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Ash on the Tongue

A Mayhem Manuscripts Season One: 1nf3ction Standalone

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Ash on the Tongue

By: Lee McCormick
Narrated by: Liam DiCosimo, Jameson Adams
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Summary

Humans were always monsters; the rain just gave them an excuse.

Aubrey

The infected didn't break me. They didn't capture me for experiments and use me like an object. Humanity made me into the monster I am.

I'm reckless because it makes me feel alive, careless because I'm addicted to pain. And I'm dangerous because I've got nothing left to live for.

Nothing, until I meet a raider who seems to see right through me…who demands I do the one thing I said I'd never do again.

Let him in.

Phoenix

My mother left me to die on streets flooded with crimson rain. From the time I was born, all I've known is betrayal.

Now all I know is my pack. We take what we want when we want. We survive, and we thrive because we know humans are as bad as the infected, and in this world, you eat or get eaten.

When I find a man who seems like he's got a death wish… I know he's mine. His reluctance makes me crave him. His defiance makes me burn like the fire in his eyes.

I've never wanted anything the way I want him. I need to know if his blood runs as red as the rain.

Ash on the Tongue is a dual POV MM dystopian dark romance, and part of the 1nf3ction multi-author series. It features a man broken by the world around him and a raider who thrives on his chaos. Expect dark situations, high heat, and two men willing to burn down the world to keep what's theirs.

Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

©2025 Lee McCormick (P)2026 Podium Audio
Action & Adventure Literature & Fiction Romantic Suspense
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Damn this was gooooooood. But also soooooo baaaaaad. Can’t say too much without giving spoilers but let’s just say - I went in blind. I knew it was going to be dark but I probably should have read the TWs. Regardless, there is the fast forward button if needed and I’m so glad I stuck with it. This book broke and healed something in me beautifully - Love you forever Bishop but Phoenix and Aubrey were everything. Thank you Mr McCormick!

Not for the faint at heart (I loved it)

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But then it was turned into audio! And BOOM!!! I missed this guys and my heart breaks at the beginning everytime.

Didn’t think this could get any better

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