Scythe and Souls

Turns out there are monsters in the world. Why couldn't my midlife crisis involve a new hairstyle? I went from ordinary working gal to demon killer. Sounds exciting? Not really, seeing as how I got fired from my job, my apartment was trashed, and the cops think I'm involved in something shady. Especially that cute detective who keeps questioning me... Pity there's no time to flirt, what with all the demons that keep emerging from sewer grates and subway tunnels. Something has to be done before they overrun the city. If only that something didn't involve me! I never asked to be a heroine, but apparently, I've been chosen and now I must reap what fate has bestowed before chaos is sown. Contains mature themes.

Learning magic isn't easy. Being told I'm some kind of rare reaper witch would be awesome except for the fact I can't use my magic unless I'm threatened. When I'm scared, my instincts kick in, but it's very clear I'm no hero. Heroes don't run from danger. Yet, I do. Blame my parents. They taught me to be afraid of everything, even my own shadow. In this case, though, I might be justified. A great evil is trying to enter our world, and my blood is the key that unlocks a monster's prison. Since I'd really prefer to not die, I'd better drag my courage out from deep-and I mean deep-within and learn to fight. The question being, will I learn how to wield my magic in time, or is the world doomed? Contains mature themes.

Being a hero would be a lot easier with an instruction manual. A hero's work is never done! I'm the guild's only reaper witch and it's my job to save humanity. After a few hiccups, I rose to the challenge and expelled the demon king from Earth, however, Moloch's time in exile allowed another demon prince to rise in ranks. Not good since this self-proclaimed Emperor of Inferis is planning an invasion. While I've managed to finally hone my magic and no longer suck at physical combat, there's still much to do. Seducing two sexy reapers is at the top of that list, but I also need to pay a debt to a mysterious voice. Finding a body for the portal entity to inhabit might have to take a backburner, though, given everything else going on. The new demonic Emperor isn't just looking to rule Earth, it's got an interest in me, I just can't figure out why. Perhaps it's time to put down the training scythe, hit the books, and learn the origin of my power. The truth ends up being even worse than expected and I might have to do the unthinkable to save everyone I love. I only hope I don't lose my soul in the process. Contains mature themes.