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

Vix and Caine packed up their camp quickly and went on. They traveled along Cervil’s Way, a wide and dusty road that ran west from Belgrave. The city was still easily visible in the distance, miles away, its peaks stabbing at the horizon like a tortured mountain range. 


To their right, the Striding roared alongside the road. The river was in full flow this time of year. Foam skated across its surface, looking like fluffy snowbanks, carrying sticks and debris along in its current.


Vix was totally absorbed in her surroundings, her neck sore from trying to watch everywhere at once. She had never been so far from Belgrave before. Caine looked at her in surprise when she told him so.


“Really? Belgrave is a wonderous city, but certainly not where I would choose to spend all my time.” He hesitated, then asked, “So did you leave anyone important behind? Family, friends, husbands?”


Chapter 19: Devils in Details