The Vampire Stayed for Breakfast A MM Romance Short Story (Parunthupuram Days)
LGBTQ Fantasy, Science Fiction Short Read
Self Published
Dec. 8, 2021
Kindle
35
Amazon
What do you do when you’re locked out of your ex’s basement apartment twenty minutes before sunrise?
Seduce the neighbour, of course.
Stranded for the day in a shabby apartment corridor, the vampire Aserad turns his charm (read: unbridled curiosity) on Selan, the unsuspecting human next door. Then he discovers he actually likes this strange spreadsheet nerd—and Selan might have secrets of his own.
The Vampire Stayed for Breakfast is part of Parunthupuram Days, a new urban fantasy series set in a queernorm city with desi vibes.
Review By Aethena Drake
Member of the Paranormal Romance Review Team
This was a delightful short read. The author does a wonderful job of creating an engaging fantasy world with captivating characters. So much happens in less than thirty-two pages. I learned another word for peppers which is a joyous occasion because peppers deserve a multitude of descriptors. I found myself worrying about Aserad’s vampire skills, and I decided that I want Selan to teach me how to cook.
The interactions between Aserad and Selan are equal parts steamy and sweet. The connection between them is easy to feel. Aserad and Selan both have some mystery surrounding them so another story that explored more of their background would be a welcome treat. If you need an entertaining pick-me-up, I recommend sitting down with this short story and a cup of tea like the one on the lovely cover.