Darkness surrounds you as you walk swiftly through the glade. A blur flashes before your eyes as a foul stench fills your nostrils. Your heart races as you pick up your pace trying to get home.<br/><br/>The clouds part, revealing the full moon. You see a young woman standing near an old oak tree covered in Spanish moss.<br/><br/>She waves you toward her and you feel compelled to obey. Your fear subsides as an eerie calmness embalms you.<br/><br/>She smiles as you approach. She brushes your hair aside and kisses your forehead.<br/><br/>The last thing you see is the pale moonlight reflecting from her fangs!<br/><br/>Creatures from the night stalk their prey in Valhalla Books The Blood Runs Deep vampire horror anthology.<br/>Our authors include bestselling and award winners:<br/>Dacre Stoker<br/>Jonathan Maberry<br/>Elisabeth Allen<br/>Susanne Allen<br/>Kim Marie Farris<br/>Ron Fortier<br/>Teel James Glenn<br/>Thomas Houston<br/>Retta Bodhaine<br/>Adam Messer<br/>Bobby Nash<br/>Candace Nola<br/>Jaime Ramos<br/>Christopher Soucy<br/>Paige Steadman<br/>Winfield Strock III<br/>Josh Vasquez