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

Tala looked up in surprise. “Ah, Vix, wasn’t it?” The little alcove where the old woman secreted herself looked little different in the daylight – just a slash of gray stone tucked between two spindly huts. 


Tala sniffed loudly and shifted. “Help, did you say? I was under the impression that I helped you last...” She suddenly stopped and peered closer at Vix’s face. Her wrinkled face grew hard. “What happened, girl?” 


“It’s... my friend,” Vix said. “He’s gone.” 


Even to admit it out loud was like losing him all over again. It hit her like a blow straight to her guts, but deeper than that. Fear passed through her like a knife blade. 


“He was only here last night. But now it’s like he’s disappeared. Vanished.” Vix knuckled her eyes suddenly, overwhelmed. She was not sure whether she wanted to howl with frustration or break down crying. 


Chapter 39: The Price of Knowledge