The east side of the city is the very heart of Sacrosanct - it's unique skyline is a clash between modern sky rises and small Victorian-inspired storefronts. In the heart of downtown, the sleek colored glass buildings reign supreme though their old-world roots can be seen in the most peculiar places from the lamp post styled electric street light to the stone sidewalks. The old world architecture slowly returns the further from downtown you travel, however. It's here that magic thrives, it hums in every stone and can be felt in every breath. Often, newcomers to the city may become overwhelmed by such sensations but, eventually, it becomes an ever-present feeling that's hardly noticed.
City Creek Center
Dark Hunter Department
Inner Sanctum
Red on the Water
Starlight Tower
The City Creek Center is an upscale open-air shopping center centered in the heart of downtown Sacrosanct. With its numerous fountains, foliage-lined walkways, and bubbling streams, City Creek Center offers three blocks of chic boutiques, delicious dining, and the newest showrooms.
The City of Sacrosanct's Dark Hunter Department's primary concern is the safety of all of Sacrosanct's residences. Their public safety responsibilities include code enforcement and supernatural crime prevention. The Sacrosanct Dark Hunter's Department follows the directions of the International Dark Hunter Council and serves as a local point of contact for any Dark Hunters working within the Council's ranks.
The Inner Sanctum is an independently's owned specialty coffee company and cafe with a singular focus: quality. A hidden gem on the side streets of the busy downtown, the Inner Sanctum source's the world's finest beans and local treats. From it's delectable pastries to the exquisite latte art, the Inner Sanctum is dedicated to both its craft and the customer's experience. With beans roasted in house and every cup prepared by the best baristas, you will never be disappointed at the Inner Sanctum.
Owner Alexander Macedonia
Barista Alexis Wilde
Nestled in a pleasant alcove that is but a stone's throw away from the dazzling labyrinth of downtown, Red on the Water is a spectacle in its own right. Renovated in the style of a classic Irish pub with a dash of modern flair befitting the city that boasts it, this up-and-coming venue is the perfect place to snag an impeccably prepared home-cooked meal and enjoy the city's most impressive collection of brews from Ireland and beyond. You and your guests are sure to be mesmerized and invigorated by the energetic offerings of the live Celtic band to be found here every weekend.
Home of: Elysium
Owner Isolt Marcello
Co-Owner Damon Marcello
Waitress Yumi Chizue
With one hundred floors and a 125-foot spire, the Starlight Tower rises high above the Sacrosanct skyline. More than just a landmark, the Starlight Tower offers a unique mix of restaurants, shops, and offices spaced throughout the building. Organized into nine verticle zones, each of which features a sky lobby and a light-filled garden atrium which merge the upscale interior with a faux landscaped exterior setting.
It had been a good night of running around and getting to know a new Were in town. Ashton was shy and sweet and totally not the usual type of guys she would find herself hanging around with but it wasn't like she had a type or anything. Frost was emotionless like a robot and yet he would get softer when he thought no one was watching and actually open up to someone and teach them good lessons like how to fight and how to be careful with men. She rolled her eyes at the memory. Then there was Tetradore, the alpha of the other pack. Tall dark, handsome, and broody as hell. He never let anyone in though every once in a while, she'd get a glimpse of a softer side. She felt like he'd been hurt before and it was making him keep his distance. Or he had a shady past that he was afraid would catch up to him or something and he didn't want to have any attachments. And finally there's Henry. The man who found her when she shifted for the first time. He took her in without any questions and taught her how to be a human without even knowing she didn't know how. He became her best friend and even ended up showing her how to have sex. She was curious of how humans did it so she asked him to. Then he went through a dark time with his boyfriend and they ended up having sex again. She kept telling herself that time was for his comfort as much as her own pleasure, but she had to admit. It was fun every time. Sex was fun for her, but she wouldn't do it with just anyone. She wouldn't trust any man to use her body like that. So why couldn't she find a good trustworthy guy who could actually like her the way Henry liked Sterling? It was downright frustrating sometimes. Was she not pretty? Was she too annoying? Did she speak her mind too much? Oh well. She'd keep going out and having fun and meeting new people till something stuck cause she had to admit. She really wanted to have sex again and Henry was trying to work things out with Sterling so she was keeping her distance, for their sake. So she'd gone to a club last night and met Ashton. He was very attractive but she was learning fast that they'd grown up very differently. He was shy and reserved and very polite, like manners were engrained into his very being. They danced and then he took her skating and though he refused to shift in front of her so they could run together in their Were forms, at least he went to the arcade with her so they could play games together. She was exhausted by the time the sun came up, but in a good way. She'd made a new friend and now it was time to start the day. She was starving! Her stomach grumbled and she wasn't sure she wanted to wait till she got home to scrounge up something in the pantry or the fridge. It wasn't like she knew how to cook it. So when she walked past the diner and smelled the food, she paused and looked inside. Her mouth was watering already. She went inside and sat at a booth, only to have a waitress come up and ask what she wanted to eat. Hallelujah! She rattled off basic stuff like bacon (LOTS of bacon) and eggs basically raw and toast and sausage and a chicken fried steak (cause who puts cow and chicken together? She had to try that!) and the lady went off to make her food, looking a little perplexed. She told the lady to surprise her when it came to her drink, since she had no clue if they had fruity drinks that gave her a buzz here. The lady brought over some hot chocolate for her and she took a sip and about spit it out. It was so hot! But the sweetness hit her tongue and she licked her lips. But damn, it was good! She shifted impatiently in her seat as she waited for her food, eying the hot chocolate suspiciously, wanting to drink more but afraid it would burn her again. She nibbled on her bottom lip as she looked around, scanning the other people present. An older man two booths in front of her caught her eye. Something in his scent was....different. But she couldn't put her finger on it. He didn't smell dead like she was told vampires smell like and he didn't give her heeby jeebies like a Hunter's scent and yet she knew he wasn't human. So what was he? She furrowed her brows, not even aware that she was staring. |