Mayhem Manuscripts Season One: 1nf3ction Series by Lee McCormick, Bree Wiley, N. Boeyer, Ali Woods, B. Ripley, Rae Stone, H.L. Day, Lyla Dane

Humans were always secretly monsters, the rain just gave them an excuse. Aubrey. The infected didn’t break me. They didn’t capture me for experiments and use me like an object. Humanity made me into the monster I am. I’m reckless because it makes me feel alive, careless because I’m addicted to pain. And I’m dangerous because I’ve got nothing left to live for. Nothing, until I meet a raider who seems to see right through me… who demands I do the one thing I said I’d never do again. Let him in... moreHumans were always secretly monsters, the rain just gave them an excuse. Aubrey. The infected didn’t break me. They didn’t capture me for experiments and use me like an object. Humanity made me into the monster I am. I’m reckless because it makes me feel alive, careless because I’m addicted to pain. And I’m dangerous because I’ve got nothing left to live for. Nothing, until I meet a raider who seems to see right through me… who demands I do the one thing I said I’d never do again. Let him in. Phoenix. My mother left me to die on streets flooded with crimson rain. From the time I was born, all I’ve known is betrayal. Now all I know is my pack. We take what we want when we want. We survive and we thrive because we know humans are as bad as the infected, and in this world, you eat or get eaten. When I find a man who seems like he’s got a death wish… I know he’s mine. His reluctance makes me crave him. His defiance makes me burn like the fire in his eyes. I’ve never wanted anything the way I want him. I need to know if his blood runs as red as the rain. Ash on the Tongue is a Dual POV MM dystopian dark romance, and part of the 1nf3ction multi-author series. It features a man broken by the world around him and a raider who thrives on his chaos. Expect dark situations, high heat, and two men willing to burn down the world to keep what’s theirs. less

Surviving is all I’ve ever known. Abandoned young, I was left to fend for myself in a place ruled by fear and control. Silver runs everything—rations, medicine, currency—and those like me, carriers of the infection, are treated less than human. Everyone I love is gone. All that’s left is my sister, but she vanished into Zone T years ago, and I won’t stop until I find her. Even if it means stepping onto his boat. An eye for an eye. They call him the Ferryman... moreSurviving is all I’ve ever known. Abandoned young, I was left to fend for myself in a place ruled by fear and control. Silver runs everything—rations, medicine, currency—and those like me, carriers of the infection, are treated less than human. Everyone I love is gone. All that’s left is my sister, but she vanished into Zone T years ago, and I won’t stop until I find her. Even if it means stepping onto his boat. An eye for an eye. They call him the Ferryman. A monster with a bird of prey, tasked with bringing criminals across the river. Those who board his vessel never return. But he’s not what I expected. There are secrets behind his quiet stare and a history soaked in blood. His gentle touch draws me in deeper than I meant to go. The closer I get to the truth, the more he unravels parts of me I thought were long dead. The Ferryman wants to claim my soul, but I don't know if I could ever be his. All I am is. .. rotten. Rotten is a full-length MM dark dystopian horror romance as part of the 1nf3ction shared world collaboration. Each book is a standalone containing themes and situations not intended for readers under the age of 18. Both characters are consenting adults. This story features a mute, morally grey cinnamon roll, Greek mythology themes, a talking crow too smart for her own good, and a guaranteed HEA. less

MAX. They fear me. Worship me. Call me an abomination. I’ve earned my freedom a dozen times in The Pit, but I keep going back. Because violence is my church, and blood is the only thing that makes me feel alive. Then he arrives. Pretty. Fast. New. A golden-haired boy with ocean eyes and no clue how this island works. He doesn’t belong here, and he’s going to get himself killed. Just like all the other wide-eyed fools who think survival is about hope instead of brutality... moreMAX. They fear me. Worship me. Call me an abomination. I’ve earned my freedom a dozen times in The Pit, but I keep going back. Because violence is my church, and blood is the only thing that makes me feel alive. Then he arrives. Pretty. Fast. New. A golden-haired boy with ocean eyes and no clue how this island works. He doesn’t belong here, and he’s going to get himself killed. Just like all the other wide-eyed fools who think survival is about hope instead of brutality. So why the fuck can’t I stop watching him? Why do I keep stepping in? Why does the monster in me go quiet when he’s near? He’s everything I never wanted. And everything I’d burn this whole godsdamned island for. KIERAN. My mother is dead. I followed her last instructions to the letter: get on the boat, get to the island, survive. Her final words still echo in my head—Live, Kieran. Live. But Ibitha doesn’t want me. I have no papers, no useful skills, nothing to offer. .. except a pretty face. And here? That’s enough to get you owned. Now I pour drinks in a brothel I never chose, counting down the days until my debt’s repaid. Until I’m free. Then he notices me. Max. A legend carved in blood and bone. I should fear him, everyone does. He looks at me like I’m already his. Like he’s made up his mind. Like I’m something he plans to keep. And the most dangerous part? A piece of me wants that. Wants him. But you don’t fall for someone like Max. You survive him. Or you don’t. OBLITERATED is a full-length MM romance as part of the 1nf3ction multi-author post-dystopian zombie apocalypse series. While all the stories take place in a shared world, each book can be read as a standalone. Expect violence, obsession, biting banter, sword fights, broken boys, morally grey messes, and two lovers who’d rather kiss in a pit full of zombies than say “I love you” out loud. less

Eli. Built a century ago as a secret research facility in the middle of the Australian Outback, The Facility is the only home I’ve ever known—and I’m grateful for it. We have food, water, and guards to protect us from the infected. We’re lucky, we’re safe and I never plan to step beyond our walls. Until I’m given no choice and I’m sent on a supply run with him—Jacob. The man who saved my life ten years ago now lurks in the shadows, always watching over me... moreEli. Built a century ago as a secret research facility in the middle of the Australian Outback, The Facility is the only home I’ve ever known—and I’m grateful for it. We have food, water, and guards to protect us from the infected. We’re lucky, we’re safe and I never plan to step beyond our walls. Until I’m given no choice and I’m sent on a supply run with him—Jacob. The man who saved my life ten years ago now lurks in the shadows, always watching over me. Can his ever-watchful eye, and experience traversing the harsh Australian desert keep us both safe? Or will the Red Rains and the infection in our blood finally claim us? Jacob. I try not to think too hard about the future. It’s too easy to get disappointed. I’ve learned too many times not to get attached, and in my ten years here at The Facility, I’ve managed to keep my walls even more secure than the ones around our compound. Except for him—Eli. Too beautiful for a world as ugly as this one, I can’t keep myself from watching over him and keeping him safe from the ever-present danger of our lives. When he’s assigned to my team for a supply run to a neighbouring outpost, I’m faced with my darkest nightmares and deepest fears. And I might just find that there is one thing worse than losing him, and that’s never having him at all. All Your Days is a full-length MM dark dystopian romance as part of the 1nf3ction shared world collab. Each book is a standalone containing themes and situations not intended for readers under the age of 18. Both characters are consenting adults. less

Bright Haven is my flock and I am their Blessed Lamb. Under the guidance of our Father, I lead our congregation for the glory of the Lord. Seeking salvation from the rot that has set in across the country, we cleanse those who sin against us in the red rains, offering them a chance at God’s forgiveness. We ask the Lord for mercy, but The Devil answers instead. Once a member of the community, Lazarus was cast out to suffer among the damned long before I came to the compound... moreBright Haven is my flock and I am their Blessed Lamb. Under the guidance of our Father, I lead our congregation for the glory of the Lord. Seeking salvation from the rot that has set in across the country, we cleanse those who sin against us in the red rains, offering them a chance at God’s forgiveness. We ask the Lord for mercy, but The Devil answers instead. Once a member of the community, Lazarus was cast out to suffer among the damned long before I came to the compound. Wicked and cruel, he is now more sinner than saint but he wasn’t always that way. Betrayed by those he loved, Lazarus is The Devil that Bright Haven created themselves, and his vengeance upon our community has been swift and merciless. And now I am his captive. He meant to kill me when he took me but now I’m not sure he wants me dead. Lazarus seeks instead to corrupt me piece by piece and though I know I am to remain pure, I am weak to the temptation of his touch. The longer he keeps me alive, the more I crave him like I crave air and the more I learn about the man we call our Father. There’s a sickness in Bright Haven. Spoiled fruit in the orchard and a snake among the reeds. We’ve been asking the Lord for mercy, but calling to The Devil may be the only way to save us all. Call to the Devil is a full-length MM dystopian romance as part of the 1nf3ction shared world collab. Each book is a standalone containing themes and situations not intended for readers under the age of 18. Both characters are consenting adults. This book features dark religious themes, folk horror vibes, snacrifices, a forest full of zombies, actions that have consequences, a broken man with questionable morals learning how to love and trust, and a so-called sacred vessel learning how to be a messy, imperfect human. Please read and heed the content warnings contained within the author's note. less

Two headstrong men. One broken world. And a connection that could destroy—or redeem—them both. AUGUST. They say the world was better before the Red Rain―before the skies grew toxic and the virus transformed people into mindless savages. I disagree. There’s beauty in the wreckage, if you know where to look. Desperation is profitable. Hope is a commodity. Dreams? I sell them daily. Keaton Levine was supposed to be just another mark. Until he wasn’t. Because he sees me—really sees me... moreTwo headstrong men. One broken world. And a connection that could destroy—or redeem—them both. AUGUST. They say the world was better before the Red Rain―before the skies grew toxic and the virus transformed people into mindless savages. I disagree. There’s beauty in the wreckage, if you know where to look. Desperation is profitable. Hope is a commodity. Dreams? I sell them daily. Keaton Levine was supposed to be just another mark. Until he wasn’t. Because he sees me—really sees me. And in this shattered place we call home, I’m not sure I’m ready to be someone worth saving. KEATON. I lost everything when I got bitten. Discharged, discarded, diseased. All I have left is vengeance. Then came Tobias… August, whatever the hell his real name is. He promised answers. He gave me lies. But in peeling him open, I found something I didn’t expect. A reason to fight. A reason to feel. Maybe he is the answer. And I asked the wrong question. KING OF LIES is a full-length enemies-to-lovers M/M romance set in the 1nf3ction multi-author post-dystopian zombie apocalypse universe. Each book can be read as a standalone. Expect: power struggles, a morally grey antihero, a mad scientist with a god complex, a cult holed up in a castle, (fireman’s) pole dancing, and two dominant forces crashing together in a world that wants them dead. If they can learn to trust, they might discover something more precious than survival—each other. CW - violence. less

A decade ago, I was made a promise. Now, I get to watch him make the same one twice. Hunt. Survive. Fuck. That’s all I’ve ever aimed for in this life. All I’ve ever needed to keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward. Training others to do the same just made sense. No feelings. No expectations. I never expected for the man I’ve kept at arms length for the last ten years to challenge that with the assistance of my brand new recruit and his sweet cherry pastries... moreA decade ago, I was made a promise. Now, I get to watch him make the same one twice. Hunt. Survive. Fuck. That’s all I’ve ever aimed for in this life. All I’ve ever needed to keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward. Training others to do the same just made sense. No feelings. No expectations. I never expected for the man I’ve kept at arms length for the last ten years to challenge that with the assistance of my brand new recruit and his sweet cherry pastries. Is it possible to overcome the past and give up my heart to the two men that have shown me that it still beats? The Dead Don't Talk is a full-length MMM dark dystopian romance as part of the 1NF3CTION shared world collab. Each book is a standalone containing themes and situations not intended for readers under the age of 18. All characters are consenting adults. less

All I know is this prison cell. All I do is the bidding of my masters. They call me a bloodhound and treat me like the dog I am. When I finally get the chance to escape, I take it. I travel far away from this wretched place to create a new life where no one owns me. But just when I think I’m free, I fall into another man’s trap. Except… this one is different. He treats me like a human, not a beast. He saves me from the brink of death and gives me time to heal, a new name, and a new purpose... moreAll I know is this prison cell. All I do is the bidding of my masters. They call me a bloodhound and treat me like the dog I am. When I finally get the chance to escape, I take it. I travel far away from this wretched place to create a new life where no one owns me. But just when I think I’m free, I fall into another man’s trap. Except… this one is different. He treats me like a human, not a beast. He saves me from the brink of death and gives me time to heal, a new name, and a new purpose. He teaches me how to live outside of a cage. But he doesn’t know what kind of dangerous creature he’s let into his home. A creature with tainted blood, a creature that’s more animal than man…. 𝙀𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙩 𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨. 𝘽𝙖𝙙 𝘽𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 is a full-length, dual POV MM dark dystopian romance as part of the 1NF3CTION shared world collaboration. Each book is a standalone containing themes and situations not intended for readers under the age of 18. Both characters are consenting adults. less