The Things We Dream at Night

By Callixta/Calix King

"The Things We Dream at Night: Modern Erotica Inspired by Gothic Folklore" is a collection that takes on the sensual genre in new, refreshing ways. Each story is femme centered, focusing on empowerment, consent, conversation, and human connection. Or...sometimes not so human. This exciting tome contains four thrilling and tantalizing short stories:

"The Silver Illusion"
Once upon a wintry night in the American Midwest, Riya Chandler is a single author finalizing the edits on her newest novel. Housesitting with her in her childhood home, is Eileen Warrick, her best friend. Things quickly go awry when the power goes out due to a snowstorm, but not before Riya receives a friend request online from a mysterious and handsome photographer. Little does she know that before the night is over, she'll be more familiar with things that go bump in the night--and perhaps find comfort with them as well.

"Writing on the Wall"
Camille Chance grows close with a playwright named Alexander Acosta through letters. They become pen pals with a budding friendship, which metamorphose into something more. A series of unfortunate mishaps cuts off their communication--but fate has a funny way of intervening in love stories.

"Sheet Music"
A stagehand named Erique finds that the opera star, Charlotte DeLaney, has broken into his theater after dark. But as the night unfurls, he discovers her connection with the stage he calls home--and he in turn, opens up about his own past.

"The Fiddler"
Elin Pedersen is a young woman, who in desperation to better her craft asks for help from Fossegrimen, a Norwegian river spirit who is a master at the fiddle. In their time together, she not only learns more about her precious hardanger fiddle--she learns about connection, empathy, and how music can be inspired by emotion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DVGXNLD4
• ISBN13: 9798230708377
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Callixta/Calix King
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"