Becoming a vampire is forever. You don't get to change your mind about it later. For me, I think that's one of the big drawbacks with anything that's permanent. How do you know how you're going to feel in five years or 10 years? Even with a tattoo.

His gift is slower than Jane's. It creeps. It will touch us in a few seconds.

Thats the beautiful thing about being human: Things change.

So what you're saying is, I'm your brand of heroin?" I teased, trying to lighten the mood. He smiled swiftly, seeming to appreciate my effort. "Yes, you are exactly my brand of heroin.

non-reality was black, and it didn't hurt so much.

Two voices struggled inside me. One that wanted to be good and brave, and one that told the good one to keep her mouth shut.

My name is Jared Howe. I haven't spoken to another human being in more than two years, so I'm sure I must seem...a little crazy to you.