In 1921, three years have passed since the end of the Great War. In that time, Humanity has come to coexist with Mythics and now share their world with Witches, Vampires, Wolfman, and Angels in secluded Hive Cities.

Alexander Murcielago's stomping grounds are within Iscariot City, the most prosperous and crime-ridden of the Hives. Alex is a young member of the vampiric race known as Paradigms trying to make a life in the big city. Previously a veteran of the war, he now makes a living as a small-time gangster under his father's employ. Alex finds himself climbing steadily into the spotlight after a job for the most powerful of the Five Families.

A spotlight that quickly draws unwanted attention. Alex must face his darkness as an unknown evil tug at strings within the shadows. But to defeat this evil, he may have to become even greater evil.