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

     Vivian reluctantly pushed her body from the chair taking the book back over to Everett. 


     “So we all know the Grimm Brothers, their tales, but this book shows how their stories pulled from ancient mythology. Parts of it that were lost over the years. This book recounts that the beginning and end of the world was told in the Poetic Edda, a collection of mythological stories. That it all came from some great magical nothingness called the Gunnungagap.”


       Vivian looked up at Everett who nodded understanding.


        “You said a very powerful witch created the cage for these creatures, that only a powerful witch could unlock it per se.” Everett was still nodding, so Vivian continued. “So, what if that’s it. What if it’s this Gunnungagap?”


       “Gunnungagap is german for the gaping abyss, yawning void,” Everett added, skepticism in his voice. 


Chapter 16: Magical Power