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

Belkin cast a glance over his shoulder at her and sighed. “Very well.” He scuttled about his tiny house with his usual insect movements, making his rounds with quick jolts of speed. He finished preparing lunch and brought it over on a flat wooden tray. 


He set down a bowl of steaming stew in front of his own place at the table, then one in front of Vix. 


“I’m not hungry,” Vix said automatically. 


“But you are,” the thin man said. His eyes shone with a worried light from behind his spectacles. “You hardly ever eat, Vix.” 


Vix stared listlessly at the bowl in front of her. Steam rose in a thick, delicious cloud above the broth, and the smell was heavenly. Her stomach groaned softly. But she did not pay it any mind. 


Chapter 43: Lost