The Drudge
Walk beside Gérard before his final battle
A moody sci‑fi/gothic novel in progress—vampires known as drudges, a human slave protagonist, and a bond that should never have been made.
The premise
A human bound to The Fifth Daughter of Sharur
Gérard was born in 1053 and slain at Civitate—yet he endures, bound to Hamšum‑Marat, the Fifth Daughter of Sharur. He is no vampire, but the drudges have claimed him all the same.
Follow along as the world takes shape: the rules of the drudges, the cost of survival, and the choices that lead to a final battle.
Inside the story
What you’ll find in The Drudge
A gothic atmosphere, sci‑fi edges, and a protagonist caught between devotion and revolt.
A dark, lived‑in world
Ancient history and strange futures collide—always with consequences.
Characters with teeth
Drudges, masters, and the human they keep—each with motives that cut.
A story that moves
Short updates, excerpts, and behind‑the‑scenes notes as the novel progresses.
Contact Kris Faulkner
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