While Clarice was taken captive by the possessive vampire Demetria in her place, outside, Clarice's enemies were doing well.

In the heart of the busy business district of the city, Kaspar's two-month-old palm reading business was thriving.

That sunny afternoon, a client entered the store and bought a lucky charm bracelet. Then she was assisted by the store attendant and taken to a room to have her palm read by Master Shaman Kaspar.

"Have a seat, Miss," the attendant said politely.

"Thank you," the woman in her 30s replied.

As soon as the client settled comfortably into her seat, Kaspar revealed himself behind the black curtain. He was wearing an...