My Lord

L B Shimaira’s My Lord presents a queer gothic horror narrative set in the fictional region of Tristanja during the thirteenth century. The story follows Meya, a woman who travels east to escape traumatic memories after losing her home. Her journey ends abruptly when a local slave trader abducts her and sells her to Lord Deminas. Shimaira, the author and publisher, constructs a slow-burn erotic tale that examines trauma recovery through the lens of kinky, blood-drinking immortals and polyamorous relationships. Deminas is known for his cruelty yet displays strange protectiveness toward Meya. He punishes those who harm her and uses his own blood to heal wounds she sustains after he cuts her to drink. The narrative explores whether Deminas’ dark secret explains the regular disappearance of servants, including previous chambermaids. As Meya and her paramour investigate, they discover that the lord is not the only threat lurking within the castle shadows. This paperback edition includes internal artwork and header art created by Holly Bunn. Readers seeking a standalone novel with supernatural elements and complex romantic dynamics will find this work suitable. Those uncomfortable with depictions of abuse or erotic horror may wish to avoid it. The text focuses on Meya’s struggle to rediscover herself amid danger and affection. It does not offer historical accuracy regarding Tristanja, as that place exists only within Shimaira’s fiction. The story relies on the tension between fear and intimacy rather than external action.