A Shade of Souls — E.J. King

A Shade of Souls is two stories from the Dark Souls universe: Shades of Evil and Shades of Good.

---Shades of Evil is a Soul Hunters story told from Rafe's point of view. It's a 6,000 word prequel to the Soul Hunter series, taking us back to the very beginning.

When I looked at Kaylie, I couldn't help but picture a future with her. I saw us dating, falling in love, and maybe even growing old together. Those dreams were a stark contrast from reality. And while I knew it would be easier in the long run for us to keep our distance, I no longer cared about making things easy.

I wanted to hold her, wanted to kiss her. I wanted her to know how I felt about her. Maybe I would end up regretting that decision, but I didn't care.

I wanted to live, even if I died in the process.

---Shades of Good is a Soul Hunters story told from Rafe's point of view. It's a 6,000 word prequel to the Dark Souls series, taking us back to the beginning for Rafe and Kaylie's love story.

Rafe has done the one thing he swore he would never do- drained the blood of the woman he loves.

Kaylie's blood has cured him, but not without a dire price. As she hovers on the brink of death, Rafe recalls their past. From the first time he saw her, to the day he finally approached her with the truth about her destiny.

For the last few months, they've faced that destiny together, all the while falling more in love. Now, Rafe must face his darkest fear- losing Kaylie for good.