Lesi Tesfaye
Lesi Tesfaye
The Misfit Butterfly
Known in the gaming community as “The Misfit Butterfly,” Dalesia or her pen name “Lesi Tesfaye” is a passionate writer and storyteller. Hailing from New Orleans, born June 29, 2004, her writing journey began at just 7 years old, captivating her classmates with imaginative tales and poems. Since then, she has blossomed into a multifaceted creator, contributing to “Geaux Girl Magazine” in her teenage years, launching a Sims 4 Series, and as you can see, publishing her own books. She continues to weave stories that inspire and entertain embracing her inner gamer soul while spreading her wings as an author.
Featured Stories
Maestra: The Femme Fatale
Published: September 19, 2024
Living in the Trenches of Inglewood, California, Whisper Maestra Carter lives in the urban house with her lovesick mother, and her mother’s deranged, gang affiliated boyfriend. After losing her father to her worst nightmare, Whisper knew the main culprit. She was angry, grieving and she wanted revenge. Only problem is, the suspect is the most notorious gang leader in all of California. Also her mothers boyfriend who brutalizes her constantly and forces her to do the unthinkable. Whisper has been trapped in her toxic bubble for years. Instead of waiting for it to pop, she knew she had to take him by force. Whisper was never the type to rage or retort with violence, but considering that she has lost everything, she has nothing left to lose.
I wrote this book when I was in my freshman year of college at Bennington. I never finished because I wasn't motivated enough. On May 28, 2024, my mom passed away. And she wasn't able to see me publish my first book, but she knows I love writing as much as the next person. So I decided to finish the book and publish it because that's what she would've wanted for me. It's dark and graphic so tread lightly.
Forbidden Fruit
Published: October 24, 2026
Tell me Zyaire, what’s your wildest fantasy?
Desiree Sinclair never had control of her life. Losing the person that meant the world to her changed everything. She needed control, she craved control. Creating a masked persona every man and woman desired to be with. She never thought her mysterious, dark and sexy persona would capture the eye of her campus crush.
To finally get to treat you like the goddess you are.
Zyaire Yamada, the Japanese-Black eye candy on campus interaction with the sexiest girl on campus goes wrong, he decides to go online and “finish” where he meets Mistress Nyxen. A switch-based dominant who’s cloaked in a mask to hide her identity Zyaire falls hard, not realizing who she really is.
New Orleans, Louisiana is a party city for some, and new dreams for others. But for Zyaire and Desiree, it's a chance for them to be free and live a new life after dying. But everything that they have fought to get through has returned, a whole bunch of obstacles are interfering with the new chemistry that they have. When hell and high water comes, Zyaire and Desiree must see how far their love and protection goes for each other.
Forbidden Fruit is a dark romance with morally gray male and female lead and themes that may be disturbing to some readers.
Well this is my WIP by the time people see this, the book is published or officially up for grabs on platforms. I had a lot of thought writing a book with an unpleasant storyline. I don't want to speak on it too much but the fact that I love these characters as much as Esmé and Adrian, speaks numbers. This book is not censored for shit. It's raw, uncut, and come with rules. Two switches being dominant and submissive for each other. UGHHH I LOVE THESE TWO FUCK!
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Sound of Love
Published: August 13, 2025
Experience love in a different light.
New York City. The city of dreamers. Celebrities, business owners, mafias, writers, and musicians. Anyone can make it here. And that's exactly what they intend to do. Two young lovers with a dream. To follow their own journey and find a new path in life separating from their family legacy. Tackling their inner demons and finding love in themselves. While finding love with each other.
The story mainly follows Esmé Reign, a journalist who feels like an outsider in her family and job, often shrinking herself in others' presence. Her life changes when she meets Adrian Royce, a confident and rising artist who hires her as his personal assistant. As they spend time together, Esmé begins to break free from her insecurities, feeling uniquely cherished by Adrian's attention.
Adrian Royce, the pastor’s son who’s trying to find his own way in the music business and overcome his own battles and trauma with his life. His life begins to glow when she takes his parking spot. Esmé Reign was love at first sight for him and he wanted the world with her. That’s why he chose her as his assistant. But when he sees she’s not as confident as she seems in the workplace, he tries everything in his power to get her to see what he sees.
I was fighting for my LIFE to write and edit this book. I picked this up after I finished Maestra and I had a vision. I stuck with the original storyline and this is actually the only book that really didn't change. The only thing that did was the cover. A lot of people say this book resonate with them alot because of being plus size and discovering yourself with self love and finding someone who also loves you. I love this story more than anything and I'm SOOO LIVID Esmérella and Adrian don't have a sequel.
"I wasn’t expecting to get into this book, however afterwards it seemed to have me thinking as I read this book overall without spoilers I’d say I would read it three times over. And you just might as well."
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Reviews
"Romantics who crave love-at-first-sight stories are sure to enjoy "Sound of Love." The story left off at a point that makes it a good stand-alone story. However, it is also prime for a sequel. I see these two becoming a powerful duo."
TracyD
“I like how Lesi lets the reader into the inner world of a woman who lacks confidence (probably due to lack of validation/being beat up by the world as a BBW), and shows some of the thoughts BBWS could have.I DO recommend this book for any one who has struggled with their appearance and or self esteem.”
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