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I think we can all agree that Eike has no taste in booze, and is an all-around hot mess. Jeez, feral pigs? Ketsup? Dang, not even a dabble of mustard or a dollop of relish... Thank you! I was hesitant on writing such a scene. I'm all about cute things and fluffy bunnies, but I struggled with this chapter! I'm glad you liked it!

Just a fair warning, that's my first work and I haven't spent a lot of time editing my early mistakes.

For my Love in the Shadows readers...let's hope Cyrus doesn't see these comments...

I knew I shouldn't have posted such a dark and nasty chapter. Now you got me thinking...

I'm lovin' these descriptions! Thanks for commenting Estiveo! They must have been a busy night! Eike did say he ate before coming to the bar...

This comment made my morning! The shade on his drink choice made me giggle! Maybe he wanted something cold, sweet, and watery. Eike's definitely something! A mighty fine piece of work.

The team of five began the process of shifting and placing the specialized backpacks on. Shea held onto Cyn and encouraged him to become accustomed around the new lycans, “I know that you aren’t too familiar with them like Kara, but if Shelly picked them out, they’re good people. Especially Oskar, he’s a pretty solid guy.” Cyn understood and did his best to calm himself. Just relax! They’re like Sheamus and Kara. They aren’t here to...no...no! Clenching his eyes shut, the buck put his prove

I loved writing for Dirk in this fight scene! I don't think Vincent was expecting that back-handspring. As always, happy to see your comments, centex!

Everyone had something to learn with this fight. I only hope Tierney and Cyrus paid attention to the little guy.

Being a shapeshifter definitely helps, but I think Dirk is a little stronger than Vincent. I am so excited to bring the next chapter to life... It was a fun, but humbling spar! Vincent learned the meaning of pain and how to suppress its hold on the body. I think the beginning of next chapter will explain Vincent's words to Wagner a lot more. Our little hero is learning to balance his minds and to switch drivers for proper scenarios. I think everyone was wanting some sort of hands-on challenge, but I don't beleive Vincent is the kind of guy to use violence as a means of discipline. His words are strong, and his emotions will back them up.

Tierney had taken the liberty of having Dirk pick them up and drive them to the museum. After a quick discussion, Mason convinced Vincent and Yakob to tag along. The shadow mages didn’t see a problem with using their preferred method of magical transportation, but gave in to the car ride. Even the monk had a joke up his sleeve when Vincent offered to carry Mason. “Alpha Scott, I assure you it won’t harm your image for me to carry you there.” The New Yorker and his wolf were having none of i

I love a good sidetrack! Keeps life interesting.

I'm not good with group work either! Once I get a night off work, I'll binge some...if not all, of your stories

It's the first Wednesday of the month, and you all know what that means! Bringing a fresh face to the Ask An Author universe is always an interesting maneuver, and we got a juicy one! I was sent some questions for a story that differs tremendously from the last AAA. We're going from sweet romance to dark and dangerous! Have you ever wondered what a serial killer thinks about? Well, @C. Henderson did with this gripping story! ***This is a warning to potential readers. The following interview contains massive spoilers for the highlighted story. We encourage reading the story before continuing with the interview. Click the link in the story title.*** • • • • • Inhospitable Places C. Henderson After the death of his mother, professional dancer and choreographer Louis loses his job and falls into a deep depression. When his partner, Hunter, proposes a change in scenery to help Louis heal from the loss, he reluctantly agrees to move to Hartford, Connecticut. But soon after the move, a serial killer dubbed “The Hartford Menace” starts targeting men throughout the city. Numb from his grief, Louis doesn’t pay the news too much attention. That is, until his sister Francesca points out a terrifying fact: all the victims bear an uncanny resemblance to him. This was a gripping story involving a serial killer on the loose. What made you decide to use the killer's mindset as chapters? As a huge fan of the horror/thriller genre, I like to explore various dark themes in my writing. I think it's intriguing and challenging to attempt to expose the mindset of an individual with a thought process that most people can't understand or relate to. The chapters from Hunter's perspective in Inhospitable Place served in building tension throughout the story, as well as highlighting how different a killer's mind is from our own. When you read Louis' chapters he comes across as warm and caring (rescuing a dog, grieving the death of his mother, worrying about the state of his relationship) but when you get into Hunter's POV, there is a stark difference there. He is cold, calculated, manipulative and obsessive. And what's most frightening is that he's hiding in plain sight. The box's placement was a very interesting choice. Obviously, most killers desire to keep mementos from their victims, but what was the reasoning for the location? The danger of being exposed, or is there a more underlying intention? Yes, the placement of the box has meaning behind it. The spare bedroom, which is originally supposed to be Louis' studio but turns into Hunter's room when Francesca moves in, is supposed to be a place where he finds his passion for dance once again. But little does he know that buried underneath his feet are the mementos of all the men Hunter killed. It's only when he forces himself to finally go in there and try to choreograph a routine for Derek's animal shelter dance class that he is able to uncover the truth. For a year Louis avoids dancing and lives in denial while self-medicating, so it's meant to be symbolic that it's getting back to the dance studio that finally ends up setting him free. I can't get my mind wrapped around Hunter's attitude when Louis planned a nice dinner for him! What was going on in this man's mind? You would think if your partner is going through serious emotions, it would be important to give a considerate gesture for putting forth such an effort. To Hunter, the act of killing satisfies an insatiable urge within him. After it's over, he is calm and satiated for a while, then comes the period where he picks his next victim, and the cat and mouse game begins again until it reaches its final crescendo. In chapter 4, right before the dinner sequence that comes in the next chapter, Hunter is slowly reaching the crazed stage that happens right before he just needs to kill. He gives us a glimpse into his state of mind when he says: "I pick up some groceries on my way back, then return to a mundane life. The thought of what I’m going to do to you so very soon is the only thing that gets me through the night." That night, he isn't capable of going through the motions with Louis and pretending to care about the dinner his partner made him, or the effort he put into it. The mask is slowly slipping, and all he can do is go to sleep and try to stifle his urges until he can finally satisfy them once again. • • • • • I got goosebumps from those answers! This was certainly a treat. I don't read a lot of dark stories, but I think I might have to start. If you liked this story, make sure to go check out @C. Henderson's other stories on his author page! I just loved seeing a new author on AAA. Despite his dark and gloomy stories, I think we found a bright and shining star in the community! Don't forget to send me some questions! I'm always looking for a surplus of interviews, and you can ask questions about any story by any author! I'll be looking forward to your requests so I can pester our authors. See y'all next month!

Oh jeez, more comments! Our little deer wanted to be with a head buck. I guess Shea being an Enforcer will do just nicely I...need to start reading some @Yeoldebard! I keep reading story descriptions and they look enticing! Wow, Top 10?!? Um, Bard...I think a collab has been officially requested!

It wasn't really explained, but the biggest take-away is the use of a singular God in conversation, versus In the Shadows's plural. He isn't the scribe Arric wanted, but no one fit the job better! You hit our characters' growth on the head! Phenomenal descriptions! Thank you for commenting! Thanks for commenting, Val!

Now, now. Just as a warning from the author, this...is a different world from the In the Shadows series. Who knows, I may throw some/all the rules out the window. Thanks for commenting! More is coming!

Ooooh, you were on track! There was mention in a previous chapter that Priscilla was interested in Marric. I'll give y'all two guesses for Cait's interest...

Ah, the eventual mating. That...will be explained at some point Thanks for the comment!

I mean, how could Kieran be a bad guy? Cyn isn't the same little deer we once knew. I guess living among a bunch a predators can make a fella grow a backbone. I knew you'd like Greta! Always appreciate your comments, Patch!

Teehee! Eike and Co. need some credit, don't they? I'm sure the baddies have their ways.

I wouldn't call them easy, but necessary. I couldn't imagine writing a short formatted story like this and not using a cliffy at the end of every chapter! I already struggle to maintain a story with less than 3k words a chapter, let alone ~1k. This format would be a proper challenge for me, as minute story details are fascinating to me when writing.

I'm in the same boat with Stellar! Did not get a notification on my mention for... Ask An Author! Make sure everyone sends me three questions about their favorite story and I'll go pester the author for you! All authors are eligible for the interview, and all members are encouraged to submit questions!

All eyes rested on the scribe. Walter, Arric, and Shea knew that their secretive information was no longer in their back pockets. Shea kept his hand behind him, ensuring that Cyn stayed behind. This is strange! He knows something, but...my instincts tell me otherwise. Kieran kept a smile on his face as he turned to face the Enforcer, “Two, as in two people.” Opening his mouth in surprise, he turned to his Alpha and Beta and let a small breath out, “Oh! Did...did you guys not know?” Arr

You know, I liked these short chapters. They were all fun and left a lot of mystery for the reader to imagine. Now they're toying with me! I need next week's installment! You can't just cliffie a hot and steamy scene like this! By all means, brilliant move Miss Cia, but AAAUUGGGHHH!!!