The Lemniscates
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Last published Wed, Sep 7, 2016
The lemniscates are a clan of immortals existing since the dawn of time. The only condition to be a part of it is to be immortal. Simple. There are vampires, cursed, damned, drug addicts, scholars and some powerful witches amongst the most representatives. Each one of them has their own goals and agendas.
No matter how they earn their immortality, the only two rules that exist require they have to protect their secret and especially control its spread. Losing control, would be to break the second rule and would result in the total eradication of the breed.
Everything went fine when a simultaneous out of proportion attack against the Paradise and Hell occured. Why did it happen? Who did it? This is definitely a threat. One that must be dealt with.
The story happens in our world. Well kinda. Chapters focus on pieces of conversations between characters and the story is told through that. It is part of an event greater universe that I created. I have written many stories but never published them.
This is my first work but I deliberately mention them as an introduction for later. The story is told through many characters cause I don't believe in one character doing all the work and saving the universe all by himself. This is a group effort.
I'm trying English. I know it's not perfect. Not my first language but, hopefully, you'll get the mood and help me correct it. Counting on you ;)
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