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

At last, Vix’s feet struck the ground, producing a hollow ringing that filled the trench around her. She watched, heart in her mouth, as Caine descended after her. When he touched the ground as well, she finally let her breath out. 


Caine looked all around him. “What in all the gods’ names was this place used for?” he asked. “It’s like some enormous warren! A bloody labyrinth.” 


“At least there’s only one path forward,” Vix said, trying to sound encouraging, for she did not feel it inside.


The sun was little more than a watery speck high above, allowing for a slant of light. Soon, Vix guessed, it would be lost from view completely. 


Ahead, the path twisted off into the distance, grungy, pale-walled, and dark. The air was stale and musty, making it difficult for Vix to breathe normally.  


A shiver went through her as she stared down it. Then, she took as deep of a breath as her lungs would allow and before she could change her mind, she started forward. 


Chapter 28: Dry Works