Eyes Of Crimson - Stephanie Hudson Page 0,104
malevolent voice said as if hearing my thoughts, and the second I turned around I saw the flash of metal before pain exploded in my head as I fell to the floor. The second I did, I heard my name being called before the same thud landed next to me. After that came a halo of navy-blue hair that started to seep into red, its white tips the colour of crimson. Blood pooled around the face of Nero as her eyes turned white as death took hold of her.
“Ne…ro.” I croaked trying to reach out a hand to her. One that was suddenly stepped on making me cry out.
“Oh don’t worry, I am not going to kill you yet. I have been waiting too long for this moment, little Princess. But as for your friend here, well, I do love the sight of collateral damage,” the woman said and I cried out again,
“No!” My shout of pain was all I had left in me, but it was no use as I suddenly coughed through the agony when I was kicked in the ribs.
The woman’s voice got closer to me and I was kicked over to see the face of my enemy for the first time.
“My Master can’t wait to meet you,” she told me and the second she got closer I screamed. A demonic woman with crimson eyes of hatred stared back at me like those of a snake! Her head piece was alive with souls reaching out like fingers crawling at life. She hissed down at me and said,
“Now it’s time to welcome you to the real Hell!” Then she punched me in the face and for once I welcomed the unconsciousness. Because that way it took away the pain. The pain of losing my friend. The pain of knowing that I had led them to the Crimson Eye. That I had failed the Fates but more importantly…
I had failed Lucius.
Because now he would never know who it was that was truly behind all of this.
He would never know that he had a brother.
And that brother… hated him.
To be Continued…
Book 9 release date 29th of August 2020.
About the Author
Stephanie Hudson has dreamed of being a writer ever since her obsession with reading books at an early age. What first became a quest to overcome the boundaries set against her in the form of dyslexia has turned into a life's dream. She first started writing in the form of poetry and soon found a taste for horror and romance. Afterlife is her first book in the series of twelve, with the story of Keira and Draven becoming ever more complicated in a world that sets them miles apart.
When not writing, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her loving family and friends, chatting for hours with her biggest fan, her sister Cathy who is utterly obsessed with one gorgeous Dominic Draven. And of course, spending as much time with her supportive partner and personal muse, Blake who is there for her no matter what.
Author’s words.
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Acknowledgments
Well first and foremost my love goes out to all the people who deserve the most thanks and are the wonderful people that keep me going day to day. But most importantly they are the ones that allow me to continue living out my dreams and keep writing my stories for the world to hopefully enjoy… These people are of course YOU! Words will never be able to express the full amount of love I have for you guys. Your support is never ending. Your trust in me and the story is never failing. But more than that, your love for me and all who you consider your ‘Afterlife family’ is to be commended, treasured and admired. Thank you just doesn’t seem enough, so one day I hope to meet you all and buy you all a drink! ;)
To my family… To my amazing mother, who has believed in me from the very beginning and doesn’t believe that something great should be hidden from the world. I would like to thank you for all the hard work you put into my books and the endless hours spent caring about my words and making sure it is the best it can be for everyone to enjoy. You make Afterlife shine. To my wonderful crazy father who is and always has been my hero in life. Your strength astonishes me, even to this day and the love and care you hold for your family is a gift you give to the Hudson name. And last but not least, to the man that I consider my soul mate. The man who taught me about real love and makes me not only want to be a better person but makes me feel I am too. The amount of support you have given me since we met has been incredible and the greatest feeling was finding out you wanted to spend the rest of your life with me when you asked me to marry you.
All my love to my dear husband and my own personal Draven… Mr Blake Hudson.
Another personal thank you goes to my dear friend Caroline Fairbairn and her wonderful family that have embraced my brand of crazy into their lives and given it a hug when most needed.
For their friendship I will forever be eternally grateful.
I would also like to mention Claire Boyle my wonderful PA, who without a doubt, keeps me sane and constantly smiling through all the chaos which is my life ;) And a loving mention goes to Lisa Jane for always giving me a giggle and scaring me to death with all her count down pictures lol ;)
Thank you for all your hard work and devotion to the saga and myself. And always going that extra mile, pushing Afterlife into the spotlight you think it deserves. Basically helping me achieve my secret goal of world domination one day…evil laugh time… Mwahaha! Joking of course ;)
As before, a big shout has to go to all my wonderful fans who make it their mission to spread the Afterlife word and always go the extra mile. I love you all x
Also by Stephanie Hudson
Afterlife Saga
A Brooding King, A Girl running from her past. What happens when the two collide?
Book 1 - Afterlife
Book 2 - The Two Kings
Book 3 - The Triple Goddess
Book 4 - The Quarter Moon
Book 5 - The Pentagram Child /Part 1
Book 6 - The Pentagram Child /Part 2
Book 7 - The Cult of the Hexad
Book 8 - Sacrifice of the Septimus /Part 1
Book 9 - Sacrifice of the Septimus /Part 2
Book 10 -Blood of the Infinity War
Book 11 -Happy Ever Afterlife /Part 1
Book 12 -Happy Ever Afterlife / Part 2
Transfusion Saga
What happens when an ordinary human girl comes face to face with the cruel Vampire King who dismissed her seven years ago?
Transfusion - Book 1
Venom of God - Book 2
Blood of Kings - Book 3
Rise of Ashes - Book 4
Map of Sorrows - Book 5
Tree of Souls - Book 6
Kingdoms of Hell – Book 7
Eyes of Crimson - Book 8
Afterlife Chronicles: (Young Adult Series)
The Glass Dagger – Book 1
The Hells Ring – Book 2
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The Devil in Me
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