table of contents also from the author- '' free '' novels to read shades of gray # 1- complete novel behemoth- horror short story excerpt dragon rite # 1- fantasy short story excerpt more from the author- list of stories also from the author beauty of the beast # 1 the mystic rose- part a the flower , the sword , and the kiss click here to read it for free or go to www.kristielynnhiggins.com/botb1parta.html also from the author ayann a fantasy aciton adventure series read the first book for free click here ayann # 1 part a or go to www.kristielynnhiggins.com/ayann-1-parta.html shades of gray # 1 noir , city shrouded by darkness kristie lynn higgins shades of gray : noir , city shrouded by darkness text copyright 2006 , 2013 by kristie lynn higgins cover art copyright 2007 smashwords edition .