Man at War – Excerpt No. 108

27 December 2025

“What happened to her… buyer?”

Grace smiled in a way that showcased just how proud she was of finding this bit of intelligence. In truth there was more to it than she initially divulged.

“It seems that Drusilla sent an agent here to assess their progress?” Grace said.

That was one of Drusilla’s greatest strengths, several agents were constantly hiding in the shadows. They lived where the light did not shine, ever hidden, and used the shadows to strike with impunity. That’s why we’re never far from one another.

a cinematic photo of a pale-skinned Vampire with sharp fangs and piercing eyes hiding in the dark shadows of a 1915 Canadian night scene, stalking a unsuspecting individual, dressed in attire appropriate for the era, including a long coat and a wide-brimmed hat, with old-fashioned street lamps illuminating the foggy cobblestone streets, captured in a photography style reminiscent of the early 20th century, with a muted color palette and a sense of eerie suspense, the vampire's facial features obscured by the darkness, except for the glint of eyes reflecting the faint light.

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.