The Birthday

A collection where passion is drawn in ink and intimacy lingers in every line. The Birthday gathers original, sensual short stories set in contemporary worlds, each one heightened by evocative manga-style illustrations. Desire unfolds through subtle gestures, stolen glances, and whispered provocations — never vulgar, always suggestive, and alive with emotional intensity. These are tales of longing and connection, where the beauty of the body meets the art of storytelling. At the heart of the book lies the title story, The Birthday — a charged encounter between Umberto and Noemy, lovers who delight in each other’s blushes and provocations. Their playful games blur into dangerous temptation when a stranger enters their night, shifting the balance of desire and stirring emotions they did not expect. In the dim glow of the pub, laughter and silence tangled between them. Her dress rose just enough to reveal lace and skin, her words sharp as sweetness on his lips. Across the table, another woman’s tears glimmered — and suddenly, the game was no longer theirs alone. An illustrated journey into hidden worlds of intimacy — where every sketch breathes, and every word aches with longing. Open these pages, and let desire draw you in.