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- Herausgeber: epubli
- Kategorie: Fantasy und Science-Fiction
- Sprache: Englisch
Sofia, a twenty-year-old girl, has always had an ordinary life until a near-fatal accident transports her to the Kingdom of Shadows. When she awakens, she finds herself surrounded by creatures she only knew from legends and horror stories. Desperate to return to her world and discover what happened to her missing mother, she ignores her dark guardian's warnings and makes a dangerous pact with a vampire. Dante, an ancient vampire with a dark past, has spent his eternity seeking revenge on the beings who destroyed his clan. The last thing he wants is to be dragged into the problems of a reckless young woman. However, upon sensing Sofia's powerful connection to the Shadow world, he sees an opportunity. Determined to use her power to overthrow the Dark Council, he involves her in his audacious plan. Sofia, when faced with the attractive and dangerous vampire with whom she is now linked, realizes that her life has changed forever. Although he tries to resist Dante's manipulations, the attraction between them becomes increasingly intense. As feelings grow and danger increases, Sofia must find out if she can trust him. After all, your heart, life and soul are at stake.
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Copyright
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Copyright © 2024 by Danniel Silva
All rights reserved. This book or any part of it may not be reproduced or used in any way without express written permission from the author or publisher, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.
Between Angels and Vampires
Daniel Silva
"In the battle between angels and vampires, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance between light and dark."
Index
Chapter 1: The Accident
Chapter 2: Awakening in the Unknown
Chapter 3: The Dark Guardian
Chapter 4: The Dangerous Pact
Chapter 5: The First Mission
Chapter 6: Meeting with Lecyte
Chapter 7: Mistrust
Chapter 8: Adamiel's Past
Chapter 9: Galtor Enters the Scene
Chapter 10: Dark Revelations
Chapter 11: Evelyn's Betrayal
Chapter 12: Meeting with Seraphina
Chapter 13: Unlikely Alliances
Chapter 14: The Council Strikes Back
Chapter 15: Fleeing to Survive
Chapter 16: Sofia and Dante are attracted to each other
Chapter 17: Intense Training
Chapter 18: Galtor's Proposal
Chapter 19: Infiltration into the Heart of the Council
Chapter 20: Liora's Revelation
Chapter 21: Alliances in Crisis
Chapter 22: Sofia's Ascension
Chapter 23: Secrets Revealed
Chapter 24: Preparations for the Final Battle
Chapter 25: The Fragile Alliance
Chapter 26: Adamiel's Betrayal
Chapter 27: Unlikely Rescue
Chapter 28: Lecyte's Revelation
Chapter 29: Visions of the Future
Chapter 30: The Key to Hope
Chapter 31: The Return of Adamiel
Chapter 32: Dante's Ordeal
Chapter 33: Sofia's Journey
Chapter 34: The Empowerment Ritual
Chapter 35: Denial and Temptation
Chapter 36: The Test of Confidence
Chapter 37: The Union of Factions
Chapter 38: The True Enemies
Chapter 39: The Plan to Lure Ferdinand
Chapter 40: The Trap for Ferdinand
Chapter 41: The Persecution of Ferdinand
Chapter 42: Alyne's Trap
Chapter 43: Alyne's Cruelty
Chapter 44: Retaliation Plan
Chapter 45: Sofia's Awakened Powers
Chapter 46: The Ambush
Chapter 47: Sofia's Revenge
Chapter 48: The Dark Council's Reaction
Chapter 49: William's Secret Weapon
Chapter 50: George's Order
Chapter 1: The Accident
The sun was beginning to set over the city as Sofia walked along the busy sidewalk. She was deep in thought, recalling the day's events at college. The gentle breeze ruffled her hair as she approached the corner, ready to cross the street.
Suddenly, a thunderous sound echoed through the street. Sofia barely had time to look up when she saw the headlights of a car approaching quickly. Her heart raced in panic, but before she could react, the vehicle hit her head on.
The impact was like lightning, throwing her violently against the asphalt. The metallic sound echoed in her ears as she spun in the air, before finally hitting the ground hard. The world around her spun in a blur of light and shadows as sharp pain reverberated through her body.
When she finally managed to open her eyes, Sofia saw the night sky above her, twinkling stars amidst the growing darkness. She tried to move, but every movement was a fight against the intense pain consuming her.
Beside him, distant voices echoed, mixed with the sound of approaching sirens. People crowded around her, indistinct faces looking at her with expressions of concern and shock.
Sofia tried to speak, but her voice came out as just a hoarse whisper. She saw hands reaching towards her, trying to help her, but her vision began to blur, her consciousness slowly disappearing.
And so, amidst the hustle and bustle and chaos of the urban night, Sofia found herself slipping into a state of unconsciousness as her world turned to darkness.
Chapter 2: Awakening in the Unknown
When Sofia finally regained consciousness, she was not where she expected to be. Instead of the hustle and bustle of the accident scene, she found herself surrounded by a deep, silent calm. The sounds of the city gave way to an eerie atmosphere, where the air was charged with an energy she had never felt before.
Sofia's eyes slowly opened, her vision still blurry from post-shock confusion. She blinked several times, trying to get her bearings. What appeared to be a desolate and mysterious landscape began to reveal itself around her. Ancient, shadowy structures rose in the distance, illuminated by an ethereal light that seemed to emanate from nowhere.
Sofia tried to sit up, feeling a slight tingling throughout her body. She examined her hands, half expecting to find serious injuries, but all she saw were small scratches and bruises. A sense of perplexity enveloped her. Where was she? How had she gotten there?
A slight noise behind her caused Sofia to turn around abruptly. To her surprise, she found herself face to face with a tall, shadowy figure. Sofia's eyes widened as she realized that this was no ordinary human, but something far beyond her understanding.
"Are you well?" The voice, deep and resonant, echoed in Sofia's mind, as if the figure was speaking directly into her thoughts. She blinked, at a loss for words to respond.
"You've been in a serious accident," the figure continued, his voice filled with genuine concern. "But it's safe now. Welcome to the Shadow Realm."
Sofia frowned, trying to process the words. Kingdom of shadows? What did this mean? She looked around again, realizing she was no longer in her familiar world.
"What...what's going on?" Her voice finally came out, weak and uncertain.
The shadowy figure knelt beside her, a knowing look in his piercing eyes. "You are about to discover a new world, Sofia. A world where legends and reality intertwine. A world you never knew existed."
Chapter 3: The Dark Guardian
As Sofia tried to assimilate the stranger's words in the Shadow Realm, a sense of urgency began to grow within her. She looked around, trying to understand where she was and how she got there, but all she saw were strange sights and shadows that danced around her.
"Who... who are you?", Sofia managed to ask, her voice still weak and shaky.
The dark guardian, with his intense eyes that seemed to hold ancient secrets, looked at her with a mixture of compassion and caution. "My name is Adamiel," he replied softly. "I am a fallen angel, charged with protecting those who reach the Shadow Realm."
A fallen angel? Sofia tried to process this information. She had heard about angels in religious and mythological stories, but she had never imagined that she would meet one in person, much less one who claimed to be fallen.
"Why am I here?" Sofia asked, struggling to understand her role in this unfamiliar world.
Adamiel hesitated for a moment, as if deciding how much to reveal. "You were brought here by an event beyond your control," he explained. "The accident you suffered was not just a fluke. There are greater forces at play, Sofia, and you are at the center of them."
Sofia felt a shiver run down her spine. She had never considered herself special, just an ordinary student trying to live a peaceful life. But now, she found herself in a place where creatures from nightmares were real and fallen angels were her guardians.
"I need to get home," Sofia murmured, her mind spinning with confusing thoughts and growing fears.
Adamiel nodded, understanding the urgency in his words. “There’s a lot you need to learn and understand,” he said. "I'll be here to help you, Sofia. But first, we need to figure out how to restore your balance with the human world."
As Adamiel spoke, Sofia began to realize that there was no easy way out of this situation. She was trapped in a place where the rules were different, where dangers lurked in every shadow. But at the same time, a spark of curiosity and determination ignited within her. If she wanted to survive in this new world, she needed to learn to adapt and trust those who were now beside her.
With that decision made, Sofia looked at Adamiel with determination. "Then teach me," she said, her voice firm despite the fear that still gripped her. "Teach me how to survive in this Shadow Realm."
Chapter 4: The Dangerous Pact
Sofia continued to adjust to her new reality in the Shadow Realm, while Adamiel guided her through the winding and dangerous paths of this mysterious world. Each step was a discovery, each shadow hid secrets that she was barely beginning to understand.
Despite Adamiel's guidance, Sofia felt lost and vulnerable. She desperately yearned to find a way to return home to her safe, familiar world. But as the days passed, she began to realize that her journey would not be so simple.
It was on a dark night, when the stars twinkled faintly in the sky, that Sofia made a decision that would change her destiny forever. She was determined to find answers about her accident and her mother's mysterious disappearance. And it was in this moment of desperation and determination that Sofia made a dangerous pact.
Dante, an ancient vampire with a dark past, crossed her path. His piercing eyes and imposing presence inspired both fascination and fear. He offered Sofia a chance to get the answers she sought, but at a high cost. A deep bond would be formed between them, a bond that could prove to be both a blessing and a curse.
Adamiel tried to warn Sofia against Dante's intentions, warning her about the dangers of trusting such an ancient and powerful being. But Sofia was determined. She saw in Dante an opportunity to unravel the mysteries that haunted her, to find a way out of this maze of shadows.
With a racing heart and a determined mind, Sofia reached out to Dante. She knew this alliance was risky, that Dante's secrets could be as deadly as they were revealing. But she was willing to risk everything to find the truth, even if it meant entering into a dangerous pact with a vampire whose intentions remained shrouded in deep shadow.
So, on that dark night, under the watchful gaze of the stars in the Shadow Kingdom sky, Sofia sealed her fate. She had made a pact with the vampire Dante, a pact that would shape her path and define her journey towards discovering the truth and seeking redemption.
Chapter 5: The First Mission
After sealing the pact with Dante, Sofia felt a mixture of anxiety and excitement. She knew that each step forward would take her deeper into the mysteries of the Shadow Realm, a place where every shadow hid ancient secrets and unpredictable dangers.
Dante, with his enigmatic countenance and imposing presence, led Sofia through the dark corridors and narrow streets of the vampire city. The walls seemed to whisper ancient stories, echoing with murmurs of forgotten times.
Sofia felt the curious and suspicious looks of the vampires around her. She was a stranger in this world, a human among nocturnal creatures that had inhabited the Shadow Realm for centuries. But she also knew that her bond with Dante protected her from immediate threats, at least for now.
Sofia's first mission was simple but crucial: she needed to obtain vital information from the Dark Council, the ruling entity of the Shadow Realm. This council was known for its intrigues and secrets, controlling the shadows with an iron fist and manipulating the destinies of those who lived in the hidden world.
Guided by Dante, Sofia infiltrated the depths of the Dark Council's palace. The place exuded an aura of power and mystery, with shadowy guards patrolling the ornate hallways and halls. Sofia felt the weight of expectations on her shoulders, knowing that each step could be a step closer to truth or ruin.
Dante led her expertly, avoiding prying eyes and using his own vampiric gifts to ensure his presence went undetected. Sofia admired Dante's skill and coolness in the midst of imminent danger, wondering how much of the real Dante was being revealed to her.
Finally, they reached the heart of the palace, where the members of the Dark Council met in secret to discuss the fate of the Shadow Realm. Sofia watched intently, absorbing every whispered word and every calculated move of the council members.
It was at this moment that Sofia realized the extent of the Dark Council's power and the complexity of its mission. She knew she needed to be careful, avoid drawing attention to herself, and at the same time gather valuable information that could help not only herself, but also Dante in his own dark plans.
So, with her heart pounding and her mind focused, Sofia dove into the shadows of the Dark Council's palace, determined to accomplish her first mission and prove herself useful to her new vampire ally.
Chapter 6: Meeting with Lecyte
In the dark heart of the Shadow Realm, where every shadow hides secrets and every step could be a trap, Sofia found herself facing Lecyte. The powerful and enigmatic sorceress, known for her mastery over the occult arts and her intriguing presence, watched Sofia with piercing eyes and a subtle smile on her lips.
"Lecyte," Dante greeted her with a respectful nod, but not without a trace of caution in his voice.
"Greetings, Dante," replied Lecyte in a melodious voice that seemed to echo throughout the gloomy hall. Her eyes, black as midnight, then focused on Sofia, assessing her with curiosity and interest. "And who is this young human girl you brought to me?"
Sofia felt a chill run down her spine, although she tried to maintain a firm stance in front of the mysterious sorceress. She knew that Lecyte was a powerful figure, whose intentions could be as dark as the magic she commanded.
