Jacqueline Reed

Leader of the gang called the Masquerade, Isaiah is a vicious, old, and controlling vampire. He governs the underground and has such far reaching power that no one leaves the city without his permission.

A former gang member, Remmis, has been a thorn in his side ever since they violently ran away from the gang, leaving Isaiah scarred and infuriated. The strong-willed serval shifter, Rem, has been impossible to catch until Isaiah enlists one of his newest Masquerade members, Serine.

The lovely, shy Serine is a psion with the ability to speak directly into the minds of others roaming the streets of Chicago. Rem’s mind catches her attention, and given no choice, she assists in their capture.

Rem and Serine slowly grow feelings for each other with Serine coming to terms that she wants out of the gang for good, but leaving the Masquerade—and the possessive Isaiah—is easier said than done.

Fleeing The Night is created by Jacqueline Reed, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Fleeing The Night

Rem had managed to get a few hours of restless sleep before worry over Serine drove them out of the cot they'd chosen. Sighing, Rem scrubbed their face with the heel of their hands and stood. They briefly considered heading back to the kitchen area but shook their head and retraced their steps to the entrance.


As they walked, Rem watched the other shifters. The warehouse was undeniably an interesting place. The makeshift walls gave the residents a bit of privacy and everyone seemed to have enough to keep them happy.


Shaking their head, Rem squashed the feelings of jealousy that started to brew. Even if they'd known this was here, they wouldn't have come. They shouldn't be here now, given the danger they posed while Isaiah was looking for them.


"Oh right," they said to themselves. "I'm dead." Rem huffed a laugh and walked into the entrance area.


Chapter 36: Let’s Talk