The Minotaur
A thousand-year-old vampire, Mikael Odinson Holgersen, seeks refuge from his infamous past in a quiet Canadian town. But his purchase of an ancient castle, Festningen, ignites unexpected conflict with Clarice White, West Harbour's fiery legal representative. As their wills clash, secrets begin to surface, threatening the peaceful retirement Mikael so desperately craves. Will the ancient fortress become a sanctuary, or a new battleground for a conflict far greater than either of them could imagine?
A soft creak echoed through the vast, silent hall as Michael pushed open the heavy double doors of Festningen. The last rays of the evening sun, a brilliant crimson and gold, streamed in behind him, casting long, dancing shadows across the ancient stone floor.
A self-satisfied grin touched his lips as he surveyed his new domain. Festningen. A fortress, indeed. And now, it was his.
He moved further inside, the scent of aged stone and old wood filling his senses, a stark contrast to the fleeting, vibrant life he had just left behind. He was home, for now. And for the first time in centuries, he felt a flicker of something akin to peace.
