Introduction: No good deed goes unpunishedResilience is taught to us through pain; Irene knows this all too well. The loss of her sister was hard, but she triumphed.  Her boyfriend's near fatal injury weighs on her, but she's coping.  None of this prepared her for the darkness ahead, instigated by the noble act of saving another. Little did she know, she saved an ungracious monster: Cyrus the vampire.Facing a challenge for both her physical and emotional survival, Irene's struggle becomes a psychological battle against a world unable to recognise her plight.  But a greater evil is afoot, and the loathsome Cyrus may be her only chance at survival.  She is faced with hard decisions to safeguard her few loved ones, but at the cost of her dignity, principles, and even her life. This intense tale explores her resolve and helplessness, as anger and fear resurface in the face of overwhelming unfairness.What to expect:- Female protagonist with limited third person perspective- Traditional style novel in terms of pacing and length- Character driven- Moral dilemmas and tough decisions- Blend of 'real world' and supernatural horror- Balance between brutal action and every day life- A cat.  An ordinary cat.ANNOUNCEMENTSMar 7 2025: Waiting For Sunrise and Wishing For Spring, as two books in the same world, will be consolidated this coming April.  This means that Wishing For Spring will be taken down and its current chapters re-uploaded as a second volume to Waiting For Sunrise.  The second draft of existing chapters will then be published on a weekly schedule.  * Keep your eyes on Author Comments for more detailed content advisories for that chapter.* Chapters average about 3500 words.  Waiting For Sunrise is Complete - Wishing For Spring is still underway.* Waiting For Sunrise cover made using photograph of the moon by Joonas k??ri?inen...