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Can a ghostly hound tell the difference between love and fear? Will man's best friend save the day? Garrick and Tristan thought they were done with hauntings when they rid themselves of the evil ghost of Gabriel Blackthorne. But it seems that their connection to the supernatural runs deeper when howls in the night and glimpses of glowing red eyes gradually manifest into sightings of a mysterious black dog. The ghostly hound seems to be protecting Tristan, but from what? A group of friends visiting for the weekend provide a welcome distraction, but one of them would like to be more than friends with Garrick. Frankie sees Tristan as nothing more than a temporary inconvenience and does everything in his power to tempt Garrick away. Rejected by Garrick, Frankie goes to extreme lengths to get his attention, using Tristan as his pawn in a very disturbing game. How do you demonstrate the difference between love and fear when bondage and submission are parts of the equation? Will the Black Dog fulfil its role as protector or will Tristan pay the ultimate price for love?
A spectral canine's protection is tested when a jealous rival escalates a game of manipulation and fear. Garrick and Tristan believed their supernatural troubles were over after banishing Gabriel Blackthorne, but the appearance of a mysterious black dog with glowing red eyes suggests otherwise. This ghostly hound seems intent on guarding Tristan, though its true purpose and the nature of the threat remain unclear. As a group of friends visits, one, Frankie, becomes fixated on Garrick, viewing Tristan as an obstacle and employing increasingly disturbing tactics to win Garrick's affection, blurring the lines between love, fear, bondage, and submission.
The premise sets up a complex interplay between supernatural elements and intense interpersonal dynamics. The narrative appears to focus on the psychological manipulation and emotional stakes involved in the relationships, particularly Frankie's escalating obsession and its impact on Garrick and Tristan. The inclusion of bondage and submission suggests a mature exploration of consent and power within romantic and suspenseful contexts. The resolution hinges on whether the protective supernatural entity can avert a tragic outcome driven by human jealousy and fear.
Page Count:
52
Publication Date:
2013-01-14
Publisher:
Independent Publishers Group (Chicago Review Press)
ISBN-10:
1781841926
ISBN-13:
9781781841921
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