Cassandre Dayne
Yes, everyone of us has a very dark side, one in which we need to venture into a heightened state of evil or kink. For some reason we all need to let loose, explore our inner sanctum and yet few of us allow the creatures who dwell within to breach the surface. For many, the concept of embracing a touch of raw evil is too all consuming. For the rest of us the thought is pure euphoria.
I write in many genres and for those of you know know me realize I embrace all aspects of sex and kink. I'm also one who craves giving you a taste of madness, a moment where you're allowed into the rabbit hole few are ever invited into. In my writing I'm allowed to explore the type of dark terror the majority of us would run away from, screaming as though
the nightmares presented are real. Perhaps they are - if only in our minds.
What I've realized over the past few years is that I truly prefer to explore the evils of man, examine how basic normalcy moves into the sublime of murder and mayhem. When you add the paranormal aspect, whether we're talking vampires or werewolves, zombies or other creatures of the night, everything becomes more sensual, provocative. When I began combining my love of murder, serial killers, vampires and BDSM, for some reason readers truly embraced my personal dark side. I was able to give the worst of humans as well as the best of monsters and co-mingle them in a method that seemed to be a wild ride, one so many grabbed onto.
I had no idea where the Fire Trilogy would go. I had two characters in mind - my human cop who was very flawed and my Russian vampire, who longed for so many aspects of his past. I was very intrigued by attempting to bridge a curse with what had to be a heady dose of humanity. Throwing in aspects of BDSM and the reality of being a damaged soul proved to be a caustic but very powerful connection.
I fell in love with the characters and so did my readers. And so a new collection was born, one bringing you yet an even more intense side to the characters, showcasing their worst fears and tortured souls. ICE will take you much further into the depths of the characters, the reason they came to certain decisions. You'll be able to see the horrors in humans as well as a certain level of salvation within the monsters we so fear. 2015 will be the year of the vampire in ways you certainly can't imagine. A small taste...
ICE
In the days of the
beginnings they knew no end. In the time before the Passing they celebrated
life that held no bindings of man or beast. In the days of the kingdom they
celebrated in life and in death, as they needed, until they were forced to ask
for more…
MELTING ICE – DESTRUCTION
For Detective Jax Steele,
his life serving the good people of Richmond Virginia was forever changed. Just
coming to terms with his status as a recently turned vampire, he was faced with
a series of brutal crimes instilling fear into the hearts of every human in the
city. A monster lurked, one so heinous no one was safe from danger. Assigned to
the case, he was partnered with a new detective, one who could never know he
was now a creature of the night. The crimes centered around the city’s
nightlife, including kink clubs and raves, he and his partner were forced to go
undercover in an effort to hunt down the killer.
Master Vampire Aleksandr
Vasiliev’s art business was thriving as well as his newly acquired club, one catering
to those interested in all aspects of BDSM. Life was good, especially given his
relationship with Jax. The Time of Passing concluded, he was relishing in a
peace his kind rarely experienced. When a gruesome murder occurred in his club,
he was drawn back into Jax’ world, forced to question whether another
malevolent force was at work. Was the killer very human or a new brand of
vampire, poised to take over? As the light of day intermingled with the stench
of night, a cold wave washed over the city. Would there be anyone who could
survive the destruction?
FRACTURED ICE – OBLIVION
Detective’s Jax Steele and
Tyrone Walker had developed a close relationship working the gritty streets of
Richmond Virginia, having solved various crimes against man and nature. What Ty
would never know is that Jax was a vampire, serving both humans and creatures
of the night. After being assigned to a series of kidnappings and murders, sons
of prominent leaders within the community, they were taunted by shocking videos
depicting the horrendous crimes. The only connection shared between every
victim? A man of God. After receiving a viable tip, one both knew would lead to
an indictment of the suspect, suddenly they ran against a brick wall. All
communication stopped cold.
The case falling on ice,
both detectives became frustrated, unable to find any additional leads. A
single phone call captured, Ty began an investigation of his own, one that led
him to face his darkest desires. As he traveled down a rabbit hole of
knowledge, his past began to unravel, yet he was drawn into the light – a step
that could lead him into oblivion. As Jax grasped the realization there was a
ruse involving well-known citizens, he was forced to enlist the help of his
lover, Aleksandr. Together they bridged the world of darkness, following a
trail of death, but at what cost – what price would they pay for the truth?
CRUSHED ICE – REVELATION
A curse shall be reborn…
Nightmares plagued
Detective Jax Steele, scenes of violence so unnerving he questioned his very
sanity. Having difficulty coping as a vampire, he refused to feed, preferring
to live life as a human. His work slipping, he was placed on a leave of
absence, something he couldn’t afford. As a series of taunting notes began,
ones drawing him back into the world of Edge Play, he found the attraction too
difficult to resist.
There was no way to
describe the agony Aleksandr Vasiliev was experiencing, no understanding of the
reason why – except a knowing in his gut. His existence as a vampire challenged,
including his life with Detective Jax Steele, he was being forced to make a
choice. His past was forever comingled with Jax and a new dawn was coming, one
where his ancestors wanted to take the lead, possibly destroy all he’d come to
enjoy.
Both vampires faced the
toughest task of their existence, one that could cost them immortality as well
as the lives of all they cared about. In a race against time, they were enticed
by a single promise and by the power behind the ancient curse, one they thought
extinct. Floored by the revelation, they were empowered to fight against the
blood of their own, a battle to the bitter end. Would either vampire survive
the apocalypse of souls?
I hope you enjoyed. Soon the curse will be revealed...
Kisses and Spanks...
Cassandre
