A Kiss of Blood: a Vamp City Novel
“The air was cool, almost brisk, and lightly scented with the diesel of the real world. An unnatural hush blanketed the land as day dawned dark as night, a hush filled with anticipation. And dread.
The equinox.
If Quinn succeeded, by day’s end, Vamp City’s magic would be renewed, and all would go back to the way it was before. Hopefully, to the way it was long before, before Phineas Blackstone’s toxic magic began slowly disintegrating the consciences and souls of the city’s inhabitants. ...Quinn’s magic would be different, he was certain of that. Her goodness would have a cleansing effect.
He had to believe that.
Vampires were out and about this morning, riding in their carriages or hurrying on foot for one destination or another. But their heads were down, the exuberance with which they generally enjoyed life missing. All waited with bated breath for word of the sorceress.
Being away from her now, as time drew short, had not been his plan.MoreLess
The equinox.
If Quinn succeeded, by day’s end, Vamp City’s magic would be renewed, and all would go back to the way it was before. Hopefully, to the way it was long before, before Phineas Blackstone’s toxic magic began slowly disintegrating the consciences and souls of the city’s inhabitants. ...Quinn’s magic would be different, he was certain of that. Her goodness would have a cleansing effect.
He had to believe that.
Vampires were out and about this morning, riding in their carriages or hurrying on foot for one destination or another. But their heads were down, the exuberance with which they generally enjoyed life missing. All waited with bated breath for word of the sorceress.
Being away from her now, as time drew short, had not been his plan.MoreLess
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