Chapter 1

500 years ago when Aurora was first settled, the Cooper Mansion was built as a hostel for wayward travelers and weary pilgrims.

But something lurks behind the curtains, in the walls, in the shadows. It waits, sleeping and restless, for the Blood Moon that comes every year. Then it takes its prey.

Chandre and Shi are sent to hunt the creature of Cooper Mansion, but this time they may have bitten off more than they can handle. For the Blood Moon is two nights away, and the creature is waking up for its yearly feast.

Originally written in 2009. Complete at 13k words. All rights reserved.