SERAPHINO

At the tender age of sixteen, Emery's family takes a dangerous stray of a teen into their otherwise happy home. Emery has had trouble separating fear from desire ever since.

As Emery and Luka enter adulthood, Emery realizes that Luka's growing in the way that he's seen most strays at the clinic do, quietly - quickly, and with strength.

Although, there's still something hurt and wild that's pulsing beneath Luka's skin, something that tacitly lashes in his expression from time to time. Luka likes to wander off into the woods at dusk. He keeps his strangely devoted hound close at his side, the mirrors turned away in his undecorated room, and salt scattered on his window-sill.

Is he trying to keep something evil out? Or something wicked in?

Emery becomes increasingly uneasy as darker — unexplained activity begins to surge in their mysterious town.

He can't quite place his finger on it, but sometimes, Emery sees Luka's eyes take over another's. Sometimes, he hears Luka's thick accent drip from someone else's mouth. The lights flicker, the tv sings with white noise, and everyone ignores it.

Is the Seraphino man something wicked, or is something dreadful coming?

After witnessing Luka bright-eyed gaze taking part two horrifying events, Emery thinks the answer is; both.

(A/N:)

This is a slow-burn romance that centers on two men. The plot is heavy, so be on the lookout for subtleties.

Warnings for eventual sexuality, strong language, and violence of the supernatural variety. Please keep in mind that, as with most supernatural plots, not everything is as it seems. Remember that I do not support or romanticize toxic relationships. There may be triggering elements associated with a main character's depressive episodes and a power imbalance in a brief relationship, but it is not painted in a positive light.

I hope that you all enjoy this story, and I want to thank you all for your support and for reading.