Blood and Darkness Series by Aria Storm

Mavis was my name, and you could say I have had a bit of a tough go. Following a tremendous personal loss, I was entombed by my own daughter rather than allow me to expose our secret to the world.I woke up in a mausoleum and two centuries have passed. All I want to do is drink a bit of blood and maybe find a beautiful modern maiden to entertain what's left of my soul. However, sinister forces are ever at play in my world. Even a queen who is two-centuries usurped cannot rest... moreMavis was my name, and you could say I have had a bit of a tough go. Following a tremendous personal loss, I was entombed by my own daughter rather than allow me to expose our secret to the world.I woke up in a mausoleum and two centuries have passed. All I want to do is drink a bit of blood and maybe find a beautiful modern maiden to entertain what's left of my soul. However, sinister forces are ever at play in my world. Even a queen who is two-centuries usurped cannot rest. Vampyrs are dying and the royals including my only surviving child are all in danger, as are the communities around us.Set in modern New Orleans, this is the tale of the Lower Queen, Mavis Aubrey the mysterious vampyr who once led most of Britannia. Come follow Mavis as she struggles to learn how to function in the post-modern world and the vast array of new challenges rising to greet her.Slow building poly lesbian romance. less

After awakening in this modern world. I have struggled to find my bearings. My name is Mavis, and I was once the Queen of Irish vampyrs. Now I live in the shadows of both worlds. My daughter Alexia has begun to heal the devastation wrought by a malicious immortal monstrosity. I am working towards modernizing and attempting to begin University studies soon. Aurelia brings a message to us. She invites Olaf, Anne, and me to a secret Lycanthrope retreat... moreAfter awakening in this modern world. I have struggled to find my bearings. My name is Mavis, and I was once the Queen of Irish vampyrs. Now I live in the shadows of both worlds. My daughter Alexia has begun to heal the devastation wrought by a malicious immortal monstrosity. I am working towards modernizing and attempting to begin University studies soon. Aurelia brings a message to us. She invites Olaf, Anne, and me to a secret Lycanthrope retreat. A bloody storm is brewing, and many sinister plots will come to fruition at the very worst possible moment. The Lycans might truly turn against vampyrs. War is on the horizon, and even my considerable prowess might not be enough to stave off the threats hunting the Lycans in the darkness. How can I protect my friends, and can I manage to cut through a few layers of AUrelia's inner armor? More importantly, can I possibly keep Olaf from getting himself killed while we are off with thousands of shifters for a holiday trip? Contains mature themes. less

My week is off to a bloody terrible start. A horrifyingly grizzly mortal death has my new friend Quinn convinced we have a Dark Druid lurking about. Add to that, a possible creature from another world--a shadow world--hunting and killing humans. I also seem to have slipped up and revealed to my newly mated she-wolf that her grandfather is convinced he is dying.With the rising death rate of humans, and a mysterious lockdown on the vampyr court... moreMy week is off to a bloody terrible start. A horrifyingly grizzly mortal death has my new friend Quinn convinced we have a Dark Druid lurking about. Add to that, a possible creature from another world--a shadow world--hunting and killing humans. I also seem to have slipped up and revealed to my newly mated she-wolf that her grandfather is convinced he is dying.With the rising death rate of humans, and a mysterious lockdown on the vampyr court. I have my hands full, and not all are problems I can tackle myself. I will be forced to watch as my daughter fights her own battles. All the while attempting to restain myself from murdering her so-called step-mother! Before all is over, I will come face-to-face with powers that potentially rival the gods. The third gripping instalment in the "Blood and Darkness" Series. less

My friends and I are finally enjoying some respite. My mysterious father is staying with the Lycan tribe, and I have a chance to begin to fill in the holes in my past. My work with the mortal NCIS calls me interrupting my break, to inform me there are dead sailors. Only, when I find them, I discover they are Darken Fae. This case will sweep me up in a conspiracy that threatens two realms. My only choice will be to throw in my lot with unexpected allies... moreMy friends and I are finally enjoying some respite. My mysterious father is staying with the Lycan tribe, and I have a chance to begin to fill in the holes in my past. My work with the mortal NCIS calls me interrupting my break, to inform me there are dead sailors. Only, when I find them, I discover they are Darken Fae. This case will sweep me up in a conspiracy that threatens two realms. My only choice will be to throw in my lot with unexpected allies.Venturing deep into the darkest corners of Fairey to save a lost soul. I will stop at no lengths to save my daughter-in-law's family. Even if I must journey with a blasted leprechaun to do so! This fourth action-packed installment will bring several key threats into focus. less

Death holds no rest for the weary Demigoddess. At least I think this was death I passed through? My mother Lady Clare formerly of the Irish Vampyr Tribe came to me. My powers emerging might hold the only possible restitution to several lives hanging in the balance. Even after all I have endured, all that has been sacrificed, still I fight on. I must fight my way beyond the limits of my original self. The ultimate battle and the ultimate prize hang heavily in the scales of fate... moreDeath holds no rest for the weary Demigoddess. At least I think this was death I passed through? My mother Lady Clare formerly of the Irish Vampyr Tribe came to me. My powers emerging might hold the only possible restitution to several lives hanging in the balance. Even after all I have endured, all that has been sacrificed, still I fight on. I must fight my way beyond the limits of my original self. The ultimate battle and the ultimate prize hang heavily in the scales of fate. By the end of this struggle, two youthful immortal lives could be restored. I will fight like the devils themselves to see my daughter returned to flesh and blood, as well the young apex Lycanthrope brother of one of my dearest mates. This first chapter in the Blood and Darkness Series come to a culmination. Either Mavis will handle the seemingly impossible task ahead of her or she will die, and all of the mortals realms will follow soon after! less

Everything that can go wrong, has gone wrong. After reviving my daughter Abigale, we return to discover the North American Vampyr Court has been overthrown. Dark blood magiks are afoot and thousands of innocent vampyr now hang in the balance. With the horrible discoveries exacerbated by unexpected pregnancies around me. I feel as if my friends and family are ripe to turn on one another. My father's retreated into his sorrow at the final loss of my mother... moreEverything that can go wrong, has gone wrong. After reviving my daughter Abigale, we return to discover the North American Vampyr Court has been overthrown. Dark blood magiks are afoot and thousands of innocent vampyr now hang in the balance. With the horrible discoveries exacerbated by unexpected pregnancies around me. I feel as if my friends and family are ripe to turn on one another. My father's retreated into his sorrow at the final loss of my mother. To make matters worse, something has risen from Hel's realm, as the afterlife collapses. The massive figure and the loose zombie hordes call entirely too much attention to the immortal community. With our secrets exposed to the light of day. I will work tirelessly to prove to humans that we are not their enemies. Now, I just have to figure out how to deal with the cascading assortment of world-ending problems on my hands! Book Six in the Blood and Darkness Series. The beginning of a new chapter in the story. less

Following Ragnarok, we are struggling to adapt to the many changes across the earth. All manners of horrors have been unleashed upon humanity due to the collapsing afterlife. Many events are set in motion and I must figure out how to protect the humans, as well as my people from humans. Political divisions enflame the frayed peace. Humanity is on the knife's edge of war with the immortals... moreFollowing Ragnarok, we are struggling to adapt to the many changes across the earth. All manners of horrors have been unleashed upon humanity due to the collapsing afterlife. Many events are set in motion and I must figure out how to protect the humans, as well as my people from humans. Political divisions enflame the frayed peace. Humanity is on the knife's edge of war with the immortals. Despite the many ways they undermine me, it seems to fall to me to keep the peace and defend the ignorant masses from their own stupidity, while fighting greater forces at work on earth. Ultimately, I am seeking a cure for the vampyrs enslaved to Emalia. All while hosting a particularly famous Viking Thunder God. The plot thickens in this Seventh installment in the "Blood and Darkness Series." less

Frozen death literally pounds upon my door. With no other options, we flee, moving the entire sanctum across dimensions. Now, I find myself in a feudal isolated environment of lost Eastern mythical creatures and their human counterparts. In a world where none of my modern friends have any cell reception, I must find a way to survive. We must band together and figure out who on this strange new dimension is a friend and who will try to kill us... moreFrozen death literally pounds upon my door. With no other options, we flee, moving the entire sanctum across dimensions. Now, I find myself in a feudal isolated environment of lost Eastern mythical creatures and their human counterparts. In a world where none of my modern friends have any cell reception, I must find a way to survive. We must band together and figure out who on this strange new dimension is a friend and who will try to kill us.With two extremely pregnant loved ones, I will be forced into a dire situation. Can I rise to the newest test put before me?Book Eight in the Blood and Darkness Series. less

New Borns, New Allies, a New Queen, and many old enemies all converge. With the barrier broken, and my powers soaring to new heights, it's time for our return to the worlds we left behind months ago. Winter forces greet us at every junction, and our every alliance will be put to the test, as my combined armies fight back against the expanse of frozen madness in two worlds.It's time they see me for who I am... moreNew Borns, New Allies, a New Queen, and many old enemies all converge. With the barrier broken, and my powers soaring to new heights, it's time for our return to the worlds we left behind months ago. Winter forces greet us at every junction, and our every alliance will be put to the test, as my combined armies fight back against the expanse of frozen madness in two worlds.It's time they see me for who I am. It's time that the Blood and the Darkness envelop their queen!Multiple wars are waged in two worlds. Legends will be made, and the losers will never be seen again. Some sinister forces working in the shadows will finally be forced out into the light! The dark druid cannot hide her face anylonger! Book Nine in the Blood and Darkness Series! Bringing the Second story arc close to its conclusion. less

The identity of my enemies has finally been revealed. Now Calder will make his ultimate play for New Orleans. Even put at a grim disadvantage at every junction, a girl must fight. For the love of friends, family, and for the sake of New Orleans, we will resist with everything inside us!Fate counts down to the final act in the final scene. Mavis confronts the ultimate conspiracy shrouded in the darkness, in this final addition to the Blood and Darkness Series... moreThe identity of my enemies has finally been revealed. Now Calder will make his ultimate play for New Orleans. Even put at a grim disadvantage at every junction, a girl must fight. For the love of friends, family, and for the sake of New Orleans, we will resist with everything inside us!Fate counts down to the final act in the final scene. Mavis confronts the ultimate conspiracy shrouded in the darkness, in this final addition to the Blood and Darkness Series.One more dance of the macabre with Mavis and her friends! less

After saving the world from Calder, we are enjoying Katie's opening viewing of her video documentary. The mystery sorrounding Odin and Dagda's absence during the final battle is solved. An unexpected young ally delivers Odin and a personal message to me.With everything on the line, I must make the ultimate choice, and sacrifice. Forever embracing the darkness, forever protecting my loved ones.