<p class="ql-align-center">'I love you so much I don't know what to do with myself.'</p><p><em>Miles Sallow's world collapses when he finds himself the suspect of the murder of rival boxer Elias Stokes. Unbeknownst to the detectives questioning him, Miles was secretly Elias's gay lover, the two having gone from heartbreaking arguments to hopeful promises during their emotionally charged relationship. </em></p><p><em>As Miles recalls his passion with the man he lost, he strives to prove his innocence and learn the identity of the one who took Elias away from him.</em></p><p><em>Of Sullied Dreams and Beaten Hearts</em> is a Gay Romance Murder Mystery Tragedy short story.</p><p>Warning: <em>This story deals with the subject-matters of</em> <em>suicide and homophobia. Reader discretion is advised.</em></p>