This is an original story about a Victorian era University for vampires, hidden away in the English countryside. Somewhere between a romance and a thriller, inspired of course by the spooky dryness of Bram Stokers' Dracula and the like. This story could eventually go into mature themes, just a warning. I'm not sure how confident I am in writing that kind of thing for people to read, but I don't even know if it'll go there yet, we'll see!
The lore for vampires changes a lot but in my understanding, just because your bitten doesn't mean you're going to turn into a vampire, because turning into a vampire is a lot more of a process. This is fairly important.
This story is based off of a roleplay me and an old internet friend started, before we lost contact. Believe me, they were a much better writer than me and I hope, if they stumble across this, they're not offended by how cheesy I might end up writing their perfect cool, stoic character, Zek. If you happen to be who I'm talking about, I love you, thank you for being so inspiring. ♥️
Ari and Soren's adventures continue as Soren struggles with his new vampiric urges and a coven of witches attempts to recruit Ari for their own ends.
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As dark dreams plague Soren, Ari finds his new abilities difficult to control. Something is awakening within him, and as his power grows, he attracts the attention of a group of witches who call themselves the Hecataeon. They believe Ari is an emanation of the goddess Hecate - a physical manifestation of her power - and they want that power for themselves. With their relationship facing challenges from within, Ari and Soren must find a way to unite their strengths before external forces tear them apart.
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NOTE: This book is the sequel to Bound by Blood.
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Content Warning: Light violence, language, and sexuality. PG-13
Cover designed by Adam Budny