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

The rest of the day was filled with terror. Vix did not dare to stay in one place for too long. She ventured into alleyways, dingy taverns, and long abandoned dwellings, choosing the most well-hidden locations she could find. But she could never remain there for long until her legs began to shake – until she began to imagine dark, swishing cloaks and burning orange eyes appearing in every dark corner of her chosen spot. 


She completely avoided populated streets and gathering places. At first, it seemed like it would have been a good idea. She could not imagine someone like the Riverman appearing in public without causing an almighty uproar. But then she realized that he had dared to attack her and Caine in the middle of broad daylight, in a tavern filled with people. 


No, she thought, there was clearly no safety in numbers. 


Chapter 15: Choices