Vix, an orphan/thief living in the pits of Belgrave, has only one rule. She does what she must in order to survive. In the miserable depths of the slums, there’s only one alternative. Death.

But it seems that this does not apply to everyone. 

Vix encounters Caine, a mysterious man murdered on two different occasions, on two different days. He cannot seem to stay dead. Desperate to understand his secrets, Vix follows after the beaten-down immortal. But there is another hunting for Caine as well--an undying assassin known as the Riverman who will stop at nothing to kill his target again and again, no matter how many times it takes. 

As the Riverman sets his sights on her, Vix is faced with her darkest fears. A world of dark magic and mysteries unveils itself before her--and through it all, death is always but a step behind. 

This work contains depictions of violence, suitable for ages 18+. 

Spiral Loop is created by Alexander Harrington, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Spiral Loop

A blast of almighty fear went through Vix. It was stronger than anything she had felt in her life. Her terror did not paralyze her, this time, it electrified her.  


‘He’ll kill you,’ she told herself. ‘He’ll kill you, don’t you understand? Move, you idiot! RUN!’ 


The moment passed in the merest blink of a second. 


Then, Vix sprang forward. She hurtled across the warehouse floor, making for the nearest window. A hiss like steam came from behind her. She ignored it. Blood pumped through Vix’s body, thudding in her ears, moving her faster. 


A deafening bang rang out through the silence. Something screeched off the floor near Vix’s foot and clattered away into the darkness. 


A rifle shot, her mind told her numbly. This man was armed. Something told her that he would not miss again.


Chapter 8: Jaws of Danger