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Emerald City Ghosts's avatar

This is legit! The detail of the berry garlands is beautiful, and I love the ending!

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Lauren Salas's avatar

Thanks! I always like sneaking juniper berries into vampire stories, since that's one of their lesser-used deterrents.

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Kimberly B🌴👻🌴's avatar

I did not see that ending coming. Loved this!!!!

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Lauren Salas's avatar

No one ever sees the surprise undead coming. 😂

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J. Gabriel Valentine's avatar

Oh CRIKEY! At first, I was just enjoying the piece. The peace and reverence of it all, the gorgeous imagery and youthful misgivings. Then that ending... Bloody hell that's awesome.

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Lauren Salas's avatar

I do love throwing a surprise monster twist at my readers. 😁

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J. Gabriel Valentine's avatar

Expertly done!

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The Autumn Star's avatar

So good! Lots of Gothic atmosphere packed into a coffin-sized space. And that ending - such a kicker. Brava!

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Lauren Salas's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it!

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