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

When my eyes open, it takes me a second to figure out they’re not still closed. It’s almost pitch black, and straining to see only makes my head feel worse. My temples throb, and the spot at the base of my skull where I was hit feels like it’s on fire.


I try to put my hand back there to apply pressure, but it won’t move. I try again, but something pinches my wrists so hard I hiss between my teeth.


My fucking hands are tied together. Not only that, they’re fastened to something on the wall. Panic shoots into my bloodstream as I try to piece together what happened. It’s all a blur, but I remember being hassled by two assholes in a club. They kept touching me and laughing, and something about them wasn’t quite… human.


Chapter 10: Through the Looking Glass