ELIZABETH : Six years ago there was a horrible accident. Unfortunately my parents did not survive, but I did. One problem – I lost my sight. But it’s true what they say; lose one sense and all others heighten . . . even more than I realized. JESSE: Over a hundred years ago there was a horrible accident. My village did not survive, but unfortunately my brother and I did. One problem – we were turned to vampires.

Vivienne has spent the last three years living with the knowledge that she killed Blake. But as soon as she decides to let him go, she notices strange occurrences that show he might still be around... ***** After years of mourning the death of her true love, Vivienne is finally trying to move on - until mysterious phone calls and anonymous gifts start to arrive. After an ill-fated one-night-stand with her sister's former flame, Julian, Vivienne's suspicions start to grow. Despite Julian's insistence that nothing strange is going on, Vivienne begins to wonder if she is mad or if Blake could be alive. [[word count: 80,000-90,000 words]] Cover designed by Anastasia Wright

Some bonds are chosen. Others are carved into your soul. Vivienne didn't believe in vampires until she started to suspect her prince might be one. Which will she sacrifice - humanity or love? ***** Vivienne lives in a world where girls are chosen to become consorts of royalty, aristocrats and the filthy rich. When she catches the eye of a mysterious prince, she begins to suspect that the elite members of society aren't quite human. Her childhood friend, Blake, warned her about vampires before he died under suspicious circumstances - but now she might be bonded to one of the most powerful undead. Who can she trust? And more importantly - can she stop herself from falling in love? [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Anastasia Wright

Chapter One of a story I started. I'm only posting chapter one to get some feedback so I can see what works and what doesn't. It was a normal assignment: "parent" an egg for two weeks to learn about responsibility. For Kyle, however, the end of the assignment brings about a whole new beginning.