Austin, Texas, 2010 Sifa crouched low on the roof top overhanging the alley where she’d left the hunter with her axe in his shoulder. Her fingers rested lightly against the tiles that still held the faintest touch of warmth from the day before as she used them to keep her balanced. He was younger than she’d … Continue reading Sifa
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Alec
California, 2009 “Alright, tomorrow,” Alec called, slapping the top of his friend’s beat-up sedan as he jumped out, the chill of a fall evening greeting him. Practice had run late, though he knew his parents wouldn’t mind. He’d sent a message earlier warning them, though he hadn’t received a reply. He adjusted the heavy … Continue reading Alec
Jethro
Austin, Texas, 2010 He could smell it, the stale mustiness that trailed in the wake of revenants, cloistering and thick. Jet’s lip curled in distaste as he stalked the streets, the heavy air of midnight wrapping around his wiry frame like a favoured blanket. He was close now, very close. So damned close that her … Continue reading Jethro
Kesi
Egypt, Roughly 40AC The rise of the empire was fast. Maybe not to the eyes of the humans who watched on in ignorance, but in the scheme of things it had occurred quickly. A short five decades before Kesi had driven the hunters from Cairo. Seven decades before they’d been driven from Egypt as a … Continue reading Kesi
Johnathan
Spain, 1712 The chill of winter nipped at Johnathan's nose as he paced quickly between the bustling people on the street. Clutching at his temples, he smiled tightly at those who greeted him, drawing the brim of his hat down to shield his eyes from the harsh light. There was anticipation in the air today. … Continue reading Johnathan
