I was thinking obfuscate as I read, but dismissed it, edging toward the mental blocking of a Jedi or the Shadow. I was somewhat pleased to find vampire in the story tags, once I finished. Very interesting. Nice to see some of your creative output again.

Nice start with a faily vague plotline and the implied antagonist, but I can’t really let it go anywhere in my head unless you add sequels and prequels.

Keeping a weather eye on the horizon here.