The Islanders

This is a short story covering the origins of vampires in four chapters. They have featured in countless novels and movies, but how did they come to be? Legends from cultures across the world offer different explanations: stories passed down through generations that try to make sense of the myth. The Islanders is about one of those legends, a tale lost to time until now. Set in the ancient Mediterranean world, it follows a small community of fishermen whose lives are forever changed when they stumble upon a mysterious island. The secret they discover will reshape mythology and the understanding of creatures that walk between life and death for centuries to come.  As curiosity turns to fear, and fear to desperation, the people of Telenai are driven to actions that will echo throughout history, leaving a mark on the night itself.