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Madison Monroe's emergence from complete destruction continues as she is soon surrounded by many others that are returned abductees. With SNHS (Super Natural Hot Spots) occurring at remote locations and the military honing in on the subjects, they are not alone in the pursuit of the sites and those that had made them as the aliens race against time diminishes. Those that are much like Madison gather towards her, she leaves on her own as the others make decisions to stay together but the powers within them are an ongoing mystery.

A young girl awakens in a mysterious cave, a place that becomes the unexpected setting for her transformation. Here, under the guidance of a Lycan, she begins to cultivate essential survival skills and hones her ability to track, setting the stage for a journey marked by resilience and self-empowerment.

In a world teetering on the brink of an inevitable war, Mahlistaff emerges as a mysterious figure driven by a unique set of intentions. His primary objective in this tumultuous time is to seek out and locate the enigmatic and purportedly powerful Drakulis named Sirtimi. Mahlistaff firmly believes that Sirtimi holds the key to altering the course of the impending conflict.

In the midst of an unforeseen and unsettling tragedy, Madison Monroe finds herself thrust into a bewildering and harrowing ordeal. Captured by unknown forces and subsequently returned to Earth, Madison awakens to find herself imprisoned within the confines of an undisclosed facility. Confusion and disorientation envelop her as she grapples with the disconcerting reality of her circumstances. Each moment feels like navigating through a labyrinth of fragmented memories, desperately attempting to piece together the events that led to her capture.

"Bloodlines Vol.1" is a captivating compilation that brings together the first five novellas of fan-favorite characters from the novel "Stanley Swanson - Breed of a Werewolf." The anthology delves into the intricate and diverse backgrounds of these characters, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of their lives and experiences.

Jade, long ago, became the first werewolf to transition fully at very young age. Now, as an adult, she searches for the vampire who witnessed her mother's death. In the process, she puts the restored treaty that her father corrected at risk. She eventually will have a choice to make. Does she choose to start a new war or give forgiveness?

Julie Swanson's life was fully complete with a marriage, having two children, success, and so much more but all of that would soon come to a tragic ending. With all she had lost, a new life soon begins...just not how she could have ever imagined.

When Kain Edward lost all that he loved, his belief of both vampires and werewolves never left his thought. Still believing in what it is that he writes, turmoil happens until two phone calls were made to him. One by a drakulis and the other by a breed of werewolf. Finding out the truth became his last and only goal...but does he find it?

Nick Wolfe is a top secret agent for an uncommonly aggressive government institution. His agency works with alien abductees in an effort to preserve public safety and homeland security. A recent abductee and returned woman named Madison Monroe falls under his charge of responsibility. Nick finds himself uncharacteristically drawn to her, to know her, to protect her. Now, he must make a choice: adhere to his brutal tactics, training, and commitment to humanity, or devolve into a man who seeks justice for an individual?

In this captivating and transformative tale, the life of Sebastian takes a dramatic turn when a curse is unjustly placed upon him by an innocent woman, whom the superstitious villagers label as a witch. Little does Sebastian know that this curse will reshape the course of his existence, marking him as the inaugural Lycan, the first of his kind. As he grapples with the newfound challenges of his lycanthropy, he is faced with a consequential decision that alters the fate of his closest friend, transforming him into a werewolf.

Adam Sheldon has an insatiable love that he would follow anywhere, even through the depths of hell. Some things aren't what they seem as Adam learns that in hell, all things must be paid...in flesh.

Gravakus, having fallen deeply for Natalie, finds himself entangled in a situation that demands decisive action to ensure their safety amidst the turbulent world of supernatural beings. Realizing the imminent threat they face, Gravakus acknowledges the need to take himself and Natalie far away, seeking refuge in the remote and perilous heights of the highest mountain peaks. Undeterred by the challenges ahead, Natalie willingly chooses to accompany Gravakus, their unyielding love for each other unraveling as they embark on a perilous journey into the unknown.

The novel unfolds in the 1600s, with Sirtimi, a performer, immersed in the world of theater and utilizing primitive makeup techniques involving chalk and water. After a late-night performance, his life takes an unexpected turn when he stumbles upon a severely wounded individual who attributes their injuries to a Lycan attack. Sirtimi, driven by compassion, attempts to aid the dying stranger, only to discover that the creature is not a victim of a Lycan but a Drakulis, a vampire-like being.

Stanley Swanson believes that war, one day, will happen between the creatures of the night but will involve humans. He reaches out to a retired journalist, Kain, in hopes that if he shares the secrets of both werewolf and vampires, if a war does occur, humans will join sides with the breed of the werewolf. And a friendship is formed quickly as Kain agrees to write the journal. When the knowledge of what Stanley is doing with this mortal is leaked, the highest of all vampires, known as Drakulis, set a war in motion.

Madison Monroe's journey of resilience unfolds amidst the aftermath of complete destruction, and her story takes a compelling turn as she finds herself surrounded by a group of individuals who, like her, have experienced abduction and managed to return. The emergence of Super Natural Hot Spots (SNHS) at remote locations adds a layer of complexity to their predicament, attracting not only the attention of the military but also posing a challenge for those who are drawn to these enigmatic sites.