Welcome to Crescent Haven, where brilliant city lights meet the shadows of the supernatural realm. To locals, it’s Cres-Haze — a vibrant small city pulsing with ancient magic and dark desires. From smoky jazz clubs beckoning mortals and immortals to hushed whispers of forbidden rituals in secluded corners, Cres-Haze offers an intoxicating fusion of urban grit and unearthly temptation.

In the first tantalizing tale of the Midnight Embrace series of paranormal short stories, Sinful Seductions, the owner of the popular Midnight Blues jazz bar, Lena Johnson, finds herself drawn into a dangerous web of murder, mystery, and smoldering passion. When a string of grisly killings shakes Cres-Haze, she is inexplicably attracted to the case and the ruggedly handsome police chief, Sergei Peytona. As they delve into the city’s dark underbelly, the line blurs between the investigation and their blazing chemistry.

The Midnight Embrace series offers deliciously compact paranormal short stories to transport you into Cres-Haze’s sensual unknown. Encounter alluring vampires, smoldering shapeshifters, and other supernatural creatures navigating passion, mystery, and insatiable hunger in these condensed tales. Whether you crave sizzling rendezvous or briskly-paced adventure, these bite-size servings will leave you craving more intoxicating tastes of Cres-Haze’s shadowy wonders.

Prepare to be lured into a realm where shadows and desire intertwine, and no appetite for the paranormal will go unsated. Welcome to the Midnight Embrace series of supernatural short stories…if you dare.

Marilyn Lee