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Toni Tutoro just wants to go home. Banned from Chicago’s vampiric society after cutting a swath of violence through the city, she must now successfully complete an investigation for the Lord of Chicago to regain the right to live in her hometown again.
To ensure Toni’s safety during her... read more
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Characters edit
- Drake Black: a vampire assassin.
- Toni Tutoro: a vampire. She wants to get back in her town.
- Odin Nelek: Drake's friend.
- Stefen Nelek: Father of all the Nelek's.
- Natasha Stryker: she is the woman who ordered Toni's family to be killed.
- Dominic Tutoro: Toni's brother, he went missing about ten years ago.
- Christian Locke: Lord Vampire of Chicago.
- Crypt: Chief of The Organization.
- Jayson: he was created by Natasha.
- Robert: Christian's personal Servio.
- Clint: he took Toni under his wing after she was made; part of the Enforcement Team.
- Derek Ballard: he is an Ancient Trump, Christian's Elder. A very good friend of Clint's.
- Oktober: a friend of Drake's. A vampire assassin.
- Jacob: a Paladin, a good friend of Toni's.
- Alexander: the former Head of Enforcement. Toni's Sire.
- 8-Ball: Toni's friend.
- Brick: Toni's friend; Head of Enforcement in Chicago.
- Alfred: Stephan's personal Servio.
- Orion: he is the one with whom Stephan plays "chess".
- Justin Black: Drake's father.
- Martin Grey: owner of Grey's Coffeehouse.
- Klesa: the woman drake loved, but who betrayed him.
- Ray Tutoro: he was Toni's brother.
- Isabeel Tutoro: she was Toni's sister.
- Thomas: a werewolf.
- Logan Ellis: Kerestyan's Servio.
- Kerestyan Nelek: Lord Vampire of New York City and Odin's brother.
- Jake: the one that procures contracts to Drake.
- Death: a werewolf.
- Rattle: a werewolf.
- Molenyar: a swords smith.
- Raze: a Paladin, Head of Enforcement in New York; she works for Kerestyan.
- Roman: an Ancient Warrior, he rarely leaves his library.
- Murdoch: Natasha's Elder and Elder representative of the Techs.
- Lisa: a friend of Drake's.
- Tonya: a little girl Toni befriends.
Quotes edit
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“You do know that screaming your fool head off completely negates the purpose of a silent landing, right?”
Drake to Odin -
“Drake, why am I delivering pizza to a rooftop in the middle of February?”
Odin to Drake -
“I love Chicago, I really do, but New York makes the best pie. It’s like the Pizza Fairy flies by and sprinkles each one with a little crack dust before they put it in the box.”
Odin to drake -
“Ah, sleep. We used to be good friends, you know.”
Drake to Odin -
“That mouthy bastard’s always late. Besides, I’m in deep enough as it is. I already owe you two cars, a goldfish, and a half a million dollars.”
Odin to Drake -
“You’re an Ancient vampire, Odin. You don’t count as normal people.”
Drake to Odin -
“If this whole plan blows up, I’d prefer it explode in my face – not yours. The last thing I want is someone else to get hurt because of me.”
Toni -
“Damn, I know us Thugs can mood swing better than anyone, but Lord girl, you’re going in fifteen different directions.”
Brick to Toni -
“Sign one that her night had just taken a turn for the worse was the golden blond hair pulled into a severe ponytail at the base of his neck. Sign two, was the way his cold blue eyes locked on her as he stepped up onto the curb. But sign three, and the one that really drove the last nail into her proverbial coffin…was the pristine Armani suit that expertly hugged every inch of his regal body.”
Toni -
“Look, if you’re gonna throw me out or kill me, could you get on with it already? It’s getting late and I don’t have much time to run before the sun comes up. You’re at least gonna be a good sport about this, right?”
Toni to Christian Locke -
“However, I’m sure they’ll wish I had offered a physical punishment by the time I finish speaking with them about the disrespectful practice of keeping secrets from their Lord. If I remember correctly, don’t those of the Warrior lineage just love a good, long lecture?”
Christian Locke -
“Besides, how much damage could she do to him in less than 24 hours?”
Toni -
“Wow. When you Warriors swing...you really go for the fences don't you? And then that fence, and that one, the the one over there, then you run back to where you started and do it all over again. Truthfully, I don't know how you do it, because I'm getting tired just by watching you.”
Drake to Toni -
“Your attire is perfectly acceptable, Miss. As you can see, we even extend hospitality to those of the leather clad Barbarian persuasion, so please don’t worry yourself in regard to trappings as trivial as clothing.” “Hey, I’ll have you know that my trappings cost more than a months’ stay here. This baby was painstakingly handcrafted, specifically for my body and needs, by the finest tailor in all the land.”
Robert and Drake -
“What did you do?” “Me? What makes you think I did anything? I was just standing here with you. Must be that damn Narcolepsy going around Chicago again. I hear it’s contagious.” “That was just evil.”
Toni and Drake -
“Oh, on the contrary, Miss Tutoro. Your reaction told me exactly what I wanted to know.” “Yeah. Smooth as I’m sure you think you are and all, it’s pretty obvious you were trying to get some kind of rise out of Drake. Did you get what you needed? Can we go now? Because, I mean, I don’t know about you and your flashy ego, but I’ve got a lot better things to do than stand here with some pompous Trump who clearly thinks he’s God’s gift to women everywhere.”
Derek and Toni -
“So you really aren’t mad?” “Not really. I suppose in a way it’s not entirely his fault. If I remember my history right, the Vikings weren’t exactly known for keeping their hands to themselves. I’m pretty sure stealing other men’s women is hardcoded into his DNA.”
Toni and Drake -
“You like her, don’t you?” “Why is that so fucking unbelievable?”
Oktober and Drake -
“Well, well, well…it looks like my little girl is growing up,” Clint said as he sniffed and rubbed his nose. “I knew this day would come. I told myself I wouldn't cry, but now that it’s here…I’m devastated.” He pouted and tipped his head back before he clutched a hand to his chest. “I just don’t know what to do without you!”
Clint to Toni -
“Behold, Clint – the King of Sarcasm.”
Toni -
“Wow. Thanks, Clint. I’ve always wanted to look like a high class hooker. I hope 8-Ball isn’t there, he’ll probably try to bite me.”
Toni to Clint -
“Hey, at least I learned from my mistakes.” “Sometimes you have to smack a child’s hand only once to keep them out of the cookie jar. Other times…you have to destroy the cookie jar.”
Toni and Christian Locke -
“Toni?” “Yeah?” “Whatever has you heartbroken, I do hope you work it out.” “How did you…” “The eyes truly are the window to the soul. Never forget that.”
Christian Locke and Toni -
“Yeah, these particular dogs would probably chew you up and spit you out.”
Dominic to Toni -
“We seriously need to talk about your attitude when this is all over with, Dom. You have some serious anger issues…” “I know, but you love me anyway.”
Toni and Dominic -
“It’s a deal.” They both groaned when the doorbell screamed at them…again. “It doesn’t like you. That stupid thing doesn’t like it when I think about you. It doesn’t like it when I touch you. It won’t even let me read letters from you.”
Drake and Toni -
“Besides, nobody can tell you anything without you getting pissed.” “See, see, I’m not the only one who thinks you have attitude.”
8-Ball and Toni -
“So be it. Let the new match begin.”
Stefan Nelek
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Unfortunately for her, he’d left his heart in a different shirt and his give-a-shit was broken.
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Setting & Locations edit
Chicago
- Grey's Coffeehouse
- The Underground: a dark, rave style dance club in the basement of Grey's.
Organizations edit
- The Organization: an assassin society; Drake works for it.
- Legacy Suites: a hotel owned by Christian.
First Sentence edit
'I swear if you’d just tell me what they paid you, I’ll double…even triple the amount!'
Table of Contents edit
Chapters 1 - 24
Epilogue
Glossary edit
- Servio: a servant to a vampire.
- Trumps: family name of one of the Original six Vampires. Trumps are preps.
- Techs: aka Watcher; family name of one of the Original six Vampires. Techs are computer geeks.
- Thugs: aka Warrior; family name of one of the Original six Vampires. Thugs are jocks.
- Witches: family name of one of the Original six Vampires. Witches are Goths.
- Shades: family name of one of the Original six Vampires. Shades are the only ones that don't fit into a typical stereotype.
- Dolls: family name of one of the Original six Vampires. Dolls are burnouts.
- Nelek: the most powerful family of vampires.
- Puppet: a slang term the Fledglings use for a Servio.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 5 in Darkness Within. (standard series)
Preceded by Eternal Seduction, and followed by Eternal Embrace.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Jennifer Turner (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Dark Dreams Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: April 29, 2011
ISBN: 978-0982432112
Page Count: 295
Publisher: Dark Dreams Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: April 29, 2011
ISBN: 978-0982432112
Page Count: 295
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