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

“Can I offer you anything, Vix? Tea?” 


Vix was sitting inside Professor Belkin’s hut. The ceiling looked like a lumpy quilt, random dips and bumps sweeping out in all directions. Bookshelves had been rammed into every available space, which seemed to be the only thing not covered in a thick layer of grime. 


Vix edged away from the closest table, which was covered by glass jars containing what looked to be a mass of pulsing, gelatinous blobs. Covertly, she tried to fold in her chair to fit in as small a space as she could. “No thank you.” 


Belkin gave a trembling laugh. “Good, because I’ve only just remembered that I haven’t any. Gracious, where is my head, today?”  


Chapter 34: The Immortal Truth