In Burrowfield, the apocalypse arrives with twitching noses and bloodstained fur. What begins with one exotic black rabbit—Count Muskola—explodes into a nightmare as the town’s pet population transforms into an organized army of predators with a taste for human flesh.
As the military establishes quarantine zones and government agents lurk suspiciously in the shadows, veterinary technician Margot Reed discovers the horrifying truth: this is no random outbreak. It’s calculated evolution, a carefully orchestrated extinction event with roots in classified research that was never meant to see the light of day.
Underground, a vast warren spreads like cancer beneath streets where neighbors once lived ordinary lives. At its heart sits Count Muskola—resplendent in top hat and waistcoat, crimson eyes gleaming with unnatural intelligence as he builds his kingdom one throat at a time.
“Remember my face,” he promises Margot. “You’ll see it again. In your nightmares. In your future.”
With society collapsing, allies few, and safety nonexistent, Margot must evolve from prey to predator. In a world where humanity is being systematically replaced, survival means embracing the hunt.
The fluffy apocalypse won’t wait for you to run.
Bella Vex is the dark alter ego of USA Today bestselling romance author Rachelle Ayala. While Rachelle spends her days crafting heartwarming love stories, Bella emerges at midnight to explore the shadows where desire turns to obsession and tradition hides ancient horrors.
Bella’s work explores themes of identity, transformation, and the price we pay for belonging. She believes that the best horror stories are born where passion and fear intersect, and she brings this unique perspective from her romance background into her horror fiction.
Rachelle Ayala is a USA Today Bestselling author: contemporary romance, romantic comedy, romantic suspense, Jane Austen fan fiction and romantasy. She writes emotionally compelling stories featuring endearing characters who are relatable and have fun while tackling their issues and falling in love. With a touch of humor woven throughout her tales, Rachelle ensures her readers not only feel deeply but also share a laugh or two along the way. https://rachelleayala.net