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Amaranthine Rain: (a Short-Story Collection) Paperback – April 19, 2016

by Zander Vyne (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars 6 ratings
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From the editor:Zander Vyne often writes about people who tempt the edges of sexuality. Seemingly mild plots can sink into deep horror or build with slow intensity. From commuter trains to vampire lairs, dragon caves to hotel bars, Victorian bookstores to fortune teller’s tents; each setting is as distinct and richly imagined as these twenty stories. Presented as a collection for the first time are many of Zander’s early stories, several previously-published works, award winners, and new short stories written for this very special collection of erotic short fiction.Stories:In the Name of the Father A young priest, an abused Mafia wife, and bittersweet love, equal a powder keg of emotion.Tricked A detective and a hooker are inconveniently hot for each other in this noir-fiction prize winner.How Jackson Crumb Remembered how to Live Inspired by old romance movies. Sweetly sexy.Whiter Than Snow Katie visits a unique church for confession. Her penance . . . a session with a special priest. Featured in a "best of the year" collection.Amethyst's Feather Twisted adult fairy tale of love between beauty and beast.Smoke and Mirrors A man is haunted by the love of his life.Paganini's Muse It's hard being a musical genius with a sexy and elusive muse.Happy %^&*$%#*^ Holidays Joe has an issue, and he’s decided New Year’s Eve is the perfect day to share it with his mom.Amaranthine Rain A man wakes in a lush garden, vines gripping him in possessive caresses. Flashing before his eyes is a storm of memories of his wife and his life, intertwined with love, sins, regrets, death and eventually redemption. Or . . . not.The House Across the Street A reclusive writer enjoys mutual voyeurism with his fascinating new neighbor and likes meeting him even more.Souvenirs She has a way about her (a dark, kinky way), and when she sets her sights on a man, he's putty in her hands.The Way of a Man with a Maid People in Victorian London loved the World's Fair, but most had only one thing on their mind . . . sex. Too bad they couldn't come out and say it. Featured in a Remittance Girl collection.Weather Girl What would happen if you had sex in the middle of a tornado? This very short, humorous story was a prize winner and blog-reader favorite.The Last Sacrifice Inspired by Game of Thrones, dragon fantasy movies, and The Wolf and the Dove.Pearls for Christmas A man reunites with his high-school sweetheart on Christmas eve.I Like to Watch A man likes to watch his wife have sex with other men until she picks the wrong man.The Quiet Car Girl on a train with an unexpected twist.La Belle Mort A condemned woman finds solace and kinky thrills with a mysterious man in Victorian London. A reader favorite. Featured in a "best of the year" collection.Break Glass if Broken A woman tries to be something she’s not with disastrous results.Vacancy The start of the Tales of a Vampire series (get the first book FREE on Amazon). An innocent young man gets an education his first night in New York.BiographyAmazon bestselling author of the Tales of a Vampire Hunter urban fantasy series, Zander Vyne's short fiction has been included in the legendary Red Scream magazine, The Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica (11 and 12) and many, many other publications in print and online.Other Books by Zander VyneImmoral: Tales of a Vampire Hunter 1Depraved: Tales of a vampire Hunter 2Bespelled: Tales of a Vampire Hunter 3Available at your favorite booksellers. Omnibus collection coming summer 2016.See Zander Vyne's author page for a complete list of available stories, or visit Zander's blog, Facebook pages, Twitter or Pinterest to connect.**Amazon exclusive deal - FREE ebook with Purchase of paperback book!**
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    210 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    April 19, 2016
  4. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.48 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0991082346
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0991082346
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"Zander Vyne's writing is an excellent example of well-written, dark fantasy and Gothic horror." - Myslexia Magazine

About the Author

Zander (like most writers) started writing at a young age, but was inspired to start submitting her short fiction while working as a reader for the film industry. Novels came next, and now she enjoys writing in several genres, under various pen-names.

An avid sailor, she lived on a sailboat for almost six years and dreams of sailing around the world someday with her Carolina Dog, Riley.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Full Sail Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 19, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 210 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0991082346
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0991082346
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.48 x 8 inches
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Zander Vyne's short stories have appeared in many publications in print and online.

Working as a reader for the film industry in Los Angeles inspired her to pursue writing. Now, she pens fiction in several genres and dreams of the day Netflix calls, wanting to turn one of her books into a movie.

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Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one describing it as a massively interesting collection of love stories, while others appreciate the intriguing set of short stories.

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"A massively interesting collection of stories of love, sex and human nature. Vyne reveals the things we are least capable of revealing in ourselves...." Read more

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  • K. L. Wilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing set of short stories
    Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
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    I purchased this set of short stories as I am already a fan of author Zander Zyne's writing, and I was quite intrigued by the title Amaranthine Rain. The author claims this to be an eclectic set of stories, and I found that description to be very true. The stories range from feel-good type romance to cliff-hanger suspense and a bit of everything in between. It would be too hard to pick just one story as a favorite! I did really enjoy the sweetness of "How Jackson Crumb Remembered How to Live," and the fairy tale-like stories "The Last Sacrifice" and "Amethyst's Feather." The "House across the Street" offers a more sinister tale, as does the delightfully creepy "Souvenirs." The author is able to delve into aspects of human (and non-human) nature that are both honest and sincere, as well as those that are inherently sinister and depraved. Truly, this is a wonderful set of short stories, and well worth the read.
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  • Mary L. Doyle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Every one is different
    Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2014
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    A massively interesting collection of stories of love, sex and human nature. Vyne reveals the things we are least capable of revealing in ourselves. A captivating read.
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  • Gator Guy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014
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    One of the best pieces of dark erotica. Zandyer Vine is a brilliant author.
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  • Kathleen Stone
    5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must read!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020
    Wow! This book of short stories took my breath away! Each story was a different genre, with differing points of view and told by man, woman and beast alike. Once I began to read I couldn't stop, and Zander's writing style is absolute magic. Her stories leave you with such differing emotions, ranging from "that's the end?!" to "didn't see that coming!" to "more, more, more!" Reading her words was like watching a master jewelry designer string together the most priceless beads, seamless and beautiful and unlike anything I've seen before. One of my favorite lines in the book was this from "The House Across the Street" -- "The last peachy silver of the setting sun winked out, leaving only indigo stains in the darkened sky." BRAVO!
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  • Rose Caraway
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amaranthine Rain is Choice!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2014
    When you find an author that can take words and weave them into a spellbinding literary style of Dark Erotic Fiction, you are in for a treat-a rich, dark chocolaty treat that will make your mouth water. In "Amaranthine Rain", Zander Vyne offers a vast collection that truly illustrates her diverse writing talent. She seems to effortlessly immerses readers in deliciously dark moods, envelopes them in superb aesthetic surroundings, and doesn't get hung up on any frivolous detail. I thoroughly enjoyed the seamless changes in points of view through out this collection, too. Do yourself a favor and read the introduction to this anthology, Holland Carney says it all. If you want intelligent, remarkable, dark erotica... read Zander Vyne.
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