In the heartland of Illinois, lies more than werewolves and vampires; gargoyles are what creep the land of never before seen rural areas of Illinois. Ace is amongst the many creatures, and is the one with a destiny that is granted every one-thousand years to various creatures. What once was a normal life, now transformed into a test of skill, killing, betrayal, choices, sacrifice, and luck. Ivory is the key to confirming Ace's ticket to forever living with the Immortalis; however, with a vampire after her as well, and her father returning, how will the prophecy be completed, and who will get Ivory to the throne first? No one knows, except the Council.
In order for either of them to succeed, they must solve the murder of Sir Johnson, and the death of the late Ruler, Miles Liverstone.
Twenty-four hours has been set, who will make it to the end?

Timed

There wasn’t a thing to worry about now. Cullen was right, I had only twenty-four hours to choose-either save Ace, or let him now turn to stone, where he will remain forever. There had to be some other way to reverse the deal, or try to save him. I had to save him, that only thing I had to do. Not for love, but for a life that didn’t deserve to go. 


It was close to noon, and we were hot on the trail. The trees were opening to a large field where cows could’ve grazed on. We had come to a small town that was about forty minutes from our previous checkpoint. On the way in, we both passed a sign that reigned in haunting suspicion, “Welcome to Cairo”, the opening was monstrous. Windows were boarded up along the streets, causing it to end in infinity. There were only small portions of businesses left; if it had to be anywhere else, I wouldn’t pick here. 


Chapter 8