I shouldered my bag, walking up to the long street. I looked around, it looked cosy here. I would have to introduce myself... or rather, find somewhere to stay. Most of the doors I knocked on no one answered, they were all old-fashioned and I imagined most of them being haunted. I ran a hand through my fiery red curls as I knocked upon my fourth house, saying a little prayer that someone answered.

He was quite a bit taller than me and I was just shorter than average. “Can I help you?” He murmured and I smiled, batting my golden-green eyes at him.

“I’m new and looking for somewhere to stay,” I moved my bag a little to show him I didn’t come with much. Of course, he couldn’t miss the large sword on my back.

“Why did you choose here?” He asked and I felt like one of those salesmen that knocked on people’s door selling double glazing or something.

“My nose, I’m a hunter... something led me here,” a strong supernatural scent... a myriad of things it seemed like a jackpot here. He seemed suspicious of me, but stood aside to let me in anyway. I helped myself to a seat in his living room, looking up at him with my smile: “Ask me anything, I’m an open book.”

“How do you kill a Wendigo?” Odd, here I was thinking he would

“Sever the head,” I laughed, “works all the time, for most things.” The head or the heart.

“There’s an easier way...” I looked at him, “set fire to it.”

“Yes well, I prefer to dismember them, a definite way to make sure they’re dead.”

“My sister cut the head off one once, got straight back up again.”

“Silver?” I asked, pretty sure his sister must be incompetent.

He went off and returned with a tatty old book, opening it he dictated something to me: "'As they are unable to be killed by common weapons like knives and guns, this make Wendigos dangerous foes.' You sure it was a Wendigo you cut the head off and not a vampire?" Don’t patronise me.

"But silver, iron, steel particularly a silver stake through the heart or dismemberment should work," I unsheathed the silver claymore I had on my back, showing him, it was inscribed with symbols of many cultures. "I am sure it was a Wendigo."

“Alright, we'll pretend it was a Wendigo. How do you kill a zombie? And I mean zombies that are brought back by people, not ones brought back by Death." I sighed; this was going to get repetitive.

“I could tell you, but how would that help me gain your trust?”

"It wouldn't, but it'd prove you're not one of those "ghost hunters" that operate out of their bedrooms point EMF meters at everything."

"Last question?" I sighed, "Stake them in their bed. Finished?"

“For now...”

“Good, then may I stay with you?” I suppose it was fated that the one that opened the door would be a fellow hunter. He was right to be cautious and I applauded it.

"Bedroom's upstairs. The room with the double bed and the one that says 'Hattie' on the door are off limits, though."

"Thank you," I bowed my head and sheathed my sword. "You're very gracious."

“Thanks?” I smiled and disappeared upstairs. Hmm, this was going to be interesting.

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Author note: Please put your character's name in the title of every chapter and please refrain from killing other people's characters or any sort of power-playing. Though I know you guys won't. Most of all though, just have fun!

This is by invitation, either that or you ask me first, just so we don't get no mumbo jumbo and all confuddled.

A MAXIMUM OF TWO CHARACTERS PER PERSON.(If a character is killed off, you are allowed another.)

List of Characters::

WolvenRose
Isis (Real name: Isabella Abernathy)

Bio:
Background: Studied ancient history and archaeology at University where she went on to join an archaeological dig in Egypt. There she found a song calling her to a spot in the middle of the dunes. When she unearthed Anubis's shrine she found herself imbued with his power and became what she calls a 'Were-Jackal'
Personality: Known to be cold and hard-hearted the only time she has sympathy is for those that have lost a loved one. She has an affinity for death and so her personality mirrors it perfectly.
Looks: Long straight black hair with striking golden eyes, outlined with black eyeliner flicked out at the edges. Her skin is slightly tanned and her back and arms are covered with heiroglyphic tattoos, that slowly fade from jet black to nothing toward her hands, stomach, legs and neck. She always wears a golden anklet and rope around her neck from where hangs an ankh. Other than that she wears black, vest-top and skinnies.
Other: Can naturally speak ancient egyptian and when she mumurs spells her tattoos glow gold, they grow brighter depending on the strength of the spell.

Bantam Allieone Not in the story.

Bio:
Background: Bantam is Isis' first and only love, he went to Egypt with his pack when their were rumours of an ancient magic unearthed. He did not know Isis was the one who discovered it when they fell in love, but the pack soon found out and moved away. Torn between the two, Bantam left with his pack.
Personality:Strong and willful, he is very protective and has never lost his spirit, even when he lost his will. Firmly believes that 'wolves mate for life.'
Looks:Short, Soft and Spikey blonde hair with piercing and soulful green eyes. A little shorter than 6" he has strong, defined muscles. Usually dresses in a tight tee and jeans.
Other: Holds something of great importance from Isis.

Melissa Rose

Bio:
Background: Was turned into a vampire after her father dragged her from a fire she caused, she instantly killed the vampire (so she thought) and slowly travelled the world till she found Lazarus, after a long and painful story she left him, but she never wanted to.
Personality: She is strong and willful, passionate and seductive but also very loyal. She will love Lazarus to the day she ends.
Looks: Long brown curls and emerald green eyes she has curves in all the right places and even her ivory skin looks silky and full of life.
Other She used to be a werewolf when Isis cast a spell on her, she's gone from Vampire to Werewolf to Vampire again and she prefers vampiricy. Her favourite blood type is A-, but werewolf blood beats that, described by her as 'like the finest belgian chocolate.'

Tianna
Mog

Bio:
Background: Mog has been stuck at the age of 18 for nearly 157 years because of a spell that a warlock who was in love with him put on him. The warlock gave up on trying to win Mog's affection over a century ago but he completely forgot about taking it off.
Personality: Generally cold and annoying on the surface, you'd have to be very persistent to manage to break through to his core, and even then no one is sure what thoughts and dreams lie within - including Mog himself.
Looks: He has thick longish black hair and eyes as blue as cobalt. He's handsome in a sharp way - high cheekbones, defined jaw, straight nose. He has slightly pale skin; his build is lean and tall; and his face is always clean and shaven.
Other: He likes wearing dark suits even though their formality is generally inappropriate for the occasion and is constantly doing crosswords (because newspapers depress him, magazines bore him and literature never did anything for him).

Russell

Bio:
Background: Russell is the warlock who made Mog immortal. He was in love with Mog during Mog's natural lifespan (and indeed was born around the same time as Mog) and has always wished that Mog hadn't turned him down. Not a cruel magician, he uses his powers infrequently enough to be conspicuous.
Personality: Generally kind, but can be persistent to the point of annoying and when he really wants something, he'll use his magic regardless of consequences. A little vulnerable.
Looks: Medium brown hair, same coloured eyes, shorter than Mog and a slightly stockier build. Clean face, nice smile, usually dresses casually.
Other: A green spark at his fingertips would convey that he was performing magic.

Burnthestars
Lazarus Thorn

Bio:
Background: 18th century pianist. Was turned into a werewolf at the age of 28. Killed his secret lover and has since been royally screwed up.
Personality: Loving and very friendly, though he is not always so quick to trust. Can be a little surly sometimes.
Looks: Ear length blonde hair, pale blue eyes, about 5'11, has a few scars from over the years. Wears jeans and a shirt usually and trainers. A little unkempt.
Other: Wolf appearance is a huge white wolf with pale blue eyes and thick fur. Bisexual.

Alley
Casey Collins

Bio:
Background: A Hunter (demons, ghosts, werewolves, spirits, etc). Trained from childhood, he is part of a long line of Hunters. Has been a freelance hunter since the age of 20 due to "family issues".
Personality: Very protective of others, or at least those that need protecting. Fancies himself a bit of a hit with the ladies. He isn't afraid to get his hands dirty, and can sometimes be a little short tempered.
Looks: Roughly jaw length dark brown hair, light gray eyes, roughly 6 foot, toned. Wears jeans, plaid shirts and Converse All Stars. Takes pride in his appearance but doesn't spend too long focussing on it. Always wears something silver.
Other: Prefers close range weapons to long range weapons. Has his fair share of secrets. Has a younger sister called Hattie.

SumnerzAngel
Meggan (Meggie) Greene

Bio:
Background: Before stepping onto a bus a couple of months ago, Meggie didn't believe in ghouls, ghosts, aliens anything else, for that matter. However, after finding out that her mother is in fact the Devil, a being returned from Earth into the underworld to wreck havoc on the society, at the age of sixteen, she is forced to take up the legacy. Though she is smitten with Aidan, she cannot bear to tell him, since he is terribly religious.
Personality: Wearied, because she always has something weighing on her mind now, but generally open to experiencing the variety of people whom worlds contain. Still somewhat dependent on Aidan, and can be selfish when it comes to matters involving him.
Looks: She considers herself unassuming, but, in the words of Aidan, she has 'soft blonde hair falling in ringlets about her ears and turquoise eyes frequently filling up with tears'. She is short-statured and voluptuous with tanned skin. A silver cross dangles to just above her heart.
Other: Currently wearing her favourite emerald dress, her first gift from Aidan, despite it being stained with blood from the time when Meggie shot herself.
Can calm animals and has a photographic memory, both of which turn out to be hang-ups of Satanism. Can sing and has an affinity for music, which is a trait passed down from her father, a human. Meggie's parents divorced before her mother returned to her perception of the underworld in a 'fatal' road accident.

Aiden Bible

Bio:
Background: Set off on the bus to help with St. Christopher's annual pilgrimage to Switzerland. When he remained on the bus to help Meggie recover from her first Demonic fit, he chose his crush over his career. Since then, their relationship has blossomed, despite the difficult choices Aidan has had to make.
Personality: Gentle, yet stern at times, Aidan is very much a 'family man', despite his inexperience with relationships. His weaknesses have been known to be changing his mind at the last minute, being a tad arrogant, and his love of sharing a pint or cigars with his priest friends. Aidan also has a cracking sense of humour, though some might call it 'acquired'!
Looks: Taller than Meggie, he tries not to look down on her with those green eyes that sparkle out from under spectacles. He has short chestnut-coloured hair that goes spiky when wet. Always ready with a change of clothes, he enjoys wearing rather 'geeky' outfits of mismatched colours, comprising of a jumper over shirt and tie and chinos with 'sensible shoes'.
Other: An organist in his former life as a Religious Education teacher, Aidan is a great fan of singing hymns. He has a sister, Rachel, and a collection of small nephews and nieces. Though at first they appear polar opposites, it's not hard to spot what Aidan and Meggie see in each other, especially through both's determination and faith.

updated Jan 25 by Wolvenrose