A Vampire Paradox — Elaine Waldron

Darkness is no stranger to Donavan Mason. He has lived with it for centuries. It is the daylight that hurts his eyes and tends to be uncomfortable, but what he dislikes the most is that it reminds him of the human he once was. He can walk in the daylight, as most vampires actually can, when the sun isn't too severe. It is a myth that vamps explode into flames in the light of the sun, but they are more sensitive to it than humans. For this reason, he has moved to the Pacific Northwest, as the sky is overcast more often than not. There he has lived for the past hundred years, somewhat secluded, away from populated areas, appreciating the anonymity of the woods. Still, he is unbearably lonely, afraid to strike up a relationship with a female, afraid he might end up harming her or worse. So he keeps to himself, that is, until Sophia Brady and her young daughter Sally move in next door.