Dreams of Absinthe

A bizarre red fog belches from the New York City sewers. Ian, like so many others, succumbs to its paranormal caress. As he lies in the street unable to move, all he can think about is Skorpe, the man who crushed his heart and stole his money. Soon, creatures composed of no more than glowing outlines with eyes like flaming coals begin wandering the streets. Falling for Ian wasn't in Skorpe's plans.
To save Ian from the Crimson Bane, Skorpe steals nine grand from him and leaves him to set up a safe haven then returns only to discover that he might be too late. Struggling to comprehend a world turned upside down, Ian wants only to be with his partner Skorpe at The Castle, an underground stronghold for Parallelans and Earthies. However, Ian's unpredictable ex-fiancé, Regina, is the residing MD, and Skorpe worries that Ian still has lingering feelings for her.
When explosions at the Standoff Point separate Ian and Skorpe, the two lovers vow to find each another a second time, but there's only one problem. Regina is determined to mend fences and make Ian hers again. Stuck in the Appalachians, Ian begins a long trek back to the man he loves. However, Skorpe has a problem, too-a very handsome one. Can Ian and Skorpe's love survive distance, temptation and demons swarming the countryside?