Vivian lives her life in the shadows, hunting down and killing vampires. But when a vampire saves her life, she finds him making an offer that’s hard to refuse.  Accepting Everett’s offer means Vivian is putting a target on her back, one that he swears to protect with his life. Weighing her options, and her feelings, Vivian must decide if working with Everett is worth risking her life. 

Thrust into her decision by an ex-lover who tries to kill her, Vivian and Everett embark on a journey to save humanity. Vivian learns that Everett has more at stake than she thought - literally. Secrets collide, old alliances are broken, and an ultimate power is harnessed, as Everett and Vivian will have to decide if an ancient proficiency will save their lives or kill them both. 

In the Shadows is created by Ann Brooks, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

IN THE SHADOWS

     It was dark. Vivian could feel the rush of wind all around her as if she were caught in a tornado, the force of it pulling her body in all directions at once. It was as if she was being ripped apart. For a moment, she allowed her mind to let go, accept that she was going to die. Then, suddenly, she heard Everett’s voice calling her name. 


      Vivian’s eyes flung open, a bright light illuminating her surroundings, revealing the inside of the beast. The pressure of the air and water around them caused a turbine effect that allowed Everett and Vivian to float in mid-air, a waterfall cascading all around them. Vivian saw that Everett had broken a flare, the red, fiery glow bouncing all around them as it drifted on the swirl of air. Vivian didn’t hesitate, not wanting to spend another second in the place. 


It felt like swimming, as Vivian pushed through the air, pulling her blade as she reached the creature's throat. 


Chapter 10: Killing Charybdis