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 peered closer at the object she held in her palm, Belkin hovering at her shoulder. It was a clear glass ball, just wide enough to fit into her hand. The smooth surface was covered in faint indentations, which ran together in random patterns across the ball. 


“Are they symbols?” Vix asked, running a thumb along the lines. 


“It’s difficult to say,” Belkin said. He heaved a small sigh. “Regardless, it’s doubtful something this old will actually...” 


He yelped as a spurt of blue sparks shot off from the ball. Vix flinched, expecting burning pain. But the sparks dissipated harmlessly as soon as they touched her skin. 


“What in the world?” Belkin muttered, adjusting his spectacles and peering closer at the ball. 


Vix laughed shakily. “It seems like it does work after all, professor. Professor?” 


He did not seem to hear her. His eyes grew wider as he stared deep into the ball. “Of course!” he breathed. 


Chapter 56: Soot and Ash