommend this short novella to get you out of a reading slump!

[Aaliyah.books · Rating 4 out of 5]

𝘛𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘴
✰ ғғ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ
✰ ʜᴜᴍᴀɴ/ɴᴏɴ ʜᴜᴍᴀɴ
Jamie was going crazy trying to look for her friend who had been missing for awhile, until she decides to ask for help for someone who never believed she would be attracted to, Gretchen. Jamie and Gretchen make a deal where Gretchen would help Jamie find her friend and in return she gets a night with her.
I literally wish this book was longer, I definitely think it would have been amazing if we got more of them together. Also reading about demons and warlocks and all that was so cool I definitely need to read more fantasy romances!!
Jamie… I really loved the fact that was finally Comfortable enough to say out loud that she likes women. She’s definitely also a really great friend. I really loved her personality!! I also really loved the I hate you but I like you.
Gretchen… OMG, MA’AM!! This woman is crazy in a good way, she’s a literal bad ass. The praising and the spice that we got HAHAH. Major dom vibesss, we love that!!

[ashleyees · Rating 3 out of 5]

03/27/2026 - 03/27/2026

3

it was really cute, but had me confused bc ellie was able to see sam but wasn't able to be in contact with her bff for like a month. it's like she completely forgot about jamie. gretchen was such a bitch to everyone in the first book and we were supposed to believe that she was secretly pining for jamie that whole time?? please. idk, it was cute and fun, but i like mm more.

[jessasreading · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jamie is such a good friend, I mean she literally goes to hell for Ellie. I love that the mean girl is our other fmc.

I am loving these holiday shorts! However, I don’t think I’m alone when I say this: WE NEED FULL LENGTH SERIES FOR TOMBSTONE UNIVERSITY!!! Please I need more about this world!

[Sharleen ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was reading a slow burn and needed a little hit of ✨spice✨ and I knew exactly where to get it! My first FF and definitely won’t be my last. LOVE Gretchen and her sapphire Jamie 🥺 Was nice to see Ellie, Jace and Michael again 😍 And I love Sam with my entire heart! “Little blue” stop it! 😭🤍

[Zureena · Rating 5 out of 5]

So enjoyable....

More FF short stories pls. Totally loved the only 2 sappic novels in this series. 🔥, steamy with a fantastic storyline. A follow up would be amazing. 5🌟 S all the way.

[Luna · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐
3 🌶️

FF. I thought this was hot as hell. Gretchen can domme me any day, dayum.

Another great short story in this series. I loved seeing the characters from the previous book! ♥

[K.L. Mann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hope you all love Jamie and Gretchen’s beginning! Look out for more of all of your favorite Tombstone Uni characters soon😍

[Claudia · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

Wow so good and full of kinks!! I honestly wish it was a bit longer just to see their relationship develop.

[Eren · Rating 4 out of 5]

so goood!!🥵 the spice was delicious, i love these short stories so much!

[kota · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating : 3.5 / 5

[Lyndsey A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sooo amazing a ff sort and smuti it is the 2ed one in the shot storys first was dare or death🔥🔥

[Vicious but Romantic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hot FF novella

[Amy Blair · Rating 4 out of 5]

When’s it going to be my turn

[Zoey Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ I love a good sapphic novella and this delivered 🤭🥰 Gretchen & Jamie were the domme/sub duo of my dreams. The spice was SPICY and I absolutely ate it up 😮‍💨

[katie ☥]

definitely the worst one out of the three.

[Brenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read trigger warnings. Very spicyyyyyy and short!