
Made of Stars
When eighteen-year-old Hunter Jackson and his half sister, Ashlin, return to their dad’s for the fir
Contemporary (2000+), Dark, Romance, Short Story Caelen Fae 142 22nd Feb, 2025
“Aaron, one thing is clear to me,” I say and he turns a puzzled face to me. “I need to get you away from your stepfather.”
Aaron lost his mother at the end of his freshman year in college, leaving his abusive stepfather and younger half brother as his only family. His stepfather had made it his life's mission to remind Aaron every day why he has a roof over his head. Always making Aaron feel that he's under the old man's debt for not kicking him out after his mother's death.
Aaron is then thrust into a world of crime and forced to do his stepfather's bidding by working as a courier and running drugs, information and money between his stepfather and the Mafia. Going as far as making Aaron exchange sexual favours for extra money after discovering he's gay.
Aaron, although unwilling but was glad he could afford to pay his tuition and keep some money to himself so he could use it for whatever he wanted. However, Aaron is also tired of his current lifestyle and wants to get away from the world of crime and find a legitimate job as a photographer.
Salvation comes in the form of his best friend’s older brother, Claudio. But Claudio seems to have his own secrets in the shadows. Will this be the happily ever after Aaron wanted or will this be his worst nightmare?
Raw, emotional and utterly addictive, In His Shadow is a must read for fans
Dark, gritty romance steeped in danger, desire and forbidden passion.A best friend’s brother romance with sizzling tension and undeniable chemistry.A morally grey MMC with secrets that could shatter— or save— the one he loves.High-stakes drama filled with betrayal, survival, and a fight for freedom.A journey where love is both the risk and the reward. In His Shadow is a dark MM romance novella. This book contains sensitive and mature themes. All trigger warnings are included in the book. Please check your triggers before you dive into this story.