The pearly gates need a damn good oil, that's for sure. They swing inward ahead of me, and the rending screech of grinding metal echoes across the sun-drenched cloud carpet beyond. Clanging to a halt at the extent of their swing, the disturbance rolls away to be replaced with, well, nothing. No harps or cherubs or singing choirs. Nothing. I’m alone. Utterly alone. Ripped leather jacket, skirt and a low-cut beaten top comp...

As we paused at a stop sign, I caught my reflection in a nearby shop window. The dark circles under my eyes and the sullen set of my mouth betrayed my lack of sleep, a stark contrast to Azrael’s upbeat mood. His seemingly boundless energy only served to highlight my own morning grogginess. Azrael cut a striking figure beside me, effortlessly handsome in loose-cut, light blue distressed jeans and a dark grey band t-shirt....

Azrael opened the door a few moments later, his brow furrowed in puzzlement at my frantic pounding. "What's wrong?" His gaze instantly hardened as he took in my panicked expression. "Did you see the markings above our door?" I nearly shouted, jabbing a trembling finger towards the corridor. Surprise flashed across his chiseled features before an inscrutable mask slammed down. "Get inside. Now," he hissed urgently, grabbin...

After the sex-crazed misty air subsided, we took a moment to collect ourselves. I stepped into the shower, letting the warm water wash over my tingling skin as I replayed the evening’s intense experience with Azrael in my mind. When I emerged, Azrael was straightening up the living room, downing the last sips of his beer. My eyelids already felt heavy as I slipped under the sheets. Azrael soon joined me, his lithe form pr...

I let out an enormous yawn and stretched my arms high into the air. Azrael briefly looked up from his book, frowning at my sudden movement, but then returned to his reading. I paid no attention to him as I rubbed my face in frustration with my elbows leaning on the desk. "I can't do it anymore. I'll deal with it tomorrow!" I sighed, got up from my chair, and walked to the fridge. Azrael looked so comfy, nestled into a cor...

Valeria was a fallen angel exiled to earth after disobeying the commands of God. She was kind, and meek, and always tried to fulfill her duties as an angel. However, God believed her to be disobedient and banished her to earth to reflect on her imperfections and weaknesses. The only thing Valeria wanted was to be a good and obedient angel. She spent every moment on earth pacing the church pews reflecting on her time as an...

She looked past the tattered clothes and scruffy face of the man hovering over the trashcan fire. In his eyes, far from vacant, she saw what others had missed — value. Words flowed from crimson lips. “I choose you this Christmas Eve.” He found sustenance in her winter-white bosom while her long nails detangled his hair. She blanketed him with her nakedness and desire. Fleeting embers of warmth became a raging inferno of d...

Yesterday I missed you. Yesterday I needed you. Today I miss you. Today I need you. Tomorrow I will miss you. Tomorrow I will need you. I want you to hold me just one more time. Some know the pain, others can’t imagine. It is one you never want to feel, but know you must. The day will come, when you have to say; “Goodbye” You are in my heart; there I will keep you safe. Your memories are in my mind, I will share them with...

Am I drunk, or are you this beautiful? God, just looking at you, and your smile ... It just makes me go crazy!   You're a queen, my own classy queen. Queen of the bitches, and queen of the damned, You're my own queen from darkness, You're my own queen of light, full of stars and heaven. You're my own everything!   You're fucking beautiful, and that makes me go crazy for you!   I just crave for your touch, for your smile,...

4. Soon Kelly, Soon I stand by my car under the bright winter stars, smoking a spliff. It is not the same cigarette I put out on Ronson’s arse but a new one, rolled by the man who stands beside his motorbike near Ronson’s trailer. “Soon, Kelly, soon,” the man says. Ronson is inside, probably asleep. Before that, he asked what relationship I had with Dave and why I would do something like this for him. I explained that I h...

The luscious thoughts are venturing again, Again, and again … Like a nightmare, But on the lush fair!! He’s ashamed to kiss her … But she wants him to kiss her, Looks like it won’t happen ever, So she follows him like a fever …   She caresses his unshaved face, Making him move apace, Makes his heart race, Like an ace … She’s teasing his hips, Pressing her cups, Kissing his lips, Like a lolly-pup …   Caressing his chest ha...

My head rests On your tender leg, Naked and soft  Amongst a bed of green.  Butterflies flutter about Landing all around us, So sweet, so innocent.   Anticipation fills the air As your fingers graze Along my pale freckled canvas.  A shiver runs up my spine. I try not to giggle And ruin this moment, This intensity, This fire, Erupting within me. Rippling through you. I reach up,  Lifting my head close to yours.  There is so...

In the darkness  Of lovers' lies You’ll find a place  Where nothing hides  Flowers are many  Promises are made  But in this land  Only demons play Giving you time When needs are plenty Taking your hours  When desires come easy So fight for love Remember your worth In a place  Of masked courts  Look lust in the eyes  Behind his facade Grab his hand  Create your way For time is short And never free Don’t waste your breath ...

The sand coated her feet  As she watched the sea Hearing his growl  Overpowering    Looking beyond her reach She stared in the distance  Wondering alone  Feeling his presence    Her wolf growls    Smiling into the moon Her heart quickening  Contemplating her choices  Knowing only feeling    Touching her necklace  Holding on tight She can almost hear  His need tonight    His hunger growing  Words no longer enough  What wil...