I still have not boarded that train but I won this short story, a Christmas short story and I was happy.
It is about a Cassandra, a woman who is in love with and dating a vampire hunter, Isiah. She, at one time had her shine taken by a vampire but, as it seems to be not a normal thing among humans, she got it back. She is a friend of the vampires. Because she is a vampire hunter too. She had fallen on the good graces of Hedda and here grieve by doing a favor for her. I do not want to spoil what that favor was.
So it is Christmas Eve and Cassandra and Isiah are invited to a Christmas party of Heddas. Cassandra really does not want to go. In fact, she tries to hide some stakes and some holy water on her. But her dress is so form fitting, the steaks fall out as she bends over. Isiah is not happy. Isaiah trusts the vampires and did not want Cassandra to cause problems. But Isiah does not know about the holy water.
So they go to the party and Cassandra is not comfortable although she is far from the only human there. A few things happen, some looks from some hungry vampires, an incident in the bathroom that make Cassandra want to leave, etc. But just as she is looking for Isiah to leave, Hedda shows up. And what happens next no one expected. As far as Hedda, Cassandra, and to an extent the grieve is concerned.
I can not say this turned me into a vampire fan but it was an interesting story. I would say it was a mystery and if you like mysteries and vampires you will like this short story.
At the end of the story was the first two chapters of Stage Fright also by Michelle Scott. It is also about Cassandra and Isiah and is the first book in the "Bit Parts" series. I think I will give it a chance. You can purchase Stage Fright on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords.
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