Demonic Love: M/M Romance

By T. L. Stokes

Can a damned demon really love?

When Stephan meets the strange Stell, he’s more than a little intrigued. The man has ice-blue eyes and snow-pale skin, and he’s downright attractive.
But as Stephan gets to know Stell, he starts to suspect there’s more to Stell than meets the eyes. He knows Stell is not telling him everything, but never in his wildest dreams could he have guessed the truth:
Stell is a demon, damned by Lucifer himself to an eternity of suffering.
Stell cannot be loved.
And Stell cannot be saved.
Can Stephan show Stell the meaning of true love before the demon’s time runs out?
And, with the aid of an angel, can Stephan help save Stell from the damnation that the devil has designed?

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Demonic Love is a steamy contemporary gay romance set in the real world with some magical and supernatural themes and an HEA.

• Language: English
• Publisher: T. L. Stokes
• Release date: Jan 2, 2020
• ISBN: 9788835352969

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Chapter One

A lone figure rises in a graveyard. Taking a moment to look around, he sets off in the direction of the gates. Passing through them just as the clock’s final chime marks Midnight. The smell of sulfur follows him, dissipating in the cool night air behind his flowing jacket.

Stephan Bernard! You get down here this instant! Martha called from the kitchen. Stephan gave a heavy sigh, taking one last look in the mirror. He stood 5’ 11" with light brown hair and emerald green eyes. He had manage to keep all the muscle he worked hard on over summer. Working at the outdoor adventure camp was a very demanding job.

He had been held back a year, and was now 19. Starting his senior year of high school made him think about what he was going to do after it. Was he going to go to college?

‘I can’t worry about that now,’ he chided himself. ‘I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it.’ He grabbed his backpack from the floor where it had sat all summer and rushed downstairs.

You’re going to be late. His mother wrapped a muffin in a paper towel before handing it to him and giving him a kiss on the cheek, rushing him off to meet the bus. He made it just in time and climbed on. He quickly sat down next to Francis.

Hey where you been all summer? Francis asked him, grabbing the muffin and taking a bite.

Working. Which is more than you can say. I’ve saved up a ton, Stephan said before snatching back the muffin and eating the half his friend hadn’t already stolen.

As far as I’m concerned summer is for sleeping, eating, and hot girls, Francis smirked. But of course you wouldn’t know about that.

Stephan punched him in the arm. Francis was one of his few friends who were ok with him being gay. He had come out two years ago and had lost a couple of friends, but the ones who were most important to him stayed. Which he was thankful for.

You meet someone over break? Stephan questioned as he finished his breakfast.

Yeah, her name’s Madeleine. She’s John’s cousin, Francis said with a glazed over look in his eye.

Madeleine, huh? How long have you two been a thing? Stephan said, slightly wincing at the name of one of his old friends. John and Stephan used to be friends. But when he came out John wanted nothing to do with him. Even went out of his way to cause him trouble. They had gotten into several fights. Stephan had almost been expelled.

Two and a half months, Francis smiled proudly, as he and Stephan stood to get off the bus.

Wow man, I’m proud of you... I’m pretty sure that’s a new record for you! Stephan nudged Francis’ arm. Francis had a long reputation of only having one night stands with a girl.

Yeah, me too! I just hope I can keep it going. Her family is like mega-Catholic. Won’t put out at all. Francis said with a sad look on his face.

Just hang in there man. You’ll make it, Stephan punched his friends shoulder as they stepped off the bus.

Welcome back everyone. As all of you know, I’m Mr. Townsen. Most of you had me last year. And probably the year before that. And the year before that. So you all know what I expect of my students. Don’t disappoint me. However, we do have a new student, class this is.... Mr. Townsen held a small slip of paper in his hands and struggled over the name.

There was a small boy with dark black hair and brilliant blue eyes standing next to him. He looked thin and almost frail. But his face held a certain strength to it. He was dressed in mostly black except for a few blue patterns across his shirt. He wore a long jacket that was tight on his chest but then flared out so it was long on the back and sides. It reminded Stephan a lot of Neo’s coat in The Matrix.

I’m sorry, how do you pronounce your name? Mr. Townsen asked the boy. The boy turned and looked at Mr. Townsen. His ice blue eyes gave him a very intense gaze.

Just call me... Stell, the boy said with a small smile on his face.

Stell... well, welcome to the class. Have a seat, Mr. Townsen pointed to an empty seat next to Stephan.

He soon began with a long list of rules and class guidelines. Everyone slowly began to zone out and Stephan saw a couple of people pull out their phones and begin to text or play games. Some began talking to each other or pass notes. He turned in his seat so he was facing Stell.

Hey, I’m Stephan, he addressed the smaller boy.

Stell... as you heard, he spoke with what Stephan thought sounded like an old English accent.

Nice to meet you. So, where you from? Stephan asked, wanting to know more about the boy.

Hell... ummm... Hell, Michigan. Weird name for a town, I know, Stell answered.

Ah man, that’s so cool. Awesome name for a place. So why did you move to boring ole Sunnyslope, Washington. Now that’s a shitty name for a town if you ask me, Stephan laughed.

Work. My... uh... Dad’s work, Stell said.

Ah I see. What’s he do? Stephan asked. He thought he saw Stell wince. ‘Am I being too nosy?’ he thought to himself.

Uh he’s a... lawyer. His firm closed down and he got a good job offer here... so... here I am, Stell seemed to be fumbling with his replies.

"Cool. My dad used to be a warehouse worker. But after I came out a