Hell-Bent: Tales Dripping in Crimson IV

By Erica Beale

A King of Hell is used to being in charge, however, faced with a demoness armed with sensuality as her weapon, he learns even he can fall victim to a powerful predator.

Mammon, a King of Hell, has been trapped in the human realm for centuries. When offered a chance to return home, he jumps at the opportunity. The catch? He must free a powerful succubus named Na'ahmeh who's bent on revenge against her maker. Mammon, posing as billionaire playboy Dezi Pater, has been living it up in Crimson, enjoying the perks of wealth and power. But after releasing Na'ahmeh, Mammon realizes his mistake and must confront the consequences of his actions. With Na'ahmeh on a rampage, Mammon must use every ounce of his arrogance, confidence, and power to subdue her before she destroys everything he's come to love.

That is if he can resist the taste of home she represents.

Hell-Bent is the fourth installment of the Tales Dripping in Crimson series. Contains steamy, mature content.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Erica Beale
• Release date: Mar 7, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215469248

Erica Beale

Smut writer was supposed to be a joke!By listing "smut writer" as a profession on Facebook many moons ago, a page was created in its honor. Despite not knowing what to do with the moniker, the likes began to mount. Not one to waste a gift, I decided to attempt to take up the mantle.Now I'm diving into the role. I've always dabbled in erotica (particularly of the dark urban fantasy variety), but since I have more time on my hands than I used to, I've decided to dive deeper into the hobby. More works to come. If you're looking for a quickie or two, check out my site ericabeale.com.

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Hell-Bent

A Tale in Crimson

Erica Beale

1st Edition

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Copyright © 2023 by Erica Beale (Smashwords Edition)

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without written permission of the copyright owner except for the use of quotations of the book

I am Mammon, King of the Second Circle of Hell, and as I sit in this godforsaken room, I seethe with anger. How dare Na’ahmeh do this to me? How dare she drain me of my power, nearly killing me in the process? I am the one who should be in control, not her.

I look around the room, taking in the drab green furniture and the smell of old cigarettes and cheap whiskey. This is a far cry from the luxury I’m used to. How could I have let myself be put in this situation? How could I have been such an idiot? I should have known better than to trust that psychotic succubus.

But I did trust her, and now I’m stuck in this hideous place, barely able to move because of the half-transformation she caused in me. My once handsome face is now half twisted into a demonic form, with leathery red skin, jet black hair, and large sharp teeth. My body is too large for this room, and I can feel my foot turning into a hoof.

I am the King of Greed and a leader of a legion of Hell, and I am not used to being in this kind of situation. I am used to being in control, making deals, and getting what I want. But now, I’m trapped in a seedy motel on the edge of town.

A growl of frustration escapes me as I imagine what I would do to Na’ahmeh if could ever get my hands on her again. But for now, I can only try to hold on to what’s left of my power and my sanity.

In the middle of brooding over my current situation, which, to be honest, was a constant state lately, I heard a persistent knocking at the door. I was not in the mood for company, but the knock persisted, so I reluctantly shifted my enlarged body from its uncomfortable position to answer it.

A man called out my chosen human name, Dezi Pater? I frowned, wondering who could be looking for me. I wasn’t expecting anyone, so apprehension gripped me regarding opening the door.