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

All the warmth seemed to leave the room at once. “Who is he?” Vix asked softly. 


Caine almost did not seem to hear her for a moment. Then he let out a sigh. It came out uneven, shaky. “I don’t know. Not who he really is. But nearly every single one of my deaths has been at his hands.” 


“What?” Vix gasped, horrified. “You mean he just keeps hunting you down and killing you? Why? What does he want?” 


“He never says. But it never takes him more than two months to track me down. He’s cunning as a fox, ruthless, and deadly proficient with nearly every weapon imaginable. And he never gives up. Never.” 


Caine was still looking out the window. The shadows in his eyes seemed to be growing larger as he talked, swallowing him. "The only thing I can imagine is that he's insane. Deranged. Obsessed with killing me. I don't know if I'll ever understand why, though. Maybe he just can't stand the idea of another unkillable man."


Chapter 13: Portrait of a Reaper