Since ancient Egypt, Earth has been cursed to endure the terror of vampires. What began with only three of them soon multiplied into thousands. Driven into the shadows by the relentless might of the Inquisitors, the ancient siblings Arius, Zaidh, and Nailah began to search for a way to defeat their enemies. Everything changes when a prophecy foretells the rise of a Chosen One, destined to end the endless conflict and defeat the dark forces. Arius devises a sinister plan to eradicate the Inquisitors using their own weapon against them. Yet, Arius's flawless plan begins to crumble when he falls in love with Keira and becomes determined to protect her from her fate. His decisions catch the attention of his ruthless brother, Zaidh. The tension between Zaidh and Keira triggers a catastrophic chain of events, where no one's fate remains untouched.

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Victoria is given by her father, the King of the Barren Lands, to the Vampire Duke Sadisman as a hostage. She is a gift from her people as a peace offering. As part of the bargain, Duke has promised, "She will not be sired, she will not be fed upon, she will not be tasted, her skin will remain unbroken, and her chastity unchallenged by those under my domain." Victoria's life as the only human guest in the vampire's Black Keep, which humans call the 'Cradle of Filth,' isn't as simple as she hopes. The Duke is a cruel, dangerous man, as lethal as he is strong, and as troubled as he is scalding hot. A man comfortable with breaking a promise if it suits him but smart enough not to lightly restart a bitter war that weakens his coven. He is also the master of an ancient, powerful vampire coven. In it, Victoria must find a way to survive in a nest of remorseless plotters and schemers. Over time, Victoria withstands Sadismann's punishments and learns a grudging respect for him. She makes friends with some of the human familiars, and with them, she must uncover the truth. Is The Duke unraveling the centuries of pain and learning to feel something he has not felt before? Or is this another plot within a plot? While she knows the vampire treachery, Victoria begins to feel emotions she is scared of. Can she survive her year as a hostage to the vampire overlord? Can the vampire overlord survive a year without breaking his vows? Book #1 of the Crimson Crown series. Currently Editing and in Revision, upgraded chapters weekly. Formally Slave to the Vampire Blood Lord. Comment from Djsachinbhatia: "You're the only person I know who can make me so immersed that I forget I'm reading a book!! Plus, not many paranormal stories can keep my interest alive as long as you have!!"