Man at War – Excerpt No. 322

“Training a force large enough to rid the battlefield of ghouls and vampires requires significant resources,” Marc answered. “Since it’s normally expected of us, there’s also a need to hide within the ranks. Fortunately, this leaves us with a sizable defence force to ensure our survival during the day.”

“That’s why you brought these two?” Sawyer asked.

Marc grinned. These vampires were much closer to the grave than he was, and it showed by how easily they betrayed their thoughts. Marc had to admit that it was refreshing to find someone who could see the pattern and follow it to a logical conclusion.

Black and white photograph of a tense nighttime confrontation in a castle courtyard. Two military officers stand face-to-face in the center: one in a peaked cap with hands in pockets, the other holding a baton behind his back. They are surrounded by a group of uniformed men and a woman in a long dark dress who are watching intently. The background features high stone castle walls under dramatic lighting, with the entire image styled as a vintage photograph with torn-edge borders.

Disclaimer: This novel is an work in progress and readers may encounter grammatical errors and inconsistencies. Please view this a draft and not a published work.



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