What waits ahead is not gentle.

Readers are encouraged to review the content and trigger warnings before diving in. These stories explore dark themes and may not be suitable for all audiences. Proceed with care. If you'd like to dive in blindly, that's entirely okay. Just know that you've been warned.

Where The Iris Withered Content & Trigger Warnings

Topics explored in this story include:

  • Graphic depictions of a suicide attempt
  • Mentions of self-harm (non-detailed)
  • Mentions of child abuse (non-detailed)
  • Mentions of childhood trauma (remembered)
  • Mentions of child sexual assault (remembered)
  • Mentions of cancer (remembered)
  • Mentions of blackmail (remembered)
  • Mentions of snuff films (remembered)
  • Emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse
  • Gaslighting, manipulation, humiliation
  • Drug and alcohol use, smoking
  • Online harassment
  • Sexual harassment
  • Verbal slut shaming
  • Detailed depictions of parental mental illness (including schizophrenia)
  • False accusations of incest
  • Panic attacks and undiagnosed PTSD
  • Kidnapping
  • Graphic violence and murder
  • Graphic depictions of torture and mutilation
  • Stalker trope and possessive behavior
  • A morally grey male main character who crosses lines to protect what he claims
  • “Who hurt you?” dynamic
  • Police officer / civilian trope

 

Explicit sexual content includes:

  • Rough sex, choking, praise, spit, mutual masturbation and M/F/M
  • Gun play, knife play, blood play, primal play, breath play
  • Degradation and voyeurism

This is a dark romance that explores themes of trauma, obsession, power imbalance, revenge, and the fine line between protection and possession.

Intended for adult readers (18+) only.

Your mental health matters.

If any of the topics in this book are difficult to read, please take care of yourself first. There is no shame in stepping away, reaching out, or seeking support. You are not alone.

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