Bios:

Paul…

Paul is a tortured man with a deep and secret past. He and his brother traveled the world for hundreds of years searching for an end to their agony. Now, coming closer to a resolution, one moment of madness could destroy everything.

Julia…

Julia overcame childhood tragedy and rejection to survive in the harsh streets of Los Angeles. When she meets Paul, her whole world changes, but little does she know just how much her would will soon change. What will she do when she learns of his secret?

Shannon…

Julia’s closest friend. She is very strong and self assured, yet carefree. She developed a strong attraction to Paul’s “grandfather”, yet never figures out why. Can she accept the truth in time?

Bobby…

Bobby is a very immature young man, hell bend on getting what he wants, whatever the cost. His selfishness and controlling nature cost him Julia, but he is yet to accept it. He is suspicious of Paul and his relationship with Julia, and when the opportunity presents itself, he takes pleasure in causing trouble for the couple.

And yes, I did base the characters of Paul and Gene after Paul and Gene of KISS, although it isn’t published as so. The characters have nothing to do with KISS, but were based instead on the individual people. It was originally posted on an e-list, then posted on my site, and later posted on Starchild’s Paradise. It has gained some recognition in the KISS army and for that, I am really grateful. But when I decided to publish it, I felt that the book should be enjoyed by all readers, KISS fans or not, so I didn't want to nail it down beforehand and give the perception that this was a book about two members of KISS. But to make it very clear to everyone, the characters of Paul and Gene Sheppard were inspired by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, but they are NOT a copy of them. I hope that people will get that sense while reading it. Thanks!

Excerpt:

Paul pulled onto Hollywood Blvd, looking for just the right woman. He had chosen a red head the last time, so this time, he felt a brunette would be appropriate. He cruised the streets for nearly an hour until someone finally struck his fancy.

“Hey sugar, you lookin' for a good time?” the young woman asked, snapping on a piece of gum.

“You bet, babe, you got a room around here?”

“Right around the corner....wanna give me a lift?”

“Sure, hun, hop in.” He answered as he unlocked the door for her.

The young woman settled down in the car and gave him directions to the hotel. When he pulled into the hotel parking lot, he was relieved to find that it was one he hadn’t occupied previously. The young woman led Paul to her room, where she opened the door. They walked in and she went over to the bed, letting her small purse and coat drop to the floor. Paul reached into his wallet and pulled out a $50 dollar bill and handed it to her, which she placed on the small nightstand. As she began to undress, she sat down on the bed and watched as Paul took off his coat and lay it down behind him. He walked over to the bed and sat down behind her. Reaching around, he gently began rubbing her small breasts, while his lips tasted her tender skin. He took his fingers and traced the delicate lines of her neck, as he leaned her head to one side, exposing the deep veins that lie beneath. He licked his lips hungrily as he placed his mouth down on her neck. Forcefully, he bit down, feeling the sudden rush of hot blood fill his mouth and began to suck, making the young woman jump, but then she soon began to moan heavily.

“Ummmm, what are you doing? That feels sooo.....,” she cried, unaware of the ultimate fate that soon awaited her.

Paul continued to take in the blood slowly, savoring every drop, while his hands continued to caress her breasts and eventually down to the soft skin between her long, thin thighs.

The young woman's cries of passion were now getting louder and louder. Never before had she experienced such intense pleasure.

Paul listened to her and soon, her moans grew softer and softer, and she eventually went limp in his arms, all her blood drained from her young body.

“Thank you, my dear.” he muttered coldly as he laid the woman on the bed, took his money and his coat and quietly left the hotel room.