Chapter 17: Beyond Stonebridge

With Stonebridge fading into the distance behind him, Victor rode on, his steed carrying him swiftly through the night. The cool breeze whispered through the trees, and the stars twinkled overhead, casting a soft glow on the road ahead.

As he rode, Victor's thoughts turned to the events that had transpired in the cursed town. Despite the darkness that had gripped Stonebridge, he couldn't shake the feeling that there was still much left unresolved. The secrets of the vampire kings, the true extent of Draven's influence—these were mysteries that gnawed at his mind, urging him to seek out answers.

But for now, Victor knew that he needed to put some distance between himself and Stonebridge. There were other towns, other people in need of his help, and he couldn't afford to linger in one place for too long. The darkness knew no boundaries, and neither could he.

As the night wore on, Victor's thoughts drifted to the road ahead. He had no destination in mind, no specific goal driving him forward, but he knew that wherever he went, danger would follow. It was the burden of his existence, the price he paid for his solitary life as a hunter of the night.

But despite the challenges that lay ahead, Victor felt a sense of freedom in the open road. For the first time in a long while, he was free to choose his own path, to follow the whispers of his instincts wherever they might lead.

And so, with a sense of quiet determination, Victor rode on into the night, his heart light and his mind clear. Whatever lay ahead, he would face it with the same stoic resolve that had carried him through countless battles before.