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Embraces: Dark Erotica

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I am an avid reader of slash, goth, horror, erotica, etc. While I found most of these stories to be well written (most do not have that sudden ending with no closure feeling that so many short stories suffer from these days).
With that being said - I do not feel there was much erotica. Some stories didn't even include any overt erotic/sexual references. But still - they were good.
I must add - one of the stories was the most disgusting (usually that's a good thing) concept/story I've ever read. And I'm one of those people that loved poppy z brites Exquisite Corpse.
Overall - it's a pretty good read but if you are looking for sex and erotic situations you may want to adjust your expectations to include more fantasy and very indirect type hints of maybe sexual situations.

This is the best book of erotic horror I have ever read. Each story is darkly beautiful and entertaining. I was at times scared and never bored. In fact, I couldn't put the book down! This is the most unique erotica anthology I have ever read. Paula Guran did a magnificent job choosing 20 stories that are so well written and so out there, it's amazing.

This new book of erotica is exciting and dark and steamy. The stories are unusual, and while they are very dark and some are in the horror genre, they are not too "horror"ific for those new to the genre. They are full of surprise, drama, terror, and sensuality. Unique, unusual, with plenty of twists and turns.

"Embraces: Dark Erotica" breaks new ground at the perfect time. I loved every story in the book. Editor, Paula Guran has put together a fantastic collection of writers who strut their stuff in a hot and scary collection guaranteed to make you squirm.

Venus or Vixen Press is shaping up to be a contender. I can't wait to see what their next book is going to be!

I found the stories boring with too much homosexuality. I can not imagine anyone claiming to have written most of this dull supposedly imaginative tripe.

FANTASTIC: EXCEPTIONALLY WELL WRITTEN. I WAS ESPECIALLY IMPRESSED BY "SMALL BUBBLES" WRITTEN BY SAMUEL CROSS. HOPE TO SEE MORE OF THIS UNUSUAL AUTHOR. CONGRATULATIONS.

If you like horror and you like erotica this book is perfect. My favorite stories were by horror legends Poppy Z. Brite and John Shirley but they were all great!

I bought this with Viscera by Cara Bruce. They are my 2 new favorite books. If you want erotica that's actually good, try these two!

FANTASTIC: EXCEPTIONALLY WELL WRITTEN. I WAS ESPECIALLY IMPRESSED BY "SMALL BUBBLES" WRITTEN BY SAMUEL CROSS. HOPE TO SEE MORE OF THIS UNUSUAL AUTHOR. CONGRATULATIONS.

I enjoyed this book very much. I loved how each story was unique and strangely wonderful. Even the stories that made me cringe also intrigued me. I would have liked the book to be longer. I read through it quickly.