Author: yolandaolson

I always wanted to find a place where I belonged.A place where I wasn’t looked at differently for being one in a million.I left home when I was seventeen looking for this nirvana on Earth that I knew had to exist somewhere, and I finally found it in a small revival of traveling performers.No one here looks at me any differently because of my illness. See, even though I look like the perfect … look like the perfect picture of health, that couldn’t be further from the truth.I don’t believe that my anomalies make me any less of a person…

Embers is not a standalone. This is the conclusion to the Inferno series. It is highly advised to read Inferno, Cinere, and Sparks first. I swore to myself that I would never love you.I promised my children that they wouldn’t suffer for my sins. But it’s so hard, Daddy. It’s hard to not love the man that gave me life. It’s hard to not love the man that’s taken care of me the only way he knows … taken care of me the only way he knows how. I know it’s not your fault, and maybe one day, I’ll find…

He watches me from his window.I put on my best shows for him because I know he likes what I do.Blood, death, and sometimes things I know I shouldn’t. I study him from my balcony and remember the things he likes best, always careful to show him what I know will bring him back out for more. I’ll do anything that will keep his attention because he’s different. He doesn’t know it yet, but he’s going … know it yet, but he’s going to be my hero.It’s his fate.We’re the same kind of monster, he and I, and I’ll make…

I like to think of myself as the good guy.The kind of man that will take a beating or a bullet for my brothers and not think twice about it. But anyone that knows my story has only seen the tip of the proverbial iceberg and my intentions sometimes resemble the Titanic.It’s when I lose control.I do my best to love and respect everyone because some people need it more than others—even the ones that … than others—even the ones that don’t deserve it.My name is Gareth Bresett and the only thing that matters to me in this world is…

The PriestessLoyalty is a fickle thing, but I’ve found mine in two men. Nothing about them is the same, yet the similarities that only I can see, are enough to draw me to them. I want to protect one and destroy the other, but what happens when their true intentions are brought to light? They see me as someone to worship—or so I thought. Danger is on the horizon and I’ll face it head on because … horizon and I’ll face it head on because that’s just the kind of gal I am. The DevilFeelings are boring and emotions are…

My son is a good man.I know what you think about him, because I know what he’s done, but you have to understand that it’s not his fault.He was something of a misanthrope in his youth and that can be attributed to his father.Please understand that I will take the blame for my part in wrecking his soul, but it’s so hard to resist a boy so sweet.He’s always loved me most of all and I took advantage … me most of all and I took advantage of that.Until you feel what I felt in his arms don’t judge me…

I deal in beautiful things.I’m paid to create unique masterpieces and I enjoy my work.I’m the best there is because I’m patient, kind, and quick.I wear the mask of humanity when I need to, and I play the part of just another stranger walking past you on the street, but there’s something I want that I can’t quite seem to get my hands on.For all of the blood I shed—for all of the flesh I’ve … shed—for all of the flesh I’ve stripped, there’s only one touch that I long to feel. I may be a master of manipulation, yet…

Four short horror stories to ignite your darkest fears from bestselling author Yolanda Olson. As Sadie Sleeps – Find out what happens when a fatal moment is caught in an endless loop of hopelessness and chaos. Dead Zones Are Arbitrary – Take the road less traveled and attempt to escape your demons. Can you find the path home or will you fall by the wayside?Skin – Beautiful things happen when all … Beautiful things happen when all the fragile pieces finally fall into place, but how much is the price of perfection truly worth? A Day In The Death -…

Warning. This book maintains a dark theme. Contains detailed scenes of gore, violence, and is sexual in nature. Intended for audiences 18 and up. Reader discretion is highly advised.Grimm Valot was a Cajun boy with a heavy bayou accent when I first met him. He spent most of his youth fishing the Mississippi River from the levee in Old Algiers, but I don’t ever remember seeing him in the market … him in the market selling anything with his family. My daddy always tried to get me to stay away from him, but he was a damn good friend and…

Cinere is not a standalone. It’s advised to read Inferno before reading this novella.I’ve always thought of myself as a damn good father. The first three shouldn’t define what you think about me. It’s not my fault that they were fuck ups; I did my best with what I was given and I almost got it right. I think I’ve learned enough from those mistakes to know that I’ll do better this time. After all, … I’ll do better this time. After all, fate has decided to bestow a beautiful baby girl on me, and she doesn’t know what the…