A Rhapsody of Rapiers

And what fate befalls the undead?

Elyes Jaohari never wanted anything more than to travel. When his older brother needs a new cartographer during the Anglo-Spanish War, he jumps at the opportunity. Working under the command of English Captain Westmont, Elyes and his crew make easy work of the Spanish fleets. In exchange, Westmont promises them more money than they can count and free movement through the English world after the war. It seems like the perfect way to get everything he wants.

Until inhuman, blood-drinking monsters board the ship and slaughter most of the crew.

There's no time to mourn. Elyes' brother and captain are dead. Elyes must take command and assemble a new crew to continue fighting the Spanish.

Just when Elyes thinks it's all finally over, Westmont turns on their deal and threatens to hunt down every member of Elyes' new crew. In order to stop Westmont, he must become just as ruthless as his pursuer. Knowing that he will never see his family again, he sets on a path that will alter his life forever.

A man with nothing to lose is a dangerous creature, and Elyes has everything to gain.

This is a standalone novella, and can be read in any order.