Awakening

By A.C. Deen

FROM DEBUT INDIE AUTHOR A.C. DEEN

"An exceptional read! The characters bring you with them on their journey throughout the book. Highly recommend this to everyone that enjoys a book that you cannot put down once you start reading." -Amazon.ca Reviewer

"Really enjoyed the author's engaging story telling ability. Plot is easy to follow and the characters are very believable. Admire the author's attention to detail which allows me to picture each and every development vividly. An enjoyable read. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future." Amazon.ca Reviewer

Ellie wakes up to find herself no longer a human teenager. She has been transformed into a blood-thirsty vampire. She discovers quickly that she has amazing new abilities, beyond her wildest dreams. But, are they a blessing or a curse? Will Ellie figure out how to cope with love, sexuality, blood lust, and loss? Read on to find out!

Awakening is the first book in The Talisman Series. Although it is part of a series, it can be read as a stand-alone as well.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: A.C. Deen
• Release date: Feb 2, 2016
• ISBN: 9781310491474

A.C. Deen

Hey,Thank you for stopping by, you're looking mighty spiffy today. Oh, this is supposed to be about me, I suppose. Well, my interest in writing first piqued during elementary school. My first published piece was a poem that I wrote in eighth grade. In high school, I had two English teachers whose passion for literature inspired me to pursue English Literature at the University level. While there, I met other creative writers, and the spark was set into flame. I am new to the e-book scene, but I sincerely hope that you enjoy my work. I love writing novelettes. I find the length to be quite enticing without being overwhelming. My favorite genres are paranormal romance and young adult. Check out my facebook page for updates as to when I will be releasing sequels and new titles.A. C.

Book preview

Prologue

I will never forget that day. It was a day unlike any other. All of my memories before it have now disappeared, or rather they have become hazy, like a dream that you wake from and try to replay in your mind, but no longer have access to it. While I cannot remember my past, everything from that day forward I can remember in vivid detail. Let me tell you about it.

Chapter 1

It was autumn, but not at all cold and blustery. It was the kind of day you could feel on your cheeks and refreshed your lungs. It was spectacularly cool, crisp, and invigorating. I woke up early that day and decided that I would forego breakfast and visit The Spark coffee shop for a delicious cappuccino. I was on my way to the library. The Spark was deserted, I was the only customer in the whole place. I meandered up to the counter and ordered my usual beverage of choice from the handsome barista Jonah. Jonah was one of those people who emanated charisma out of every pore. I was never quite sure if he liked me or if he was just being nice to me because he was my best friend June’s older brother. I was a poor judge of character and even more so when it involved someone who was so self-assured. Even though I had known him for practically my whole life, he still made me nervous.

Cappuccino in hand, I continued on foot to my intended destination, the library. Turning the corner, I fiddled with the plastic tab on the top of my coffee cup which refused stay open. To get to the library, one has to walk through Swan Park. It’s a nice park, nothing extraordinary. There are squirrels and pigeons and blue spruce trees. I have to admit, I really do like pigeons. I think they might be my favorite bird, with their inquisitive eyes and interesting voices.

On this particular day, I took my super secret shortcut. I veered off from the beaten path and walked down a hill until I reached the underside of the park bridge. I would often go there when I wanted to admire the pigeons. Maybe I shouldn’t have stopped. If I could take it back now, maybe I would. I’m not sure. I don’t even know anymore. I stared up at the pigeons flitting about under the bridge.

It was then that I heard a sequence of quick footsteps running up behind me. They were light and fanciful. I turned around to see who it was. I was astonished to find a young girl with flaxen curls, cherub like features, and a dubious look on her face. Our eyes locked and then she spoke. She asked me what I was doing under the park bridge all alone. I assured her that I was a very grown up seventeen-year-old, who was about to start university in a week, and that if she, a young girl of maybe seven was old enough to be alone in the park, well I certainly was too. She scoffed at my retort, then extended her arm and took my hand. Her skin was so cold. That is when everything went blank.

I never did make it to the library. I was intending to borrow some reference books on vegetarian cooking. I had been gaining interest in vegetarianism but wanted to do some research first. I always analyzed my decisions fully before committing. I was in no way spontaneous but that was all about to change.

When I awoke I was still under the bridge, flat on my back. It was night time. The path light above me was blinding. I felt like my retinas were being scorched. I turned my head away. My neck muscles were stiff and sore. I could barely move. I contemplated what happened. Did I fall and hit my head? My head didn’t feel especially painful. I laid there for a while longer trying to get my eyes to cooperate. I stared off into the distant night. That’s when I realized something was terribly wrong. I could see in the dark. I could see the green grass, the leaves on the trees, and the stars. I saw with more clarity than I normally would even during the daytime. I turned my head away. I felt unsure of what was going on and was feeling very uneasy. I closed my eyes tightly. I figured that I was either dreaming or hallucinating. Perhaps someone drugged me. They must