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In a dystopian future where Vampires emerged from the shadows in order to stop humanity from becoming extinct, a young woman with a dark past meets a charismatic stranger.
As time goes by Private Love Aikawa of military Unit 4-7, finds that she may not be as human as she first thought, and that humanity may not be the side that she should be fighting for.
Battling rogue vampires, mutated creatures and her own past, Love works to unravel the mysteries behind the secretive Helsing unit, and tries to become the bridge between humans and vampires in a world filled with discrimination. 

This novel starts intentionally slow through the exposition and world building, everything kicks into gear after the turning point in the latter half of Volume 1, and especially Volume 2, where the tone of the novel shifts. So, I hope you stick with it and enjoy the wild ride! 
I also added some song recommendations along the way to listen to whilst you read certain chapters, I hope this helps boost the experience. 

Public Spotify playlist for Volume 1 is under the name: TLAR - Book 1
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07czy216X1xB6F1mfRtl31?si=3cff937234e64589
Volume 2 playlist: TLAR - Book 2
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dxCyfh3i4EV2SaEj0iVZs?si=9636c983657c475d

This is rated 'No one under 17 permitted' for (very) mature themes, including drug use, assault, discrimination against same sex couples, language, violence etc.
Please note that no storyline is chosen for shock value, and most are taken from personal experience, and hopefully handled with the care, respect and sensitivity they deserve.
Disclaimers are added against any chapter that may cause distress. 

The main couple is a man and woman but there are also LGBTQ+ characters and relationships spread throughout, hope you enjoy!

To Love A River

Chapter 23. "Long time no see, baby."

<< Crazy In Love - Remix - Beyoncé >>

Faruq Atallah woke to the sound of crunching leaves passing the front of his tent and carefully peered out through the flap.

'Where is he going?' He watched as Private Ackerman paused outside of the Corporal's tent and appeared to hesitate before entering, lifting his hand behind his back.

As his hand lifted the back of his vest, Faruq caught the bright flash of a gun holster.

'Is he going to - I knew it! I knew there was something off about him.' Faruq quickly dressed and paused at the flap of his tent, glancing down at their weapons supply. He lifted a small incendiary device and crept forwards in the dark.

Side Story - Tears of a Lake (Part 6 - Chapter 23)