The Vengeful Vampire

Serenity #0.5

by Marissa Farrar

This SHORT STORY (approximately 4,000 words) is the prequel to the dark vampire-romance novel 'Alone'. The first ten chapters of 'Alone' have also been included for your enjoyment.

It is the year 1898, the year of the Spanish-American War, and Sebastian Bandores is aboard a ship, returning home to Spain. After serving his country, he hopes only to be reunited with his wife and young daughter after two years of separation.

But someone else is waiting for Sebastian at the port, a vampire. As her obsession with Sebastian grows, so both his mortal life and that of his family is threatened.

The 'Serenity' Series: 'The Vengeful Vampire'  - Free Prequel Short Story    'Alone'                             - Book One in the Series is now FREE!  'Buried'                            - Book Two in the Series  'Captured'                         - Book Three. 'Dominion'                         - Book Four. 'Endless'                            - The fifth and final book in the series is out now!

Genres: Vampires, Paranormal, Romance, Ebooks, Paranormal Romance, Short Stories, Novella

99 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 4, 2011

About the author

Marissa Farrar is a multi-published romance and fantasy author. She was born in Devon, England, loves to travel and has lived in both Australia and Spain. She now resides in the countryside with her husband, three children, a crazy Spanish dog, two rescue cats and six hens. She has a degree in Zoology, but her true love has always been writing.

Marissa is the author of sixteen novels, including the dark vampire ‘Serenity’ series. Her short stories have been accepted for a number of anthologies including, Their Dark Masters, Red Skies Press, Masters of Horror: Damned If You Don’t, Triskaideka Books; and 2013: The Aftermath, Pill Hill Press.

If you want to know more about Marissa, then please visit her website at www.marissa-farrar.blogspot.com. You can also find her at her facebook page, www.facebook.com/marissa.farrar.author or follow her on twitter @marissafarrar.
She loves to hear from readers and can be emailed at marissafarrar@hotmail.co.uk.

Reviews

[Nereid · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book took me forever to read, I just couldn't get into it. The story was not interesting and no real high notes or cliff hangers. Sebastian was turned against his will by Madeline who wanted a companion but murdered his family so he was not all that welcoming which I can understand. Then after being alone for so long he falls for Serenity who is a battered wife and he tries to get her to leave her husband before she becomes a victim to his abuse. Serenity is scared to leave and then does the unthinkable, she kills her husband in a fight or flight scenario. I was not invested in the characters so I was distracted by reading 3 other books in between and will not be reading the rest of the series.

[Shaly · Rating 3 out of 5]

37 pages....so don't get all excited when you open up this book, glance towards the bottom and see 250 pages, because the rest of the 213 pages are those 10 chapters the author includes of the first book in The Serenity Series, you might as well just download Alone, the first book as its currently being offered for free on BN.

Anyway, the first 37 pages is just the extremely quick intro Sebastian and Madeline's 'relationship' or lack thereof. It's really just a rundown of who they are and why Madeline decided to turn him, because she basically thought he was cute it's what it came down to...sighs...women. At least his wife didn't hate him for something that obviously wasn't his fault, so that's a good thing...

[Juana "Darkness" Duran · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sebastian' s life is cut short when he is turned into a vampire. Now that he has left his family and is on the run with his maker. Centuries go by and Serenity comes plowing into him with her haunted eyes. To make sure Serenity is ok Sebastian goes after her. But in her moment of insanity she stays with Sebastian a little longer than necessary. Gong back home for Serenity is going to be a series of bruises all done to her by her husband Jackson. Will advice from a stranger be enough for Serenity to run and never come back? Or will she stay and eventually die from one of Jackson's beatings?



Made a mistake on the date I finished so I fixed the date. Sorry.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The characters are very well written and I wanted to know even more about them, which to me is a sign of good characters. Sebastian was forced into the life of a Vampire. When he was given the chance to redeem his life by helping Serenity find herself again. She was married to man that was abusive and she hated everything about her life, until Sebastian swooped in. He seemed to be able to fix everything... if only he was willing to.

The ending left my jaw on the floor. This is a prequel to the book Alone. I can't wait to read Alone to find out how Serenity and Sebastian's lives carry on. Great and sweet story, very empowering at moments.

WaAr

[Merissa (Archaeolibrarian) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an incredibly short short - it was actually on 13% of the ebook. The rest of it was the first ten chapters of Alone, the next book in the series. So as such, this will be a short review.

This lays down the groundwork about how Sebastian became a vampire and under what circumstances. It gives a good snapshot of how he feels about his family but doesn't really go into much depth.

If you want to read the next book then yes, read this. If you're not sure then you could read this to give it a go. If you doubt you will read the series for whatever reason then skip this as it isn't really a standalone.

[Claire Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marissa Farrar
The Vengeful Vampire
Prequel to the “Serentiy” Series

Although very short, this will leave you wanting to read “Alone”, the first in the Serenity Series immediately. The reader is introduced to Sebastian, who is desperate to get home to his wife and daughter after being away at sea. Unfortunately for him, a vampire has taken a liking to him and follows him home.

It’s well written, a great taster to the storyline and gives the reader an insight into the writing style of the author. Can’t wait to read more.

[Valeria Fuentes · Rating 1 out of 5]

Resulta que este "libro" es un cuento corto precuela de otra novelita romántica que se llama Alone, que se trata de una loca que la cachetea el marido y se enamora del vampiro protagonista de este cuento.
También resulta que para hacer mas chora la descarga de este cuento, te meten los 10 primeros capítulos de esta novelita y que sin darme cuenta, ya estoy leyendo.
Este lo bajé de Amazon porque estaba gratis pero fue un plaf! gigante. Igual ya baje Alone también porque también está gratis, y ya que me he leído los primeros 3 capítulos, mejor me la mamo entera! XD

[Stephani · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay just realized this is a 4,000 word short story that leads in the direction of bigger books, I do have to comment that it was just to short to be really entertainings. It could have been longer with better descriptions. It seemed to me it was a rush to get it written. I think it could have been better and alot more entertaining if the author would have taken her time. I will read her next book, there will be my judgement-after I read the first in these books.

[Deanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book but diffidently didn't love it. Serenity is abused physically and mentally by her husband which is a writer. The book reminded me of the country songs. The ones where the woman never leaves an abusive spouse and ends up dead by the end of the song. She meets Sebastian he tries to tell her to move on and leave her abusive husband.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

They weren't kidding when they said it was a short story. I finished it in ten minutes and that was with interruptions. Not too sure if it's enough of a teaser to read the full length novel or not. I'm going to read the reviews for the book and see what they say before I decide on if I'm going to read it.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok, I was definitely expecting more than this...it was a very good introduction to Sebastian, but I think there could have been more...a lot happened in the 200 years before he me Serenity. I think the author could have given us a look into some of those years and the things that he did to get even or away from Madeline.

[R Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was free on Amazon.

Man, when they said this was a short story, I and everyone else apparently didn't listen.

Update: Alone by Marissa Farrar Book 1, read it first. It makes way more sense.

[Janie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book by the author in return for an honest review.

Although this is only a short story I thought it was excellent an was also a wonderful introduction to Sebastian and how he came to be. Can't wait to read "Alone" which is the follow on from this book :)

[Alicia Huxtable · Rating 2 out of 5]

A short story that was just that. The few facts that must be relevant to the first book in this series could possibly have been incorporated somehow into the actual first book instead of this prequel. I am however looking forward to the first book 'Alone'.

[Dawn · Rating 3 out of 5]

This isn't a bad book at all. I'm actually going to begin the next in this series right after getting off of here. The characters are believable and the story is easy to follow without confusion or anything else. I was impressed with how nicely it was thought out as well.

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting prequel to the series. It leaves you wanting to read more and know more about Sebastian.

[Amber]

Free on Amizon right now..

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story immediatly sucks you in to the story of the characters of Sebastion and Serenity. I really loved this book!

[Skye Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought this was a good book but a little too short. although it is a prequel so... i liked this book so i bought the second, but was let down to tell you the truth.

[Ashley Weissenfluh · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading the back story to sebastian! It was a little slow getting into the first book, but i ended up reading all of the books and loved them! Great job!!

[Newbee (JoAnn) Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I know how it all started! Short but sweet!

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Is a great book to read

[Sherry Christenson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really really short. Like 10 pages. But it was goof to see where he came from

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great to read the actual event that turned Sebastian. If you love the serenity series then this is a must read.

[Frances Demartinez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This book is very interesting to read. I love a good vampire book with a sexy alpha male in it.

[Lyndaa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wow! Short!

[Wendy coling ( trowbridge) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good read