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Anna Verner, Fantasy Author

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Author of cozy Fantasy/Horror The Assassins Raven. Enjoys reading and writing all kinds of Fantasy, Sci-fi, Horror. ๐Ÿ“š Will talk about movies for a long time. Loves Zombies and other monsters. https://anna-verner.itch.io/

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Thank you to everyone that downloaded my spicy stories yesterday, I hope you enjoy them! Feel free to message me about what you liked or didn't like, I like to know if there's anything I could do to make them better. ๐Ÿ’™

15.02.2026 20:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Three junkyard Rottweilers that Blake and Sergei find while searching for discarded neon.

They're totally not a creature resulting from a failed demonic boon...

And yet, the demons all cower when Blake and Sergei visit Home Office (Hell) with them whispering the dread name:

The Boondoggle.

15.02.2026 15:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Happy Valentine's Day!

The #WIPSnips word for February 14th is "sweetheart"

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

I donโ€™t ever use the word sweetheart, but how about just โ€œloveโ€?

14.02.2026 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Crossing over between real life and fetlife
Do you ever find yourself thinking about this?
I mean, yes, of course many of you do this already: open the door between your fetlife self and your everyday self. And that's wonderful!

I'm speaking instead to those who, like myself, keep that barrier up, for reasons of discretion.

But I think about what it would be like to break down that wall, just once, to let my friends and family into my alternate world.
It would be liberating! But, scary at the same time.

What do you think? Or, have you taken that leap, and opened up the door?

I really want to know.

Crossing over between real life and fetlife Do you ever find yourself thinking about this? I mean, yes, of course many of you do this already: open the door between your fetlife self and your everyday self. And that's wonderful! I'm speaking instead to those who, like myself, keep that barrier up, for reasons of discretion. But I think about what it would be like to break down that wall, just once, to let my friends and family into my alternate world. It would be liberating! But, scary at the same time. What do you think? Or, have you taken that leap, and opened up the door? I really want to know.

Just posted this over on another site and I wanted to share it with you because I'd really be curious to know your thoughts!
(alt text is available)
#discreet #secret #fetlife

14.02.2026 20:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Valentine's Day - By Zeke Caliban โ€” Hell Ltd. A very spicy short story about a gay couple on Valentine's Day, and an elaborate plan to boost a lover's ego

My "Valentine's Day" short story, for anyone who's not seen it! Free on my website, www.hellltd.com/zeke

My brand of spicy cotton candy type of story.

#WriteSky #WritingCommunity #BookSky #MMRomance #Spicy

15.02.2026 15:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Raven got her name from having a pet Raven as a child. (She refuses to be called her real name).
She made the black feathers that would fall out into quills for her brother Percy to write with. He still has them on his desk as an adult.

#WritingPrompt

15.02.2026 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Loved it, your writing is always so good! ๐Ÿ’™
The ending was annoying though, I want that to be their real life ๐Ÿ’•

15.02.2026 05:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have beta read for a couple of people on here if your looking. Always happy to help other authors. ๐Ÿ’™

15.02.2026 02:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Raven hopes so. ๐Ÿ˜… She is not very open and loving compared to Trig, but she tries.

15.02.2026 01:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A HEART-FLUTTERING ROMANTASY
Choose your preferred spice level!
"... respectful, tender, but passionateโ€”readers will appreciate!"
"a relaxing read with an engaging pace"
"delightful prose that is elevated yet accessible"
Novella covers for Touched: Black & Pink by Sage T Greene. Title w/flowers.

A HEART-FLUTTERING ROMANTASY Choose your preferred spice level! "... respectful, tender, but passionateโ€”readers will appreciate!" "a relaxing read with an engaging pace" "delightful prose that is elevated yet accessible" Novella covers for Touched: Black & Pink by Sage T Greene. Title w/flowers.

This Valentine's Day, treat yourself to a sweet romantasy novella ๐Ÿ’Œ

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๐Ÿ’ flowers
๐ŸŒˆ queer rep
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ spicy yet wholesome
๐Ÿ’• 3 couples:
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14.02.2026 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
In a dark room, a golden curly haired angel wearing a white dress shirt, tie, and red suspenders has his hand tenderly placed on the elbow and shoulder of a shorter man with dark hair in a black business suit and red tie holding a lit lighter between them, illuminating the room.

Above this is the words: "It's never dark when you're around, My Prince." He said to the Prince of Darkness

In a dark room, a golden curly haired angel wearing a white dress shirt, tie, and red suspenders has his hand tenderly placed on the elbow and shoulder of a shorter man with dark hair in a black business suit and red tie holding a lit lighter between them, illuminating the room. Above this is the words: "It's never dark when you're around, My Prince." He said to the Prince of Darkness

HELL IS WORK

Virgil Mora, Hell's consultant, must restore Heaven's faith in Hell to save the angel he's fallen for.

Feat.
โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ Grumpy X Sunshine
โœ๏ธ Magical Contracts
๐Ÿฆ‹ AuDHD Rep
๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’œ Ace Romance
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ Cosmic Power, Imposter Syndrome

#CuPit #W #A #F #LGBT

14.02.2026 16:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 75    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

#AwesomeCharacters

Between the first and second book Raven and Trig are living together in their own little cottage.
Most nights are spent under candle light and near a fire.
Trig tries hard to do special things for Raven, and Raven tries hard not to burn things when she cooks.

15.02.2026 01:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Two red books are stacked on top of each other and there is a red rose with green leaves around it lying down on the book at the top.
The title of the story Fair Enough by Anna Verner is written over the book pages.

Two red books are stacked on top of each other and there is a red rose with green leaves around it lying down on the book at the top. The title of the story Fair Enough by Anna Verner is written over the book pages.

My spicy short story Fair Enough is up on my Itch page for Valentine's Day.

It is about two people that meet at a book fair.

anna-verner.itch.io

13.02.2026 14:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
At the top is the title text โ€œGood Boys Donโ€™t Howlโ€

On a background of a brick wall lit with the colors of the bisexual pride flag is the shadow of a howling werewolf and a rain of red feathers.

Over the shadow is a neon mouth with red lips and white vampire fangs and a blue and purple hand with a raised index finger in a shushing gesture.

Below that is a tagline: โ€œpop goes the werewolfโ€

At the top is the title text โ€œGood Boys Donโ€™t Howlโ€ On a background of a brick wall lit with the colors of the bisexual pride flag is the shadow of a howling werewolf and a rain of red feathers. Over the shadow is a neon mouth with red lips and white vampire fangs and a blue and purple hand with a raised index finger in a shushing gesture. Below that is a tagline: โ€œpop goes the werewolfโ€

THE COTTON CANDY OF DARK ROMANCE

Wulf discovers being a werewolf means no orgasms, unless he wants his lovers to run out screaming, so his hot roommates help him train to resist.

But when Sky, vampire S&M club owner comes, will Wulf?

books2read.com/u/47yLqA

#CuPit #P #A #F #Erotica #LGBT

14.02.2026 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
โ€œWash up with me, darling?โ€ Tristan gave him another soft kiss. โ€œItโ€™s a lovely day for it.โ€

Avery blushed. He looked down at himself for a moment. โ€œIt is, isnโ€™t it?โ€

He felt another kiss in his hair. โ€œIf you donโ€™t want to, thatโ€™s all right.โ€

โ€œItโ€™s not that I donโ€™t. I justโ€ฆโ€ His face grew warmer, and he moved to cover it.

โ€œOh, my darling.โ€ The crooning tone made him shiver. โ€œAre you bashful?โ€

โ€œTristan,โ€ he whined. Using his hands was not enough. He pressed his face into his loverโ€™s chest.

Meanwhile, Tristan laughed. The sound went through Averyโ€™s whole body. He was held close, felt another kiss.

โ€œCome now, look at me.โ€ Tristan guided him to look up. His smile softened. โ€œWould you like to wash up with me?โ€

Moving his hands away from his face, Avery gave a timid nod. โ€œYes.โ€

They shared another gentle kiss. โ€œIโ€™ll gather the water.โ€

โ€œWash up with me, darling?โ€ Tristan gave him another soft kiss. โ€œItโ€™s a lovely day for it.โ€ Avery blushed. He looked down at himself for a moment. โ€œIt is, isnโ€™t it?โ€ He felt another kiss in his hair. โ€œIf you donโ€™t want to, thatโ€™s all right.โ€ โ€œItโ€™s not that I donโ€™t. I justโ€ฆโ€ His face grew warmer, and he moved to cover it. โ€œOh, my darling.โ€ The crooning tone made him shiver. โ€œAre you bashful?โ€ โ€œTristan,โ€ he whined. Using his hands was not enough. He pressed his face into his loverโ€™s chest. Meanwhile, Tristan laughed. The sound went through Averyโ€™s whole body. He was held close, felt another kiss. โ€œCome now, look at me.โ€ Tristan guided him to look up. His smile softened. โ€œWould you like to wash up with me?โ€ Moving his hands away from his face, Avery gave a timid nod. โ€œYes.โ€ They shared another gentle kiss. โ€œIโ€™ll gather the water.โ€

#โš”๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒผ I have FINISHED the Avery/Tristan Valentine's Day one-shot. Here's what to expect as I start editing:

14.02.2026 22:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Already too late for me, valentines day was yesterday in NZ ๐Ÿ˜‚

14.02.2026 23:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thats amazing! ๐Ÿ’™
I had to spend a lot of time editing my story Fair Enough. I had put in way too much personal stuff that I didn't want out in the world. ๐Ÿ˜…

14.02.2026 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ariana Joins the Scouts Series Bundle by Simon Wolfe A bundle by Simon Wolfe, $1.99 for 6 games

I have created a bundle on itch for my #spicy #scifi Ariana Joins the Scouts Series. There are 5 short stories and one novella. The bundle price is only $1.99 for all. itch.io/s/180260/ari...

Ariana and friends explore the galaxy and meet a few friendly aliens!

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“ฆ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿš€

13.02.2026 21:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks. I loved putting their story together. Ilak is good at making Wilken feel safe. ๐Ÿ’•

14.02.2026 16:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I haven't done one of these for a while.
This is from my next book The Kings Raven.
Wilken had been punished by the Assassin's Guild for love and never recovered. He feels ugly and vulnerable when Ilak the Knight, comes into his room to wash him and clean his wounds.

Love these two ๐Ÿ’•

#WIPSnips

14.02.2026 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Loved it! I know how Ash feels, those days can be the worst. It was so sweet of Finn to make him feel better ๐Ÿ’™

14.02.2026 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Valentine's Day - By Zeke Caliban โ€” Hell Ltd. A very spicy short story about a gay couple on Valentine's Day, and an elaborate plan to boost a lover's ego

Happy Valentine's Day!

I wrote a short story you can read for free on my website!

Ash is having body image issues on Valentine's Day and Finn decides to make his lover see him as sexy as he does via bondage makeover and edging that hot guy in the mirror. ๐Ÿ˜…

VERY spicy. VERY sweet.

#WriteSky

14.02.2026 08:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

No problem Sam ๐Ÿ˜Š

14.02.2026 02:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for the re-post Zed, your the best ๐Ÿ’™

14.02.2026 00:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An illustration of a wide waterfall with a pond of green water below. There are green trees and bushes behind the waterfall, with a little bit of blue sky at the top.
The words say Elvish Love Under a Waterfall, by Anna Verner in red.

An illustration of a wide waterfall with a pond of green water below. There are green trees and bushes behind the waterfall, with a little bit of blue sky at the top. The words say Elvish Love Under a Waterfall, by Anna Verner in red.

I told my other I had written a spicy story for Valentine's Day. I was waiting for some jokes or hassles about it. Nope, their reaction was
"What? You did a spicy story and it's NOT about Raven and Trig?! You have to do one for them!!"
OK, so I've done one with them.

anna-verner.itch.io

13.02.2026 20:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s #FridayReads on Friday the 13th! Letโ€™s share books. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Hereโ€™s a little boricua monster full of vengeance, friendship, bad decisions, murder, Santerรญa, and ghosts.

(45% off!) www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...

bookshop.org/p/books/hous...

13.02.2026 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 85    ๐Ÿ” 49    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 31    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
โ€œIn the riad below the tower the gardens lay untended, vines choking the stagnant pool at the complexโ€™s centre, clawing weeds trapping hard stone beneath their softness. It was the way of weak things, to suffocate and kill with time and patience.โ€
-The Crown of Asmodeus

โ€œIn the riad below the tower the gardens lay untended, vines choking the stagnant pool at the complexโ€™s centre, clawing weeds trapping hard stone beneath their softness. It was the way of weak things, to suffocate and kill with time and patience.โ€ -The Crown of Asmodeus

#SandsofHazzan

Rereading bits of The Crown of Asmodeus in preparation for editing

Lots of bits in this particular chapter that I thought about sharing, but mostly they were either disturbing or spoilery (or both!) for anyone who hasn't read TWoA

13.02.2026 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My second book is out at beta readers, and I've still written notes of things that probably need changing after they finish ๐Ÿ˜…

13.02.2026 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Two red books are stacked on top of each other and there is a red rose with green leaves around it lying down on the book at the top.
The title of the story Fair Enough by Anna Verner is written over the book pages.

Two red books are stacked on top of each other and there is a red rose with green leaves around it lying down on the book at the top. The title of the story Fair Enough by Anna Verner is written over the book pages.

My spicy short story Fair Enough is up on my Itch page for Valentine's Day.

It is about two people that meet at a book fair.

anna-verner.itch.io

13.02.2026 14:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There are a few bad situations that I got into when I was younger that I was lucky to get away from. In my first book I was able to have Raven and Trig deal with them in a far different way than I ever could, and it made me feel better.

13.02.2026 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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