Karl and Daniel are driving back to their small farm after celebrating Daniel’s birthday when they strike something in the road. Whatever it is lands on the roof of their pick-up truck. Not keen to find out what it might be, Karl floors the accelerator as Daniel leans out of the window. Despite the light from a full moon, nothing is seen on the road behind them. When they arrive home, their relief is short-lived. As Karl turns into their driveway, Daniel disappears out the window of the truck. Karl hurries after his lover, and manages to catch sight of a dark shape flying through the night sky. Dangling beneath it is his beloved Daniel. Before he can call for help, he's knocked off his feet. A minute later, he finds himself in the air, too, held securely in the grip of a nightmarish beast. The best Karl can hope is both he and Daniel will survive the night, but that might be easier said than done.

Out of Light and Into the Night

“Hopefully not too spirited,” said Jasper with the same eastern European accent as his associate. “We don’t want any trouble.”


Karl understood the warning but didn’t indicate it. He knew he was no match for these creatures of the night. He’d tasted all he wanted to of Vadim’s strength, and the second vampire, Jasper, was taller and more solidly built. He’d have to be stupid to take the vampires on.


“What have you done with Daniel?” he asked.


Jasper’s thin lips widened into a grin.


“Yes. What have you done with him?”


Jasper walked a circle around him, eyeing him up and down. He cupped a hand over the rounded mound of Karl’s butt cheek.


“He’s all right for the moment,” he replied. “I shouldn’t worry too much. You’ll be with him presently. Now remove your clothing.”


Karl moved his mouth to speak but his vocal chords let him down.


“Yes, now. Do it now. Take them off. All of them.”


Jasper stepped back and folded his arms.


Chapter 3