Our Lord of the Flowers — Free Chapter (PDF)

Enter the novel Our Lord of the Flowers by Cesar Torres with this free sample from the book. In this chapter, we meet Vitrum, a Chicago leatherman who stands up to a looking monster of a house, one which forces his memories, grief and imagination into the realms of discovery.

This free chapter is your invitation into a queer myth of transformation, desire, and danger. This sample gives you a taste of what is to come when the full novel releases as a paperback and e-book in 2026. 

What you’ll get

• 1 PDF — high-resolution, book-formatted “Free Chapter Edition”
• Author’s Note with context and creative process

Perfect for

• Readers curious about the OLF universe who are ready to start enjoying the story
• Collectors who appreciate art-driven book design
  

Delivery & access

Instant digital delivery via Sky Pilot after checkout (free). You’ll also receive a download link by email for your library.

Tech specs

• Format: PDF (optimized for mobile & desktop)
• Pages: varies by edition; includes cover, copyright page, author’s note, and Chapter One
• File name: OLF_Free_Chapter_CesarTorres.pdf

About the author

Cesar Torres is a queer author and artist based in Chicago. They are the author of How to Kill a Superhero, 13 Secret Cities, and the Our Lord of the Flowers universe.

Content notes

This book is for mature audiences. Contains adult themes, fetish motifs (bondage, leather, domination, pantyhose), and sensual imagery. It is a work of fiction.

© 2025 Cesar Torres. All rights reserved. “Free Chapter Edition” distributed exclusively through OurLordOfTheFlowers.com. Published by LED Queens Press, Chicago, Illinois. Cover art & design © 2025 Cesar Torres.