CEASE OF LIFE is a dark fantasy contemporary romance short story exploring the grim reaper’s origins in the 14th century. Set in the deeply religious Puritan town of Saint Eve—where witch trials and executions were rampant—it deals with extremely mature and graphic themes.

This story includes serious content and may not be suitable for all readers.

Recurring depictions and mentions of death, including:

• Spousal death
• Suicide
• Town-wide massacre
• Animal and pet deaths (brief but present, includes rats and a raven)

Revenge

Profanity

Extreme gore and violence, including:

• Dismemberment
• Cannibalism (consumption of internal organs)
• Burning (execution)
• Decapitation
• Hanging
• Flesh puncturing

Weapon-inflicted injuries

Sexual content

Blood play (minor part)

Severe illness: Mentions of the Black Death

Animal experimentation (specifically on rats)

False accusations of witchcraft

Witch hunts and public executions

~ 𝔗𝔯𝔬𝔭𝔢𝔰 & 𝔗𝔥𝔢𝔪𝔢𝔰 ~

Two Alternative POV's

Touch her and die

The victim turns into a villain

Soulmates

Play with fire and you'll get burned (literally)

Possessive and protective MMC

Religion trauma/revenge

Fast-paced

ℑ𝔫𝔱𝔢𝔯𝔢𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔡?