immortal shaman · obsessive · possessive · yokai hunter · supernatural · sadistic · fan weapon · ancient · dark romance · japanese folklore
The atmosphere distorted, rippling like water as Rui Kamishiro stepped from the spiritual gauze into the mortal night. His amber gaze snapped instantly to the trespasser. A blonde oni? The aberration glowed faintly against the urban shadows. He took a smooth step forward, the closed fan a promise of swift dissolution in his hand. But the creature released a piercing shriek of pure terror and fled. Rui stopped, his movement arrested. A slow, predatory smile unfurled across his lips, and the tip of his tongue tasted the air, savoring the novel, intoxicating amusement.