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Sadie is tempted by a body in the funeral home. She can't help herself, her curiosity is too strong. The depraved and obscene thoughts won't disappear, and with nothing holding her back, she succumbs to her sick desires.

97 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2017

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Rayne Havok

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Rayne lives in the Arizona desert, free to leave her house whenever she wants, she chooses not to risk death by sweltering sun demons. Instead, she stays safely indoors with a computer and all the words she knows, slapping them together in any which way she chooses in the moment.
Often gory, sometimes erotic. She loves the limitless boundaries of writing, and tends to push them toward extreme.

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Profile Image for len ❀[ia bc of school].
392 reviews4,886 followers
August 5, 2021
i'm not even gonna lie and say that somehow, this was entertaining and funny. the girl really got sexually aroused by a dead man, a fucking corpse, and decided to grope his cock and then fuck him. apparently this is a thing and it's called necrophilia? anyways she then got caught by a group of "thugs" and is threatened to help them hide or get rid of bodies they take her or they will leak the video of her fucking the corpse. she agrees since she has no choice.

He has the light shade of grey that people have once they’re dead, it doesn’t even phase me. I don’t pause, I continue moving down his body. Standing next to him, I lean over the bottom drawer and take his cock in my hand again. This time I intend to do something other than just groping. There is no stopping me now.

honestly this was entertaining, and in the weirdest way possible? i've never read anything like this and don't really plan on reading anything like this. it was just available on ku, it's super short, and i read it to pass time cause yknow, why tf not? so yeah, pretty entertaining in a weird way. it's basically all sex and lust and some dialogue in between. sadie also becomes sexually attracted to one of the members, rhys, and ends up fucking a corpse they brought in as she pretends it's him.

it's nothing but entertainment. it was funny. i was literally giggling.

I’m trying my hardest to take my time with him. To feel everything I crave. His cock is warm, heated by the activation of the mixture, and feels so good as it slides deep inside of me.

in the end the girl turns a little psycho and kills rhys because he rejected her after she kissed him because he's not going to be second after a dead man. she gets mad and kills him and then fucks him using his tongue and sucks his dick.

I pull it out of his mouth and cut the underside to elongate it and make it usable. Then use a thread and needle to sew it to his lips, making it look like he’s sticking it out. I taste it again, twirling mine around his. I can almost imagine all the words he’s ever said to me in his beautiful accent, using this tongue to do so.

and then the other thugs kill her and she dies with rhys next to her. they have their own happily ever after, but dead.

All I can do is lie here and wait, but I can’t find a single regret here, as everything flashes by, I don’t wish it had gone differently. I get to take my final breath while connected to Rhys. The last thing I do on this earth is turn my head and press it into the warmth of his skin. And there’s never been a better, more complete feeling.

the book needs some intense editing. there's commas in unnecessary spots instead of periods, and some sentences were difficult to read because of small grammar issues like that. other than that, this was fun. i don't know i guess i needed something like this? there's no plot, no thorough dialogue, nothing but a girl fucked up in the head as she finds herself wet and horny for a dead man's cock. don't go into this expecting anything. honestly i don't even know how i came across this, but i just did, and it was fun. anyways my goodreads challenge went up for this. #no shame.

just like the author said as a warning in the beginning: I do not condone any of this shit in real life, please remember this is a work of fiction and as always do not try this at home.
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4,101 reviews802 followers
September 14, 2020
Sadie, an embalmer, has sexual intercourse with one of the deceased. When she's caught red-handed by a group of thugs she starts to have regular business with them (e.g. getting rid of corpses they bring). Rhys, the leader of this gang, is a very attractive man. Will they start a relationship? I enjoyed this piece of over the top fiction with a woman horny for stiffs. A kind of bizarre tale for adults with a shot of romance. Modern pulp fiction.
Profile Image for The Belladonna.
205 reviews108 followers
May 15, 2025
"What the fuck is wrong with you?"

Hahahahaaa!! Oh, that list is long, Rayne Havok. You don't have a notebook big enough, my friend. But it does explain why I'm giving this unhinged, depraved quickie 5 stars - cause I enjoyed the hell out of it.
Profile Image for Vicki Herbert .
743 reviews176 followers
April 7, 2024
It's a Crime,
But a Victimless Crime...


THE EMBALMER by Rayne Havok (Love that name!)

No spoilers. 4 stars. I'm going to start with the warnings: erotica, necrophilia, graphic sex, profanity...

Sadie lives in a funeral home...

The body...

... on the embalming table has a huge erection. He is the next body in line for preparation...

James...

Her fellow embalmer has his back to Sadie as he works on a saggy old man, so he won't see Sadie ogling the new dead man...

A sheet...

... covers the body, causing Sadie to fantasize about what else is underneath besides the swollen member...

She normally...

Doesn't pay much attention to her dead clients; the gray, flaccid ones are strictly business as usual...

But...

This one, with the chisled chin and sculpted body, has her curious...

This is lust...

Escaping upstairs to her bedroom at the end of the day, Sadie begins thinking about the possible consequences of sneaking downstairs to the dead man...

It's a crime, but a victimless crime...

She is busy having sex with the dead man when 3 thugs burst in on her while in the act. From that point on, Sadie becomes their reluctant cohort...

But...

She becomes infatuated with one of the three men, and he seems to like her as well...

This was a very short novella (100 pages) that told a very interesting tale of a day in the life of a female mortician (though strictly fiction). I agree with one reviewer who felt it would have been better as a full novel.

The story has some similarities to the 1997 movie KISSED about a female embalmer who was only attracted to dead men.
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370 reviews10 followers
May 12, 2024
I know that I probably shouldn't be writing this...but...I have to admit I found this book rather erotic and extremely sexy...the way it was written and how the story flowed and was filled with this woman's thoughts about a deceased man's hard manhood and using it to fulfill her sexual needs was delightful... I'm saying no more🤐 read it and gasp 😲
The ending was awesome and I really wasn't expecting it...it took me by surprise.
This was my first book from Rayne Havok and it most certainly won't be my last.
5 Rock Hard ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'s from a very satisfied reader!!!! 😁👏😁
Profile Image for Leo.
5,026 reviews636 followers
February 2, 2024
3.5 stars rounded up. First book I've read by the author writing alone. Just as extreme and disgusting as I thought it would be and enjoyed the writing style. Will pick up more books at some point.
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Author 10 books1,184 followers
March 27, 2021
And here I thought nothing could make me squeamish anymore. I just...good Lord...The blurb tells you exactly what this book was about so the warning had me dying. "do not try this at home" LOLOLOL omg I think I'm good. Normally I feel unsatisfied with short stories, but I'm quickly learning this author is a different breed. It's like the aftermath of a car crash, you know you shouldn't look, but you just can't stop. I am kind of scared about the dreams I'm going to have after reading two of this author's stories in one day. Seriously, just wow.
Author 96 books595 followers
April 20, 2017
This is a really sick, twisted story. Yet oddly erotic. I wasn't sure if I wanted to throw up, or touch myself. Rayne goes places that most authors wouldn't even think of. The story is so bizarre and cringeworthy, I couldn't even look away so I had to keep reading to see what happened next. I can't wait to see what else this crazy chick comes up with!
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Author 83 books1,416 followers
September 6, 2020
This is one of those stories that first person really creates the perfect ambience. In this story, we get her thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc... And even though she's kinda morbid, a part of me couldn't help but to like her. She was true to herself, even if that involved committing morbid acts. I usually don't like happy endings, but I did with this one ( if you could call the ending happy? I do, but I'm twisted). The few scenes that might cause others to cringe made me LOL. Maybe I need to get myself evaluated.....
Profile Image for Lia's Haunted Library.
364 reviews49 followers
December 2, 2024
This novella was such a wild and captivating read. It follows a woman working as an embalmer, who has some... unique needs. As the story unfolds, unexpected complications arise, disrupting her work and her emotions. This was raw, visceral, and surprisingly erotic in its execution, offering an unsettling yet fascinating glimpse into her mindset and reasoning.

I have to say, I absolutely loved the ending—it felt inevitable, like it couldn’t have concluded any other way.
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379 reviews195 followers
November 26, 2021
Juicylicious!!

This is the first book which I have read from Rayne Havoc, but definitely won’t be my last. It was sexy, deliciously naughty and VERY wrong, but a great story. Can’t wait to read more!
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960 reviews495 followers
October 17, 2023
i'm recovering from a break-up and want something unapologetically disgusting as a cathartic mechanism, and by god if this novella didn't deliver.

rayne havok is the QUEEN of erotic extreme horror for sure. all hail.
Profile Image for Y.D. Mar.
Author 96 books680 followers
September 24, 2020
Sadie. How can you not like her?

It's not her fault things happen around her. Hey, that's why she became an embalmer after all. She doesn't have to deal with people-ing. Not her fault people keep coming to her.

One day at work, she can't take her eyes off of something. If you were in her shoes, you wouldn't either, admit it. Most of us females are just like that. Little kitty Kats. So curious.

What do you do when you can't get it out of your mind? Do something about it. Sadie is carpe diem like that. I like her.

Here she is, minding her own business with her new popsicle when something else happens.

Come on, that's why she chose the job she did. Why she always got to be people-ing? But she handles it well. I like her.

They knew what they were getting into. But they didn't know HER.

Didn't see that ending coming (no pun intended). But you know what? it was the perfect ending.
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58 reviews2 followers
April 25, 2021
The Embalmer

I really enjoyed this, there were parts I found myself laughing at even though I don't think I should have been. This is the first time I've read anything by this author and it won't be the last time
Profile Image for Karolina.
80 reviews1 follower
September 18, 2021
This book was disappointing. It went way too quickly and I had no time to get invested in any character. Also hella predictable. I had high hopes but those hopes were not met.

This book could have been so much better if the writer took the time to draw us in. At least it was a short and fast read.

Edit: This was my first Rayne Havok book and I have since read a couple more of her books and they have been amazing. So perhaps it’s just a matter of getting used to the short story style of writing.
Profile Image for River Dixon.
Author 20 books89 followers
September 23, 2020
I loved this one. Couldn't put it down until the final depraved conclusion. Engaging, disturbing in parts, but somehow relatable. Obsession, control; that need to find/make the perfect someone. To lesser degrees (hopefully) we have all been the main character at some point in our lives. Highly recommended.
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1,567 reviews2,228 followers
July 30, 2023

Genre: Horror
Type: Standalone novella
POV: First Person - Female
Rating:




As an embalmer, Sadie had encountered countless bodies, and nothing seemed to faze her. Until a new body showed up differently than the rest and unearthed something she never realized was within her.



For such a short book, this one packed a punch. The story was robust and entertaining, with a perfect ending.

The Embalmer is a story of forbidden desires. It would appeal to readers looking for a taboo horror.





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Profile Image for corks.
273 reviews
June 20, 2024
Yeah… I’m a sick fuck for sureeeeee!!! Byeeee 🫣
Profile Image for Isa Centeno.
300 reviews48 followers
August 19, 2022
¿Cómo carajos se aborda una reseña de ese tipo? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

Seré sincera: Fue raro, extraño y me dejó una sensación muy perturbadora.

Para ser algo extremadamente corto, tiene más historia que muchos libros largos que he visto por ahí, pero vayamos al grano.

La historia se trata sobre cómo Sadie, una mujer encargada de embalsamar y hacer autopsias en la morgue, empieza a sentir inclinaciones depravadas hacia un pene erecto.

No, aquí nadie se enamora. Solo es ella salivando por un pene descomunal en un cuerpo frío.

Dejemos claro que Sadie no pasa mucho tiempo teniendo que darse apoyo moral para poder follarse al muerto. No, es más como: 《Yo tengo inclinación a infringir la ley, paso de largo cuando el semáforo está en rojo y no viene nadie y blah blah blah. No voy a permitir que nadie me diga que está bien y qué está mal》, así es como baja a media noche (ella vive arriba) y se pone toda calienturienta con el muerto. Hay que agradecer que al menos no es un gordo calvo, al parecer está más bueno que el pan. Solo le falta un leve bronceado para entrar en mood (entiendan el chiste).

Ahora, la pregunta que todas nos hacemos es:《¿Cómo carajos su pene está alegre si debería de estar flácido?》, la respuesta es: Al parecer se hizo un estiramiento y debe tener algo que lo mantiene así.

Ahí tenemos a Sadie dándole como rata en balde al muerto hasta que la puerta se abre y aparecen 3 tipos grabando. No sabe que hacer, está asustada hasta que ve al suculento hombre llamado Rhys.

Rhys está lleno de tatuajes, tiene un acento que lo hace arrastrar las palabras y tiene una sonrisa pícara. Todo esto hace que Sadie se vuelva un manojo de nervios cuando está frente a él. Eso es hasta que le dicen que tiene que abrirle los pechos a una muerta porque las prótesis que usa están llenas de drogas.

Leo, Thomas y Rhys, (los tres matones), le dicen que iran cada cierto tiempo para que ella les haga 《favores》 si no quiere que el video se presente a las personas correctas.

Sadie acepta el trato y tal vez puedes pensar que lo hace porque está asustada, pero en realidad lo que quiere es seguir viendo a Rhys.

Aquí empieza otro arco en la historia y, cuando piensas que la trama se basará en Sadie y en un vivo Rhys, viene el karma y te patea el ass.

En una de esas aparecen con un cadáver muy parecido a Rhys para que Sadie lo creme. La cosa es que... no es tan fácil, amigas 🤣🤣🤣

Oieme, ¿desperdiciar a una copia del hombre con el que lleva soñando semanas? No hay ninguna posibilidad.

Aquí te vuelves a preguntar: 《¿Cómo hace que su pene se levante? Ya no hay expansión》. ¡AJÁ! Pues para que sepas, Sadie tiene una solución endurecedora que le inyecta en su pene mientras le hace una felación, ya saben 👉👅, y pues le da como cajón que no cierra.

Ya después, para terminar, Rhys aparece en la morgue sin dar explicación alguna. ¿Es extraño? Por supuesto, ni siquiera se explica, pero Sadie lo besa y él en plan: Qué asquito. Tú solo puedes preguntarte: ¿Para qué coqueteaste con ella desde el principio si te había dado asco verla follando con el primer muerto? Mi no entender y Sadie tampoco, así que lo apuñala con un bisturí guardado, convenientemente, en su chaqueta.

¡APUÑALA LA YUGULAR! Que sangrienta esa mujer, si me lo preguntan.

Rhys se desangra y ella en plan "te lo mereces por puto". Ahí empieza de nuevo a profanar el cuerpo muerto. Digamos que lo más extraño fue que le cosió la lengua con los labios para poder hacerse auto sexo oral. ¿La parte positiva? Al menos no se metió el pene. ¿La parte más estupida? Pues se durmió toda ensangrentada sobre Rhys. O sea, ¿alguien puede ser capaz de explicarme cómo carajos te duermes sobre un tipo que acabas de matar sin pensar en que puede entrar alguien más? Hay que ser bien pendejo.

¿El final? Pues la encuentran y la matan, ¿qué esperaban? Era lo que se merecía, pero no deja de resultar todo muy extraño.

¿Lo recomiendo? Persona que lee esto, ¿de verdad te quedaron ganas de leerlo a pesar de que te acabo de contar toda la historia?
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Profile Image for Daniel Volpe.
Author 47 books967 followers
September 13, 2020
Excellent

I loved this story. It was sick, twisted and had a great MC. I would love a prequel to see her before this story and to know if she has any other perversions. Well done.
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1,115 reviews458 followers
November 26, 2025
TW/CW: Language, sexual abuse of a corpse, violence, blood, gory scenes, sex scenes

*****SPOILERS*****
About the book:
Sadie is tempted by a body in the funeral home. She can't help herself, her curiosity is too strong. The depraved and obscene thoughts won't disappear, and with nothing holding her back, she succumbs to her sick desires.
Release Date: April 2017
Genre: Splatterpunk
Pages: 97
Rating:

What I Liked:
1. Writing style was decent

What I Didn't Like:
1. Boring
2. Characters so outlandish
3. Absolutely no background or context

Overall Thoughts:
{{Disclaimer: I write my review as I read}}

Okay so randomly on a Tuesday Sadie decides she's going to rape a corpse just because he has a dead hard on. Has she had these thoughts before?? No context to the past.

3 guys break into the morgue as she's riding this man. Sadie is on the floor trying to cover up but she has time to think it's hot how Rhys rolls his r's. Like no! No person in this position woman or man would think this is soooo hot.

She walks across the room naked - not even attempting to put clothes on but puts a glove on. It doesn't make sense. It's not like the man told her to stay naked but she doesn't even make an effort to put on clothes.

I suppose she's working with them now because they have her on video raping the corpse so they'll come and go when they want.

Okay we get it, at some point Rhys and her are going to have sex.

God how does Sadie hide the Rhys look a like in the coolers she James knows how many bodies they should have?

Does anyone else work in this funeral home?

Why is she sleeping in the funeral home? Does she not eat? So many questions.

Well I guess I was right in a way that she was going to have sex with Rhys.

Final Thoughts:
Oh my god this story was stupid and frustrating. We jump from her having a desire to sleep with a dead man to this guy with tattoos to never explaining anything. Somehow now we have to forget the story that drew you in and now she's obsessed with some basic dude with a neck tattoo. Yeah, she kills him and sleeps with a lookalike of him but it explains nothing. I wanted to understand her attraction to dead men. Has it always been there?

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482 reviews12 followers
July 15, 2022
This was a super fast read, around 7 chapters but well written. Now it’s super steamy but not for the weak of heart. This is a story about a woman working as an embalmer so I will let you imagine how it’s a steamy read.

Recommend it if you want something steamy dark.
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2,008 reviews6,209 followers
February 29, 2024
I went into this with morbid curiosity and the assumption that the low ratings were from the content, but no. The writing was lacking in a big way — as in, I stopped counting run-on sentences after the first chapter. This negativity is coming from me, someone who reads a lot of under-edited books and usually doesn't complain much about it, so take that for what you will! If you don't mind the poor writing, though, the plot was pretty solidly fucked up and I liked the protagonist.

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Profile Image for Melanie Bouthillette.
146 reviews13 followers
May 12, 2022
Rayne Havok never disappoints.





This short story is about a women named Sadie who is one night tempted by a corpse she is to exhume where she works... A funeral parlor. Never had these feelings entered her mind before now. The reason... the man was sporting a massive hard on. When her partner leaves for the evening, Sadie decides to have a adventure with the body only to later realize when she is fully engorged that she forgot to lock the door.
Three thugs are staring at her in disbelief and curiosity. Blackmail is in order. Sadie is now subjected to disposing bodies for the thugs. She does however find herself hot for one of them and one night takes it upon herself to take care of him. Dead or alive.
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Profile Image for Lili Romero.
30 reviews
October 23, 2021
This was such an interesting story, perfect for the erotic horror genre that I have been stuck to recently. The only issue I have is that it was so short - as in I finished it within an hour! I wish there was more!
72 reviews2 followers
April 12, 2021
The embalmer

Yikes, not for the faint of heart or prudish. I’m going to hell for laughing and enjoying it I guess BRAVO
Profile Image for Millie Cullen.
401 reviews
January 12, 2024
Uhm…

I HAVE NO WORDS

Glad I didn’t experience this by myself, thanks for buddy reading this with me demon
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