Mortal Skin: by Paul Booth

Hidden within the enigmatic walls of her gothic tattoo atelier, the fierce and ambitious Sindy Sinclair practices an otherworldly art form. With unparalleled precision, she etches intricate and haunting designs into the flesh of her clientele. However, when a mysterious stranger bestows upon her a cursed symbol pulsing with ancient magic, Sindy's insatiable thirst for power propels her into a dark pact. As the malevolent tattoo weaves its tendrils of influence, Sindy's allure blossoms, while those marked by her peculiar creations spiral into madness. Former allies turn into foes as they succumb to the sinister whispers of her macabre masterpieces. A seductive enigma arrives seeking an appointment that will alter Sindy's destiny forever, revealing a connection to entities beyond human comprehension. With her empire crumbling around her, Sindy is confronted by the grotesque visage etched upon her own skin, a chilling reminder of the price she must pay for eternal youth. Ensnared in a web of darkness of her own making, Sindy must harness all her cunning and prowess to fend off the vengeful souls she once manipulated. As her world descends into chaos, she grapples with the harrowing consequences of her pursuit of immortality. Will she emerge victorious from the shadows or be consumed by the very evil she unleashed? Immerse yourself in a chilling narrative where beauty merges with horror, where ambition turns to obsession, and where one woman's journey towards immortality threatens to plunge her into an abyss from which there may be no return. Brace yourself to traverse the fine line between damnation and redemption as you delve into Sindy Sinclair's twisted realm of demonic ink, sinuous artistry, and a haunting tale that will leave you breathless.