This is Episode 5-1 of a serial urban fantasy & paranormal story. This part contains scenes of violence, and may not be suitable for all readers.
From November 2022 to March 2024, I had an incredible experience sharing a big part of this story with the community here on Hive. I think HM is ready for a larger audience, and its genre and style would be a good fit for the avid readers over at Royal Road.
All content here on Hive has been edited to point that way—thank you for all your input over the nearly two years we ran this serial publishing experiment.
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