Darkness is Illuminating

by L.J. Hamlin

Wyatt is weary. He's been alive for more than two hundred years, and all that lies before him is at least another two centuries of the same tedium. The tales and legends of vampires are vastly more interesting than the reality.

After another night of failed attempts at finding someone to connect with, Wyatt heads home, more despondent and alone than ever—and comes across a young man being attacked. Though blind by conventional standards, Wyatt is nowhere near as helpless as people like to assume, and easily fends off the attackers.

In the aftermath of the attack, the man he rescued proves unexpectedly to be a light in the darkness Wyatt has endured for centuries...

33 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 30, 2014

Reviews

[Robin Tennant · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun little story that’s a nice read for when you’re in the mood for something quick and sweet. The author gives a unique take on a vampire’s senses and I hope it’s something they expand on.

[Kat Moreid · Rating 4 out of 5]

A different look at vampires, I liked this novella. Short but enjoyable.