THE BARTENDER’S BALLERINA

Tar City chews people up and spits them out.

Sometimes, it swallows.

But Jax?

He owns it. The bar. The streets. The magic he swore he’d never use again.

“The rest of them think I’m just a bartender with steady hands and a mean temper.

But Sisk? She’s seen it. The way the air bends when I’m angry.”

  • THE SHORT STORY

    Tar City chews people up and spits them out.

    Sometimes, it swallows.

    But Jax?

    He owns it. The bar. The streets. The magic he swore he’d never use again.

    Until tonight.

    Because tonight, Sisk isn’t playing fair.

    She walks into his bar—later than promised—and he’s more than furious.

    He’s hungry.

    And when she dares him…

    he remembers why she’s the reason he stays.

    The reason he breaks the rules.

    This is a 2,700‑word short story that’ll hit just right if you’re into:

    ROMANCE. MAGIC. BAD DECISIONS.

    Read it slow. Let it stain your fingers like spilled whiskey.

    And remember—Tar City doesn’t give without taking.

    READ NOW

  • THE AUDIOBOOK

    Narrated by Jason Clarke
    22 minutes of dark desire, voiced to perfection.

    LISTEN NOW

COMING SOON

Everyone’s saying the same thing: MORE.

  • "I hope - HOPE, BEG and PLEAD - this is a prequel to a new book (series), because now it's just a tease of what could be. The premise is good, the writing is great and the narration is chef's kiss. I am not a big fan of single narration, but Jason Clarke's female impression is top-notch!"

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  • "Please turn this into a full book. Please expand. I liked the touch of magic. I loved the vibe of possible dystopia. More please. The narrator is listed as Jason Clarke. Please do a full book…with Jason Clarke."

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  • "This better be the introduction to a new series or I will be well annoyed. I need more to Sisk and Jax’s story. This little snippet was so good!! I have so many questions I’m antsy for more! Jason Clarke narrating is always a bonus in my “audiobook”"

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Meet JAX & SISK

Bad Decisions Menu

🔥 Bartender × Ballerina
🕯 He’ll burn the city for her.
💋 Obsession → Devotion.
🌒 Magic woven into lust.
🩸 “Make me.” Energy.
💀 Morally gray man with godlike power.
🥃 Bar-counter scene.
💫 Urban legend that bites back.
🕯 Worship disguised as rage.
🌹 Blood, bruises, and bad decisions.
🌌 Cursed city, neon sins.
✨ Supernatural sensuality.

  • Violence and urban decay

  • Mentions of murder, disappearances, and urban legends

  • Sexual coercion themes (power dynamics explored but consensual)

  • Explicit sexual content (penetration, oral sex, dirty talk)

  • Possessive behavior / protective male lead

  • Alcohol use and bar setting

  • Minor self-destructive behavior (reckless choices)

  • Implied past trauma and bruising imagery

  • Strong language (frequent profanity)

  • Supernatural elements (magic, curses, implied blood magic)

Content Warnings