Into the Fire: A Sapphic Erotic Thriller

by Cirrus Rae

This story contains mature content, dark themes, intense psychological tension, and high‑heat sapphic dynamics and is intended for readers 18+. For a full list of trigger and content warnings, please see the opening pages of the book.


"She was my glowing beacon. My light in the dark. My angel."

Ira
After being saved by a masked stranger from the fire that destroyed her home, Ira needs to start over. A new job, a new apartment, a chance to feel safe again.
But when strange things start happening around her, Ira begins to question her sanity and whether someone is pulling the strings from the shadows.

Quinn
Since saving her from the house fire she started, Quinn has been obsessed with Ira. But watching from the shadows was no longer enough.
She is done waiting. Ira belongs to her, and Quinn will do anything to keep her, no matter how dark it gets. Even if it means crossing every line, even if it means getting her hands bloody, even if it means taking her little angel when she tries to run.



Great for readers who

• obsessive sapphic dynamics

• captor/captive tension

• masked, morally gray love interests

• CEO/employee power imbalance

• revenge and vigilante justice

• dangerous attraction and high heat

Genres: Lesbian, Dark Romance, Lesbian Fiction, LGBT

189 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 17, 2025

About the author

Cirrus Rae is a 30-year-old spicy, dark romance author based in California who focuses solely on fast-paced, filthy, sapphic stories. Her debut series, Masked Mascs, was just the beginning of a growing world of lesbian chaos and obsession. From masked slashers to paranormal shape-shifters, you'll never be bored when picking up one of her books.

Her main goal is to make sure that sapphic dark romance gets the bookshelf space it deserves!

Reviews

[MJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great edition to the series. This one was a stalker romance with cheating back stabbing ex’s but who cares when you have a hulking masked masc to rescue you and get revenge?

Written in First Person with 2x POV’s. Book Two in the Masked Masc series. Dark Romance, Stalker, Divorce, Starting Over, Masc/Femme. 3x Spicy Scenes.

[Solely Sapphic Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Duel 1st Person POV. 5🌟 3🌶️. 189 pages
3 Spicy Scenes

Now you may be thinking “gods another stalker romance” and yes you’d be right, however you’d also be wrong because this little nugget is so much more!

This one is a slightly slower burn than little lamb, but it is not lacking in the spice department, nor the emotional one. And again Cirrus has managed to pack an entire novels worth of story into such a short number of pages and I’m absolutely in love.

Again these characters have such depth and vulnerability to them and it is not what you’re expecting from a spicy novella, but it sure adds to the allure of Cirrus’s books. Quinn and Ira’s chemistry sizzles from the beginning in that almost insta love type way and honestly it gave me the warm and fuzzies. Now I know she burned down her house and rescued her from said fire, and that it’s a little unhinged, but look nobody’s perfect. And that may be Quinn’s only flaw!

If you’re looking for a short, dark, spicy read then look no further. Start the Masked Mascs series with Little Lamb and work your way through.

Things to LOVE:
📚Dark Romance
📖Masked Mascs Book 2
😈Obsession & Stalking
🔥Revenge & Murder

[Chelles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Into the Fire

Another dark, unhinged, stalker romance... and I'm totally here for it!

Ira has had a rough life and one night will change all of that. Her villain or unlikely hero, Quinn, becomes obsessed with her and vows to do anything to claim her.

You just never know who you can trust.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5: Obsessed …again! This time there was a build up to the spice and it was so worth it. Also, What a beautiful messy but organized story! Ugh loved it. The drammmmmaaa!

[_kenzie_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5🌶️
•sapphic
•dark erotic thriller
•ceo x employee
•billionaire
•stalker
•captor x captive
•masked love interest

“She was my glowing beacon. My light in the dark. My angel.”

YUUUUPPPP because somehow this one was even hotter than the first. i devoured this shit in one sitting. it’s fast, filthy, addictive, and every single chapter had me kicking my feet and screaming for more.

two badass women getting cheated on while their shitty exes are off having their little affair?? EMBARRASSING FOR THEM. because in the end they—die, literally—accidentally gifted us Quinn & Ira, and honestly that’s the hottest apology imaginable.

Quinn is dark, dangerous, completely fucking unhinged in the best way possible. and Ira??? sweetie pie angel baby on the outside but secretly kinky as hell underneath all that softness??? I WAS LOSING MY MIND. that contrast???? elite. lethal. tooooo damn good

together they were sexy as hell and completely addicting. the tension, the chemistry, all of it just worked. i seriously couldn’t get enough.

[Evren (Nonbinary Knight Reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.875, rounded up

You can read my full review on my blog

I loved Little Lamb so when the email came in for the ARC of Into the Fire, I practically jumped on it. Had it downloaded and read within like 2 hours. I couldn't put it down, nor did I want to.

The opening chapter in this book was enough for me to fall in love with it. It felt very visceral. I could picture the scene that Cirrus was setting up and see Quinn moving through that setting.

Into the Fire does something that Little Lamb didn't, it splits the POV chapters evenly between Quinn and Ira. This added a layer of emotional depth to Quinn that we didn't really see in Ez and added a lot more intrigue for me. What can I say? When it's fictional I'm into stalking and obsessive behavior. 🤷

The sex scenes in this book were also freaking fantastic. They felt less dark than those in Little Lamb, but no less erotic. It was hot. Don't really have more words for it.

[Ciara · Rating 4 out of 5]

FINALLY we get a sapphic masked character!! The read was short and sweet, which was great for a quiet afternoon in. The beginning of the story moved very quickly, which was a smidge too short for my own liking (I like a solid story arc to begin the smut) which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. All in all, I did enjoy the energy of both of the main characters. I believe the author did a great job of capturing the experience of sapphic people (Dating exes, wearing boxers, yearning for the person you saw across the room weeks ago). I had the privilege of reading this piece and reviewing it prior to the public release, and I will be purchasing book 1 and 3 to fill the void. Dark romance girlies - this one is for you!

[SJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Into the Fire is the second book in the Masked Mascs series. The story follows Ira, who has had a tough life and is trying to start all over after a break up, until she encounters a stranger who becomes obsessed with her and vows to do anything to protect her, including removing anyone in her way.

I am completely obsessed with this book. The spice is top-tier, and I found it impossible to put down. This one is definitely my favorite, and I cannot wait to read the rest of the books from the series.

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

I really enjoyed this book, but don't read this if you don't think someone committing murder for you and completely controlling your entire life is hot. Classic stalker insta love romance with some very dark moments and some very spicy ones. Can't wait for the next book in this series!

[Marina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this one might be even better than the first. I’d say it’s short and sweet, but it’s more short and steamy and dark. Very well written, I appreciate well constructed sentences, and this has clearly been constructed with love and dedication. The absolute fantasy of it is really engaging. The characters are great and the plot is a lot of fun. Highly recommend.

[Daisy Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

been through a slump and so I’ve decided to just start slowly easing back in and so far this series is getting me so excited and back into reading

nothing better than a wlw stalker book to get me back into the mood

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need Cirrus Rae to write hundreds of these because I can’t get enough! These books have become my new obsession.

[s . ꕤ ｡ ˚⋆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I somehow love this one even more than the first! Soooooo ready for the third one!

[cloudy · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love messy, petty lesbians. this was deliciously toxic and did the obsessed ex trope right. crazy women are my weakness, give them a mask, a strap and stalker tendencies? i'll bark on my knees.

[Elisa's Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved every fucking second of reading this book

[Steph H · Rating 4 out of 5]

More plot than spice this one.. which is different from the first. Stil really enjoyed it.

[Franky Williamson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing read! Nothing in the world could make me put this book down

[Kayla Brahm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short erotica. Equal plot and spice. Fun short read.

[_mykee_b · Rating 5 out of 5]

Asking for myself…

Where does one find a Quinn?

Etsy? Mercari?

Cause ooooh, buddy…I’d melt quicker than an ice cream in the Sahara desert 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠

[Destinee Hockey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I understand Quinn is supposed to be bad, but I love her!!!!!!!!!! Honestly can I have another Quinn book?

[Vic Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who dosent love a good Ole stalker romance, an some revenge on the side...sounds perfect. Stalker-check, Mask-check, Mask Masc-check check..

[Shanene Wayne · Rating 3 out of 5]

short and hot

This story wasn’t written with much plot but it was hot and fast! The story flows pretty fast from the beginning to end

[zozosbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75⭐️

This was so addicting.

[Hailey Watkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a novella, I think it takes place over too long a time period if that makes sense. Interesting circumstances; a rich CEO? Yes, please.

Good quick read.

[Katie B · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Quinn’s passion for revenge and controlling nature, and how easily she became obsessed with Ira after saving her from the fire (even though she’s the one who started it). I enjoyed how everything was connected as well with the ex and the one she was cheating with. A few extra layers to this than the first in the Masked Masc’s series! I also loved the slower build up to the spice and longer instance of stalking before the reveal.
The pacing and detail was on point as well, fitting in a good build up and backstory within 189 pages, with wonderful stalker-y spice and a satisfying ending!

Plot summary
Quinn sets out for revenge on her cheating ex, and what better way than to set the woman she was cheating with’s house on fire. However, turns out a rather attractive, curvy woman who is NOT the right woman, is lying in bed about to get burned alive. Quinn can’t have that and breaks in to save her, thus beginning her obsession.
After getting saved from the house fire she has no idea how got started, Ira needs a new home, job and life essentially, which all seem to miraculously land in her lap. She soon realises she has a bit of a stalker though…

Things I Loved:
- Start a fire, save the woman
- Masked stalker romance!
- Kidnapping/drugg!ng
- Quinn’s act before thinking
- Ira being into the obsession & messed up nature of the relationship

Overall, if you like dark and spicy, insta-love romance with a masked masc stalker, kidnapping and a bit of murder, then you should eat this up!