Taken by Touch and Torment

Scarlett 1 wakes in the palace of Durian, 3 the fanatical leader of Valentin's born vampires, a thick collar locked around her throat. Kidnapped by Durian's 3 lieutenant Liza, 12 she has been ripped from Rune, 2 the turned vampire lord of Aristelle, who cast her aside after discovering she was a succubus — a half-vampire sex demon descended from the Dark Goddess Lillian. Durian 3 doesn't know what she truly is. He sees only a prized human stolen from his enemy, and he forces her to crawl through marble halls while his court leers. She is beaten with a cane for any hesitation. She eats from a p

Lesson 1: Durian's Crawling Pet

This principle from Taken by Touch and Torment is backed by Maggie Sunseri's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 2: Her First Mental Whisper

This principle from Taken by Touch and Torment is backed by Maggie Sunseri's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

Lesson 3: Carved in Flesh

This principle from Taken by Touch and Torment is backed by Maggie Sunseri's extensive research and real-world examples. Understanding it deeply can shift how you approach decisions, relationships, and long-term planning in meaningful ways.

How to Apply Taken by Touch and Torment's Lessons

The real value of Taken by Touch and Torment lies in its applicability. After reading, the most important step is identifying which of Maggie Sunseri's principles speak most directly to your current situation.

Consider keeping a journal while reading — noting where the ideas challenge your current approach and where they confirm what you already suspected. The friction of your own resistance often points to the most important insights.

Key Quote

"Durian's Crawling Pet" — Maggie Sunseri, Taken by Touch and Torment

About the Author

Maggie Sunseri is the author of Taken by Touch and Torment. The book reflects years of research, observation, and synthesis of evidence from multiple disciplines.