High Enough: Oroxious and the Deadly Sins, #2

By Tashina Tradell

It's not a party without dangerous games! When does enough become too much? Katie is about to find out how gluttony can take over your life. Simply opening a door could be the best or worst thing to ever happen to a person. Which will it be for Katie? One crazy night becomes Katie's fork in the road. Will her decision to partake in the games lead her to wild fun, or to dangerous opportunities? Part Two in Oroxious and the Deadly Sins Length-Short Story. Trigger Warning: Contains adult content, sexual content, drug and alcohol use.

Each and every person has or will commit a sin in thier life. Sometimes the results of their decisions can cause catastrophic events to unfold. For those that are fortunate enough to carry his mark with them, get a second chance granted by Oroxious himself. This short story series touches on the lives of seven beings, and we get to be the witnesses to either their undoing, or their salvation. Join Oroxious on his search for souls in a world of chaos and sins.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tashina Tradell
• Release date: Sep 8, 2022
• ISBN: 9798215316771

Tashina Tradell

Tashina Tradell is an author of many genres, including paranormal romance, fantasy and YA fantasy. Werewolves, shapeshifters, vampires and witches only scratch the surface of what this author's stories will entrance you with. Starting her journey of writing just out of high school, she has taken many different paths in life that have detoured her along the way, but have always landed her right back in front of a keyboard. Living with her small family in the western part of the United States she loves spending all the time that she can with them. Life is too short not to. The rain motivates her to center on her thought process and get the stories that stir in her mind down on paper, (or more like on computer,) giving her the chance to share her unique ideas with the world. You can find Tashina Tradell online at https://tashinatradell.wixsite.com/tahliahambrose?fbclid=IwAR27FR4zj96t0mPXKRM5mRdi8a_BjhrMyWH8d2JL7Xj14eOfGTgcxkz-Zho Like and Follow Tashina Tradell social media for updates on her upcoming books! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttradell/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttradell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t.tradell.t.ambrose.author/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tashinatradell Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5086412.Tashina_Tradell

Book preview

Chapter 1

Katie’s head was throbbing with pain. Darkness surrounded every corner of her mind. She felt as if her body was numb and her legs were no longer going to hold her up. It all seemed like a moment frozen in time. The throbbing in her head wouldn’t go away and with every breath she took the agony became worse. She wanted to cry out in pain, but as soon as the thought came into her mind a new sensation coursed through her. Her throat burned as if acid had been poured down it.

Bringing her head back to its original position, Katie set the shot glass on the counter maybe a little too hard. She couldn’t make out exactly what had just happened but she knew she had wanted another shot of that deathly tasting liquid gold.

With the room spinning, she tried to retain the memory of why she was doing this in the first place. Getting completely drunk and throwing away all priorities was not something she did very often. She was at a party taking shots from Jacob, a man she had just met. As much as she had tried to push the memories of Craig to the back of her mind, they started to pour in like a monsoon as she swallowed another strong shot of anything in her reach.

GOOD MORNING MY LOVELY sexy hot stuff, said the man lying next to Katie. She stared at the man who looked like a beach god with blond locks and a six pack.

I love you Katie, he caressed her pale skin as they relaxed next to each other on her bed.

How could you say that and expect me to believe it when you have wallpapers of half-naked women all over your phone Craig? she responded hesitantly, knowing as soon as she said it that he hated these type of comments.

Oh please, he said, kissing her cheek and making a trail of moist kisses down her neck while grabbing a handful of her long dark brown hair. I would have you on there but you won’t let me have a picture of you like that.

You know why I won’t give you a picture like that, Katie rolled her eyes, hating the way she felt. I’m a freaking hippo, and I don’t need you showing your friends my fat rolls, she threw her words at him like it was prediction rather than a statement.

Honey, I would never do that, Craig frowned in between his kisses. I think you’re absolutely sexy, his tongue slipped out of his mouth to lick the pale skin on her neck.

Every time she was naked around him her self-esteem seemed to crash in a downward spiral. She couldn’t help comparing herself to his past girlfriends who were skinnier and prettier than she was.

Those eyes of yours are like an endless green sea, I just can’t stop looking into them, he smiled, caressing her cheek. Besides, my opinion is the only one that should matter right?

Um, no, she said flatly and jumped out of the bed, disregarding Craig’s obvious attempt at morning sex.  

You know what Katie? Craig jumped up from the bed. You can have it your way then. I’m tired of trying to get you to see how beautiful you are.

Whatever, Katie mumbled as she covered herself up with a robe.

It’s pathetic that you can’t get enough self-esteem to make yourself feel good, especially when I’m always telling you it, he rambled on as he started to dress for the day.

There’s no possible way I can be all these things that you say about me Craig, Katie felt the tears starting to well up.

Craig stopped getting ready and walked over to her, putting both his hands on her shoulders.

I can’t be with someone who doesn’t love themselves. You’re depressing to be around, he frowned as he spoke the words she knew were true.

Whenever I have something good to say about you, you put it down. I want to be able to compliment my woman and hear a thank you, or a cocky ‘I know’ or some kind of response that lets me know my woman is confident, he tried to explain, but she knew she could never be that.

He was going to leave and she knew it. It had to happen sooner or later, she thought. They all run from her. Who wouldn’t? He was right, she was pathetic and ugly. She couldn’t look at herself in the mirror without seeing the whole 180lbs that clung to her pale skin as ugly.

Katie, you need to figure yourself out, he shook his head and walked out of the room.

Katie followed him into the living room where he picked up his bag that he always brought with him when he visited her.

I’m sorry I can’t wait around while you do that. I want to live and be happy, Craig finished as he walked out the door without a glance.

What a fantastic way to start the morning, Katie