Hollow Nights

by Ab. Cynthe

Have you ever wondered about the monster under your bed?

LIBRA
Sleep is a curse that refuses to release me from its tight grasp. Every night, I am held hostage by sleep paralysis, unable to escape the demon that haunts my dreams. I thought it was just a figment of my imagination, a shadowy figure under my bed. But as I confront it, I realize it is much more than that. It’s real—he is real.

AXELLE
Trapped in a never-ending cycle, I am bound by chains to an endless stream of human souls. Each one a mere pawn in my eternal game of torment until their time runs out, and I am shackled to the next. But she was different. For years, I have been fixated on her, deriving twisted entertainment from her mundane existence, until one night, my dark desires took over and I crossed a line. Now, she is about to discover who, or rather what, I really am.


Hollow Nights is a dark novella. Please check all triggers prior to reading.

Genres: Dark Romance, Halloween, Horror, Novella, Monster Romance, Paranormal, Romance

117 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 28, 2024

About the author

Ab. Cynthe is an International Best Selling author who decided to create this specific pen name to showcase her darker, spicier, more horrific works. She is known for her retellings and monsters and has close to a dozen published works in total, with many more set to release within the next year.

If you're in search of a short read packed with triggering chaos, look no further.

Reviews

[Анастасія ꒰⁠⑅⁠ᵕ⁠༚⁠ᵕ⁠꒱⁠˖⁠♡]

Окей, про монстрів різних щось стало подобатися мені читати. І тут були вбивства (+поїдання тіла), але вони не були невинними, тож якось і закрити очі можна. Ну і сцена ЧЖЧ🔥 але мало...

[Tsyhanchuk Anastasiia]

Афігена новела🔥
5⭐️
Мені дуже сподобалася)
Всьо🌚

[Angelina]

This novella pulled me in with its spooky “monster under the bed” vibe — our heroine, Libra, tortured by sleep-paralysis and haunted by a shadowy demon, and then enters Axelle, a real literal demon bound to her dreams and her fear. The mix of horror and heat worked surprisingly well: Libra’s fight, Axelle’s darkness and weird devotion, and the push-pull between torment and tender made for a wild ride. Some bits felt a little rushed (it is short), and if you’re super picky about plot originality you’ll spot the tropey beats — but honestly, it was fun, creepy and got under my skin in a good way.

[Kennedy Butler]

Spicy erotic horror filled with tongues and tails and everything a girl like me needs 👌🏽😩

[Tia]

Sure.

[♡Shelthebookaddict♡ Shelbie]

Ab. Cynthe is the queen of f'ed up crazy novellas and doesn't fail so far with the happy endings. This one wasn't at all what I expected and I did enjoy it! Axelle surprised me overall. After I finished, I was like the hell did I just read. But I know this little novella is going to stick with me forever. I'm definitely adding this one to my spooky recs for next year 🖤

[Kenia Coronado]

This was surprisingly entertaining! I dont think ive read this type of monster romance considering i have night terrors 😂 but definitely recommend if you want something unhinged to read in one sitting

[kayle]

*sigh* my new book boyfriend has a tail

[Nicole Price]

Hollow Nights
Ab. Cynthe

👹 Tail play
🖤 Monster under the bed
👹 Demons / Monsters
🖤 Horror Erotica
👹 “You’re Mine!”
🖤 Monster Romance

Hollow Nights by Ab. Cynthe, is a dark horror novella blending elements of supernatural fear and erotica. The story centers around Libra’s struggles with sleep paralysis, haunted by a relentless demon that traps them in a cycle of nightmares. This novella is intense and an unsettling exploration of the boundaries between waking life and dream-induced terror, tapping into primal fears of the unknown.

This was spicyyyyy with a demon or two! I liked this a lot more than I thought I would. The beginning was kind of slow but it definitely picked up and had me hooked. Definitely give this a read for spooky season!




Content Warnings:
🚨 ⚠️🚨 Alcohol, Abuse (Emotional, Physical, and Mental), Anxiety, Attempted Sexual Assault, Arson, Biting, Blood, Blood Drinking, Bullying, Consumption of Human Remains, Death, Detailed Sexual Scenes, Dubious Consent, Desecration of a Corpse, Decapitation, Demons, Drinking, Depression, Fire, Gore, Light BDSM, Murder, Mention of Suicide, Mention of Smoking, Masturbation, Mental Torture, Mild Voyeurism, Monster Sex, Public Teasing, Physical Abuse, Profanity, PTSD, Self-Harm, Sleep Paralysis, Sleep Demons, Sexual Objectification, Sodomy, Stalking, Suicide, Trauma, Use of Inanimate Objects for Sexual Gratification, and Violence. 🚨⚠️🚨

[Jenn (myspookybookishlife)]

This novella was so freaking spicy and spooky!! I loved Libra and her sleep demon so much!!! I was sucked in almost immediately and couldn’t put it down!!! And I loved that she didn’t just let him get away with torturing her she made him work to prove he could be better.

[lauren]

This was such a fun read!!
I wasn't sure what to expect with this being an erotic horror but I was pleasantly surprised! It was dark and bloody but also funny and even sweet at times.

Novellas are usually hit or miss for me but this one was so good! At first, I wasnt sure if I liked where the ending was going but once I got to the epilogue, I was in love! It was perfect 👌

Axelle, our sinful sleep demon 😈
What is there to say?
He's dark, tattooed, 🍆 pierced, has a freakishly long tongue, a tail and is funny? Nuff said...

[Ree]

Okay, so where can I find my own demon? Because he's not under my bed!

I enjoyed reading this novella. I wished it was longer only because of Axelle. But that ending, I didn't expect to have a POV of Axelle's friend.

Also, your favorite Demon has a pierced 🍆. Can't go wrong with that...

[Mai]

2 ⭐️ 4 🌶️

na this book was crazyyyy like wtf

[Summer]

Spooky, sexy, and a bit violent, this was just what I was looking. This novella is perfect if you are ready for spicy spooky season books! Libra has dealt with nightmares and sleep paralysis for most of her life. She struggles to sleep and is always tired. Nothing can compare to the fear she feels in sleep until the same glowing orange eyes find her when she's awake. Axelle is a demon bound to a human. They spend every sleeping and waking moment together. He finds sick pleasure in tormenting Libra in her sleep but when another predator has eyes on her things change. Libra and Axelle have a tension heavy relationship in the beginning. They are both stuck with each other and Libra is not a fan of the lack of privacy. Axelle on the other hand is growing much more attached to his human and finds himself willing to break the demon rules for her. The two go back and forth and the lust cranks up. I love that they are both a bit unhinged and are willing to do whatever it takes for the other. This novella is perfect for a spooky season read.

[Bria Boyd]

My poor heart 😭 first off yes - THAT ENDING THOUGH!?

[Kata]

“You’re mine, Libra, until the day you die. I am your demon, the monster under your bed, and you are my fleshbag to toy with as much as I possibly can.”
“Tomorrow is a new day, and I fully intend on haunting your dreams.”
“Get ready, ‘cause things are about to go bump in the night.”
“You going to punish me, Libra? Show me just how bad of a monster I’ve been?”
“I’m going to eat your flesh and consume your fear, your soul. It’s mine to devour.”

Short, fun and spicy erotic horror novella about monster under the bed.

This novella was amazing! For a book this short, there was a lot happening and multiple plot twists. Perfect mixture of funny banter, blood & gore and spice.

I loved the relationship between Libra and Axelle. The chemistry and banter between them were great, and the spice was spicing. I’m usually not the biggest fan of insta-lust, but it worked well for this storyline. Axelle is welcome to haunt my dreams any night.

Overall a fun, fast read. Perfect for spooky season.



I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.

[Emily (emilysdarkcorner)]

Hollow Nights by Ab. Cynthe

Have you ever thought you had monsters under your bed? Well Libra actually has a sleep demon that sleeps under her bed. While she has wondered why she has had nights where she hasn't gotten any sleep or why it's been so bad. Well look no further Axelle will tell her why! He is her sleep demon chained to her soul and he likes to play when she is sleeping. He thrives on the fear that she shows, he lives for it, it is what sets him off.
I love the back and forth between them it's everything and is just cute and funny.

I love how Libra is such a bada$$ and stands her ground and tells Axelle like it is when he is doing something. I just loved her sass and her push back. The spicy scenes between them though were EVERYTHING 🥵 didn't know how hot it was going to be but damn so hot.

"Crawl to me, demon. Show me just how naughty you've been."

[Toni Amey]

This story was amazing! A demon and a human… say no more! This book was so freaking hot, yet it never once took away from the plot of this story. I just loved Libra and Axelle together.
The ending to this story was beyond perfect and I was so sad that it ended because I want so much more of this. I’m really hoping we get a second book, as well as a story of Amity!
I was able to read this book in one day and really wish I could give it more than five stars. I am obsessed with this paranormal read. This was my first time reading from this author but it won’t be the last. 10/10 read for me.

What to expect:
😈 Demon & Human Relationship
😈 Tail play
😈🩸play
😈 DP
😈 Sharing Scene
😈 Touch her and 💀
😈 Sleep Paralysis

[in a world of ink]

A smutty little demon Novella. Perfect for Halloween.

Axelle is Libra's sleep paralysis demon that's been terrorizing her since she can remember. That is until Axelle breaks a rule and saves her, now she can see him. What trouble do you think a demon and human can get into on Halloween? Read this to find out.

I absolutely loved reading this. Especially in between bigger arcs. The chemistry between Libra and Axelle is instantly there in this insta-lust, fast-paced Novella. The spice was 🌶🌶🌶🌶, and it was a fun little read.

Triggers:
Attempted SA (not by MC)
🩸 play
Dubcon
Mild voyeurism
Self harm
Sleep paralysis

[Em]

If you want a short, spicy novella about the monster under the bed then this book is perfect for you! This is the perfect read for spooky season.

This book was fantastic. For a short book it wasn’t slow at all and full of twists and turns that were unexpected. I practically inhaled this book!

I loved Axelle and Libra, there chemistry was just perfect and I loved the banter between them. I definitely don’t mind a monster under my bed if it’s Axelle 😍😍. This was a wild ride and now I’m left wanting my own sleep demon….

[Tara Ptack]

Are you looking for monster smut!? Look no further! Ab. Cynthe has outdone herself again!

This novella was short and spicy! Libra finally finds out what’s been haunting her nightmares this whole time, her sleep demon, Axelle. Axelle isn’t any demon, he’s the perfect golden retriever vibe demon with a pierced 🍆😏 Unfortunately, he has broken one too many rules and now it’s up to Libra to make the ultimate sacrifice.

I didn’t expect the ending, but it was perfect in every way! So if you’re looking for minimal plot novella with monsters and spice, this is your book!

[balayageandbooks]

Fall in love with the monster under the bed….

Yep…. sure did.

Do I care that it is a demon… nope sure don’t.

I mean when you read what he can do with his tail…IYKYK.

How Author AB. Cynthe manages to create these characters that are as attractive as they are unhinged is a true art form.

And can we take a second to stop and appreciate the total baddie FMC’s that this Author writes?!

AND THE ENDING…

Not me tearing up after I just read one of the hottest scenes ever.

It’s fine… everything’s fine.

Seriously if you love OTT possessive MMC’s, baddie FMC’s, and Monsters that go bump in the night this book is a MUST READ!

[Vivien R]

This audiobook is narrated by Bill Sharpe and Daphne Fields. This was such an interesting and surprising plot. I went into this mostly blind, only having read the blurb. This story is novella length and the main characters are Libra & Axelle. The plot was very original and completely kept me entertained and interested. Axelle is the demon under the bed and Libra is the human he is obsessed with. Things get very dark and spicy and I loved this paranormal story. The narrators did such a great job of bringing this to life for me.

[Amoyisreadingxoxo]

Axelle and Libra are literally MADE for each other and you can’t tell me otherwise😭😭

The way Axelle is dedicated to her every need regardless of if it puts him in danger really spoke volumes. He broke so many rules that would directly affect him, but he didn’t care! WHATTA MAN WHATTA MANNNN😩

I loved how Amity played a part in their story as well, and I’m dying to know more about her background as well🖤

[Neapolitan670 📚🖤]

Who doesn’t enjoy a little spicy demon romance?

“Wҽʅʅ, LιႦɾα, ιƚ ɱҽαɳʂ I ʅιƙҽ ʂƈαɾιɳɠ ყσυ.” 😈

Her sleep demon has plagued her all her life, he thrives on her fear until his torture turns into obsession. Unfortunately or fortunately, he k!lls another human and it means Libra can now see him, but for him this just means more fun! However, who will make the ultimate sacrifice?

Totally enjoyed this one, the storyline was great with a few little twists, m*rder and the spice en par 🤭

[Amber Lawyer]

Yepp Yepp Yepp

Did I read all three of AB Cynthes books in three days?
Yes. Yes I did.
Do I regret it?
Absolutely not.
Was this one my favourite?
Also yes.
Did the ending pull on my one remaining heartstring?
Also yes.

Do you want sleep demon/ monster under the bed spice?
Then this is the book for you!

[DarkRapture]

This was my first time reading this author and she did not let me down! This book was fantastic! The connection between Libra and Axelle was amazing, and I loved both of them so much. It was quick to read, had a duel POV, it was humorous, and the spice was hot enough to melt my kindle. If I could, I would have rated it higher than 5 stars. I was sad to see it end!

[Heather]

Okay, hold tf up. This was so damn good.

I started this audiobook on Saturday at the end of the work day, and it’s ALLLLLL I could think about until I got back to work yesterday. Libra and Axelle? Delicious. The plotline and the world/character building? Absolute chef’s kiss.

I’ve been such a sucker for novellas/shorter books lately, something about just being slammed in the face with rapid fire action and debauchery has satisfied my brain. Ab Cynthe went above & beyond in my opinion with giving us character development (Axelle’s lore was so dang creative and unique and I LOVEDDDDD it!!) and an intensely unsettling plot line. The ending absolutely wrecked me in the best way possible, and I finished wanting so so much more even though I was fully satiated. I wasn’t ready to leave this story in the past, although I probably won’t shut up about it for the foreseeable future.

[✿ Deanna Lea ✿]

Are You Ready For The Monster Under Your Bed 👀

I freaking loved this book. Devoured and left no crumbs

Axelle , oh sweet Axelle how I love you 😍

This is perfect spooky spicy book . The whole vibe was amazing and I loved every second . The characters are amazingly written 😍😍

The ending 👀😍

Thank you Ab for allowing me to read and review ❤️❤️

[Ashleigh Knoedler]

Libra and Axelle were EVERYTHING.

Love, love, loved this!

The chemistry, the banter, the SPICE!

What a fantastic read for spooky season…. Or any day really. I’m already sensing a reread in my future! And now I desperately want a sleep monster under my bed 😈