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

My Comfort on the Darkest of Nights (Alexander)


Posted on July 18, 2016 by Alexis Wilde
East


Was I really ready to do this? The voices in my head scream hell no but I feel it's only right. I need closure after all and who knows? Maybe he does too. It would be a lie to say my thoughts haven't drifted to Alexander far too many times while I was gone. I thought of him mostly at night, as embarassing as it is to admit. I would ache for his closeness when the sun went down, my skin praying for his touch and the safety of his arms. I would close my eyes when I slept and see his brilliant blue eyes and the soft allure of his lips when he smiles. I would hear his laughter and the roughness of his voice when he speaks. But he probably thinks me long gone. Should I leave it that way? Maybe it's better.

But I'm going to need money and this job is the only one I know how to do. I don't know how to count money yet since I never got that far but I can take orders and write on cups and even smile at people. I know I can put on a mask and do that again. But the real question is, will he take me back? I don't even know how I mean that question since we were never truly anything to begin with. I guess you could say we were friends who got close for comfort one night but did it mean anything? I know it did for me for a multitude of reasons but for him? I didn't stay long enough to find out. The night after our intimate encounter was the start of my very own nightmare.

I take a deep breath before pushing open the door of the cafe, the warm scent of coffee wafting into my nostrils, such a welcoming sensation. It doesn't take me long to find him, my sweaty hands swiping at my pants as a nervous wave hits me. His broad shoulders beckon to me like nothing else ever could as I step over the threshold, already holding my breath because I know with the next one, I'll be breathing in his thick musky cologne. Finally it reaches me and I can't help but stop for a moment to close my eyes, once more wrapped up in that velvety dream that kept me company all those long nights on the run. My face is a little more drawn, my eyes a shade or two darker around the edges now. Will he notice the difference? I wish I could come back the same timid little fox but she is long gone now. I have done too much to go back now.

I step closer to the counter, the new barista looking me over with a polite smile as she waits for my order but instead I look past her. "Alexander...may I speak to you?"


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