And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. - Mark 7:20-23 The streets of Boston are running red with blood. It isn’t the first time, either. Forget the history of this city; it’s what happened nearly nine-years-ago that continues to haunt us all. Especially me. They say obsessions can destroy you. Well, I’m here to tell you that’s a fact. A serial killer played games with us once, leaving our heads spinning. I chased them down, threw my whole life into chaos. From the very first kill, I was there. Watching. Analyzing. Losing myself. My career nearly ended before it ever began. Then, suddenly, the killer vanished. Gone into the shadows. Never to be heard from again. Until now. They’re back, fiercer and bolder than ever. An obsession reawakened that threatens my sanity and leads me towards a collision with a new fixation. One more dangerous. One much more vile. She’s everything my religion warns man to stay away from—the quintessential temptress sent to ruin our lives. I thought the case would be what ended me. Turns out, I’d sell my soul for just another taste of her. Disclaimer: The St. Cecilia Slayings series a series of 6 short novelettes, roughly 25,000 words each, that are being released one month apart.