Dark Lord Origins — S.L. Carpenter

Just the whisper of his name brings shivers of desire to the women who have met him. The Dark Lord. A mysterious being who fulfills their deepest passions, their most sensual and erotic dreams.Journalist Alyson Mendez has heard about him and stolen something -- his medallion. She will use it to summon him, but not for her sexual pleasure. She wants a story, a front-page scoop on this man of many magical talents. What she gets is much more than an interview.Defying her preconceived notions of space and time, the Dark Lord shows her times and places -- and lovers. He reveals the extent of his powers, makes her shudder at the passions he reveals then surprises her even more. Prepared for his sexuality, Alyson is nevertheless astounded to find herself adrift on a wave of emotional intensity as this strange being shares secrets known to none but himself. It's a journey both exquisite and painful, a voyage into a world of desires Alyson could never have imagined. And a glimpse into the past, present and future of the Dark Lord -- his Origins.Note: The Dark Lord was originally introduced in the story Dark Lust.