Liquid Longing: An Erotic Anthology of the Sacred and Profane, by Annabeth Leong
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From Annabeth Leong’s penetrating view of the sensual, the sacred, and the profane comes an anthology of erotic tales of wonder. Passion flows, mercurial, through these eleven tales of sex, death, and rebirth. Curiosity mingles with shame, anger revels in worship, exploring desire of all types. Here are dead gods, undead starlets, and immortal creatures hungry for connection—a collection of love letters to human nature, with no easy answers among them. Instead you will find intimate legends and infinite possibility. For every dark soul pining for something beyond their grasp, there is a moment of ecstasy to tantalize the heart and mind. The stories here do not represent the safe, sane, and consensual, and no awareness of risk can prepare you for the ultimate sacrifice. Come, immerse yourself in Liquid Longing.
Liquid Longing: An Erotic Anthology of the Sacred and Profane, by Annabeth Leong- Amazon Sales Rank: #3789481 in Books
- Published on: 2015-05-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .59" w x 5.50" l, .67 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 260 pages
About the Author Annabeth Leong has written erotica of many flavors. She loves shoes, stockings, cooking and excellent bass lines. Forbidden Fiction publishes many of her dark erotica titles, which are often based on mythological or historical settings. She blogs at annabethleong.blogspot.com, and tweets @AnnabethLeong
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Old Tales with New Twists By Jean Roberta Annabeth Leong is a mistress of the bittersweet fantasy with the unpredictable conclusion. When her characters get what they want, it usually costs them more than they could foresee. Although many of the characters in this collection are supernatural beings from ancient myths, their behavior rings true. All genders and several sexual orientations are represented.Several of these stories are based on ancient Greek myths, and Leong manages to make them fresh. In “Hunting Artemis,” the narrator is sent to become a chaste follower of the goddess at the age of ten. An old mentor tells her: “We run so hard and shoot so sure, Nikia, not only for love of the goddess and the hunt, but also because we must take revenge for all we sacrifice.” At the time, Nikia doesn’t understand how much she will have to give up to remain a perpetual virgin in the service of Artemis. Ten years later, however, a handsome young man comes to pay his respects to the goddess, and Nikia craves his touch as much as he craves that of the goddess he worships.“Icarus Bleeds” is an even more wrenching story, this time set in a vaguely post-apocalyptic city in which backstreet doctors actually implant wings into the shoulder-blades of those who want to fly – for a hefty price. The operation is dangerous and not always successful, but a man who calls himself Daedalus – the “daddy” of Icarus – is willing to help the young man achieve his desire. As the narrator, Daedalus is surprised to realize that what began as a hookup can rise above the sordid, even in a context of furtive business deals and constant danger.“The Snake and the Lyre” is an intense retelling of the myth of Eurydice, the woman who loves the musician Orpheus, although he pays more attention to his lyre than to her. After she is killed, he tries to lure her back from the Underworld, but someone there is determined to keep her.“Andromache’s Prize” is a stunning spin on The Trojan Women, Euripides’ tragic play about the aftermath of the Athenian conquest of Troy in The Iliad. In Leong’s version, the Trojan princess Andromache offers another defeated woman a reason to continue living. (I couldn’t help imagine the Andromache in this story as British actress Vanessa Redgrave, who plays her in a movie of Euripides’ play.)The plots of these stories have such a logical momentum that it takes the reader awhile to realize that several of them fit into currently-popular erotic themes. There is a “tentacle porn” story, a wickedly funny story about zombies in Hollywood, and a “bucket list” story about a woman who consents to one last fling with a man who can sense her impending death. There is also a fairy tale story, “The Three Wives of Bluebeard;” in this version, the murdered wives of a rich man are able to comfort and seduce the current wife as she wanders the castle alone in her husband’s absence. There is even a story dealing with heavenly (not demonic) erotic activity in an eighteenth-century convent, “The Miracles of Dorothea of Andrine.” The bewildered churchman who confesses his crisis of faith to his superior is the best possible narrator.“In the Death of Winter” evokes the unequal relationship between vulnerable human flesh and the merciless cold of a northern climate; the gender-changing winter deity in this story is as powerful as the Snow Queen in the Hans Christian Anderson story. Another story which seems to take place in an imaginary culture is “Fires of Edo,” in which a veteran fire-fighter, on the verge of retirement, meets his supernatural protector.Each of these stories is so good that picking a favorite is impossible. The brief summary at the beginning of each story seems unnecessary, and so does the sexual labeling (m/f, f/f, m/m), which seems to reduce each story to a masturbation fantasy. This collection is far beyond that, and the pleasure of reading it is beyond a momentary tingle.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. LIQUID LONGING Delivers! By John Ristow LIQUID LONGINGOtherworldly tales of intelligence and distinct characterization mark this as something special in erotica. Though some stories draw from mythology, it isn’t necessary to know anything about the classics; the author turns those tales on their heads anyway.In “Hunting Artemis” the author treats us to a first person account of Greek mythology, pairing Artemis with Theron through the narrator. A fresh approach utilizing magnificent prose.I’ve heard of ‘tentacle porn’ but “Touching Freedom” is the first example I’ve been exposed to. Wheee! A fun and whacky college tale with deeper undertones.A system of values unfamiliar to most of us becomes standard procedure in “Screen Siren”, a dystopian allegory of rot and unfulfilled dreams. Captivating with good characterization.In “The Miracles of Dorothea of Andrine” the author utilizes convoluted patterns of speech evocative of the times. She employs grand use of language and knowledge of Christian cultural trivia. Suggests undisclosed peripheral info that the author can draw from at will.Within the story, we witness a delightful shift from a hilarious blasphemy to a poignant philosophical allegory. A satisfying read on so many levels. My fave of the anthology.Probably my second favorite would be “Icarus Bleeds”, a magical M/M relationship that is supposed to benefit both characters. A wing transplant becomes the metaphor for a sex change. Good description of a used-up society. Didn’t think I was a foot fetishist until reading this. :>)In “The Fires of Edo” Ms. Leong takes us to medieval Japan where we follow a fireman in his efforts to keep a paper and straw society from burning to a crisp. The perfect tale to complete this heated anthology.While Myth, fantasy and sci-fi are not usually my cup of grog, the author easily held my interest. I suspect that if one were to read this as we typically read short story compilations, one story at a time spread out over weeks or months, the fact that all the stories are of an otherworldly theme wouldn’t be an issue. That said—it would have been good to have another down-to earth tale or two. Perhaps that’s why I liked “Miracles” so much.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A luscious, dark, voluptuous collection! By Lana Fox Annabeth Leong writes beautifully, and Liquid Longing is the perfect title for this luscious, dark, voluptuous collection. Here is an author who can conjure a sensitive, erotic creature with tentacles--one that pleasures students in the shower room for complex reasons--just as easily as she draws us into fresh takes on ancient myths. And believe me, Leong's variety includes everything from a psychic seduction in a hardboiled bar to luscious nymphs making love in the water. Intelligent, hot, lyrical, and sensitive, these stories reach deep inside, opening up the liquid longings that lie tethered in our shadows. A rich variety of identities are also represented in here, which makes me very, very happy. Oh, and did I mention that the sex is sizzling? If you're a fan of both explicit sex and sensuous poetry, you'll find them both working here in delectable tandem.Let's face it, this author is firmly in charge of her pen. She takes imaginative risks that really pay off. She understands the true depths and creativity of sexual connection...including the pain and euphoria it can bring. She tunes deeply into the human spirit and the myths that lie buried in us all. She knows how we struggle and she isn't afraid of emotions. She has a very big heart and her imagination is boundless.If you're looking for something safe, light, and simple, go elsewhere. If you're ready to leap into the profound depths of the erotic and experience hot, page-turning fiction at its best, this one's for you. Enjoy it.
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