Devil's Deal: A Dark Fantasy Romance

Devil's Deal: A Dark Fantasy Romance

Author: Layla Fae Listening Length: 19h 6m
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The devil craves my soul. It calls to him like the scent of fresh blood. I am not afraid. The night of summer solstice, I do something stupid. Drawn to the fire of magic, I approach the gods in their sacred circle. I am just a mortal, one of many. I shouldn’t merit their attention. But behind the royal figures of the ...

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When I arrive at Waclaw’s house, a small crowd is already gathered in front of his barn. People talk in hushed voices, throwing wary glances at the dark, quiet interior of the barn. By the door, Waclaw stands with his wife, Helena, his arm around her shaking shoulders.

I stand on tiptoes to look over the heads, but it’s too dark for me to see what’s in the barn. If the silence is any indication, no animals are there. I’m about to look for someone to wheedle answers out of when my eyes snag on four deep grooves etched into the barn’s wooden door.

My heart beats faster, my hands growing clammy. I try to think what could have made those grooves, because my mind’s first guess—claws—makes my skin itch with foreboding.

More people join us, clearly drawn in by the screams that I think must have been Helena’s. I sidle up to Ida and Ola, who quietly explain the situation to their friend, Kalina, who just came and asked what happened.