The Darkness
As Jimmy investigates an abandoned car, he finds a journal that sheds light on a mystery from twenty years before. As he explores his memories he discovers the truth behind the city and the supernaturals who run it.
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Inside of each of us is the darkness wanting out. But what if that darkness is the ending and the beginning of us all?
The full moon hung like a ghost in the night sky as Yada overlooked the lights of the city below from her tenth-floor apartment. She studied the diamond twilight for over an hour before turning away--No longer able to stomach the sight. It had been nearly a month since she had been home, having stayed in the coven’s inner chambers since the city fell under siege to a rival house a little over three weeks ago.
Over the years, the city had seen many battles for control of the streets. To date, the two bloodiest battles took place within the last fifteen years. The Badens orchestrated both attacks. Led by Darius, the Badens seemed hell-bent on ruling the city with little regard for the Michelsons.
The Michelsons governed the streets for nearly two hundred years and were a formidable force. Led by Gabriel, the Michelsons protected the city, and it survived unscathed. The streets were free from the blood deals, which went unnoticed by the public eye, normally. However, this last battle proved more difficult to keep quiet. It had been an all-out war for control, drawing innocent people into the blood feud as the Badens raided the streets for warriors to fortify their numbers. The Michelsons retaliated through unusual ventures to keep the war silent.
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Chapter: Meeting a StrangerMay 1991I spent the better part of two weeks with Jessica. She was devastated by her father’s death. I think seeing her crushed brought back emotions I had denied for many years. I’m still human, after all. I cried with her, and when she and I could cry no more, we began to talk. I told her I worked for an eccentric older man. She told me she was starting classes this fall at Albany University. Life just seemed to calm down for the two of us.Mason never did contact me again. But somehow I knew he was watching. He was always going to be watching Jess.I'm going to miss Jess.March 1996I met a very interesting character tonight. He asked me to call him Hound, so I figure he is probably one of Gabriel’s men. Gabe once told me about some of his men, and even regaled me with tales of his private guard, nicknamed The Black Horde. I got the impression from Hound, he may have been part of the Horde. It was quite like a distant memory coming back to me from nowhere. It’s hard
Last Updated: 2023-01-02
Chapter: Forgive MeYada sat on the bench as the day drifted into night. She continued to sit as the moon moved higher, threatening to devour her. Looking over the calm waves, she saw a flock of birds changes direction as if avoiding a predator and finally land to her left. Reaching for her cigarettes, she didn’t notice someone standing behind her. Several minutes passed before, Yada turned around. “Gabriel, my lord,” she quickly said, shifting to one knee before looking at the ground near his feet. “Forgive me, please,” Yada begged, still looking at the ground. Gabriel did not say a word. He simply sat at her side. “Formalities of title have never been part of our relationship before. Do not allow it to come between us now.”“My lord,” she began. “I should have never acted as impulsively as I did. I am a child lost in your world.”“Are you going to refer to me as ‘My Lord,’ all night?” He finally asked.“No,” she whispered. “I’ve been lost this last week without you. I don’t know what is r
Last Updated: 2022-12-24
Chapter: Old Friend or New EnemyI left the apartment today. I could not handle it anymore. I had to get away from the same four walls. I left shortly before sunrise, so he couldn’t follow me. I walked along the beach this morning as the sun began to climb over the city. It was there on the sandy shore I came to an understanding. I now understand what he expects of me. I have searched a lot of memories. He is old. I mean really old. He and his brother Michael were the original vampires--A punishment from the gods. I would never have believed this if I had not relived that moment. I also noticed he has never taken a sahead before. Not once in any memory did I see one. It means something to me. He chose me. I’m honored. But the flood comes and goes and I cannot control what I see. So I left.I continued to walk until I noticed I was being followed. The man stayed far enough behind me so I couldn’t see his face. I kept having the feeling I knew him though. When I confronted him, I wasn’t ready fo
Last Updated: 2022-12-23
Chapter: More Memories2500 B.C.“Hurry up, Alu. We are going to be late. He won’t be happy if we are late… again.” The tall man spoke over his shoulder, climbing hand-carved steps two at a time.“Time is the only constant. We are never late nor are we early. We arrive when we are expected to.” Alu said, catching up with his brother on the top step.“You sound like you have been studying the stars again, brother.”“Perhaps,” he said with a light smile. “There is a sense of being in the stars. It is said Ra fancies the heaven and stars.”Akar regarded his brother silently before a guard walked them into the chamber.“Pharaoh,” they both said, moving to one knee before their ruler.“Rise Alu and Akar,” Pharaoh dismissed the rest of his court.“You summoned us, Pharaoh?” Akar began, still looking at the hand-carved titles before Pharaoh.“Rise Akar, you are a friend here.” Pharaoh’s words were soft and warm. “Pharaoh, what is your wish, we are here but to serve.” Alu began as he folded his arms beh
Last Updated: 2022-12-21
Chapter: He is a MonsterGabriel bit into his wrist and offered it to her. When she brought it to her mouth, he held her tighter. Her body started to reject his blood. It happened every time he fed her. The human body does not accept the blood of the undead. Out of instinct, the stomach convulses, trying to expel what is ingested. Gabriel told her eventually it will subside. Gabriel waited until the fight ended before biting into Yada’s wrist. The moment he did, Yada’s mind began to fill with images from Gabe’s past.~~~August 2, 1701“Gabriel.”It wasn’t his real name, but a name he decided to use some years ago, after the birth of Christianity, when he settled into a small area outside of Rome. He and his brother were mistaken for a pair of Angels. Some hesitant locals said they could only be the hand of God and referred to them as the Fallen Michael and Gabriel. The thought had always amused them, and the pair decided to keep the names as long as they brought fear to man. As long as man feared
Last Updated: 2022-12-18
Chapter: First Blood“That went well,” she whispered, leaning her head against the wall after shutting his door. Yada knew she would have to deal with other vampires, but she didn’t expect to tonight. Not all the training had prepared her for an actual face-to-face meeting with someone of Vincent’s age. Sure, she had met a few others and even attended a council meeting once, but she was not allowed to speak. Pushing off the wall, Yada found the restroom and splashed water against her face. She looked in the mirror, seeing a pale-faced woman with thick eye makeup standing behind her. The woman’s face powder was heavy, giving her the appearance of the undead. Yada splashed more water on her face and rubbed the back of her neck. The meeting with Vincent proved more stressful than she cared to admit. The light above her head suddenly crackled and flickered before going out. The window behind the woman allowed enough pale light to seep through the blinds, so she could see faint outlines. Beside the
Last Updated: 2022-12-17
Chapter: Recovery and HistoryGood Ole Boys PackLeesburg, GeorgiaAlpha Cullen Steiner was sitting in his office, hugging his mate, Ivory, on his chest. His nose was buried in her neck, and he was breathing deep of her scent to calm his wolf. Ever since Fern had been kidnapped, and he discovered the rogues who had taken Ivory were behind the kidnapping, Cullen had felt as though he failed as a leader. If he had taken a more aggressive action back then, Fern and the other she-wolves would have never been abused by Arthur.“It’s okay,” Ivory whispered, tightening her arms around him. “They are safe. Carla and Damian are taking care of them. What you managed to do is great.” Ivory kissed his cheek.Cullen sighed heavily. “If you are trying to make me feel better, it's working.” Gently, Cullen pressed his lips to the soft skin under her ear.“You should feel better, you brought our girl home.” Ivory was referring to Fern. Fern and Cedar were the first two women to fully welcome her into the pack. “And from what I und
Last Updated: 2023-01-24
Chapter: Unexpected Consequences “The Good Guys”Pole Barn, Johnson RoadDasher, Georgia“The house is secure, Alpha. I will debrief you when you arrive.” Beta Aaron Martin said before closing the pack link. He knew it was dangerous to distract his Alpha during a recovery mission.Alpha Cullen Steiner had just exited the truck when he heard his beta’s report. While he was glad the home was contained, he still had yet to find Fern. The she-wolf was his priority. “Marco, you and Daksh head around the backside and enter from there. The rest of you fan out and cover the sides.” Though it was a barn, Cullen was at a disadvantage. He knew that most farmers in SouthWest Georgia had storm shelters in their barns. This area had suffered a few too many deadly storms recently.Since Marco and Daksh were not part of his pack, Cullen had waited two minutes and then breached the barn. Removing his shirt, boots, and pants, Cullen readied to shift if needed. He had had many battles over the years and didn't know what he could expect
Last Updated: 2023-01-23
Chapter: To Taste BloodDasher, GeorgiaCullen stood beside the white Ford pickup truck. He was waiting for Micah to join them. Micah had scented Fern near Johnson Road and again near Glen Road. Looking at a map, he noticed that Laurel Grove Road joined the two previous roads. He had instructed Marco and Micah to do a quick survey of the side roads and farms between the two locations they scented her.“Don’t worry, Alpha, we will find her,” Aaron said. “If she is collared in silver, she won’t be able to respond to us.” Aaron had been Cullen’s best friend and beta for years. He seemed to have read the concern in Cullen’s eyes.“I know we will. I just hope we find her in time.” Cullen knew better than many that the men who took Fern were capable of just about any torment. They had taken Ivory months before and barely saved her life.Daksh joined the pair. His tiger had been restless for the last hour. No matter how he tried to calm him, his beast demanded control. “If anything has happened to Fer
Last Updated: 2023-01-20
Chapter: Hang OnGood Ole Boys PackLeesburg, Georgia“Ivory, my luv,” Cullen approached his mate from behind and kissed the tender flesh below her ear. His large hand held her hip as his lips planted soft kisses. “The twins are here, and they brought a buddy.” Cullen realized Ivory had never met a Were-Tiger before, and he wanted to assure her that Daksh was trustworthy.“A friend?” Ivory murmured, tilting her chin so Cullen could do as he wished. Ivory would never deny Cullen anything. While she knew their mating was still in the early stages, she doubted she would ever grow old of his caresses.“His name is Daksh,” Cullen’s deep voice paused when he felt Ivory pull away.Ivory twisted her body and looked him in the eyes. “The tiger?” Ivory sounded chipper. “Fern told me about him.” When Fern and Cedar returned from the rescue mission, Ivory noticed how solemnly Fern had come. As her friend, Ivory made her a cup of coffee and Fern told her that Daksh, and she, had become close.A shocked look greete
Last Updated: 2023-01-18
Chapter: Suppressing AngerNewly Formed Valdosta PackValdosta, GeorgiaRay wasted no time in securing Fern to the heavy pole in the middle of the barn. Her wrists were chained above her head, and an eighteen-inch spreader bar separated her ankles. The silver collar around her neck ensured her wolf would remain weak.Fern continued to glare at Ray as he began to admire her body. Normally being nude around males did not concern her, but this lecherous man gave her the chills. Fern could feel her skin crawling as Ray stepped closer. From behind the ball gag, Fern muttered several warnings.“Don’t worry, my sweet, sweet pet. You will find it can be pleasant here if you allow it.” Ray placed his hand on her cheek and slowly moved his thumb over her lower lip. “You just need a reminder of where your place is.”Fern jerked her face as far from his touch as possible. Fern said I will show you my place, but with the ball gag, it sounded “Ah ill oh ou I ace.”Ray let his finger slide along her throat and down b
Last Updated: 2023-01-13
Chapter: Arthur's New Pack PetNewly Formed Valdosta Pack Valdosta, Georgia Arthur Hastings, self-appointed Alpha of the Valdosta Pack, sat in his room, looking over the forms of several sleeping she-wolfs. Arthur first came across Danielle Nivens at a local coffee shop. The she-wolf had been too busy on her cell phone to notice Arthur. She made it too easy for him to stalk her through the parking lot and capture her the moment she unlocked her door. Luckily, there were no outside CCTV surveillance cameras. Arthur found that Danielle was a come slut who didn't even care that she was bound and gagged her. In fact, the woman enjoyed the game Arthur offered. And when he shared Danielle with his pack, she was more than compliant. Marge Campbell was his second conquest. Arthur stumbled upon the rogue she-wolf in Jasper, Florida when he was there buying supplies. Arthur was smart and decided to purchase the supplies needed at numerous locations, so he wouldn’t alert any local Weres. Florida was known for its
Last Updated: 2022-12-16
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