

The Vampire, The Handler, and Me
Lizzy Ewing, a wallflower tired of the mundane, finds her New Year's Eve transformed when a handsome, mysterious man ignites a spark she never knew existed. But a chance encounter with a 'handler' reveals a chilling truth: her charming suitor might be a creature of the night. Caught between a world she knows and a supernatural one she's thrust into, Lizzy must navigate treacherous desires and hidden dangers. Will she embrace the thrilling unknown or cling to the safety of her ordinary life? Dive into a story where attraction defies logic and secrets lurk in every shadow.The clock struck midnight, marking the New Year, and Lizzy felt a familiar sting of loneliness amidst the cliquish party crowd. "I didn't belong here," she thought, clutching a glass of cheap, sour champagne. The scent of overheated humans, cheap cologne, and pot assaulted her, making her stomach churn.
"Great. Not only was I stag amidst groping couples, but I was about to barf." Frantically searching for the bathroom, she squeezed through the drunken mob, ignoring the disgusted gasps as sludge oozed between her fingers. Finding solace only in the cool porcelain of the toilet, she purged the night's horrors. Her appearance was a disaster: Mufasa hair and highly visible nipples.
Mortified, she escaped the party, only to realize her car was out of gas. A late-night stop at a convenience store led to an unexpected encounter: a tall, dark, and impossibly handsome man, Nevi Sharpe. Their eyes met, and a strange, powerful connection sparked. He asked to share a scratch-off ticket, and in a daze, Lizzy agreed. A whirlwind of unexpected attraction had begun.
