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 sea was a disc of pure gold, the setting sun sitting languidly atop the waves, by the time they reached the gates of the city. It was nothing like the massive, mechanized gate of Belgrave – just a wooden palisade, stone arch, and raised portcullis, which looked very old and unused. 


“It looks like a good breeze might just tip the whole thing over,” Vix muttered. 


“Do you see what I mean?” Caine responded. “If they didn’t have Belgrave protecting their landlocked side, Delmin would fall like a wobbly house of cards.” 


Vix stayed close to him as they neared the gate. A rather bored-looking guard gave them a passing glance then waved them through. 


Vix was equal parts excited and terrified. She had never been anywhere outside of Belgrave. It felt less like she was setting foot in a new city. It was more like a whole new frontier. 


Chapter 25: To Fight or Flee