Heven & Hell Anthology (Heven and Hell)
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Hellhounds have extremely high white blood cell counts. This is what enables them to heal more rapidly than other humans. This is why they do not get sick with human diseases. It is unknown if a virus of another type can hurt them. Hellhounds also have an extra chromosome, which allows the ability to change at will.
You cannot see a hellhound’s aura because the extra chromosome in their DNA changes their energy makeup, thus rendering their aura undetectable.
Hellhounds have exceptional abilities that include (but are not limited to):
*Waterproof - they cannot drown.
*Fireproof- they can stand in the middle of a raging fire and only their core temperature rises.
*Extreme cold does not hurt them. They cannot freeze to death.
*They have exceptional hearing, can see in the dark, and run with great speed.
*They can be killed, but it is very hard.
*They live the normal lifespan of a human.
*When in hound form, they still think like a human.
*They like to eat meat (in hellhound and human form).
*They are a rare breed due to gene dilution over the years.
*They do not like to run in packs but will recognize an Alpha if the Alpha is strong enough.
*They are hard to control.
A hellhound can form a Mindbond with one person during their lifetime. It is only with one person and it is for life. A Mindbond is when a hellhound and the other person can speak to each other through telepathy no matter the distance. They can only hear the thoughts that they project toward each other, unless the person is thinking forcefully or rather loudly. Then the thought may be picked up. If one half of the Mindbond dies, then the remaining individual either goes insane or dies as well.
Along with the Mindbond comes Bleeding. This is when one’s emotions bleed to the other. This only occurs when the hound and person are in very close proximity, unless the hound or other person is in danger or hurt or feeling a very strong emotion. Then distance is a non-issue.
Supernatural Terms
Hellhound: only the most butt-kicking, most awesome-est shifter ever!
Supernatural Treasure: a person with supernatural powers that uses them to do good. A Supernatural Treasure doesn’t always have powers; some lie deep within and are never discovered. You are born a Supernatural Treasure. Your lineage must include angels or Supernal Beings.
Supernal Being: basically an angel on Earth—one step down from a true angel. A Supernal Being is a human who is inherently good. They often take on jobs that help others. They are police officers, nurses, military members, doctors, etc. They are recognizable through their magenta aura, a color unique to them.
Treasure Map: a list of names of appointed people to do God’s will. Some will be born; others are to come in the future.
Angel: a being that lives in heaven with God. They have certain jobs and responsibilities.
Fallen Angel: an angel that was kicked out of heaven for various reasons.
Lucent Marble: the only way out of hell. Can be found at the bottom of the “water” in hell. Once smashed, it creates a portal back to Earth.
Soul Reaper: the person who is connected to and controls all the souls that were stolen and chained to the floor of hell.
The Devourer: a dragon who lives in hell. And eats candy bars.
Island in Hell: a place no one knows exists. So don’t tell. It’s a secret.
Timeline for Sam
Age 13: Sam changes into a hellhound for the first time.
Age 16: Emancipated from his parents. Given money and a car. Hasn’t seen his parents and little brother since.
Age 16: Sam meets China, an older hellhound, who lures him in by offering information about hellhounds. Sam drops out of high school.
Age 17: Sam sees Heven. Falls in love and begins to stalk her. China finds out and attacks Heven.
Age 17: Sam agrees to stay away from Heven. Months later, China discovers him watching her again.
Age 18: Sam enrolls in high school to watch over Heven and finish his degree.
Heven & Hell Yearbook
Heven
The deets on Heven:
Sixteen-year-old Heven is blond, blue eyed, and used to be the most beautiful girl in school. Then one night everything changed. She can’t remember the exact events of that night, but she bears the marks of something awful. Ever since the accident that turned her into a freak, all Heven can do is try to make it through the day.
Heven’s favorite things:
*Horses
*Skeleton keys
*Strawberry-flavored bubble tea (Reminds her of Sam)
*Pancakes
*Her Gran’s farm
*Chocolate
Heven’s favorite movie:
*How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days
Heven’s hobbies:
*Riding her horse
*Shopping (Mostly, Kimber makes her.)
What she drives:
*Nothing (Her mom won’t buy her a car.)
Heven’s least favorite things:
*Chicken made by her mother
*Being lied to
*Water
Favorite quote from Heven:
“I wasn’t afraid of the dark, but I was afraid that when day arrived and the sun came out it would shine light into all the shadows from the night before, revealing all that the darkness had hidden.”
Sam
The deets on Sam:
Eighteen-year-old Sam is new in town… or is he? He has golden good looks, a deep raspy voice, and drives an old pickup truck. He has an agenda that no one knows about; he knows things—sees things no one else has. He has to find a way to get close enough to Heven to keep her safe, yet stay far enough away because he has secrets… secrets he doesn’t want anyone to know.
Sam’s favorite things:
*Chocolate-flavored bubble tea
*Spaghetti
*Comic books
Sam’s favorite movie:
*Transformers
*How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days (He likes it but says he only watches it for Heven.)
Sam’s hobbies:
*Swimming
*Working (He has many jobs.)
*Working out (He wants to be a personal trainer.)
What he drives:
*A really old pickup truck
Sam’s least favorite things:
*Seeing people he loves hurt
*Feeling like he doesn’t belong
*Letting Heven drive (He thinks she’s a bad driver.)
Favorite quote from Sam:
“If you cannot breathe, I will breathe for you.
If your heart will not beat, mine will beat harder.
If you do not live, neither will I.”
Kimber
The deets on Kimber:
Kimber is sixteen and spoiled rotten. Mommy and Daddy don’t have time for her so they give her the best money can buy. She drives the cutest car and has the best clothes. Her curly red hair is proof of her fiery attitude, and she likes a good party, which she frequently throws at her awesome house on the lake. She’s the only girl in school who still treats Heven like she exists.
Kimber’s favorite things:
*Lattes
*Shoes
*Being in the spotlight
Kimber’s favorite movie:
*Pretty Woman (She thinks she looks like Julia Roberts.)
Kimber’s hobbies:
*Cheerleading
*Shopping
*Getting her hair done
*Getting her nails done
What she drives:
*A red VW Bug convertible
Kimber’s least favorite things:
*Mismatched clothes
*People who don’t comb their hair
*Coffee made wrong
*Not being the center of attention
Favorite quote from Kimber:
“Liar, liar pants on fire. I knew that gleam in her eye. It was the same look that a department sales
woman gets when she thinks she can sell me last season’s Prada for this season’s price. When would people learn? Girl, plus, being really hot does NOT equal stupid.”
Cole
The deets on Cole:
Cole is sixteen. He’s popular, a star football player, and dating the most stylish girl in school, Kimber. Never mind the fact that they fight every five minutes and he feels an intense need to watch out for Heven.
Cole's favorite things:
*Pizza
*Chocolate ice cream
*Sports
Cole’s favorite movie:
*Happy Gilmore
Cole’s hobbies:
*Football
*Video games
*Hanging out with the team
*Working at the local grocery store
What he drives:
*A blue pickup truck
Cole’s least favorite things:
*Country music
*Going shopping with Kimber
*Going shopping with anyone
*Eating vegetables
Favorite quote from Cole:
“Tell me the price to pay to love you. I’ll pay it.”
Gemma
The deets on Gemma:
Gemma is a fallen angel. Her exact age is something she doesn’t tell, like most everything else about her, including the reason she fell. She’s a warrior who can take care of herself and usually keeps everyone she meets at arm’s length. She is incredibly strong and doesn’t take crap from anyone.
Gemma's favorite things:
*Being outside
*Nature
*Jeans and boots
*Weapons
Gemma’s favorite movie:
*She doesn’t own a TV
Gemma’s hobbies:
*Training
*Fighting demons
*Climbing trees
What she drives:
*She doesn’t need a car. She can appear and reappear anywhere she wants.
Gemma’s least favorite things:
*Being alone (even though she always is)
*Trusting people
*Memories of her past
*Demons
Favorite quote from Gemma:
“Oh, and one more thing,” she said and looked over her shoulder. “Don’t hold back because I’m a girl. I might be a girl, but I will kick your ass.”
Riley
The deets on Riley:
Riley is Heven and Hell’s resident bad boy. Sam ran him out of town because he’s dangerous and selfish. But Riley’s back and stirring up things. He’s dark, sarcastic, and stubborn. Riley knows all about hell and he doesn’t mind unleashing the hell that lives in him.
Riley's favorite things:
*The ladies
*Riding his Harley
*Getting under people’s skin
*Heven
*Eating
Riley’s favorite movie:
*Batman
Riley’s hobbies:
*Training
*Fighting demons
*Causing trouble
*Stealing
What he drives:
*A stolen Jeep Wrangler, a stolen Harley, basically whatever he feels like stealing
Riley’s least favorite things:
*People
*Demons
*Being bored
Favorite quote from Riley:
“I told you not to trust me.”
Logan
The deets on Logan:
Logan is fourteen and a half and is Sam’s little brother. Logan likes candy and comic books and he looks up to his big brother. Logan’s life hasn’t been easy since Sam left home, and when he finds Sam, things get worse.
Logan's favorite things:
*Candy
*Comic books
Logan’s favorite movie:
*Transformers (because it’s Sam’s favorite too)
Logan’s hobbies:
*Playing video games
*Spending time with Sam
*Baking with Gran
What he drives:
*Nothing. He’s too young.
Logan’s least favorite things:
*Being bullied
*People thinking he’s a little kid
*Homework
Favorite quote from Logan:
“It’s like there are two different people trapped inside one body—my body—and one of them wants out. I do things, bad things, and I don’t know how to stop.”
The Devourer
The deets on the Devourer:
The Devourer is soaring overhead and everyone is terrified of him… including the most powerful in hell. Everyone, that is, except someone that we all know and love. Heven. And it seems he might have a soft spot for Riley as well. Oh, and anyone who’ll feed him a Snickers bar.
The Devourer's favorite things:
*Snickers candy bars
*Heven
*Eating demon’s souls
The Devourer’s favorite movie:
*Do dragons watch movies?
The Devourer’s hobbies:
*Flying around in hell
*Intimidating people
*Eating demon’s souls
What he drives:
*Who needs a car when you have wings?
The Devourer’s least favorite things:
*Demons
*People trying to control him
Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult paranormal Heven and Hell series and the Death Escorts series. She loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and children (both human and furry) where she is plotting her next book. You can find out more about Cambria and her work by visiting http://www.cambriahebert.com
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