The fog spilled down the garden's stone path.
Robert Gordon struggled to see.
Out of the darkness Lady Catherine Carnavan glided past the gargoyle statues. Her long, black gown, swished; her crimson eyes glowed.
"Humans show their power by trespassing on our lands. They ignore the warnings. Alas, as I grow old, so do my youth".
"M'Lady, I'm seeking Simon Darlinghurst".
"Simon Darlinghurst died, Sir. A human boy whose thirst for adventure ended in death. A tragedy, but nothing more than a passing interest to us".
"Who are you M'Lady?".
"Lady Catherine of Mist Gate".
"Robert Gordon".
Lady Catherine Carnavan glided closer.
"The night speaks to me, Robert. A sense of dread falls on Mist Gate. We devour the youthful children of the village".
"And Simon...?".
"He stumbled upon the village. The inns, taverns, and ports, are full; the woods are forbidden to humans".
"Simon's parents...".
"He's dead".
"Dead".
"The shadows are long. Leave Mist Gate". He blinked his eyes, and walked through the wrought-iron gates.
Lady Catherine Carnavan prevented him from leaving.
"Three hundred gold coins".
"Agreed!".
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The Vampires of Mist Gate (Book Two)
HorrorThe chilling sequel to "The Vampires of Mist Gate". In 1822, several days' later, Simon battles the Carnavan Vampire family, while falling in love with the maid, Gemma. Second YA horror novel in the new London saga by Robert Helliger.
