A Shadow's Kiss

Once every 50 or so years, a sacrifice is sent to the seemingly abandoned manor just outside of a fearful town. No one ever knows who is chosen until she's gone, but everyone knows the fate of the women who enter the house. They hope and pray each sacrifice pleases the dreaded occupants of the damned household. Athena LaBelle was no different. Only, like many of the younger generation, she didn't pay much mind to it. She had better things to do than to worry about the childish tales of vampires. At least, until it's time for her to see what lies beyond those dark doors.