VICE + VIRTUE Series by Magnus Thorne

Aden suspects his dealer Gage is involved in something dangerous and deadly, but so long as their unique arrangement continues, he’s fine with not asking any questions. Then, when a routine hookup turns out to be their last, Aden impulsively decides to go on the run with a man he barely knows. BLACK CLOUD is a 13k m/m dark erotic novelette with a transmasc main character. Please review author's note and content warnings in the front matter before engaging with this work.

Almost a year after Aden follows his ex-dealer Gage across the country, he finds himself mostly alone in the dead of winter as Gage hides in plain sight as a bartender. The hasty introduction to Gage's new “business partner”—a silver-tongued local named Travis—doesn’t help.Desperate for details and beguiled by Travis's easy going nature, Aden tentatively places his trust in him, only to develop feelings equally forbidden and undeniable... moreAlmost a year after Aden follows his ex-dealer Gage across the country, he finds himself mostly alone in the dead of winter as Gage hides in plain sight as a bartender. The hasty introduction to Gage's new “business partner”—a silver-tongued local named Travis—doesn’t help.Desperate for details and beguiled by Travis's easy going nature, Aden tentatively places his trust in him, only to develop feelings equally forbidden and undeniable.Strung between two dangerous men willing to kill for him, Aden eventually learns more than the simple truth of what Gage and Travis are planning—and that he’s just as capable of making bloody decisions to protect them.WHITE SMOKE is a 58k m/m dark erotic novella. As it's the direct sequel to BLACK CLOUD, reading as a standalone is not advised. Content warnings and tags are located in the front matter. less

Men like Gage and me? We both crossed the line a long time ago. When a routine hookup turns out to be his last, Aden goes on the run with his dealer Gage, a man he barely knows.After a year of hiding in plain sight, Aden finds himself mostly alone in the dead of winter while Gage works nights as a bartender. The hasty introduction to Gage's new “business partner”—a silver-tongued local named Travis—doesn’t help the growing tension between Aden and his ex-dealer... moreMen like Gage and me? We both crossed the line a long time ago. When a routine hookup turns out to be his last, Aden goes on the run with his dealer Gage, a man he barely knows.After a year of hiding in plain sight, Aden finds himself mostly alone in the dead of winter while Gage works nights as a bartender. The hasty introduction to Gage's new “business partner”—a silver-tongued local named Travis—doesn’t help the growing tension between Aden and his ex-dealer.Desperate for details and beguiled by Travis's easy going nature, Aden tentatively places his trust in Travis, only to develop feelings equally forbidden and undeniable. Strung between two dangerous men willing to kill for him, Aden eventually learns more than the simple truth of what Gage and Travis are planning—and that he’s just as capable of making bloody decisions to protect them.VICE + VIRTUE is a 72k duology previously published as BLACK CLOUD and WHITE SMOKE . It features a transmasc main character as well as dark themes. Content warnings are located in the front matter. less

Plagued by doubt and sleepless nights, Travis begins sneaking out to the garage of the place he now calls home. For better or worse, Gage notices. CONTENT NOTES: angst, dubious but heartfelt discussions of polyamory, smoking, nipple play, sex (oral, PIV, anal), threesome, penetration while being penetrated, to the surprise of no one Travis has a praise kink

Gage and Travis make one of Aden's fantasies come true. CONTENT NOTES: CNC, light gun & knife play, smoking, drinking, face fucking, choking/breath control, degradation, boot kink, rough sex, mean dirty talk, restraints, spanking, hair pulling, penetrative sex, squirting, spit, cum facial, nipple play, before & aftercare PAIRING: trans m + cis m + cis m LENGTH: 9.7K This short takes place after VICE + VIRTUE and is not advised to be read as a standalone.