Dear Reader,

You may have known this book by its earlier name, Yearning & Love. It returns to you now with a new identity , The Incarnadine, darker, deeper, and more intense than before.

This collection brings together short stories that live in the shadows of human emotion.

Each story stands on its own, yet all are bound by the same thread: passion, secrets, desire, fear, and the fragile line between love and danger.

Some stories are romantic. Some are unsettling. Some may make your heart race. You will meet characters who are flawed, bold, broken, and unforgettable. Their journeys are not always safe, but they are honest, raw, and emotionally charged.

If you are drawn to tales that are intense, surprising, and linger in your mind long after you finish reading, this book is for you.

Thank you for stepping into this darker world with me and supporting me.

With love,

Merikalmse

• Tropes you may find inside:

Dark romance • Psychological tension • Obsession • Secrets • Forbidden feelings • Twisted emotions • Unexpected endings • Morally grey characters