Scarlet Yearnings

Stories of Love and Desire

De: Scarlet Ibis James

Narrado por: Jasmin L. Kirkwood

Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire is a mesmerizing collection of short stories that transcends the boundaries of fiction and literature, inviting you on an unforgettable odyssey through life, love, and the wide spectrum of emotions that shape us. Across twelve captivating tales, author Scarlet Ibis James deftly blends mystery, fantasy, and magical realism—and even hints of science fiction, horror, and the supernatural—to explore the complexity of relationships and the yearning for self-discovery.

It's sweet red pepper and not habanero.

Within this audiobook, you’ll find urban cityscapes, intimate living rooms, and realms of adventure and action where the line between reality and imagination blurs. Dive into stories infused with poignant drama, spine-tingling suspense, bursts of humor, and the pulse-quickening pace of a thriller. Some tales evoke the richness of traditional tales and diaspora fiction. In contrast, others offer a fresh, contemporary perspective on seeking connection and belonging in today’s world.

At the heart of Scarlet Yearnings lies a tribute to the resilience of Black women and individuals of multi-ethnic origins, who bravely navigate cultural heritage, identity, and the ever-shifting landscape of love. From everyday encounters to otherworldly domains, these richly woven narratives spotlight the profound power of human connection and the universal desire for acceptance and understanding.

Open the door to Scarlet Yearnings and discover your own reflection in these spellbinding tales. Lose yourself in this vibrant mosaic of relationships, emotions, and cultural experiences that prove love is as diverse and multifaceted as the people who seek it.

© SCARLET IBIS JAMES, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2024

©2024 Scarlet Ibis James (P)2025 Scarlet Ibis James

Vast Realms from a Worldly Writer

I have always been a fan of non-fiction - have read more biographies than I can count. But from time-to-time, I shake things up with a fictional read somewhere between lust and romance and love and affinity. No wonder I was drawn in by these fictional accounts and wonderous stories.

Such colorful imagery and imagination. The inclusion and diversity of cultures, educations, and experience swirl on the pages like you'd expect of a worldly person/writer (perhaps even other-worldly) with diverse global connections.

Also, for someone with strong ties to language and how we each can give new meaning to words... I find myself rooted in CONNECTION, FREE WILL, and CHOICE. These words often found me even as I read through Scarlet Ibis James' works. These words, or rather themes flow through these short stories on so many levels.

Scarlet Ibis James is skilled in leaving you wanting more... she certainly makes you want to know what choices the characters made next or if the extended versions of the stories would ever be told.

A Single Adulterous Heart

Lust propels one towards a benevolent goal, love… not so much.

A girl's impression of adoration is not just created, it is indelibly branded on the frontal lobe as soon as she lays eyes on her father. Although nurture plays a role in a woman’s perception of love, biology is the dominant force in one’s perception of sexual attraction.

In medicine, a rebound is the return to a previous state or condition. In life, a rebound is the deliberate act of bouncing back after a hard hit. Both are reactive, however, only the former requires a willingness to improve after a decline.

Told from a first-person perspective and filled with crisp, perfunctory details reminiscent of ‘70s and ‘80s hits describing unmistakable sexual chemistry at first sight, Love Me Daddy, is flash fiction at its finest.

Set in the most historic neighborhood of the world's concrete jungle, this is a nod to infatuation, the most prevalent, yet misunderstood romantic notion. Featuring an unnamed, naturalista protagonist, and an antagonist summed up as tall, wealthy, white, and handsome, this piece will make modest readers blush through carefully crafted internal (lust-filled) desires.

Brimming with contradictory allusions to every girl’s core longing to be loved and to never disappoint her first and only true love, this is a bite-sized reminder of the psychological bond between dads and daughters.

Written by @Scarlet Ibis James as part of her debut short story collection, Scarlet’s Yearnings, this passionate piece is more meaningful than a casual encounter. Although brief in form, it is a reliably satisfying conveyance of how memories are aphrodisiacs and have the potential to affect casual