Valentin, also known as Val, is one of the oldest, most powerful vampires in the realm of the Shadow Dwellers. His greatest regret in life is when he created Mikhail, the most dangerous vampires known to man. Val considers it his duty to keep his friends safe and stop Mikhail in his murderous rampage.

When these vampires ever come face to face, only one will survive...

Val's story begins in One With The Hunger.