Vampires VS Hollywood Wives: Vampires, #2

By Lee Cushing

Serena was married to one of the top directors in Hollwood, a strong and resilient woman. When she and her friends, other powerful women in Hollywood uncover that  vampires are real and have invaded the Hollywood elite, they focus on fighting the evil undead to protect their familes from the corruption and darkness.

 

Will the women come together to fight an darkness of the undead, an enemy that is cunning and has survived centuries or will they falter and become damned, falling before the evil that threatens their very souls?

 

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lee Cushing
• Release date: Sep 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223424536

Lee Cushing

Lee Cushing is a paranormal thriller author and a lifelong fan of the occult. Having become obsessed with supernatural folklore and the world of horror from an early age, Lee has spent years studying tales of the occult and immersing himself in stories of otherworldly phenomenon. He’s also the owner of a number of vampire and horror-related groups in Facebook, where fellow fans of the supernatural come together to celebrate and discuss all things paranormal.  His debut novel, Voodoo Mambo, blends high-stakes action and shadowy agencies with a dark underworld of demonic creatures and their insidious plots to attack humanity. Lee draws his inspiration from classic horror movies – including Hammer and Universal – as well as beloved TV shows including Doctor Who, Supernatural, The Avengers, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer. 

Book preview

Vampires VS Hollywood Wives

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Glistening gowns, designer tuxedos, and the unmistakable aura of fame veil an impending doom. Imagine a Hollywood so intrinsically captivating, where every red carpet event and private party sparkles with the stars of your favorite films and shows. This is an enchanting place where the American dream and imagination seemingly come alive, adorning the façade of reality with a bewitching allure. However, the shine and shimmer distract from lurking darkness so potent it threatens to suck the very life out of this storied enclave of glitz and glamour.

Enter Serena, a strong-willed woman who knows that there's an even greater woman behind every great man. Married to a top Hollywood director, she's made a comfortable life among the industry's elite. However, something insidious manifests through a series of unexplainable deaths and disappearances. Serena and her circle, the Hollywood Wives Club, begin to feel uneasy; it's as if a chilling wind has blown through their sun-drenched lives and carries the smell of ancient evil.

Now, let's turn our eyes toward Lydia, Serena's closest confidante. A stylish diva married to a famed cinematographer, Lydia stumbles upon an invitation to a mysterious underground party. This invitation spins a web leading to a cavernous labyrinth of darkness. Guided by her curiosity and a dose of naive audacity, she brings Serena along on an expedition that will reveal the haunting truth behind Hollywood's dazzling veneer.

The stage is set, but the characters remain unaware of the sinister plot around them. Unlike a regular screenplay where each act is meticulously planned, the lives of Serena, Lydia, and their circle are about to deviate from any script they've ever known. What they find could come straight out of a horror film, not one of the comedic ones that give you a slight scare before letting you off the hook. No, what awaits them is genuinely terrifying—a monster that neither CGI nor excellent costume design could replicate. In this story, the monster is real and out for blood.

As you traverse the chapters ahead, brace yourself for a journey that strips away Hollywood's well-crafted illusion, revealing a battleground where the forces of light and darkness wage an age-old war. The Hollywood Wives Club will have to muster every resource at their disposal, dig deep into long-forgotten lore, and even discover unexpected strengths within themselves to fight the nightmarish reality infiltrating their world.

Neither the Oscars nor the Golden Globes could prepare them for the awards night of their lives—a night that could either end in a standing ovation or a deadly, everlasting silence. The Hollywood we've always admired from afar unveils its hidden underbelly, a place where glamour meets grim horror and where the hunt is as real as the cameras and action.

Don't be fooled by the allure of fame and fortune. Sometimes, the cost of celebrity is far steeper than a touch of scandal or the flash of a paparazzo's camera. Sometimes, it's your very soul that's at stake. Prepare to witness the struggle of a lifetime as a group of determined women rise against evil as ancient as it is. Their resolve will be tested, alliances will be forged and broken, but these women will prove that stars can still shine even in the darkest of nights. Welcome to the real Hollywood, where the drama is unscripted and survival is the ultimate prize.

As Serena, Lydia, and their resilient group grapple with the unknown, one question becomes ominously prevalent: Who can you trust when the face of evil is just as beautiful as the stars who grace the silver screen? Vampires, after all, are not unkempt monsters hiding in the shadows. In this tale, they’re often indistinguishable from the movie idols and Hollywood heartthrobs who populate your screens and dreams. This is a creature feature where the creatures are armed with fangs, agents, publicists, and an alarming amount of charm.

Consider Beverly, another key member of the Hollywood Wives Club. A once-celebrated actress, her fame has faded with age, but her courage and resolve have grown stronger. What she lacks in youthful exuberance, she compensates with wisdom and experience—traits crucial for the war brewing. Beverly's role in this drama signals a warning to us all: the darkness doesn’t discriminate based on age or accolades. When faced with true evil, your IMDb page won't save you. Your survival depends on something far more primal: the will to fight.

This narrative takes us beyond the simple binaries of good versus evil. It explores the gray areas, the morally ambiguous decisions one must make when their back is against the wall and when those they love are in peril. Here, ethical lines blur and twist like the plots of the suspense thrillers Hollywood is so fond of producing. Ethics in the face of annihilation become flexible, and you may find yourself asking, What would I do? Would you, like Lydia, uncover hidden talents for the arcane to protect your family? Would you, like Serena, risk a comfortable life to venture into the unknown?

Our heroines must confront an ugly, imperfect truth in an industry that thrives on illusion, on stories told through lenses and edited to perfection. They will have to dismantle their own myths, the stories they told themselves about who they are and what they stand for, to reveal the warriors beneath. Each confrontation, each twist, and turn, will strip away another layer, forcing these women to reconcile with their deepest fears and unleash their most potent strengths. These are not damsels in distress; these are damsels who cause distress, especially for the wicked who dare to underestimate them.

At its core, this is a story about reclaiming agency and taking control in a world that seems increasingly mired in chaos and peril. Whether it's the power dynamics in a marriage, the competitive nature of friendships, or the hierarchical structures of a cutthroat industry, Serena and her band of fierce wives will challenge them all.

Journey with us beyond the champagne and premieres, past the flashing cameras and glossy magazine covers, into a Hollywood you've never imagined. It's a Hollywood where the high stakes aren't contracts or awards but the essence of life itself. Here, every action scene is real, every dramatic pause could be your last, and the closing credits could roll at any moment. Welcome to a narrative where every chapter could be a final act and where you, the reader, are as much a part of this story as our heroines. Prepare for a tale where survival isn’t just a cliffhanger—it's the ultimate goal.

CHAPTER 1 - BLOOD ON THE RED CARPET

A chill of dread sweeps over the Hollywood Hills as the sun dips below the horizon. The descending darkness seems different tonight, almost tangible, as though it could be cut with a knife. The blissfully unaware partygoers sip champagne and laugh, their voices whispering against the mounting tension that no one dares to acknowledge.

Among the glitter and glamour, a headline flashes across various news channels—a prominent producer found dead under mysterious circumstances. No one at the parties speaks of it, but the news spreads like wildfire through text messages and hushed conversations.

Serena, married to Mark, one of Hollywood's most sought-after directors, feels her phone buzz incessantly while she tries to focus on her dinner party. Glancing at the screen, she locks eyes with the grim news alert and feels her stomach churn. It's the third death this month, and each is shrouded in a baffling enigma of drained blood and puncture wounds.

Within an hour, her stately living room becomes an emergency war room. Lydia, Beverly, Emily, and a few other members of the Hollywood Wives Club gather around. A palpable anxiety hangs in the air, a collective tension that goes beyond the typical worries of box office ratings or the latest fashion faux pas.

Vampires, Serena utters the word almost reluctantly as if saying it out loud gives the notion power. All the signs are there. This isn't just some deranged fan or a jealous colleague; we're dealing with something much more sinister.

Lydia, always the skeptic, raises an eyebrow. Come on, vampires? You think creatures from a Bram Stoker novel are gallivanting around Hollywood?

Serena looks at her friends with fierce determination. "I know it sounds unbelievable. But think about it, who else could easily manipulate people, sneak in and out of high-security mansions, and remain largely unseen? It's someone—or