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Damage Tolerance - Tropes and Trigger Warnings

Alina Comsa — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Damage Tolerance has the following tropes (please note this might change as the book is still in progress):

Billionaire Romance
Plane Crash
Survival
Brother's Best Friend
Betrayal
Found family
Marriage of Revenge
"My Wife"
All the angst

Main Characters need to know:

I take mental health issues with the utmost seriousness. I don’t speak in the name of anyone but myself. The issues portrayed in Damage Tolerance are issues portrayed not as textbook and not generalized, but based on my opinions, views, or reactions. Not two experiences are identical, and not two individuals survive through them in the same manner.
If you ever find yourself in any of the situations depicted, please find help. You are not alone.
The following sensitive subjects are touched in the book, either by mention or graphic depiction, and I’ve done my absolute best to treat them with the sensibility and care these subjects deserve.

Damage Tolerance has the following trigger warnings:

Mentions:

cheating (not between MCs)
alcohol abuse
death
bullying
sexual assault
emotional abuse
abusive relationship
child abandonment
caring for a terminal parent

Graphic:

Assault
Attempted murder
Medical issues
Wounds
Blood
Hospitalization
Grief
PTSD
Profanity
Sexually explicit scenes

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Wolf Moon - Tropes, Trigger Warnings, and Phonetics (because why not)

Alina Comsa — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Wolf Moon has the following tropes (please note this might change as the book is still in progress):

Wolf Shifters
Fated Mates
Touch her and d!e
One Night Deal
She's mine
Single Mom
Possessive Alpha
Fierce, strong heroine

Main Characters need to know:

Trigger Warnings

I take mental health issues with the utmost seriousness. I don’t speak in the name of anyone but myself. The issues portrayed in Wolf Moon are issues portrayed not as textbook and not generalized, but based on my opinions, views, or reactions. Not two experiences are identical, and not two individuals survive through them in the same manner.

If you ever find yourself in any of the situations depicted, please find help. You are not alone.

The following sensitive subjects are touched in the book, either by mention or graphic depiction, and I’ve done my absolute best to treat them with the sensibility and care these subjects deserve.

Wolf Moon has the following trigger warnings (list not exhaustive as book still in progress):

Mentions:

cheating (not between MCs)
death
death of a loved one
bullying
emotional and physical abuse
abusive relationships
starvation

Graphic:

Assault
Attempted murder
Death
Physical Assault
Biting, Marking
Wolf attacks
Profanity
Sexually explicit scenes

Phonetics:

A brief... phonetical introduction to Hollow Forest.

If you got as far as reading my bio, then you know I'm Transylvanian. Transylvania, well, Romania in general, has beautiful folklore, full of different creatures and legends. Everyone knows by now of the Romanian Vampires. Who hasn't heard of Vlad?

(And the hill I'm dying on is that Vlad was not a vampire. He was a vampire HUNTER. Why all the wooden stakes otherwise?)

So, to honor my roots, Hollow Forest has a bit of a foundation on Transylvanian lore and traditions, as well as some names and phrases in Romanian.

Although for the phrases I've done my best to make the meaning clear in the book, I figured it would be nice for all of you to have the meaning of the names (and phrases) and the phonetics of it here. Just in case you're curious of how I call them in my head.

As a treat, also a brief introduction to Silvana and Codrin.

Names:

Silvana Furtună: Storm (Furtună) Of the Forest (Silvana) /seel-VAH-nah/ /foor-TOO-nuh/

Codrin Stejar: Oak (Stejar) Of the Forest (Codrin) /koh-DREEN/ /steh-ZHAR/

Călin: Linked to nature or love in Romanian folklore. /kuh-LEEN/

Bujor: Peony. /boo-ZHOR/

Vlad: Rule/Ruler. /vlahd/

Amurg: Dusk. /ah-MOORGH/

Ziurel: Dawn or little day, early morning. /ZEE-oo-rel/

Corneliu: Horned One. /kor-NEH-lyoo/

Leandru: Oleander. /leh-AN-droo/

Mariana: Of Maria (graceful/beloved). /mah-ree-AH-nah/

Margareta: Pearl or Daisy. /mar-gah-REH-tah/

Phrases:

Acum și întotdeauna: Now and forever. /ah-KOOM/ /shee/ /uhn-toh-deah-OO-nah/

Așa să fie: So be it. /AH-shah/ /suh/ /FYEH/

Jur: I swear/I vow. /Zhoor/

Other terms:

Omag: wolfsbane, monkshood. /OH-mag/

Strigoi: evil revenants, the undead, evil versions of vampires. /STREE-goy/

Pricolici: Vampiric wolves, malicious spirit. /pree-ko-LEE-chee/

Zburător: flying phantom, male spirit/demon similar to an Incubus. /Zboo-rah-TOH-r/

Calea Lunii: The Path of the Moon. /KAH-leh-ah/ /LOO-nee/

Apuseni: Apuseni Mountains (Sunset Mountains). /ah-POO-seh-nee/

Pieptar: decorative vest or chest piece worn over traditional/ceremonial clothing. /PYEHP-tar/

Ițari: woolen leggings or trousers, handwoven or knitted. /ee-TSAH-ree/

Opinci: peasant shoes, made from soft leather, hand-cut and tied with straps. /oh-PEEN-chee/

Port: traditional costume/attire. /port/

Ie: hand-embroidered blouse, made of light cotton or linen. /EE-eh/

Cătrințe: made of heavy wool, overskirt, long waist-apron, embroidered. /kuh-TREEN-tseh/

Poale: white underskirt, plain cotton or linen, base layer under cătrințe. /POH-ah-leh/

Hora/hore: traditional Romanian circle dance. (hora, sg; hore, pl.) /HOH-rah/ /HOH-reh/

Nai: type of pan flute made of multiple pipes in varying lengths. /nigh/

Rachiu: fruit brandy, strong distilled alcoholic drink. Homemade. /RAH-kyoo/

Palincă: strong fruit brandy, stronger than rachiu. /pah-LEEN-kuh/

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SYK Summer Bash, Hosted by Nikki Mitchell

Alina Comsa — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Lost Hope is really getting ready for summer.

Lege et Lacrima AND Atramentum et Telum Pulvis are free.

The battle of the flags.

Green Flag vs Red Flag.

Mr. Stoic Ex-Marine vs Mr. Cocky Chief Deputy.

Who's your favourite?

This Summer? Choose them both. A taste of cinnamon roll with the spice of a bad boy.

SYK Summer Bash is HERE. Over 30 books free, just for you.

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Let's get this Summer started and our TBR ready for long days and steamy reads.

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Tan Lines and TBRs - SYK Day hosted by The Romance Riot

Alina Comsa — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Featuring one hothead, Maddox of Atramentum et Telum Pulvis.

I promise, Maddox is only a tiny itsy bit toxic. And then he grovels.

And we all know, bad boys do it better. Grovelling included.

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IAC's Summer Heat SYK Days

Alina Comsa — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Guess what's free?

That's right - Atramentum et Telum Pulvis.

I promise, Maddox is only a tiny itsy bit toxic. And then he grovels.

And we all know, bad boys do it better. Grovelling included.

Start the Summer right and get your TBR up to Summer Heat Levels now that

IAC's Summer Heat SYK is HERE. Over 140 books, just for you.

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Are you ready? Sweet or spicy, or sweet and spicy.

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Let's get this Summer started, and bring the heat even when it's cloudy.

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Release Day - Atramentum et Telum Pulvis, Book 3 of the Lost Hope Series

Alina Comsa — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Come celebrate with me the release of Atramentum et Telum Pulvis, Book 3 of the Lost Hope Series! <3

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Atramentum et Telum Pulvis - Tropes and Trigger Warnings

Alina Comsa — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Atramentum et Telum Pulvis has the following tropes:

Small Town Romance
Enemies to Lovers
Hurt/Comfort
One Night Deal
He falls first
Wallflower/Alphahole
Single Dad
Chosen Family

Main Characters need to know:

I take mental health issues with the utmost seriousness. I don’t speak in the name of anyone but myself. The issues portrayed in Atramentum et Telum Pulvis are issues portrayed not as textbook and not generalized, but based on my opinions, views, or reactions. Not two experiences are identical, and not two individuals survive through them in the same manner.

If you ever find yourself in any of the situations depicted, please find help. You are not alone.

The following sensitive subjects are touched in the book, either by mention or graphic depiction, and I’ve done my absolute best to treat them with the sensibility and care these subjects deserve.

Atramentum et Telum Pulvis has the following trigger warnings:

Mentions:

cheating (not between MCs)
alcohol abuse
death
bullying
sexual assault
emotional abuse
abusive relationship
child abandonment

Graphic:

Assault
Attempted murder
CPR
Degradation Kink
Dub-con
Hospitalization
Infertility
Profanity
Sexually explicit scenes

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To Have And To Hold - Tropes and Trigger Warnings

Alina Comsa — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

To Have and To Hold has the following tropes:

Dark Romance
Strange love triangle
Stalker romance
He's her villain
Touch her and die.
Morally Gray
Mental Health Rep

Main Characters need to know:

This is a work of fiction and must be treated as such. Sensitive subjects are touched in the book, either by mention or graphic depiction, and I've done my absolute best to treat them with the sensibility and care these subjects deserve. Regardless, the situations depicted may be triggering for some readers, so please check the list below.

To Have and To Hold has the following trigger warnings:

Mentions:

Car accident
Child abandonment
Child abuse/negligence
Death of a parent
Suicide

Graphic:

Blood play
Death
Divorce
Domestic Violence/Assault
Dub-Con/Non-Con
Emesis
Emotional, Mental, Physical abuse
Entrapment
Gaslighting
Gun play
Medical Procedure - Birth Control
Mental Health Issues (paranoia, depression, anxiety)
Profanity
Sexually explicit scenes
Somnophilia
Stalking
Torture

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Vanilla et Motricium Oleum - Tropes and Trigger Warnings

Alina Comsa — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Vanilla et Motricium Oleum has the following tropes:

Small Town Romance
Chosen Family
Surprise Pregnancy
Forced Proximity
Childhood Crushes
Ex-Marine MMC
Damaged Cinnamon Roll
Town's Sweetheart
Mental Health Rep

Main Characters need to know:

The issues portrayed in Vanilla et Motricium Oleum are issues portrayed not as textbook and not generalised, but based on my opinions, views, and reactions. Not two experiences are identical, and not two individuals survive through them in the same manner.

If you ever find yourself in any of the situations depicted, please find help. You are not alone.

The following sensitive subjects are touched in the book, either by mention or graphic depiction, and I've done my absolute best to treat them with the sensibility and care these subjects deserve.

Vanilla et Motricium Oleum has the following trigger warnings:

Bullying
Cheating
Death of a parent (mentions)
Domestic Violence (flashback)
Drug use (with and without consent)
Mature Language/Profanity
Sexual Assault
Sexually Explicit Scenes

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Lege et Lacrima - Tropes and Trigger Warnings

Alina Comsa — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Lege et Lacrima has the following tropes:

Small Town Romance
Chosen Family
Strangers to Lovers
Astrum, the goodest boy
Cinnamon Roll Ex-Marine
He Falls First (literally)
Fierce Heroine
Reverse Millionaire
Mental Health Rep

And since I'm nice... sometimes: Ladder. Do with that what you will.

Main Characters need to know:

The issues portrayed in Lege et Lacrima are issues portrayed not as textbook and not generalised, but based on my opinions, views, and reactions. Not two experiences are identical, and not two individuals survive through them in the same manner.

If you ever find yourself in any of the situations depicted, please find help. You are not alone.

The following sensitive subjects are touched in the book, either by mention or graphic depiction, and I've done my absolute best to treat them with the sensibility and care these subjects deserve.

Lege et Lacrima has the following trigger warnings:

Bullying
Car Crash
Cheating
Child abuse/neglect
Depression
Death of a parent
Drug use (with and without consent)
Fire
Mature Language/Profanity
Sexual Assault (mentions - not on page)
Sexually explicit scenes

And just in case: Use of Latin, including book title.

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One year Writing Anniversary

Alina Comsa — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Happy Write-versary to me!

To mark my special occasion, all my books are either free or at a reduced price for the entire weekend.

Lege et Lacrima (Read It and Weep), Book 1 of the Lost Hope series, free on Amazon:

https://bookgoodies.com/a/B0CTLN3WF9

Vanilla et Motricium Oleum (Vanilla and Motor Oil), Book 2 of the Lost Hope series, free on Amazon:

https://bookgoodies.com/a/B0CTMS3D9N

To Have and To Hold, a dark romance standalone, available at reduced price.

https://bookgoodies.com/a/B0DHSBT9NH

Grab your copies now and prepare for Atramentum et Telum Pulvis!

Happy reading,

All my love,

Alina C.

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Indie Ink Awards

Alina Comsa — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

One of the best ways to support an indie author is through reviews. The wonderful team at Indie Story Geek now have their nominalizations open for Indie Ink Awards.

If a book is NOT on the list, you can also include it. <3

https://indiestorygeek.com/ - Here's the link to their website! Give them a try.

One wonderful soul has considered Lege and Lacrima worthy enough to be nominalized, and I cannot tell you how happy it has made my heart to see LeL listed with all the amazing books already there.

And now I'm just sitting like a simp, trying to claim my book, hahaha.

Happy reading!

Malum Canticus Books

In collaboration with In Somnis Publishing

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Vanilla et Motricium Oleum, Book Two of the Lost Hope Series

Alina Comsa — Mon, 6 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Less than a month until the release date of Vanilla et Motricium Oleum. I am so incredibly excited for the Tatum and Maevis's story.

So much hurt, so many emotions, so much love!

Tatum is and, I'm certain, will remain one of my all-time favourite MMCs. His path to healing and forgiveness is definitely bumpy, but oh so worthy.

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