Lilian Quinn

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

“It’s impossible,” Leander whispers, staring glassy-eyed at my sister. 


All I can do is agree. It should be impossible, but there’s no question it’s true.


She was gone. Dead for days, lying in state thanks to my insistence that we not bury her. Cold, pale, and utterly lifeless. With a touch of my hand, Raya has come back to us. 


My sister sits up in her finely lacquered coffin, blinking at us in wonder and confusion. My heart is right in the top of my chest, tears of joy welling up in my eyes, ready to spill down my cheeks. 


Every inch of me buzzes as pulses of energy race under my skin. Aftershocks from whatever it is I just did. 


“Emily?” The sound of my name on Raya’s lips makes me tremble. Her voice is choked with emotion, but it’s not entirely happiness. She’s terrified. Looking around the room, and especially at the casket she’s laid out in, confusion and fear ripple over her in waves. “What’s happening?” 


Chapter 97: Back from the Beyond