Anguish of the Marrow
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Alastor wants. Angel Dust, unfortunate creature, is seemingly made to be adored, whether he wants to be or not. By the crass, the philistine, the utterly unappreciative; by those who hadn't the faintest notion of the true value of beauty in a brutally ugly world.
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- Part 1 of Anguish of the Marrow
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Alastor steps outside his comfort zone. Angel knows more than he would like about not being comfortable in your own skin. Fortunately, he knows just as much about learning to work with what you've got.
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- Part 2 of Anguish of the Marrow
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Alastor is ready to take the next big step in exploring his relationship with Angel, with sex, and with himself. Angel is determined to do this right.
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- Part 3 of Anguish of the Marrow
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A powerful man, accustomed to the instant gratification of desire, may find a greater thrill in hearing no.
Angel introduces chastity play into his and Alastor's sex life. Alastor discovers that the surest way to want something is by having it denied.
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- Part 4 of Anguish of the Marrow
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Alastor discovers that Angel has never been taken on a "proper" date, and decides this must be remedied at once. Now, if only he knew the first thing about how to conduct one...or in fact understood the difference between romantic and platonic love at all.
Alastor introduces Angel to the wonders of Cannibal Town. They explore themselves, their relationship, and the nature of love along the way.
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- Part 5 of Anguish of the Marrow
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Alastor has long grown accustomed to the realities of a cervine hormone cycle, but never before has he had a lifemate to share the autumn with. This year, with a companion to shelter and impress, new drives and feelings emerge, and Alastor is confronted with the novel idea that his cycle could be something to enjoy, not endure.
Angel finds out that Alastor grows a winter coat. Striving for sobriety might suck donkey dick, but it helps to have something exciting to look forward to.
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- Part 6 of Anguish of the Marrow
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Angel's birthday falls on April Fool's, and Alastor is determined not to make one of himself. It's a dreadful pickle, to want to see one's beau celebrated by all, yet itch to have him all to oneself.
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- Part 7 of Anguish of the Marrow
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Alastor talked a big game about wanting to let Angel cut him open and hold his still-beating heart in his hands - and he was quite serious every time - but some things were just too much to ask. He would never have DREAMED of actually expecting Angel to go that far.
Nor would he have dreamed that Angel would ask him first.
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- Part 8 of Anguish of the Marrow