𝙋𝙀𝙏𝙍𝙊𝙑𝘼 || ᴊᴀꜱᴘᴇʀ ʜᴀʟᴇ ||

The entire world is a food chain. When humans think they are at the top, here come the Vampyres. When the Vampyres think they are at the top? Well, here come the Ghouls. Insatiable appetites, vicious hunting skills, they were made to humble the Vampyres.

When Astria Petrova, ancient Ghoul and former ruler of Bulgaria, arrives in Forks to hunt the residing Vampyre family, her games do not result in fear as she had hoped. Upon meeting the Cullen family, her reputation is exposed, and her vulnerability is ripped out of her, as though her flesh were flayed and hung for all to see.

This story explores the complexity of power and the depth of hatred. Astria Petrova is like many of us, in essence. Past experiences have led to seemingly irreversible damage, shaping her into the woman she is now, until she finds herself at peace with her past through a long journey of healing. While she finds her someone, it is important to remember that you do not need to find your someone before you begin your healing journey. To anyone needing this: you are human. You make mistakes, you have been hurt, your emotions are valid. Enjoy this story, and have a wonderful day!