Project Paradox

Duncan stood transfixed at what he saw. Standing outside the monastery door, at the very edge of the firelight, were numerous dark forms. At first he took them as human, but then he saw the eyes. Their visages were little more than silhouettes against the darkness except for two points of crimson red light. Duncan [...]

His head throbbed with every heartbeat. Wearily, he lay back against a tree. His pursuers could not be far behind, but the pain was unbearable. He took breath in great gulps, sending plumes of mist out into the cold night air. Shakily, he put his hand near the wound. Holding it up, the moonlight revealed [...]