Adventures in Writing: J.A. Jaken
Entering the House of Silence
An Anthology of Prequel Stories to The House of Silence
by J.A. Jaken
Anthology (5 stories - 30,300 words)
Genre(s): M/M Erotica, Suspense, BDSM, Gothic
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Four young men find themselves drawn to the service of the House of Silence, the famous brothel that caters to the whims of the elite and powerful. One of them discovers how intense that service can be. An anthology of stories set in the House of Silence.
Danny's Interview
Haunted by the abuse he suffered at the hands of his father's family, Danny Bordelain set out to make his own way in the world. Sheer chance brought him to the attention of the House of Silence and the House's enigmatic Master, Charon Marque.
Vincent's Interview
Once upon a time, Vincent Michaelis arrived at the House of Silence looking for succor after the vicious destruction of his family and his home. This is the story of his arrival at the House and his first introduction to the House's Master, Charon Marque.
Reiji's Interview
Reiji Kendo has lived his entire life on the streets, having learned from hard experience that the only person he could ever depend on is himself. One day, he accidentally draws the notice of Charon Marque, owner and unequivocal Master of the notorious House of Silence, and everything he's ever known changes.
Tam's Interview
Tam Temetria would do anything to shake off the notoriety and responsibilities that came of being a part of the Temetria family. Determined to break free and forge his own way in the world, he stumbles across the path of the House of Silence and draws the attention of Charon Marque, the House's Master.
Shockroom
Reiji Kendo has always been one of the House of Silence's most versatile employees, willing to do whatever it takes to make both the client and his Master happy. In return Charon Marque, the Master of the House, vowed to always keep him safe. That promise is put to the test when a mysterious visitor by the name of Lord Darwin Montgomery arrives and requests Reiji's services for a night of unanticipated, ruthless entertainment.
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Here is what readers are saying about The House of Silence:
"The author takes you on a fantastically written journey to an alternate reality of old-worldly grandeur, in which an opulent brothel with secret passageways is home to beautiful young men and their charismatic, but mysterious master, Charon Marque. [...] You, too, will get sucked into the seductive world inside the House and the lives of its occupants."
-The Blog of Sid Love
"I recommend this to anyone that likes Lords, rich business men, Cabals, dark fantasy, M/M erotica, sensual steamy sex, BDSM (not the soft and flowery kind), D/s, mystery, and intrigue- it’s all here, and more."
-MM Good Book Reviews
"Wow, this is so well-written that I am amazed by it and will be reading the other books in this series. The setting, the tone, the mood... everything just pulled me in."
"What a heart gripping emotional roller coaster well written and plot driven book. Each character in this book grabs at you and never let go. I have finished books 1 and 2 a couple days now and gosh what an impression it left. Each character was written with their own specific persona that added to the development of the plot. I cried, laughed, and struggled along with these characters which makes the impact even greater."
"I guarantee you will fall in love with Reiji, Danny, Tam, Vincent, Brand, Lord Ander, and the heart of this family Charon. Must Must Must BUY!"
"Quite a good erotic romance/suspense story, well written and edited, great character development."
"A strong showing for a first book in a new series. Very talented author. Highly recommended!"
"This book has great sex scenes, a good plot, and keeps you interested all the way through."
"Wow! Can we say that The House of Silence books were the surprise of the year for me?"
"I think what makes this book and the series of books work is that Jaken takes the time to develop interesting, 3-D characters. The characters are complicated and like real people they have strengths and weaknesses."
"I loved Charon and his boys. Each was well developed, wonderfully flawed, and ultimately likeable. Add an uptight cop, a mysterious patron, and a lonely lord, sprinkle in a few despicable bad guys, and you've got a sexy, intriguing story."
- Reader Reviews (Amazon and Goodreads)
Vincent Michaelis set his rucksack down at one end of the long coffee table in the lounge area he was shown to and stepped up to the bank of tall windows that looked out over the grounds outside. The view from even the ground floor was breathtaking; he couldn't wait to see what it would look like from the upper levels.
"Is there anything I can get for you?" a polite voice asked from the doorway behind him. "Something to drink, maybe?"
"No, I'm fine. Thank you." When he turned, he saw the man who had escorted him here hovering in the doorway. What had his name been again? Justin? Jeremy? The light from the window gilded the edges of his dark black suit, glinting off the polished tips of his shoes.
The man inclined his head slightly. "The owner of the House will be in to speak with you shortly."
Vincent watched him go and then turned back toward the window, trying to still the flutter of nervousness in his stomach. He couldn't believe he was here, finally; the House of Silence was famous—or one might say infamous—all the way back in Vargess, and it held a kind of exalted image in his mind's eye. He could hardly wrap his brain around the fact that he was here now, ready to throw himself on the mercies of the House's mysterious owner and beg for a job.
Briefly, his mind turned to the path that had led him here, beginning with the brutal destruction of his home. The memory made his heart pound fitfully, even though he'd grown skilled at not allowing the emotions he felt to show on his face. Even now, the memory of his family's inexplicably violent slaughter was a gaping wound within him—in particular the death of Angeline, his sister, with the cruel end she had found. He brushed a fingertip over the patch that covered his left eye absently, hating the feel of the hard fabric there.
A soft footfall drew his attention to the doorway behind him. He stiffened slightly, not liking being caught at such an emotionally vulnerable moment.
"Vincent Michaelis?" a deeply modulated voice spoke behind him.
Vincent drew in a deep breath to steel himself and turned. "Yes."
An unfamiliar man stepped into the room, closing the door firmly behind himself as he entered. He held out his hand for Vincent to shake as he crossed the room toward him. "It's good to meet you. I'm Charon Marque."
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