Joy Through Tribulation

To the dying each moment is a gift. To the dead it is torture. As a Vampire Anna could relate to both sides all too well. For over a century she had been prisoner to her sadistic Sire and subject to his cruel attentions. She may have escaped that hell but the memories refused to be left behind so easily. Creating a new life far from the tribulations of her past Anna lived a simple existence. She avoided others as much as possible and fed upon those who would never be missed. Finding comfort in the predicable routine and tender embrace of her supernatural lover Anna thought she had began to heal.One benign act of compassion changed everything. In a bitter twist it opened her eyes to the truth that her life was a lie bought through the protection of another. Doing her best to come to terms with this Anna becomes embroiled in a deeper and far more dangerous situation that challenges everything she thought she knew. When the nightmare becomes real and running is no longer an option Anna realizes she can no longer hide behind those she loves and finally finds the strength to defeat the fear that has crippled her for so long, and in doing so claims the joy she has been denied.