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

“What are you talking about?” Vix felt like shaking Belkin by the arm. “No more riddles, professor, please!” 


He looked at her uncomfortably. “Perhaps I should never have said anything. After all, I don’t know for sure that it’s anything to be concerned about. It’s just...” 


Vix forced herself to calm down. She could see that it was not helping Belkin to be any more forthcoming about what he meant. “Immortality is immortality,” she said in as level a voice as she could manage. “For a thousand years, Caine has come back every time he’s been killed. Why should that change now? 


Clasping his hands together, Belkin glanced around the room. He seemed to be looking for something. His eyes brightened suddenly. Leaning over, he seized something that was resting on the closest table. 


“Perhaps this will help to explain,” he said, holding it up. 


Vix found herself staring at a green, somewhat moldy apple. She gave the professor a worried look. “Er...” 


Chapter 35: Theories of Life