I never wanted to go to Mardi Gras. The wild parties, the chaos—none of it was for me. But my sister Raya lives for it, and spending time with her means everything. So, I went, determined to survive the madness for her sake.
Then I met him. A man so captivating it was impossible to look away. There was something dangerous about him, something eerily familiar, but I couldn’t place it. Not until the night that changed everything.
What started as a night of fun and celebration turned into a nightmare. Creatures that shouldn’t exist attacked us. The supernatural world isn’t real… at least, I thought it wasn’t. But now Raya is missing, and no one will believe me.
I know what I saw. I know she’s out there somewhere. But can I find her before it’s too late? And more terrifyingly—am I next?


Bloodborne Secrets

As soon as the door shuts behind me, the key turns in the lock. I whip around, pounding on it with the flat of my hand.


“Hey,” I shout. “Unlock this door! Do you hear me? You can’t just keep me prisoner in here!” And yet I get the sinking feeling I’m wrong. They absolutely can.


I know pulling on the knob won’t make a damn bit of difference, but I do it anyway. It doesn’t budge an inch. And why would it? The ornately carved oak door has to be three inches thick, so there’s not a lot a little thing like me is going to do.


Turning away in frustration, I slump against the door and get a good look at my holding cell. My jaw drops in spite of myself.


Chapter 16: A Gilded Cage