Man at War – Excerpt No. 333

9 August 2026

Marc had in fact used such tools with Evelyn. He used it to make her forget entire conversations they had when she was human. Such measures were expected for vampires, and in some ways necessary. For the most part, the tools I avail myself of are benign.

The one controlling Morin or Evelyn’s runway was far more insidious. They effectively suppressed the personality of the individual. If I ever find out who…

“An ideal spot for an ambush,” Murphy whispered.

Black and white portrait of a poised woman in an elegant early 20th-century or Victorian-style gown with intricate beadwork and embroidery. She sits at a round table covered with a cloth, one hand resting on the surface, gazing off to the side with a serious, contemplative expression. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears an ornate necklace with a large pendant. The background features draped curtains and classical interior details. The image has a vintage, torn-edge photo border.

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