Chapter 11

"At 11:12 AM today, a once-in-a-century total solar eclipse will appear over New York. All residents are advised to wear special glasses to witness this astonishing event!"

In the speeding police car, the radio continuously broadcasted today's headline news. As the solar eclipse approached, the car's signal seemed to be interfered with, producing a constant static noise.

"You will destroy the entire Red Light District!"

Ephraim angrily shouted at the officer beside him, his face filled with urgency and fury. The thought of David's transformation sent chills down his spine, especially with the dozens of workers sent home!

Three days had passed since the incident, and Ephraim was on his way to the Western Police Station.

"Commissioner Ephraim, you are one of the top experts at the New York CDC. How can you say such absurd things about people turning into monsters?"

The officer sitting next to Ephraim wore a slight smile, not taking his words seriously. He was following orders from above, regardless of the truth of the matter!

"You..."

Bang!

A loud explosion echoed through the street, causing panic among the passersby. Through the front window, Ephraim saw a stiff-faced man pounce on a woman, knocking her to the ground.

"Fuck!"

The officer beside him immediately got out of the car to intervene.

"Wait! Something's not right!"

Ephraim's eyes were fixed on the dimly lit street. Due to the total solar eclipse, New York seemed shrouded in darkness.

However, the officers paid no heed to Ephraim's warning. Including the driver, all three officers rushed out, guns drawn, aiming at the monster with flesh-tentacles extending from its mouth, sucking the blood of a passerby.

"Fuck, sir, what are you doing!"

"Roar!"

With crimson eyes and pale skin, the vampire in the street let out a fierce roar and charged at the two officers.

Bang bang bang!

In the face of the situation, the officers didn't hesitate to pull the triggers, causing the onlookers to scream in terror.

In the next moment, under the horrified gazes of the crowd, the creature, riddled with bullet holes, spat out tendrils that pierced one officer's neck.

"Fuck!"

One officer emptied his magazine without hesitation but found it ineffective against the monster. He turned and fled in a panic.

In the car, Ephraim watched the absurd scene unfold. He hurriedly got out of the car, seeing the vampire rush towards another fleeing passerby after finishing off the officer.

Quickly surveying his surroundings, Ephraim noticed several similar creatures mingling within the crowd.

Seizing the moment, he rushed to the fallen officer, found the handcuff keys in his side pocket, and unlocked himself before running away!

...

In an old antique shop, Nora anxiously watched the elderly man before her.

"Why don't you believe me?"

Abraham roared angrily. The TV in the shop continuously broadcasted news of today's chaos. Nora's face turned pale as she saw a glimpse of a vampire on the screen.

She knew the epidemic had fully erupted!

"Sir, what should we do?"

Jim asked tearfully, full of regret.

"Kill the Master!"

"The Master?"

"He is the source of everything. If we kill him, all the infected vampires will die!"

Abraham said firmly, his gaze through the antique shop's glass door and window, watching the panicked people outside. He knew the vampires had found this place.

In the dimly lit antique shop, Nora's phone rang. Her anxious expression changed upon seeing the caller ID.

"Ephraim?"

"We're at the antique shop on Greer Street in the West End!"

She hung up, looking excited. Jim seemed to remember something and wanted to run out.

However, Abraham stopped him instantly.

The shop's front door was covered with black cloth, obscuring the view outside. The dim light through the curtain indicated that it was afternoon, and the sky was unusually dark due to the solar eclipse!

"Now there are vampires everywhere outside!"

Abraham said seriously, staring at Jim, making his point clear.

Jim leaned against the wall, knowing it wasn't a good time to find his wife.

Nora was also anxious, worried that Ephraim might be attacked by monsters on his way.

As midnight approached, rapid knocking came from outside the antique shop. Under Abraham's watchful eye, Nora cautiously approached and lifted the curtain.

Outside was chaotic, with Ephraim knocking on the door while looking around nervously.

Seeing that Ephraim was safe, Nora quickly opened the door and hugged him under Abraham's wary gaze.

"The world has gone completely mad!"

Ephraim reassured Nora and recounted his harrowing journey. The once bustling street was now sparse, filled with bloodthirsty creatures!

"Follow me!"

After checking on Ephraim, Abraham led them to the shop's only secret room, surprising everyone with the hunting tools for large beasts inside.

"What caused this?"

Ephraim asked urgently.

"The Master, the source of everything. But to know the full story, we need something."

Abraham's gaze turned vacant as he recalled old memories.

"Only by decapitating those turned into vampires can they be killed. Silver weapons and sunlight are also effective!"

He slowly took out a box of silver bullets and scattered them on the table.

"Vampires?"

Ephraim looked skeptical, doubting if the old man was joking.

"Ephraim! We have to believe him now!" Nora said gravely.

"Hmph, the world is far more mysterious than you think!"

Abraham said firmly, his aged face resolute.

"I have hunted that creature for over a century, knowing its horrors better than anyone. They are the darkest, most evil beings, feeding on human blood and using humans as eternal vessels since the dawn of mankind!"

With a deep expression, Abraham looked at a glass bottle on his table, drawing everyone's attention to the unusual heart inside.

"This is my wife..."

(End of Chapter)