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

“I’m sorry!” Caine said, rubbing his arm furiously from where Vix had hit him. “I’m sorry, I did mean to tell you! But we were separated in the street and I was wondering where to find you, when this very friendly fellow invited me in for a drink. Practically dragged me in for one, really...” 


“Do you realize how worried I was?” Vix asked in a deadly soft whisper. “I thought you had died!” 


Caine looked bemused. He opened his mouth and then shut it again, as though changing his mind. 


Caine hesitated, then said, “I realize I’m only sticking my hand further into the hornet nest... but you didn’t need to be worried about me. I mean, dying is the worst thing that could happen. And we both know it doesn’t have much of an effect on me.” 


Vix pulled her lips back in a tight line. She refused to let him make her feel stupid. “I promised myself that I would not let you die again if I could help it. I refuse to watch that happen again.” 


Chapter 32: Pity