Nora Vance


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Endless Water

One desperate night changes everything

Explicit. Two adults, one bad decision.

A worn leather satchel lay open on the dirt floor, its contents spilling out like entrails: a fountain pen, a pocket watch, a sheaf of papers yellowed with age. Jessie's fingers brushed against the pen as she reached for the paper she'd spent hours drafting. Amos's name was scrawled across the top in her messy handwriting.

She cleared her throat, the sound loud in the small space. "Amos Creed, I, Jessie Harper, agree to the following terms in exchange for your assistance in saving my farm from the drought that threatens to destroy it."

The words tumbled out in a rush as she read from the paper. "You'll provide an endless supply of water to my crops. In return, I'll offer you a portion of my harvest each season." Her voice caught on the next clause. "You'll protect my land from any further damage caused by the drought. I won't question your methods." The words felt like dust in her mouth.

Jessie's eyes flicked up to Amos, his form blurring at the edges like a watercolor painting left out in the rain. "And I'll keep your presence and our bargain a secret. No one must know." Her voice was barely audible. "In return, you'll grant me one wish, to be named later."

The air was heavy with the scent of damp earth and decay. Amos's eyes glinted like mica in the dim light. "Do we have an agreement?" Jessie asked, her voice cracking.

Amos's smile was a thin, sharp line. "We do," he said, his voice low and rough as the rustle of dry leaves. "I'll uphold my end of the bargain, as long as you keep yours." The silence that followed was a palpable thing, a weight that pressed against Jessie's skin.

She swallowed hard, the sound loud in the stillness. Her fingers trembled as she folded the paper and tucked it into her pocket. The leather creaked softly, a small, mundane sound in the face of the monumental bargain she'd just struck.

Jessie's gaze drifted back to Amos, his form shifting and flowing like a dark, liquid thing. She felt a shiver run down her spine, a cold dread that had nothing to do with the chill in the air. What had she gotten herself into? Only time would tell, but for now, she had no choice but to trust in the ancient creature before her, and hope that he would keep his word.


"I'll admit, I didn't expect you to agree so easily," Amos said, his voice low and rough. "Your farm will flourish, and you'll never have to worry about drought again."

Jessie let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding. Her shoulders dropped, and her hands unclenched. She had been so desperate, so afraid of losing everything she had worked so hard for. Now, with just a few strokes of a pen, her worries were over.

But as the initial rush of excitement faded, Jessie began to feel a sense of unease creeping over her. She had just made a deal with a creature she knew nothing about, and while the promise of saving her farm was tantalizing, she couldn't help but wonder what else she had agreed to.

"So, what do you want from me?" Jessie asked, her voice small. "What's the price for your help?"

Amos smiled, a slow, predatory grin. "I want a night with you," he said, his eyes glinting.

Jessie's breath caught. She had expected him to ask for money, or perhaps some of her land. But this? This was something she had never anticipated.

"And what exactly does that mean?" Jessie asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Amos stepped closer, his form shimmering and shifting with each step. "It means that for one night, you will be mine. You will do whatever I ask, and in return, I will ensure that your farm thrives for the rest of your days."

Jessie's mind raced as she tried to process his words. She had never been with a man before, let alone a creature like Amos. But as she looked around at her dying crops, the weight of her decision pressed down on her.

She had already agreed to his terms. There was no going back now.

"Okay," Jessie whispered, her voice shaking. "I'll do it. I'll give you one night, in exchange for my farm."

Amos smiled, a triumphant gleam in his eyes. "Then it's settled," he said, his voice low. "Come with me, and let's seal our bargain."

He held out his hand, and after a moment's hesitation, Jessie took it. As soon as their fingers touched, a surge of energy coursed through her body, leaving her feeling dizzy and disoriented.

But as she looked at Amos, his form solidifying into that of a handsome man with chiseled features and piercing green eyes, she felt a flicker of desire ignite within her.

She had made her choice, and now she would have to live with the consequences. But as she followed Amos out of the well house and into the night, she couldn't help but wonder what the future would hold for her and her farm.

Only time would tell, but one thing was certain: Jessie Harper had just entered into a bargain that would change the course of her life forever.


We stepped out of the well house and into the darkness. The stars above us were a jagged line of light, and the air was damp and heavy with the smell of decay. Amos' hand was still wrapped around mine, his fingers digging into my skin. I tried to pull away, but he held tight.

"Let's take a walk," he said. His voice was low, and it caught in my throat. "We have a lot to discuss."

I hesitated, unsure of what lay ahead, but Amos started walking, pulling me with him. The trees loomed above us, their branches creaking in the wind. Every step felt like a betrayal, like I was walking further and further away from my life.

As we walked, the trees grew taller and the air grew thick with an otherworldly energy. I could feel it building, like a storm about to break. Amos' hand was still wrapped around mine, his touch sending sparks through me. I tried to pull away, but he held tight.

Suddenly, he stopped, his eyes blazing with an unearthly intensity. "I think it's time you saw me in my true form," he said.

My heart skipped a beat as he raised his hands to his face. His fingers touched his cheeks, and his skin began to ripple and distort. His eyes flashed with a fierce, otherworldly light, and his body began to shift and contort, his limbs elongating and twisting in ways that seemed impossible.

I stumbled back, horror and fascination warring within me. Amos' face stretched and distorted, his features melting away. His body grew taller and more massive, his skin a deep, mottled green. Tendrils of vine-like appendages burst from his shoulders, writhing like snakes.

I felt a scream building in my throat, but it was frozen there, unable to escape. Amos' true form was both terrifying and mesmerizing. He loomed over me, his eyes blazing with an eldritch power that made my blood run cold.

And yet, despite the fear that gripped me, I felt a spark of desire ignite within me. It was wrong, twisted, but I couldn't deny it. Amos' monstrous form was both repulsive and alluring.

I tried to step back, but my feet seemed rooted to the spot. Amos' eyes locked onto mine, and I felt myself being drawn into their depths. I was trapped, caught in the grip of a power that was both ancient and evil.

And yet, I couldn't look away. I was transfixed, mesmerized by the horror and the beauty of Amos' true form. I felt myself being pulled towards him, like a ship towards a rocky shore. I knew that if I gave in, I would be lost forever, trapped in a living nightmare from which I might never awaken.

But I couldn't help myself. I was drawn to Amos, like a fly to honey. I felt myself reaching out, my hand extending towards him. And as I touched his monstrous form, I felt a jolt run through me.

I was undone. I was his. And I knew that nothing would ever be the same again.


I stared into Amos' ageless eyes, my mind gone blank as he drew me closer. His monstrous form loomed over me, but I didn't flinch. I felt a jolt as his calloused fingers wrapped around my hips, his grip firm but not unkind.

"Jessie," he rumbled, his breath hot against my ear. "Do you want this?"

My pulse thudded in my throat. I should have said no, should have pushed him away. But his body heat seeped into mine, making my skin prickle. I nodded, mute, my heart thudding in my ears.

Amos' fingers flexed, digging into the soft flesh of my hips as he lifted me onto the stone ledge of the well. The damp rock chilled my skin, but his body pressed against me, warming me. He was huge, his bulk filling the cramped space. I felt small, overwhelmed, but not afraid.

His hands roamed my body, mapping every curve and plane. I arched into his touch, craving more. He obliged, his hands sliding under my shirt, fingers brushing my stomach, my ribs. I moaned softly, my nipples hardening as his fingers plucked at them through my bra.

"Please," I begged, my voice hoarse. "Please, Amos."

He smiled, a slow curve of his lips. "What do you want, Jessie?" he asked, his voice low. "Tell me."

I blushed, heat rising to my cheeks. "I want you," I whispered, trembling. "I want you inside me."

Amos made a sound deep in his throat. His hands left my breasts to fumble with my jeans. I lifted my hips, helping him slide the denim down my legs. He stared at me, his eyes dark with lust.

I shivered under his scrutiny, feeling vulnerable. But his hands were on me again, fingers hooking in my panties and tugging them down. I was naked, completely bare before him.

"Beautiful," he breathed, fingers teasing my curls. I whimpered, my hips rocking towards him. He took the hint, fingers delving into my slick heat. I cried out, fingers clawing at his shoulders.

It wasn't enough. I needed more, needed him. I reached for him, fumbling with his pants. He helped, fingers tangling with mine. His cock sprang free, huge and hard.

I wrapped my hand around him, marveling at the heat and heft. He throbbed in my palm, a bead of pre-cum welling at the tip. I slicked my thumb through it, teasing him. He groaned, hips bucking into my touch.

"Jessie," he grated, strained. "I need to be inside you. Now."

I guided him to me, hand wrapped around his cock as I lined him up. He slid into me with one hard thrust, sheathing himself to the hilt. I screamed, feeling him stretch me, fill me.

He gave me a moment to adjust, hands stroking my hips, breath hot against my neck. Then he began to move, hips drawing back before snapping forward, plunging deep. I wrapped my legs around him, locking ankles at his back, urging him on.

He obliged, thrusts coming hard and fast, flesh meeting flesh echoing off the stone walls. I was lost in the sensation, in the feel of him pounding into me, cock hitting that perfect spot with every thrust.


His cock drove into me, the ridges catching on my inner walls. I felt myself stretch around him, my muscles flexing in time with his thrusts. His hands were everywhere - my hips, my shoulders, the back of my neck - holding me in place as he fucked me hard and fast.

His mouth left wet trails on my skin, his teeth scraping over my collarbone. My breath caught, my vision narrowing to the sensation of him moving inside me. I felt my heart racing, my pulse pounding in my fingertips.

He pulled out abruptly, his cock slick with my juices. I felt the loss of him like a pang in my chest. But he just smiled, his eyes glinting, and flipped me onto my stomach.

His hands grasped my hips, pulling me up onto my knees. He slid back into me, his cock filling me deep. He started to move, his hips pounding against mine. My palms scraped against the stone floor, my fingers curling into fists.

His hands were on my shoulders, holding me in place, and his mouth was on my neck, biting and sucking. I felt his teeth catch my skin, his tongue tracing the curve of my ear. I was trembling, my muscles shaking with the force of his thrusts.

As he fucked me, he started to talk, his voice low and rough. He told me about the land, about the magic that flowed through it like a river. He told me about the creatures that lived here, the ones I'd never seen - the ones that haunted the shadows and danced in the moonlight. He told me about himself, about his role in this world, about the burdens he carried like a weight on his shoulders.

I listened, entranced, as his words painted pictures in my mind. I felt like I was seeing the world for the first time, like I was discovering secrets that had been hidden from me my whole life. And through it all, his cock was moving inside me, pounding into me, driving me closer and closer to the edge.

And then, suddenly, I was there. I was falling, plummeting over the edge, my body shuddering and convulsing as I came. I felt my muscles clench around him, my fingers scrabbling at the stone. Amos was right there with me, his body tensing and releasing as he came inside me.

As we collapsed to the ground, his arms wrapped around me, holding me close. I felt his heart pounding against my back, his chest heaving with exertion. I looked up at him, my vision blurry, and saw the same feeling reflected in his eyes - a sense of wonder, of trepidation.

We lay there for a long time, our bodies tangled together, our hearts pounding in time. And as we caught our breath, I realized that nothing would ever be the same again. I had made a bargain, and I had no idea what the consequences would be. But as I looked at Amos, I knew that I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

As we finally pulled apart, Amos smiled at me, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "You're mine now," he said, his voice low and rough. "Forever and always."

I smiled back at him, feeling a sense of wonder and trepidation. What did that mean, exactly? What did it mean to belong to him, to be his? I didn't know, but I was eager to find out.

As we stood up, brushing off the dirt and dust, I felt a sense of uncertainty. What would happen next? What would the future hold? But as I looked at Amos, I knew that I was ready to face it head-on, as long as he was by my side.

And as we walked out of the well house, hand in hand, I felt the sun on my face, and the wind in my hair. I felt alive, truly alive, for the first time in my life. And I knew that no matter what the future held, I would face it with courage, and with Amos by my side.

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