Author: Keira Marcos
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis
Pairings: McKay/Sheppard, Lorne/OC etc
Genre: Romance, BDSM, Drama, Hurt/Comfort
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Violence, murder, minor OC character death (they all deserve it)
Summary: John and Rodney appear for House Trial.
Reading Time: 9 MinutesTitle: Finding Home Author: Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: Interlude Pairing: Ethan Marsh/Chase Harris Beta: Ladyholder Genre: Romance, BDSM Word Count: 2311 Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: Ethan figures out where his home is. * * * * Ethan prided himself on being of above average intelligence. He worked hard, played harder, and had built himself a career in the Navy he could be proud of. His knew if his fathers had been alive they would be proud of him as well. Despite the fact that they’d met so late in life, he felt like he’d had a great relationship with both of his brothers and even a semi-close one with David Sheppard who wasn’t his brother by blood, but by choice. They’d made a family of it and that had healed the wounds left behind the deaths of his fathers. All that said, he felt like an idiot for returning to Earth for a mission. He slouched down on the bench seat and ignored the chaos going on around him. The bus was full of men coming home from various points around the world. It was just one leg of his own journey—a journey that would end with him stepping through a stargate returning to Atlantis. He missed the city and his brothers but he missed someone else more. It had been six months since he’d set eyes on Chase Harris and he…
Reading Time: 64 MinutesTitle: The Broken Road Author: Keira Marcos Betas: Chris King & Ladyholder Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 14 Fandom: SGA Pairings: McKay/Sheppard, Lorne/OC (many secondary pairings) Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 15,978 Warnings: BDSM, discussion of past abuse, fucked up politics, asshats of many nationalities, angst, and an author who is completely amazed by herself and tolerates no bullshit from trolls. Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John and Rodney return to Earth and prepare for the house trial. * * * * “I’m going to ask you a series of extremely insulting questions,” Thomas began and smiled just a little when John laughed. Sheppard ran his fingers through short black hair and waved a hand towards Thomas Grant. “Go ahead. I can’t imagine I’ll even get a warning from de Sade.” “No, I agree you won’t,” Thomas murmured. “Have you ever become physically aroused in a combat situation?” “No.” John relaxed in the chair and crossed his legs at the knee in what gave every appearance of a laid-back sprawl. “I’ve never made a connection between sex and violence.” “Or violence and dominance?” Thomas asked. “There is a…” John frowned. “There is an inherent dominance game in violence between combatants. Someone is going to come out on top but that has never been sexually gratifying for me, at all. I’m not sure when I made the disconnect… maybe the first time I had to kill. That…
Reading Time: 89 MinutesTitle: Time After Time Author: Keira Marcos Beta: Ladyholder Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 13 Fandom: SGA Pairings: McKay/Sheppard, OC/OC, Lorne/OC, Teldy/Porter Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 22,200 Warnings: BDSM, Violence, high off-world body count of mostly unnamed aliens, fucked up politics, asshats of many nationalities, mild angst, and an author who is completely amazed by herself and tolerates no bullshit from trolls. Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: A single day can change everything. Notes: For the purposes of this series, Atlantis has a 25 hour day and all members of the expedition adhere to this time format on world and off. On the military clock, 0000 Hours equals 12:00AM and 1200 Hours equals 12:00pm. This means the day on Atlantis starts at 0000 Hours and ends at 2500 Hours. While the people on Earth don’t adhere to that schedule, I’ve labeled scenes on Earth and on the Daedalus on that schedule to keep things orderly and also that you, the reader, don’t lose track of where I am in this very long day. * * * * 0000 Hours—Atlantis Chase Harris shivered and arched into the bite of Ethan Marsh’s belt. His back was hot with welts and slick with sweat, while his cock was straining painfully against the restriction of his boxers and BDUs. He took two more blows in near silence before groaning, ragged and breathless. Ethan laughed, low and a little…
Reading Time: 85 Minutes Title: Fever Pitch Author: Keira Marcos Art Work: FanArtSeries (coming soon!) Betas: Ladyholder & Chris King Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 12 Word Count: 21,374 Fandom: SGA Pairing: McKay/Sheppard (many additional pairings) Rating: NC-17 Author’s Note: Original characters from “Time Heals by CJ aka WritinginCT” are briefly mentioned in this fic. Warnings: BDSM, blood play, violence, explicit sex, sexual exhibition, voyeurism, and adult language. This novella in the series contains what some may consider extreme S&M. Don’t bitch at me if it freaks you out. I warned you. SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John celebrates his birthday and faces his first exhibition on the city of the Ancients. * * * * “It’s your birthday, John.” John quirked an eyebrow at Rodney as he fastened his watch and finished threading his belt through his pants. “I know but I do have quite a bit of work this morning. I still plan to take the afternoon and evening off so I expect you to be done by lunch time as well unless something completely horrible happens.” “As it often does,” Rodney muttered and then sighed as he pulled on a t-shirt. “I saw that you put on us on the exhibition schedule.” John nodded. “I forgot to mention it last night. I think it’s important to assert…” “Your ownership of me,” Rodney murmured and then grinned when John flushed. “Seriously?” “Shut up,” John said with a small…
Author: Keira Marcos
Pairing: McClane/Farrell
Fandom: Live Free or Die Hard
Series: Ties That Bind Interlude
Rating: NC-17
Warnings: Explicit language, BDSM AU, no beta
Summary: “I had to learn to be what you needed so you’d want to keep me.”
Reading Time: 79 MinutesTitle: Whatever It Takes Author: Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 11 Pairing: Sheppard/McKay, Lorne/OMC, Ronon Dex/Tyre Daos, Beckett/Kusanagi, etc Genre: Romance, BDSM Beta(s): Chris King & Ladyholder Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 19,800 Warning: Explicit sex, BDSM, violence, and harsh themes. SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John finds himself settling deeper into his relationship with McKay while adjusting to the arrival of several new people on the city. * * * * “I only have one rule in my office.” Thomas Grant waited until Sheppard focused on him. “There is no rank in this room, John.” John nodded. “Agreed.” He ran his hand over his head and sighed. “I’m going to ask McKay to attend a weekly private session with you regarding his relationship with Sam Carter. He’ll tell you things that will probably make you so fucking furious you can’t breathe. Considering your familial relationship with Gerard and your past with McKay, I need to know that you can handle the situation professionally.” “It’s one of the reasons you requested me, right?” Thomas questioned. “Because I have history with Rodney.” “Yes. He trusts and respects you. He has fond memories of your relationship but doesn’t appear to have any interest in renewing a private relationship with you. If you cannot say the same, I need to know.” Thomas smiled then. “We agreed sometime ago that our dynamic mesh wasn’t fulfilling enough to pursue a serious…
Reading Time: 3 MinutesTitle: Everything You Need Author: Keira Marcos Fandom: Stargate Atlantis Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: Interlude Pairing: OC/OC (Declan/Sean) Beta: Ladyholder Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: Declan Frost comes ashore and finds everything he’s ever wanted waiting on him. * * * * Declan shouldered his duffel and ignored most of the questioning looks he got from the submissives on the ship as made his way to the dock. Any other time, he would have already picked one out to keep him company on leave and they knew it. The change in his normal routine had most of the ship speculating but he just wasn’t in the mood for another meaningless encounter—and that’s what every sex act had become in the wake of the months he’d spent with Sean Taylor. Eight months together and then six long, horrible months apart had convinced Declan of a of couple things. One, he was entirely capable of having an exclusive relationship with Sean—something the Consort had hinted he would require of the Dom that collared him. Two, he was ready to leave the Navy and be exactly everything Sean needed if the younger man was even still available to him. He stopped to sign off on the delivery of his trunk to the apartment he’d arranged for in advance and took a deep breath. He had a month of leave and in that time he had to decide…
Reading Time: 56 MinutesTitle: All I Want Author: Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 10 Pairing: Lorne/OMC Genre: Romance, BDSM Beta(s): Ladyholder & Chris King Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 13,900 Warning: Explicit sex, bondage, mild violence, some non-explicit discussion of past abuse of an OC. Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: Evan and Matt return to Earth to meet with Matt’s Geisha Master. * * * * The people on Atlantis had given them far more space than he had the right to expect and now that he was back in the mountain after nearly seven months on Atlantis—Evan understood that. O’Neill had greeted them with a gentle nod, his gaze lingering briefly on Matthew in way that didn’t portray interest but a polite acknowledgement. In the infirmary, they’d been ushered to a curtained off area for a health check before being allowed to leave the mountain—again nothing he didn’t expect. Everything changed, however, when the doctor had turned to Evan and questioned, “Permission to touch your Geisha, sir?” Evan had blinked in surprise and Matt’s eyes had gone hard. “He has a name, Dr. Brantley and no you don’t have permission. I want Dr. Frasier in here to handle Commander Sheppard’s exam personally.” “Dr. Frasier is busy, Major Lorne.” “We’ll wait,” Evan replied icily. “Get the fuck away from him.” The doctor stalked away without another word and Matt relaxed. “That’s…” “Expected,” Matt murmured. “I couldn’t even…
Reading Time: 4 MinutesTitle: Maître Author: Keira Marcos Word Count: 950 Fandom: SGA Pairing: McKay/OMC Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: pre-series Interlude Rating: NC-17 Warning: D/s Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: Rodney learns the identity of his Courtesan Master. * * * * Rodney was hesitant in the doorway—a condition he rarely allowed himself. At twenty-five, he already had one PhD and was in the middle of dissertation work for two more doctorates. Men like him didn’t hesitate but Gerard de Sade was standing next to the only window in the room looking too beautiful to even exist. He cleared his throat as he pulled the door shut and watched Gerard turn to look at him. “My apologies, Maître, for intruding. I was told to wait here…” “You’re in the right place.” Gerard left the window and went to sit on a small couch. He threw one arm over the back of the love seat and stared at McKay. “It has been several years since we had you with us, Rodney, how does it feel to return to our house knowing what is ahead of you?” Rodney blushed. “I am always pleased to return to our house, Maître. The invitation for further training wasn’t unexpected.” “No, I’d think not… no Dom in our house has ever marked you.” He inclined his head. “Do you know why?” “No, sir, I don’t. It’s not uncommon for subs to be marked…
Reading Time: 94 MinutesTitle: In the Flames Author: Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 9 Rating: NC-17 Betas: Ladyholder and Chris King Warnings: BDSM, blood play, see series page for full warnings Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John and Rodney adjust to being back on the city after the house trial and Scott Holland shows his true colors. About the Poem: Shira posted a poem for me in the comments section and I found it so inspiring and perfect for this story that I’ve included it. * * * * Contrary to Public Opinion by Shira It’s not the temptation of crystal spires reaching high into the sky, so far away, That makes me follow his lead Nor is it the blue and silver encircling my neck or the star etched deep into my skin That shows my worth to him. And though the marks left on my body ache oh so deliciously even hours later That’s not what ties me to him. It is his every touch of eyes and hands saying loud and clearly all the time That I am cherished. Loved. And owned. Finally. * * * * John had been back on the city for exactly six hours and his office felt more like Grand Central Station than the haven of silence and order it normally was. He glanced up as the door slid open again and smiled in surprise as McKay entered.…
Reading Time: 40 MinutesI had a reader email me with some questions about Ties That Bind. I’m going to answer them below. If you have questions–feel free to leave them on this post. I will add them to post and answer them as I have time. If you don’t feel comfortable leaving a comment you can email OR just put “private comment” in your comment and it won’t be posted on the site. Q) What power do the Pleasure Houses have to be able to bind the high political authorities ? A) Pleasure Houses do not have official power — they do have, however, a social power that makes each individual house a powerful force when it comes to social morals (like ownership laws) and discipline of an abusive Dom. The President of the US in this series was trained exclusively at La Petite Mort. So obviously, if Neal Peyton requested something from him—he would have little difficulty in receiving it. It is a world built on loyalty among Doms. Earning the displeasure of an entire house—like de Sade would be bad for a politician. Q) When Gerard de Sade has trained his disciples to be doms, how did he do it? A) Gerard trained one Dom for every year that he was House Master of de Sade. Think of it like an apprenticeship—the Dom in training with him would spend every waking hour in Gerard’s presence learning the ins and outs of pleasure and discipline through example. Q) At…
Reading Time: 162 MinutesTitle: A Lovely Agony Author: Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 8 Pairing: McShep, Lorne/OC, Carson/Miko (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Beta: Chris “The PomPom” King who is sincerely awesome. Any mistakes that remain are my own :-). My special thanks to Ladyholder who reads everything I send her and always has something inspiring to say. Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Word Count: 40,500 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Extra Special Warning: This story in the Ties That Bind series contains scenes of a very graphic nature, private punishment, minor character deaths, public discipline, and situations/circumstances that might squick sensitive readers. Summary: Matthew adjusts to having a collar on the city and John is recalled to Earth for a house trial. * * * * Patrick Sheppard glanced from Randolph Rampart to Mason Blake to Gerard de Sade before settling on Blake with shrewd green eyes. “Blake, give me one reason why I shouldn’t kick your ass.” Mason took a deep breath. “I can’t honestly think of a single one. Can we come in?” Patrick motioned them both into his office. “By all means.” He walked silently to his liquor cabinet and poured for them all without asking. “The only reason I haven’t already killed Kevin Jordan is that I can’t…
Reading Time: 123 MinutesUnder Pressure Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 7 Pairing: McShep, Lorne/OC (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 30,900 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, treat of rape, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Extra Special Warning: This story in the Ties That Bind series has a scene of severe discipline in it for a major character. No permanent damage is done but it is graphic and may upset some of my more sensitive readers. Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: General Jordan comes to Atlantis and the pressure breaks the one person John couldn’t have predicted and someone has to pay the price. * * * * “I have to admit to being surprised by your change of heart, Mason.” Henry Hayes quirked an eyebrow as he poured scotch in two tumblers. “You’ve never been interested in a political posting before and the Director of Homeworld Security is a very high profile political posting.” General Mason Blake accepted the tumbler and stared at the honey gold liquid for a few seconds. “It’s been recently impressed upon me the importance of the position. The security of our country and our planet should be in the hands of someone I trust—and I trust myself the most.” Henry grinned. “Can’t say I disagree with that. You were always my first…
Reading Time: 142 MinutesWhat You Give Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 6 Pairing: McShep (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 35,700 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: Rodney falls in love with Atlantis while John gets used to having a family on Atlantis. * * * * Dr. Rodney McKay had never allowed himself to think about being on Atlantis not even after John Sheppard locked his collar around his neck. He’d learned along the way not to set himself up for heartache. He was standing at a view window with his Dom when they left hyperspace and achieved orbit around Lantea. He’d seen a few planets from space—for the most part they always looked inviting. Even if they rarely were. “The Ancients certainly liked their planets big and blue.” John laughed softly. “Yeah, they do. We rarely encounter a world that isn’t beautiful at least from an environmental perspective.” He settled one hand on Rodney’s hip and let his chin rest on his sub’s shoulder. “I’m going to ask someone to bring a Jumper up for us. I want you to see her the way I do when I come back from the mainland.” “That sounds good.” Rodney cleared his throat and took a deep breath. “I’ll…
Reading Time: 65 MinutesAlways For You Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 5 Pairing: McShep (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 16,200 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John and Rodney learn more about each other as they travel to Atlantis on the Daedalus. While everyone else adjusts to the new relationships that have formed around the pair. * * * * Matt rubbed his hand down the side of his overalls and balanced one foot on the floor of the large flight bay that held the fleet of X-302s they were taking to Atlantis. “Okay, so theoretically, if you were going to put a hyperspace generator in this, it would go here.” “Yes.” Miko slid further under the craft beside Matt and slid one of her smaller hands in beside his. “In fact, we left space in the design to put in the hyperspace generator that we currently have in development at Area 51. We have a prototype with us but it could be more than a year before we can do any testing.” She wiggled in further and dragged her DeWalt with her. “Here, look at this.” Matt grinned as she deftly took another panel off. “Why engineering?” “Because I like to know how things work,” Miko…
Reading Time: 87 Minutes* * * * “I thought you were going to get Teldy?” John asked as Lorne slipped into the office and shut the door. Lorne laughed. “Well, I went by her office because she wasn’t wearing her radio. She’s on her lunch break with her submissive. So I chose not to interrupt them.” John lifted an eyebrow and glanced at Matthew. “Earlier you were talking about the fact that you and the Major Hughes were submissive. Do you have a problem being in command of Dominants?” “Not at all,” Matt said as he slouched down on the couch with his computer. “I can’t say the same for some Dominants I’ve served with but I don’t take shit from lower ranking officers. I never have. Of course, the Navy has never rated me for discipline and certainly never will. I assumed I would elevate any punishments to you or Major Lorne.” John nodded. “Yeah, I normally handle discipline on Atlantis—at least I did when Marshall was in charge unless the infraction was severe and then they just wished I was doing the work. Marshall specialized in bloodletting and he never spared the rod.” Matthew nodded. “Lorne would discipline me, I take it?” John frowned and considered that. “Yeah, I guess so.” He glanced at Lorne who looked intensely uncomfortable. “Major?” “Sir.” Evan blew out a breath. “I don’t think I could. I’m rated for the flogger and the strap but he’s a Geisha for fuck’s sake.” Matthew laughed.…
Reading Time: 90 MinutesHarder To Breathe Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 4 Pairing: McShep (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 45,500 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John and Rodney return to the SGC and make ready to go to Atlantis with a few problems along the way. * * * * Elizabeth was waiting on them when they finished the check in process into the mountain. She said nothing as she guided them both down a hall and towards another elevator. Once the doors were closed she sighed. “Carter is here. There was an emergency with the gate and O’Neill was forced to recall her to deal with it. He didn’t want to bother you and Rodney on your family trip.” Rodney inched closer to John aware that his Dom was still boiling over on the inside when it came to his ex-wife. “It’ll be fine, John.” John shook his head, his jaw tightening. “I don’t need to be in a room with her Elizabeth. I don’t think I can trust myself around her.” Elizabeth blinked in surprise but looked closely at Rodney’s pale features and hit the stop button on the elevator. “What’s going on?” John shook his head and closed his eyes. Four days hadn’t…
Reading Time: 101 MinutesYou Belong To Me Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 3 Pairing: McShep (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 25, 500 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John and Rodney make time to see both of their families before they leave for Atlantis. * * * * Rodney had a lot of money. He’d worked in private and government research in Canada and in the United States since he’d graduated with his first degree. Mostly it sat in a bank account and he bought cool things that he liked. He’d been thinking about buying a house so he could live off base—something he hadn’t done since his divorce from Sam. The main reason he hadn’t was mostly because buying a house for just himself sort of meant he was giving up having another Dom in his life. Granted, he’d paid for Sam’s house but it had been bought and remodeled to suit her exactly. He’d catered to every wish when it had come to the home they would share and put it in her name without blinking an eye. He didn’t even really regret that part—she’d certainly wish she didn’t have a house worth a couple of million dollars when it came time to pay property…
Reading Time: 132 MinutesLearning to Belong Keira Marcos Series: Ties That Bind Series Order: 2 Pairing: McShep (many other secondary pairings) Genre: Romance, BDSM Rating: NC-17 Word Count: 33,200 Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John Author’s Notes: SEE THE SERIES PAGE FOR FULL AUTHOR NOTES. I RECOMMEND YOU READ THEM! Summary: John starts his debrief and Rodney settles into his new role as the collared submissive of a Marine. * * * * Rodney had been told during his first session in de Sade that the first forty-eight hours a sub spends in a new collar was to be a period of serious adjustment in both thought and action. The first couple of days with Sam had been on their honeymoon. He wondered now how Carter had let him get away with that—withholding his acceptance of her collar until he put a wedding band on her finger. She’d never fought the formal commitment ceremony and beyond a few snide comments about his arrogance. Sam had made the entire process rather easy all things considered. The only time she’d balked had been when it had come time to sign the sub contract he’d refused to move forward without. If she’d been pissed about it later, she never let on and their honeymoon had been full of sex and what he’d thought was love. Even now, he cringed at his own stupidity when it…
Series: Ties That Bind
Series Order: 1
Pairing: McShep (many other secondary pairings)
Genre: Romance, BDSM
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: 22,600
Warnings: Graphic male/male sex, anal play, BDSM, violence, and exhibitionism (does any of that really make you not want to read it?). Evil!Carter, Marine!John
Summary: Colonel John Sheppard returns to Earth to debrief and to meet Dr. Rodney McKay.
