Claw of Chaos: Before it all Began: Echoes of Exile, #1.5

By J.K. Jones

Bleak. Ugly. Twisted.
This is Ryu Suzuki's life in the unforgiving realm of the Filthy Claws clan. He's known nothing but an unrelenting tale of poverty and despair. However, when the Silvercrest Howlers invade their territory and snatch him as a helpless child, the course of his existence takes a haunting twist. Stripped of his freedom, Ryu is trapped in a merciless life of servitude.
Amidst the bleak promises of peace by the Silvercrest Howlers, Ryu's instincts scream that there's more to their agenda than meets the eye. Are they benevolent saviors or crafty architects of destruction?
As an omega, Ryu's choices are limited, until the charismatic alpha, Micah McCorbyn, strides into his world. Suddenly, Ryu's reality transforms into a maelstrom of chaos, as Micah's enigmatic interest unravels secrets, power struggles, and hidden motives. Can Ryu dare to trust these mysterious newcomers to rescue him from his dire predicament, or is their sudden appearance a harbinger of his ultimate downfall?

 

Warning: This is an MM shifter romance novella 10k prologue to Claw of Exile. This includes violence and coarse language. Please be advised.

• Language: English
• Publisher: jkjones
• Release date: Sep 22, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223391494

J.K. Jones

Hey there, I'm J.K. Jones, a Canadian author who likes her coffee black and loves to write dark M/M romance novels. I grew up in the bustling city of Toronto, and it's given me a bit of a different take on things. I'm just passionate about telling stories that grab your attention. I've been into creative writing for a while, and it's cool how I can naturally put together characters and plots that keep folks hooked. You might have come across my books like "Claw of Exile" and "Weeps Indigo." They're all about diving into the messy parts of love and relationships. I've been hanging out in Toronto for as long as I can remember, just doing my thing and spinning tales. I hope my writing connects with you and adds a little something to the world of dark M/M romance.

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Claw of Chaos

J.K. Jones

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Copyright © February 20th, 2023 J.K. Jones All rights reserved

The characters and events portrayed in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.

No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without express written permission of the publisher.

Disclaimer

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This is a self-published work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products 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. This book contains harsh language, scenes of violence, sexuality, sensuality, human trafficking, rape, and other mature subject matter. It is not intended for a younger audience. No part of this book may be reproduced in any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval system. Furthermore, it is a work of fiction. We do not condone any form of racism, sexual harassment, incitement, religious hatred, misogyny, child pornography or make light of such grave matters. Warning: this book contains explicit sex, graphic violence, gore, and mature subject matter. Please be advised.

Characters & Clans

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The Midnight Stalkers

Motto: Perseverance conquers all

Luger

Chandler

Shamus

Berriston

The Filthy Claws

Motto: Light in the darkness

Flint

Kenyon

Marissa

Ryu Suzuki

The Blackfang Hounds

Motto: Progress through wisdom

Rovell

Thorin

Wulfrun

Haru Yamamoto

The Impure Canines

Motto: By sword and shield

Caine

Fermin

Aarbrok

Forrester

The Thunder Hunters

Motto: Prepared for all

Rohan

Ricky

Reed

Kazan

Weiss

The Silvercrest Howlers

Motto: Steadfast and loyal

Trmon

Deryn

Randolph

Rocky

Zy

Micah

Michael

Outlands

Mount Horai

Gods

Ehros, God of Nature

Uarus, God of the Wind

Qharuer, God of the Sky

Qartyx, God of Magic

Haveus, God of the Stars

Qitdum, God of Love

Thogues, God of Virtue

Goddesses

Oslene, Goddess of Torture

Vuneas, Goddess of the Sky

Volena, Goddess of Envy

Contents

1.Chapter 1

2.Chapter 2

3.Chapter 3

4.Chapter 4

5.Chapter 5

6.Chapter 6

7.Chapter 7

What’s Next?

About the Author

Chapter 1

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Filthy Claws Clan

Fifteen years ago …

Y ou thieving shits! the soldier yells, chasing them down the street.

Ryu’s tiny feet slip against the concrete as he tears down the narrow streets. The man is hot on their heels, his face twisted in anger.

Kenyon darts right, causing Ryu to nearly trip over his feet on the sharp pivot. In his arms are two loaves of bread, which is not much but it’s enough to feed them for a few days.

Ryu is breathless, his scrawny legs nearly shaking with adrenaline as they run until his lungs burn. The tattered clothes that haven’t been washed in weeks nearly hang off his body.

His hair, long and matted, falls into his eyes.

Hurry! Kenyon screams as he vaults forward. The marketgoers jump out of the way, shouting obscenities at their small frames.

The soles on his shoes are worn thin, and Ryu can feel the concrete with each step as they shudder through him. They frantically round the corner They’re close. Not far from their destination and soon the soldier won’t be