The Orc and the Receiver: A Monster Romance Short Story
Dyana gave up her freedom to save her family from destitution. After years of abuse she’s struggling to stay strong but is quickly coming to a breaking point.
When she is chosen by an orc war commander during the Receiving she must face the monster and hope to survive the encounter.
This is a dark 10k word short story monster romance with elements that may be triggering to some readers including indentured sex work with non-consensual acts against the female main character, off-page family death, and talk of war and the lives lost due to it.
Elliot Ason
Elliot Ason is a writer who invites readers into a world where monsters meet magic, and romance blooms in the most unexpected places. A lover of all things paranormal and steamy, Elliot specializes in bite-sized, insta-love tales that mix the thrill of magical creatures with the fiery passion of love at first sight. Whether it's a mischievous leprechaun or a brooding monster, her characters are always on a quest to find their one true match, making every story an exciting, fast-paced adventure.