Soft Clay
by Megan
Slayer
GENRE: Contemporary
Paranormal Erotic Romance
BLURB:
Nike, the goddess of
speed can’t move. She’s the goddess of strength and she can’t shatter her
curse. The goddess of victory has lost her weapons—her shield and spear. She
put her faith in a human, only to be cursed. Can another human be the key to
her salvation and freedom from the clay?
Charlie needs someone
who can understand him. A person to cherish him. Male or female, he doesn’t
care. He’s intrigued by Nike’s statue. Call him infatuated. But she’s a statue
and they don’t come to life from true love’s kiss, do they?
Excerpt:
©Megan Slayer, 2018, All Rights
Reserved
“Try it.” Zelus nodded. “It’s not
hard stuff. Just wine from Olympus.”
Oh Jesus. He’d heard this line of
bullshit before. His friends wanted to sell their story about Olympus, but he wasn’t
buying. He refused to drink. “If I down that, I might believe you and there’s
no way that’s happening.”
Kay shrugged. “It’ll make you feel
better.”
“To know you’re lying or to get
drunk?” Charlie asked. “Olympus, Gods, statues … it’s not right to dick with
people.”
Bia took a swig. “I get it.” She
stayed beside him. “You think things are one way, then they go sideways. We
keep trying to convince you to believe us, but we don’t show you what’s real.”
She rested her head on his shoulder. “You’re right to be concerned.”
“Yeah.” He didn’t understand, but
she seemed to care. He took the flask. Maybe drinking would help. He’d forget
his problems for a while. Sure, the issues would still be there, but he’d have
a respite. He tipped his head back and the sweet liquid slid down his throat.
The drink reminded him of apples, but with spice. Not cider, though. His mouth
chilled, but the liquid warmed his soul. His head swam. “I should stop.” He
downed another swig. “Really.” But he wanted more.
“Then stop.” Kay took the flask.
“Feel better?”
“Not really.” He leaned back against
the foot of the statue. If he wasn’t mistaken, her foot felt warm. Real. Not
possible. This had to be a figment of his imagination or a result of the drink.
His mind was playing tricks on him. But why was he so horny all the sudden?
Booze never made him want to hump everything in sight.
“Let’s get you home.” Zelus offered
his arm. “Come on.”
“No.” He shook his head and blinked.
“Did you drug me?”
“It’s the nectar of the gods.”
Camden laughed. “Not drugs. Good, though, isn’t it?”
“It’s wine.” Andy helped Zelus hoist
Charlie to his feet. “The wine amplifies your heart’s desire. You’re not drunk,
I promise.”
He allowed them to help him to
stand, but he shook his head. Life seemed to slow down. He blinked again. The
horniness increased. He wriggled free from the guys. Neither could help him
with his suddenly overactive libido. All six individuals were taken and none of
them turned him on. “I don’t get it. There’s something wrong with me. I can’t
find anyone to love me.” Why was he telling them this? He whooped, then faced
the statue. “I bet I can’t even turn this statue on.” He hopped onto the base
of the sculpture, standing nose to nose with the woman. “See?” He kissed her.
“Think you can love me, baby? I’ll fuck you senseless, but I want to wear your
clothes and have you fuck me, too. Isn’t that messed up?” He kissed the statue
again. “See?” He glanced back at his friends. “She isn’t interested. No one
is.” Oh well. Love, even with a statue wasn’t in his future. Such was life…
AUTHOR Bio
and Links:
Megan
Slayer, aka Wendi Zwaduk, is a multi-published, award-winning author of more
than one-hundred short stories and novels. She’s been writing since 2008 and
published since 2009. Her stories range from the contemporary and paranormal to
LGBTQ and BDSM themes. No matter what the length, her works are always hot, but
with a lot of heart. She enjoys giving her characters a second chance at love,
no matter what the form. She’s been the runner up in the Kink Category at Love
Romances Café as well as nominated at the LRC for best author, best
contemporary, best ménage and best anthology. Her books have made it to the
bestseller lists on Amazon.com.
When
she’s not writing, Megan spends time with her husband and son as well as three
dogs and three cats. She enjoys art, music and racing, but football is her
sport of choice. Find out more about Megan and Wendi at:
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1 comments:
Thanks for hosting me today. I'm glad to be here. If you could bring a statue to life, which would it be?
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