Shadows of crimson

the cobblestone streets of Ombra Noctis. The city, veiled in an eternal t

was trained to protect the fragile threads of humanity from the malevolent forces that lur

danced through the wind, sending shivers down her spine. The recent surge of vio

aught the glint of a dagger at his side. Elara’s breath hitched. She recognized hi

is dark eyes locked onto hers, a silent challenge. They circled each other,

rsaken corner of the city?” Lucius’

her own blade. “The same thing that brings a vampire, n

. “Truth is a rare gem, my dear, of

e air. In that charged moment, they were interrupted by

rely disturbing the fallen leaves. They arrived to a grim tableau; a lifeless b

n of the wounds spoke of a skilled hand, one with intimate knowl

sion unreadable. “This is not the work of a rogue

on the scene, Elara felt a shiver run down her spine. The city was on the

ir fates were entwined, bound by a destiny neither could escape. Together, th

side, their shadows merging into one. They were the key to unlockin

of dawn, their journey into