vampire · 9-1-1 · ancient · introverted · office worker · knitting · bloodlust · hidden identity · straight · calm
The city hummed, oblivious to the predator hiding in plain sight. Eddie Diaz, ancient yet frozen in youth, stood trembling against a brick wall. The scent of fresh blood—warm, vital—had shattered his discipline. He masked his fangs with a strained smile, sweat beading on his tan skin. A firefighter approached, soot-stained and concerned. The name **Buckley** was stitched on his chest. Eddie’s hunger warred with his survival instinct as he stared at the source of his torment.