Taj truly loves to dance. Soon, he'll perform his special dance, the one he calls 'dance to death.' Song won't see it, but Riley... well, Riley is forbidden from watching, but that's never stopped him before.
Art: Taj And His Sword
Sep 10, 2025
This piece captures the fluid grace that makes Taj both deadly and beautiful. Still loving my B&W work most, though I'm getting better with color˚✩ ⋆｡˚ ✩
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Taj is desired by too many but seen by almost no one. He's smart and loves to dance, but he's trapped. He's bound by the cartel's debt and objectified for his beauty. In a world divided by two types of energy, Taj has learned to survive by staying untouchable. But some refuse to look away.
Riley is one of them. Wealthy, obsessive, and used to getting what he wants, Riley has fixated on Taj. When his dangerous pursuit puts everyone Taj loves at risk, Taj's life begins to shatter.
Then Taj meets Song, the Sect's Commander, haunted by a difficult past of his own. Their connection grows intense, offering Taj something he's never had: someone who truly sees him.
But in a world where desire is the most dangerous energy of all, their bond makes them both targets. When Riley's obsession turns violent, Taj and Song will be tested in ways neither could imagine.
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What to expect:
◊ Romance dynamics: M/M. The core story is Taj and Song's bond
◊ Multiple POVs (3 characters: Taj, Riley, Song)
◊ Dual magic/science system: natural Ability (cultivation-based) vs. Crystal energy (artificial, created in labs)
◊ Found family dynamics and political intrigue
◊ Character-driven storytelling with gradual reveals
◊ ~100,000 words, some chapters short (e.g., archives)
◊ Author-illustrated artwork throughout (cover art and scene illustrations: NO AI)
What not to expect:
◊ Fast-paced action (this is emotion- and character-focused)
◊ Explicit sexual content
◊ Simple good vs. evil conflicts
Riley is one of them. Wealthy, obsessive, and used to getting what he wants, Riley has fixated on Taj. When his dangerous pursuit puts everyone Taj loves at risk, Taj's life begins to shatter.
Then Taj meets Song, the Sect's Commander, haunted by a difficult past of his own. Their connection grows intense, offering Taj something he's never had: someone who truly sees him.
But in a world where desire is the most dangerous energy of all, their bond makes them both targets. When Riley's obsession turns violent, Taj and Song will be tested in ways neither could imagine.
‧•◊◦
What to expect:
◊ Romance dynamics: M/M. The core story is Taj and Song's bond
◊ Multiple POVs (3 characters: Taj, Riley, Song)
◊ Dual magic/science system: natural Ability (cultivation-based) vs. Crystal energy (artificial, created in labs)
◊ Found family dynamics and political intrigue
◊ Character-driven storytelling with gradual reveals
◊ ~100,000 words, some chapters short (e.g., archives)
◊ Author-illustrated artwork throughout (cover art and scene illustrations: NO AI)
What not to expect:
◊ Fast-paced action (this is emotion- and character-focused)
◊ Explicit sexual content
◊ Simple good vs. evil conflicts
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