The light of dawn slowly crept over the village of Illsburg, casting long shadows over the shattered streets and broken windows. The air was thick with the lingering sense of dread from the previous night's attack, but for the first time in days, the vampires had retreated. Villagers cautiously emerged from their homes, faces pale and drawn, as they surveyed the damage.
James, Sasha, Yori, Rachel, and Cherry stood at the center of the town square, speaking with the survivors. The night had been harrowing, but they had managed to keep the worst of the vampire horde at bay. However, the villagers knew this was far from over.
