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

“Vix!” Caine roared. He ran, sliding into a crouch beside her. His face was a mask of horror. 


“Vix,” he said again in a strangled voice. “Oh, no, no, no. Please, no!” 


Lying flat on her back on the cold stone ground, Vix tried to tell him not to worry, to get himself to safety. But nothing came out. A wave of coughs racked her body, pain pounding into her with each one. The spot above her hip was the worst; it felt like it was burning up. 


“So you finally made it here, Caine,” the Riverman said. It sounded like there were ten of him talking. His voice rebounded again and again, a metallic horror that went on without end. “You certainly took your time.” 


Vix saw Caine’s face change. The blank shock transformed into hateful rage. He turned, pistol already in his hand, and fired at the noise. There was a high-pitched clang of metal, followed by a surprised grunt. 


Chapter 53: Revelation