Feast Of The Fallen – Lydia Michaels

Her ice-cold fingers entwined with hers. They stared at each other, too afraid to speak and nothing to say to accurately articulate such a surreal moment of fear. Six minutes. The clock’s ticking grew louder, each second a drumbeat driving them toward the inevitable. “The bells will toll for one solid minute. When they silence, the hunt begins. You will hear bells throughout the night. A single toll marks a capture.

When you hear the bells toll continuously again, it will be sunrise, and the hunt will end.” Aunt V’s smile softened. “What you do until then is between you and your god.” Five minutes. Her pulse raced. “Please make your way to the veranda now.” In unison, white-gloved servants opened the doors, letting in the balmy night air that kicked up the curtains in a great flourish, as if waving flags as the race was about to begin.

They shuffled like corralled cattle through the doors that might as well have been chutes. Turning, they waited like brainless sheep for the slaughter to begin. “The hunters will be held back for sixty seconds as the bell tolls to give you a head start.” Aunt Vanessa said, following them into the night air. “Use every second.” “Fuck this.” Trisha appeared, pushing through the river of sequins and silk, already plucking off her heels.

She threw them into the bushes and ripped holes in her stockings at the toes, shoving the slick silk up to her ankles, as she moved to the edge of the stone steps, prepared to run. Daisy was pulled in a tide of bodies as Maggie’s grip anchored her to a fading, fragile reality.

They found themselves pressed against the stone pillars. Fifty-seven terrified souls. The grounds stretched into darkness, green lanterns glowing like scattered emeralds in the distant fog. “Daisy.” Maggie’s voice was barely a whisper. “I’m scared.” Her hand instinctively tightened. “Me too.” “What if we don’t see each other again?

What if something happens and we never⁠—” “Don’t.” Daisy’s grip tightened hard enough to pinch. “We’ll find each other. Get to the grotto. In the northwest section.” “Which way is that?” Daisy looked out into the darkness. There was no way to tell. “Just follow the green lanterns. If anything goes wrong… use your safeword and run to safety.” She looked back at the ballroom, the interior light blazing from the windows like pockets into hell. She couldn’t see the grandfather clock anymore.

The hunters gathered inside the doors, a wall of dark suits and gleaming masks. Some paced like caged animals. Others stood perfectly still, their attention fixed on the tributes with an intensity that made Daisy’s skin crawl. She spotted Hadrian among them, adjusting his cufflinks under his purple sleeves with casual arrogance. Then she saw Peter, lounging carelessly against a wall, sipping a cocktail.

The doctor was in a cluster of men, his white mask glittering like his haunting blue eyes.

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Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. While this novel explores themes inspired by real-world issues including systemic corruption, exploitation, and abuses of power, it is not based on or intended to depict any specific individual, organization, or event. This novel contains mature content intended for adult readers. Reader discretion is advised. OceanofPDF.com CONTENTS Enhance Your Reader Experience! A Warning Check Your Triggers Prologue 1. One Night 2.

Into the Giant’s Keep 3. The Fallen 4. Seeds of Doubt 5. Vast Blue Nothingness 6. The Room 7. The Entitlement of Man 8. The Weight of Crowns 9. Protectors 10. The White Swan 11. The Golden Goose 12. The Becoming 13. The Body and the Blood 14. The Wrecking Ball 15. Run! 16. Lost Boy 17. Hide 18. Seek 19. Capture 20. The Key 21. Under The Eyes of Giants 22. A Valley of Ashes 23. Claimed 24. Conquer 25. The Fall 26.

Scars 27. The Toll 28. Nature of the Beast 29. Drowning 30. Surfacing 31. Daybreak 32. Above the Clouds Do You Follow Lydia? Thank you for your review! OceanofPDF.com DEDICATION For Mrs. Poohbear. Thanks for being the communal therapist and OG Aunt V—always there with an open ear and heart, a sarcastic comment locked and loaded, and a bottle of champagne when necessary.

I’m so glad we found each other again after being burned together at the stake all those centuries ago. Totally awesome, too, that we’re just as hot in this lifetime as our last. And so, the fight to destroy the patriarchy continues. Cheers. OceanofPDF.com ENHANCE YOUR READER EXPERIENCE! Looking for a more immersive reading experience?

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