A Dark Twist of Fate: Stiborius Series Book 1

by Doris Marie Barner

Ayonnah Colding thought college would be challenging enough without the shadows lurking at the edge of campus. When a late-night encounter with a predatory vampire takes a deadly turn, she’s saved by the last person she ever expected—her enigmatic and undeniably alluring English professor, Adrian Sagan. But as Ayonnah tumbles into a world she never believed existed, she soon discovers that her savior is no ordinary Adrian is the king of all vampires, powerful, ancient, and bound by a destiny that entwines their fates.
Swept into a dangerous underworld of blood and betrayal, Ayonnah learns she is no ordinary student—she’s the prophesied vampire queen, the key to a future both feared and coveted. Passion ignites between her and Adrian, but with every heartbeat, the dangers multiply.
In a world where love is a risk and truth is a weapon, can Ayonnah and Adrian outwit those who would tear them apart? Or will the lies, deceit, and relentless pursuit of power doom them before their story can truly begin?
Ancient enemies gather, secrets stack upon secrets, and Ayonnah must decide who to trust before a centuries-old prophecy claims her life.

389 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 12, 2025