Man at War – Excerpt No. 144

Evelyn noticed the coaster had a note on it. She gave it a quick peek as only a vampire could, appearing as though her head was two places at once before raising a brow.

Cecil nodded to confirm what she read. The news left her a bit perplexed, but nevertheless was enjoying how this evening was shaping up.

Georgians were an independent party on the international stage. They possessed advanced technology coveted by every major player, including vampires and hunters. The Grand itself would be impossible to safeguard if not for the Georgian Gargoyles who monitored the wall separating the hotel from the werewolf infested wilds.

a cinematic photograph of a gargoyle perched atop a weathered stone wall, its glowing eyes fixed intently on a figure walking by in a lavish Victorian garden at night, the figure dressed in formal attire suitable for 1915, including a long coat and top hat, with the garden's intricate pathways and vibrant flowers illuminated by soft moonlight and the faint glow of lanterns, the gargoyle's head turned downwards, its stone features illuminated by the faint light, with a sense of foreboding and mystery, captured in a photography style reminiscent of the early 20th century, with deep shadows and rich textures.

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