Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans...From USA Today bestselling paranormal author Sarah M. Cradit comes The Menagerie. This short story is a Crimson & Clover Lagniappe (Series Bonus Story) in the bestselling witches family saga, The House of Crimson & Clover, and can be enjoyed as a standalone tale, or a complement to any of the books in the series.Cyler spent a century training under the strict tutelage of the Scholars of Farjhem. Now, as he prepares to be sent off into the world a new fledgling, he has only one desire: to serve Agripin, the Grand Duke of his homeland.After missing his chance, a dejected Cyler is instead presented with another, entirely different offer: An invitation from Duchess Oriana, the duke’s beautiful but depraved sister, to join in her den of hedonism known only as The Menagerie.Cyler accepts the coveted invite to this secret world of sensual wonders, but not all is what it Oriana has her designs set on more than offering a service. As he is pulled deeper into the underground world of wicked decadence, he beings to see how prophetic the words on his invite truly are.Welcome to The Menagerie. You’ll be offered a single choice. Your deepest desires, granted. Once made, it cannot be undone. The House of Crimson and Clover Series:Volume I: The Illusions of EventideVolume II: BoundVolume III: Midnight DynastyVolume IV: AsunderVolume V: Empire of ShadowsVolume VI: Myths of MidwinterVolume VII: The Hinterland VeilVolume VIII: The Secrets Amongst the Cypress (Fall 2016)House of Crimson & Clover Series Prequels:The Storm and the DarknessShatteredLa Famille Lagniappes (Character Bonus Stories):Flourish: The Story of Anne FontaineShame: The Story of Jonathan St. AndrewsHouse of Crimson & Clover Lagniappes (Series Bonus Stories):St. Charles at Dusk: The Story of Oz and AdrienneSurrender: The Story of Oz and AnasofiyaFire & Ice: Remy & Fleur FontenotDark Blessing: The Landry TripletsPandora's Box: Jasper and Pandora BroussardThe MenagerieA Band of Heather: Colleen and NoahBox Sets:Lagniappes Collection IThe House of Crimson & Clover Volumes I-IVThe PrequelsAnd many more to come...