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

Less than a week later, I’m on Bourbon Street again. Not only did I book the same hotel Raya did, I even managed to get the same room. It’s crazy expensive even at off season prices, but I just put it on the card. Money is a problem for future, Emily. Right now, all that matters is figuring out what happened to my sister.


The room is so familiar it even smells the same. If I didn’t know any better, I’d swear there are still traces of the perfume Raya wore that night lingering in the air. I half expect to see her makeup scattered all across the bathroom counter, just like she left it when we went out.


That rattles the hell out of me, and I open the minibar to grab one of the tiny whiskey bottles to settle my nerves. I’m sure this thimble full of booze is crazy expensive, but so what? Tomorrow’s problems.


Chapter 9: Fool Me Twice