Because he's a vampire, Jonathon Splinter needs to feed, hungry for blood. He seeks out young men along Lake Erie in the small town of Bitter. As Halloween approaches, Jonathon devises a plan for his next hunt with the help of his mortal lover and personal assistant, Toby Kinks.<br><br>Life grows bitter for Jonathon, though. Someone discovered his true identity and witnessed one of his bloody hunts where he not only fed but also murdered the man. Now Jonathon is being blackmailed.<br><br>With Toby’s help, Jonathon seeks out the blackmailer, and the two devise a plan in which Jonathon will hunt and feed on the man. But on the evening of the planned murder, Jonathon Splinter's bloody life will change forever.

Blood on My Hands

He patted my back with a palm, attempting to console me. “It’s fun to play this game with you. It warms my soul.”


Game! Game!I pulled away from him. “Fuck you,” I whispered. “You’re an asshole.”


He laughed and pointed at me, teasing me, making fun of me. “We’re two of the same, Jonathon. Perhaps it’s why I’ve always been attracted to you.” He attempted to pat me on the back again, but I pulled away from him.


“How long have you known about me?”


“Since the day you walked into Hades. You reek of vampire, Mr. Splinter. The undead is all over you. Let’s just say that you’re quite obvious among others like you.”


I shook my head. “It can’t be true. You’re not of my kind. You’re an imposter. You’re nothing like me.”


Chapter 27