In the Shadow of the Beast

by Astra Rose

*18+ erotic fiction*

In a ravaged future, human survival depends on staying hidden from brutal alien predators. Reduced to small settlements, humans cling to strict moral and conservative values as they try to wrest order from chaos.

Rebellious Willa can't seem to adhere to the rules, though. If they have to spend their lives in hiding, she figures, why can't they have a little fun?

But after a shocking discovery in the woods, Willa's definition of "a little fun" becomes a darker, twisted fixation, driving her into dangerous exploration as she seeks to fulfill the fantasy that has obsessed her... and satisfy her forbidden desires.

Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2025

About the author

Astra Rose writes stories that explore taboos and power imbalances, including age gap and daddy kink. She is the author of Off Limits and Haven.

Hailing from Canada, Astra needs to write hot erotic fiction to stay warm. That's also why her words contain so many extra vowels. She's proud to write stories that make you feel something and believes that smut is (actually, physiologically) good for you.

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Reviews

[Rain · Rating 4 out of 5]

*3.5*

They say that the beasts arrived 1,000 years ago. That they descended from the sky in a hail of fire and fury.

A sexual awakening, post-apocalyptic/dystopian future, with brutal demon-like aliens that have taken over the world.

At first I thought he was eating the woman because of the grunting, frothing noises he was making -like a starving creature devouring something inexplicably delicious. But I soon realized he was doing something even worse…

Our h has grown up in a somewhat M.Night Shyamalan, The Village scenario. Where everyone at is kept pure until they are married at 18.

In our village, unmarried girls were educated by the Sisters, and unmarried boys were educated by the Brothers.

Willa has needs, and sneaks around to get those needs met. As pure imaginative fantasy, this book is good for the kink. I wish there had been a little bit more depth of story rather than just erotica. MF, FF, MFF

She was glorious. I bent down to kiss her and cup a soft, full breast, and I felt the beast slide the head of his cock inside.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

short erotic yumminess

Fantasy post apocalyptic erotic fiction? Yes please! Wishing there was more because it was so hot. Enough background for you to understand the stage, good ending. Wish we could have had more time to explore more of Anya, Willa, and the Beast and all the fun shenanigans they could get up to together. So good. Would recommend!

[Chey · Rating 3 out of 5]

We start off with Willa who seems to be living in a cult, with people who preach people should wait until marriage to be together. She has never felt that way, and has had her fun with Finnigan. But soon she meets a beast who changes everything.

I liked the writing of the book, and how the author brings everything together in one cohesive piece. Yes this is erotica, but it had a little story to it, and I wish the author made this a longer book, because there were a lot of questions that needed answered. If you're going to create a story to go along with your stream, at least leave the reader without questions (unless it's a series).

[E A Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Spicy but...

The spice was really good, but I felt like it was a little too short. If it was just spice, no plot it's a nice length. But it had spice with enough plot that I wanted more.

[Brittlynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick steamy read, actually steamy is an understatement you may need a cold drink after this one.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Theinkedlectrice · Rating 5 out of 5]

God I love Astra Rose 🧡