16 Spicy Shorts From Top Authors

Free short spicy stories delivered straight to your inbox every Sunday.

Hi everyone,

Sunday evenings are perfect for indulging in short, spicy stories. We’ve rounded up all the free short stories we’ve released so far—plus a few bonus ones—to help you unwind this week. 📌 Bookmark this page—we’re updating it regularly with even more stories!

As a refresher, here’s how we categorize our stories:

Tropes: From Enemies to Lovers to Aliens & Monsters (they’re wildly popular! 🫣).

Sub-genres: From Romantasy to kinkier fare like BDSM.

Spice levels: Sweet romance (🌶️) to extra-spicy (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️).

Content warnings: For safe reading, always.

P.S. Watch for Friday’s email for a roundup of longer romance stories!

With love,
Parneet (Co-founder, Theo Reads)

Thought So

By Cecilia Tan (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Casual Hookup, Public)

You never know who you'll meet in a bookstore.

Good Girl, Bad Girl (The Complete Series)

By Sinclair Sexsmith (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ BDSM - Dominant & Submissive, Dark Romance)

“Sometimes, I am a Bad Daddy: I hate it.

I hate it and I want it and I crave it and I hate that I want and crave it, this, this girl, this way that I use her, this way she uses me. Sometimes I resent it. Her, me, my own desires. Why do they run this way? Where did these wounds come from, or are they scars now?” Read the story as it unfolds in parts 1 and 2.

A Normal Girl (The Complete Normal Girl Series)

By Gora Shade(🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Love Triangle, Casual Hookup)

After hours in a bakery, shy Ryan is drawn into an unexpected world of desire and pain by his bold coworker, Beth. Meanwhile, Sylvia, a hotel manager, becomes fascinated by their dynamic. Read the story as it unfolds in parts 1, 2, and 3.

The Procession

By Juan de Casa (🌶️🌶️🌶️ Sports, Group)

In a college dorm during a time of social change, a rule permits nude walks to the showers. While most stay clothed, the football team embraces it, captivating the female residents.

Bought By The Wolf

By B. Issodorah (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Alpha, Paranormal, Enemies to Lovers)

Onya, a half-shift rabbit shifter, is sent on a simple errand to sell strawberry jam at the town market. Little does she know that her life is about to take a dramatic turn when she encounters a dominant, irresistible werewolf.

Theo Exclusive

The Devil You Don’t Know (The Complete Devil Series)

By Thea Lorde (🌶️🌶️🌶️ Horror, Paranormal)

In a desperate bid to save her doctoral dissertation, Tabitha Ballard performs a ritual to summon a demon. Read the story as it unfolds in chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

All Your Secrets

By Anna Sansom (🌶️🌶️🌶️ Friends to Lovers, LGBTQ - Lesbian)

Friends become lovers when a foot massage turns into seduction. “My fingers knead into the ball of your foot. I know your sweet spots and I work them with the pads of my thumbs and then my knuckles. Your unattended foot waits impatiently and you shift it to rest nearer my crotch…”

Heartstrings (The Complete Heartstrings Series)

By Jules Behrens (🌶️ Romantasy, Forbidden Love, LGBTQ - Lesbian)

The wilds around the cities are dangerous, but unlikely allies Felis and Gertie find out how much more dangerous the city can be, especially at court. Especially for wild folk unaccustomed to lying. Read the story as it unfolds in parts 1 and 2.

Lusting for the Cellist Next Door

By Dr. J | Donna Jennings (🌶️🌶️🌶️ Casual Hookup, Friends)

In quarantine, Ariana finds unexpected connection and passion with her neighbor, Erik, a renowned cellist. As his music filters through their shared wall, Ariana's fantasies escalate, leading to an intimate video call performance.

Three Martini Lunch

By Estella Lumos (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Threesome MMF, Best Friends)

Sarina reveals a shocking secret — she’s been part of a "one plus one plus one." Intrigued, her best friend Dax gets an invitation to the exclusive club, Crown, where pleasure knows no limits.

Bittersweet Irish Cream (The Complete Series)

By Eskay Kabba (🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ Small Town, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ - Gay)

One quiet dad. One cocky garbage collector. Ethan wants a peaceful life with his son, EJ, but every Friday, his quiet world is disrupted by a cocky garbage collector who knows how to push his buttons. Read the story as it unfolds in parts 1, 2 and 3.

Finger Licking Good Roommates

By Ruan Willow (🌶️🌶️🌶️ Roommates)

Mariana and her roommate Jordan are cooking up more than just dinner. When Jordan offers a taste of his homemade sauce, things quickly heat up, and when Sam gets home, the real action begins.

All in the Details

By Rachel Kramer Bussel (🌶️🌶️🌶️ Roommate, Bisexual)

Esther's sex drive kicks into high gear when her boyfriend, George, reveals a hidden past encounter with his college roommate, Jason.

Splash

By Christian Pan (🌶️🌶️🌶️ Casual Hookup, LGBTQ - Gay)

Two men hook-up with a third at a pool one night while on holiday in Miami.

A New Highland Game

By Dr. J (🌶️🌶️🌶️ Casual Hookup)

Lilah’s escape from the summer heat leads her straight into the arms of a kilt-wearing Scot.

Demon Lover

By Titus Androgynous (🌶️🌶️🌶️ Paranormal)

In a steamy bath, a date gone wrong is redeemed by a sensual encounter with a protective demon.

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for a free story every day!