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Ties That Bind: A Halloween Story
Oliver O’Shea is afraid of the unnaturally beautiful Nechtan and his disturbingly bewitching sweet shop. It’s a primal fear, something that thrills deep in his being and that no one else in the small Irish village seems to feel, not even his best friend and lover, Andrew.
On an unseasonably hot Hallow’s Eve Oliver wakes to a world empty of everyone but himself and with Nechtan’s voice in his head. Against his will, Oliver follows Nechtan's voice through the village to the plain where the annual bonfire is held, and then into another world. In that Otherworld, Oliver will have to bleed truth and desire if he wants to save Andrew from a destiny of oblivion.
On an unseasonably hot Hallow’s Eve Oliver wakes to a world empty of everyone but himself and with Nechtan’s voice in his head. Against his will, Oliver follows Nechtan's voice through the village to the plain where the annual bonfire is held, and then into another world. In that Otherworld, Oliver will have to bleed truth and desire if he wants to save Andrew from a destiny of oblivion.
25 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 29, 2013
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About the author
Indra Vaughn
21 books211 followersAfter living in Michigan, USA for seven wonderful years, Indra Vaughn returned back to her Belgian roots. There she will continue to consume herbal tea, do yoga wherever the mat fits, and devour books while single parenting a little boy and working as a nurse.
The stories of boys and their unrequited love will no doubt keep finding their way onto the page--and hopefully into readers hands--even if it takes a little more time.
And if she gleefully posts pictures of snow-free streets in winter, you'll have to forgive her. Those Michigan blizzards won't be forgotten in a hurry.
The stories of boys and their unrequited love will no doubt keep finding their way onto the page--and hopefully into readers hands--even if it takes a little more time.
And if she gleefully posts pictures of snow-free streets in winter, you'll have to forgive her. Those Michigan blizzards won't be forgotten in a hurry.
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October 26, 2018
Scary Halloween short story with a sweet ending.
3.5 🎃
3.5 🎃
October 1, 2019
3.5+*
Short, engaging Halloween story that goes away from ghosts and ghouls but instead to the Fae.
No less frightening for Olli and Andrew to pass through to the otherworld - and manage to escape after paying ‘in kind’.
Short, engaging Halloween story that goes away from ghosts and ghouls but instead to the Fae.
No less frightening for Olli and Andrew to pass through to the otherworld - and manage to escape after paying ‘in kind’.
October 2, 2018
Wonderful little fairy story for Halloween! Brilliant!
January 5, 2016
***** Oliver and Andrew are happy in their relationship. It's a small town with a big history. On Halloween they go to the Tooth Sweet candy shop to get candy to give out at Oliver's sister, Marsha's, place. The shop owner is Nechtan, who scares Oliver, and always has. Oliver sees something "off" in Nechtan. Oliver gets some strange feelings, and questions his relationship with Andrew. After his nap, events take place that completely change their town, and what will happen next? Terrific characters from Indra Vaughn, with erotic M/M sex, and a wonderful Halloween story !! Yeah !
Highly recommend. ENJOY this scary short tale !!!
Highly recommend. ENJOY this scary short tale !!!
November 9, 2013
Favorite by this author so far.
December 5, 2013
Intense & sweet! Excellent, quick read and another solid story from this author.
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