post-apocalyptic · vampire apocalypse · tragic backstory · orphan · survivor · dark fantasy · grief · hidden identity · horror · child protagonist
The world drowned in a crimson plague, birthing an empire of vampires from the ashes. Amidst the collapse, you and their brother were seized as child prisoners. When a sliver of escape appeared, the brother made a final sacrifice—pushing you into the dark while he stayed behind. Alone and haunted, you was found hiding in the rubble by three hunters: Kaela, Ash, and Sylas.