Gone From Daylight - Stories

While involving himself in an investigation of illegal activity on the internet, a detective uncovers something that he finds both baffling and sinister in nature! Hidden files on a computer draw him in to a world that he may not understand or be prepared for. What, exactly, is going on here? And can he get to the bottom of this new mystery, or will the efforts to keep it secret ruin him in the process? Read and find out!

Working for a book publisher can be a frustrating task for JT, who is trying to promote some of his favorite works to his boss. Some of which he found on an online website for gay erotic stories...of which he is a fan, and displays it proudly. However, when the stress gets to him, and a lovely stranger who also claims to be a fan of the same website invites him to a celebration...JT wonders if that is exactly the kind of stress reliever he needs.

Beware of strangers....

A "Gone From Daylight" spinoff told way back in the time of knights and kings, where the sword may not always be the most effective form of defense, no matter who wields it. Another tale of vampire influence throughout human history! Enjoy!

A vampire teacher with advanced knowledge of the vampire scriptures and what their significance is in darkness is suddenly partnered up with a young newblood who has an extra that allows him to decode ancient texts at will. However...when the Elders find out about this ability, they target the boy for execution! What are they hiding? And can the teacher help him figure out the hidden message before the Elders find them and eliminate the threat?

This was an experiment from some years ago to be a 'round robin' story, where different authors stepped up to add their own creative flair for each chapter. However, seeing as that's no longer the plan, I'm rebooting the series so I can take it to completion myself! It's a "GFD" spinoff that I really thought needed to be told. I hope you guys like it!

A vampire wakes up in the midst of a fierce battle...badly injured, and suffering from a spell of selective memory loss! Who is he? What was he doing there? And what will happen if he CAN'T get his memories back? Or even worse...

What will happen if he CAN?

A spinoff of the "Gone From Daylight" vampire series (Reading the original is not necessary), this tale takes place in the old West. Deacon Porter is baffled by the recent murders in his small town. With his father being the Sherriff, it's up to him to solve the mystery of what's happening. However, when Deacon meets a teen boy like himself in the darkness, he experiences feelings that he never knew that he had before. But is this beautiful stranger the boy of Deacon's dreams? Or is it possible that he may be the monster that his father is hunting in the shadows of night?

It's been said that suffering builds character. And there are few that know suffering better than young Justin. Only 14 years old, he has found an easy way out. A suicidal tendency that he is hoping will bring an end to his misery. But when he meets a mysterious boy at the end of Navy Pier one dark evening...he is given an alternative. One that will give him purpose, and set in motion the events that will lead to his ultimate destiny....in a world not like our own.

A heads up to you guys who might have not read the original "Gone From Daylight" series yet...this spinoff is also directly tied into the main story! So...SPOILERS within! /emoticons/default_tongue.png">

As a military outfit of both humans and vampires are sent out after a powerful target by the vampire Elders themselves, they may find themselves trapped in a situation that is much more deadly than they bargained for! Enjoy!

A go-between negotiator for the Elders and their profit making vampire clientele, Enzo makes a pretty easy living for himself in darkness. This "Gone From Daylight" spinoff ties directly into the storyline, so some spoilers may be included. As a duo of vampires come to Enzo for help, he sees an opportunity to gain a bit of leverage, and perhaps step up to the next social level in the vampire order. What is he hiding? And what is he looking to gain?

A century into the future, this "Gone From Daylight" spinoff tells the tale of the near apocalyptic war that is taking place between those who walk in daylight, and those who live in darkness! But when a boy from the resistance gets rescued by a team of cybernetically enhanced soldiers...where will things go from there? Maybe it takes someone who has walked in both worlds to create an understanding between them.

I want to let everyone know that this story ties into chapters of the original "Gone From Daylight" storyline! There are spoilers within if you haven't read it yet!

This spinoff gives us a dark look at the mysterious Vampire Elders of Chicago. When a new threat arrives in darkness, possibly bringing madness and death along with it, the Elders must get to together to discuss an effective plan of action to deal with it. But will cooler heads prevail and can a peaceful solution be achieved? Or will fear and corruption lead them to a much deadlier option? The clock is ticking, and tough choices must be made before it's too late!

After a very long journey, a samurai named, Tatsuro Myoki has stumbled across a community of innocents that simply want to live in peace and harmony with the world at large. However, when the 'blood gods' come to collect local citizens as tribute...this lone samurai must choose between leaving a life of death and murder behind, or using his unmatched skill to protect those he has come to care about!

After a close friend of Mark's clues him in on the secret of underground vampire clubs in the city of Chicago, he finds himself invited into a world of late night parties and reckless abandon. But, despite being surrounded by creatures that feast on human blood to survive...it is the insatiable desire for the love of Mark's number one 'party boy' that frightens him most.

On the darker side of the "Gone From Daylight" spinoffs, this story takes you through the night by night journey's of a man named 'Jack' in the mid 70's. Jack may be human...but he isn't so different from the hidden society of vampires, populating Chicago's streets. When he meets an arrogant visitor in the late night hours...a 'deal' of sorts is made between them. One where both secrets can be kept at the other's expense. But just how long can an agreement between two predators last? Read and see!

From the world of "Gone From Daylight" comes a short tale of greed, exploitation, and a touch of 'scary' thrown into the mix. What can money buy you in the grand scheme of things? Mr. Kincaid is about to find out that luxury and security aren't the same thing! Enjoy!