Deep in the dark woods, a coven of witches prepare for a ritual, unaware they are being observed by anyone, much less an ancient vampire who is categorizing them as appetizer, main course, and dessert. The vampire stands immersed in the shadows, mesmerized by the graceful beauty of their endeavors. As he stands transfixed, his mind wanders aimlessly, and he turns over theories of religion and his centuries old experiences with various beliefs. Century upon century of living alone takes it's toll and a melancholy loneliness engulfs him in ways a mortal could never comprehend. Sad and alone, the vampire is a silent voyeur to life.
Deep in the dark woods, a coven of witches prepare for a ritual, unaware they are being observed by anyone, much less an ancient vampire who is categorizing them as appetizer, main course, and dessert.
The vampire stands immersed in the shadows, mesmerized by the graceful beauty of their endeavors. As he stands transfixed, his mind wanders aimlessly, and he turns over theories of religion and his centuries old experiences with various beliefs. Century upon century of living alone takes itís toll and a melancholy loneliness engulfs him in ways a mortal could never comprehend. Sad and alone, the vampire is a silent voyeur to life.
As he watches, a vague feeling haunts the recesses of his mind. An unfamiliar emotion carries him away, and it slowly dawns on him that it is love. The beautiful young woman dancing, as the others watch in envy and lust, has captivated his heart and soul. A familiar, she is a soul known to him from the past and he yearns for her.
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Blood adorning my lips, I crawl back up to kiss her lips. She licks her lips, tasting her own blood and another moan escapes her weak and fading body.
I know it is wrong. It goes against everything I know, but I whisper, “I love you, little one. Go in peace and without pain.”
I feel something strange on my face and reach up a hand to find tears streaming down the sides of my face and dropping onto hers.
“Please, Master,” she gasps, “save my life and let me be your slave for eternity, to walk beside you or behind you, whatsoever you desire.”
Loneliness hangs heavy upon me. I actually consider her offer.
“Do you know what you ask, dear child?” I murmur. “Do you know how long eternity is? Do you know how lonely it can be?”
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Coffee Time Romance Reviews- In the Shadows
IN THE SHADOWS
J.L.DAY
ISBN# Unavailable
November 2005
Chippewa Publishing, LLC.
www.chippewapublishing.com
E-Book
$2.00
11 Pages
Erotic Romance
Rating: 4 Cups
A vampire watches silently as a coven of witches prepares a wooded site for a ritual
celebration. Contemplating the state of their meager existence and acknowledging
their ignorance of the One who made all in existence, the vampire laughs at their
actions. Choosing the most nubile young woman amongst them for her apparent lack of
fear, he places the rest in a trance and ravishes her body, feeding on her blood.
The fearless young woman enjoys the attentions of the vampire and gives herself freely
to his ministrations. Having been drained of almost all of her blood, she begs to be
allowed to join him in eternity as his slave and lover. Asked if she knows of what she is
asking, she acquiesces.
The young woman and the vampire begin the rite of transforming her from mortal to
immortal and the vampire begins to feed her his blood. But she requests the blood
come from where she has found the most pleasure. Having no compunction she feeds
on her fellow witches and leaves them drained and with no recollections.
Mr. J.L Day has written an interesting story of love and pity. The hero’s views of religion and the community of humankind are intriguing while the heroine’s willingness to enter into eternity for the sake of the sexual pleasures she gains is an interesting viewpoint. I would love to see this storyline expanded upon. It left me wanting more. It is definitely a keeper.
Katherine L. Hunt
Reviewer for Karen Find Out About New Books
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance
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WEIRD RHODY is a short story collection featuring five strange tales all set in Rhode Island and written by five Rhode Island authors. The anthology is a tribute to H.P. Lovecraft, the Ocean State's famed author of pulp horror.
