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

Caine staggered, hands clutching at his heart. Then he fell backward to the blackened ground. 


“No!” Vix screamed. She rushed to his side and threw herself on top of him, shielding him from further bullets. But the Riverman just watched, motionless again. The pistol in his hand let off a faint trickle of smoke which rose to the sky. 


“How is this possible?” the Riverman murmured to himself. 


She turned back to the Riverman and screamed, “Stop this! You want to die, don’t you? Then do it! Just let Caine live!” 


“I cannot,” the assassin said in a flat voice. “Not without the Al’Vidar’s help. They will only release me once your friend is dead.” An insane smile crossed his face like a spark from a match. "And I never leave a job half-done."


Chapter 57: Last Stand