SKARMAGEDDON

In the millennia that passed since Kaizer's disappearance, Sanguine City underwent a remarkable transformation into a technological marvel fueled by Blood Technology. Kaizer's memory faded into obscurity, forgotten by Vampire Society. The populace of New Sanguine City, now dominated in numbers by Ascended Vampires, and ruled by the original Noble Vampires, saw unprecedented power and prosperity through the transformative capabilities of Blood Tech. 

Humans, once prey, now live within a secure compound, leading relatively ordinary lives during daylight hours as essential members of the city's workforce. 

In the sequel to "Shadows of Sanguine," the Vampire princess Darcia embarks on a perilous journey haunted by a Curse, a consequence of her grief over the loss of Kaizer, the Lost Child of Nocturnastra. Bound by a mechanical muzzle that evokes a skeletal grin and cursed with hair turned white and eyes ablaze with fiery red, Darcia's constant pain is a testament to her refusal to feed. Her power wanes, and the only hope for salvation lies in reuniting with her lost love.

As Darcia navigates the streets and alleys of New Sanguine City, she seeks to uncover the truth behind Blood Technology, for she finds it peculiar how the advent of Blood Tech severed the traditional link between Vampires and their primal need for Human blood, and it came almost right after Kaizer's disappearance. Darcia becomes the linchpin of a secretive resistance group known as "The Kaizer Project." Led by the rebel princess, the group seeks to unveil the mysteries shrouding the technological advancements in Vampire Society and discover Kaizer Anderson's whereabouts.

Darcia faces a dual challenge as a looming threat emerges from the Underworld. Alessia, concealed in the depths of Acheron, stirs with a strengthening Curse. Meanwhile, Isyra's prophecy predicts an apocalypse, fueled by the fear of Alessia's potential escape.

Darcia's path is fraught with peril as she confronts not only the supernatural forces within New Sanguine City but also the relentless pursuit of her mother, Queen Hundred, the Noble families, Elites, and The Cauldron. Exiled from Vampire Society and branded a wanted criminal, Darcia must navigate her operations with utmost discretion, with every move calculated to avoid the watchful eyes of those who would see her destroyed.

Leading the "Kaizer Project", she grapples with immediate challenges in New Sanguine City while contending with cosmic forces that threaten chaos against Sanguine and the Overworld as well. Amidst the struggle for truth and the quest for Kaizer, the characters navigate a perilous landscape of Vampires, prophecies, and the supernatural, facing an uncertain future.

With her fate entwined with Kaizer's, Darcia faces a race against time, battling not only the formidable challenges of the Vampire hierarchy but also the debilitating effects of her Curse. Can she overcome the shadows of her past, break the Curse, and reunite with Kaizer to alter the destiny of Sanguine forever? The sequel unveils a gripping narrative of love, rebellion, and the quest for truth in the mysterious depths of the Vampire underworld.

Asher, an Ascended Vampire residing in the gritty corners of Sanguine City's ghetto, dreams of escaping the shadows and ascending to Elite status. Living in a cramped apartment with his sassy roommate, Celeste, a dark fairy, Asher works as a mercenary, taking on dangerous assignments for Nobles and Elites in hopes of climbing the social ladder.

Despite his lethal skills, Asher finds himself stuck in the underbelly of Sanguine society, struggling to earn the coveted ascension in rank. His mundane life takes an unexpected turn when his boss, a member of the secretive Cauldron organization, assigns him a mission to capture individuals associated with the Kaizer Project.

Cursed Girl

[Asher's Perspective]

Enduring the initiation into the Runner Program was no walk in the park; it was a relentless test of my physical and mental fortitude. From enduring endless marathons to lifting weights that seemed insurmountable, every session was designed to push me to the brink. Survival classes drilled the dangers of Achiron into my mind—Ghouls, Monsters, Cursed Spirits, and the dreaded Abominations, particularly the formidable Scorpion.

Learning about Achiron's geography and climate, along with the unpredictable nature of its inhabitants, became crucial in my comprehensive training. Yet, the most daunting part was mastering the Runner machinery intricately linked to the Extractor—a tool meant to pierce The Scorpion's flesh and extract her blood. Each day, the gravity of my mission intensified, and I found myself immersed in preparation for the daunting challenges that loomed ahead in the treacherous Underworld.

In the Runner Program, I became acquaintances with Fierce, a tough Ascended Vampire with spiky white hair, and Paige, a quiet Vampiress with a fully cybernetic body. The fact that her body was 100% cyberware freaked me out a little, but she was cool.

On the day of our first Run, a multitude of 440 Runners, comprising both Ascended and Necessary, assembled within the Dock—a foreboding space designated for the portal generator to Achiron. The colossal Blood Tech machine loomed overhead, set to create the gateway that would transport us to the Realm.

Celeste remained at the Barracks — no way was I letting her come with me to Achiron. As I stood amidst the assembly, my gaze caught Fierce and Paige, navigating through the sea of faces. They approached with an air of nonchalance, their expressions betraying neither enthusiasm nor apprehension.

"You ready, Asher?" Fierce's robust, raspy voice reverberated with confidence.

Paige concurred, her demeanor solemn . "No turning back."

Adorned with the requisite Runner equipment, each of us sported a utility belt housing essential tools — a lamp, grenades, a Blood-Tech sword —, a backpack loaded with supplies, and, most crucially, Blood-Tech full-auto assault firearms holstered on our backs. Our hips bore the Extractors, intricately connected to the Blood Vessel—a hollow vessel designed to contain the precious extracted blood.

A blaring alarm reverberated through the room, accompanied by the resonant tones of a robotic voice proclaiming, "Portal Opening in T-minus 10 seconds..." The machinery whirred and hummed, generating a swirling circle of black energy that rippled and surged, gaining momentum.

The Unit Captain, Vazeel, an Ascended Vampire positioned at the forefront nearest to the portal, bellowed, "RUN!"

In an instant, all Runners charged into the portal, vanishing into its ominous darkness. Fierce, Paige, and I exchanged glances before embarking on our sprint toward the portal.

My heart pounded with heightened anxiety, and my palms grew sweaty. Despite the internal turmoil, I maintained my composure, fixating my gaze ahead with resolute determination.