There are rules for Ta Hepta to maintain their immortality. When Madame Latruse, leader of the last clan, falls gravely ill from an unknown disease, her second in command, Monsieur Gravis, must determine why she is not immune while investigating if the rest of the clan is at risk as well. If, indeed they are, they will need to move quickly to find a cure or risk being wiped from existence.
Author Ben Clayton has written stories and poems for newspapers, books and several anthologies over most of his life. Besides writing, Ben also creates other art working with photography, photo manipulation, prop building, and occasionally illustration. His publications include a poem, two photography books, a macabre photography/story book, book one of a graphic novel series with illustrator Manthos Lappas, a macabre and philosophical short story/poetry book, a vampire novel and a serial killer novel. In addition, he has two short stories in the online publication Subcutaneous (SubQ), and two art pieces, including the cover, in the first issue released August 1st, 2016. He has a short story in Neoleaf Press‘ anthologies „Chills Down Your Spine“ and “Chills Down Your Spine Too”. Currently, he is working on several projects to be named later.
A dark mystery of ancient beings facing a possible end. Drawing on legend and ancient myth, the story weaves through the immortals' race to find a solution to their ill, as well to touch on the mystery of their very existence. Twists and turns and surprises as the story builds.