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Terms of Service
Last updated: June 2025
Welcome to The Pleasure Index +, part of the FleshPrint literary network. By subscribing, reading, commenting, or engaging with this publication, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Access and Subscriptions
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2. Intellectual Property
All content is copyright © Rowan Thornwell / FleshPrint. This includes all work published under the pseudonyms:
Rowan Thornwell (literary erotica)
Marlo Sin (horror-erotica)
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R. J. Thornwell (literary queer saga)
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This is a space for reverence, not harm. Hate speech, harassment, or abusive behaviour will result in permanent banning. Comments, replies, and submissions must honour the emotional and sexual boundaries of others.
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— Rowan

