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May 27 - May 28, 2025
NEVERMORE MURDER CLUB AND SMUTTY BOOK COVEN
Cool it with the gargoyles, dude. No one’s that goth.
“Ms Preston, I apologise that you’ve come all this way for work that is so obviously beneath your skills. All I have is a few canvases and art supplies lying around, nothing to be concerned about, but we are hosting a ball at the castle in six weeks, and my valet is convinced that my things will develop sentience and devour our guests.”
Their stuff isn’t just stuff – it’s a precious dragon hoard, and my job is to help them protect it from filthy hobbitses.
“Why would you need to go to the village?” Reginald frowns at the empty plate in my hands. “Have I not been feeding you properly? Is there some comfort you require that I have neglected?” He looks so distressed that I feel guilty.
“I can’t leave yet.” Gideon grins as he moves to the loom. He’s enjoying himself far too much. “I’m moving a loom. Winnie, darling, would you bend over here for me and undo that nut?”
“You aren’t getting much out of this fake-dating relationship if he’s not even sucking on your neck.”
“Can you even drive?” “I am a centuries-old vampire prince from one of the most noble bloodlines of the Nightshade Court.” Alaric holds out the keys to me. “I have no clue how to work that infernal contraption. You will drive. I will work the map and choose
“But none of us are vampires except for Alaric,” I point out. “And my betrothed is many things, but a skilled and cunning spy is not one of them.” “Fine.” Arabella sighs. “I will do it.” All eyes swivel to her. “What makes you think you’re going to be able to infiltrate a community of rich, snobby vampires?” Isis asks. “Because,” – Arabella flicks her hair over her shoulder – “as a vampire myself, I’ve purchased a home in the Sanctus Estate.”
The Nevermore Coven are feeling smug about their victory. They brought Baylor to justice. A fitting end for a vile creature. What they don’t know is that Baylor, while guilty of many transgressions, is innocent of these particular crimes. The Nevermore Murder Club and Smutty Book Coven is not the only source of justice in this village. I too am ridding the world of vile creatures. I’m here, in the shadows. I’m watching. My fangs are sharp. I’ve only just begun.
