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 tried to hide her excitement. “My friend and I are new to the Dry Works. What can you tell us?” 


“Tell you?” Tala readjusted her shawl with a rustle like beetle’s wings. “I could tell you much about many things.” One beady eye glanced askance at Vix. “If I was so inclined.” 


Vix immediately reached into her pocket and pulled out a handful of coppers, glad that she had convinced Caine to part with some money beforehand. 


Tala laughed airily. “I could find as much pocket change by fishing around in the gutter.” 


Vix did not even blink. She had expected this. “Worth a try,” she told the old woman with a grin. “I should have known you’d be too savvy not to know what your knowledge is worth.” 


She fished three silver coins out of her pocket and added them to the pile of money. They glinted out like three full moons in the dark. 


Chapter 30: Bargaining