East

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.

What You'll Find Here

City Creek Center
Dark Hunter Department
Inner Sanctum
Red on the Water
Starlight Tower

City Creek Center

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.

Dark Hunter Department

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.

Inner Sanctum

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

Red on the Water

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

Starlight Tower

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.

What You'll Find Here

Crash Choir Records
Pentagram
Ellington Enterprise

i'm not a lucky man


Posted on March 13, 2019 by Troy Marks
East


He knew a part of him was probably being selfish. She was the one who had just lost someone very close to her, her boyfriend. She loved him, and then he was gone, right in front of her. That had to be traumatizing. She had it written all over her face that night that he'd held her. But he still wished that she hadn't left like that. He would have gone with her in a heartbeat, not wanting her to be left alone. He knew she blamed herself and feared that she'd gone to put herself in danger, some sort of self punishment for what she assumed to be her fault. He hated not knowing. That was worse than anything. Even if he'd just gotten an anonymous call one night, just to say she was fine, that would have been better than the not knowing. That was pure torture. Sure, he would have used his hunting experience to try to track her down by that one phone call. He wouldn't have stopped until he'd pinpointed the location and headed there straight away, just to try to find her and see for himself that she was okay, but still, it would have been better than not knowing.

He knew better than to believe that she felt the same way about him as he did her back then. She was in a relationship. He never would have done anything to jeopardize that but he couldn't help the way he was feeling. He would have been her friend for as long as she wanted or needed. He cared that much about her. He just wanted her happy. He thought she was getting there again, slowly but surely. He was getting her out of the house and making her smile again. It was a start. But then she left and he was the one feeling hollow inside. Now seeing her standing in front of him like a mirage, it was hard to keep from rubbing his own eyes just to make sure she was real. Her eyes flicked to him, full of hurt and something else, some kind of urge she was keeping in check. He didn't read into it too far, not wanting to assume anything anymore.

It was enough that she was here now, standing in front of him and more whole than she was when she left. That had to mean something. Of course, a lot of things had changed in two years but he was sure they'd get to that. She said his name and her voice trailed off, like there was more to say but she thought better of it. She reiterated that it was nice to see him and started to say something else but stopped herself. His brow lifted in question. She swore that she was going to contact him and he sighed, shoving his hands in his pockets as he nodded. It would do. It had to. When she stepped forward, he held his ground but tensed a little on instinct. It was still hard to believe that she was really here in front of him.

She sounded sad when she agreed that he wouldn't know of her condition. He could hear the regret in her voice and it made the burden on his shoulders lessen a little. Of course she knew it was wrong not to tell anyone she was okay. But there was nothing either of them could do about it now. She apologized then, saying she wasn't sure who would stop her. He shook his head at that, his voice soft. "I would have gone with you." His gaze slowly lifted to meet her own. He wouldn't have hesitated to follow her to the ends of the earth back then. Then she asked if he would stay and talk to her and after a minute of contemplation, he nodded and walked back to the couches. He sat down, feeling slightly awkward as he looked to her. "So....how are you?" It seemed like the thing to ask. She looked okay, but did she feel it?


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