Serpent's Hunt is the second book in the Veil of Serpents series. It can be read as a standalone, as its plot is entirely separate from the first book, Serpent's Game. However, reading the first book may enhance your experience, as some events from SG are referenced.

Author note

This book is part of the Veil of Serpents series. While each story can ba read as a standalone, this installment contains majot spoilers for the previos books.

For the best reading experience, it is recommended to read the books in order.

1. Serpent's Game

2. Serpent's Hunt

TROPES

➩Mafia Romance
➩Predator vs Predator
➩Psychological Thriller
➩Bratva Prince & Huntress
➩Academic romance
➩Mutual Obsession
➩Secret Society

TRIGGER WARNINGS

This story contains explicit and mature themes intended for adult readers (18+) only.
Serpent's Hunt delves into the darker edges of desire, power, obsession and betrayal within a world shaped by wealth, crime.

Readers should be advised that this book includes content that may be disturbing or triggering, including but not limited to:

✔Past trauma
✔Emotional distress
✔Physical violence
✔Psychological abuse
✔Explicit sexual content
✔Manipulation &Gaslighting
✔Non-Con
✔Assault
✔Graphical content
✔Obsession & Jealousy
✔Stalking
✔Graphic gore & Mutilation
✔ Mention of child abuse, bullying
✔ Grief & Lose
✔Toxic dynamics

➢ Name: Zoran Kalashnikov
➢ Age: 24
➢ Height: 6'3
➢ Hair Color: Black
➢ Eye Color: Onyx
➢ Birthday: Dec 1
➢Nationality: Russian
➢ Studies: Pursuing Ph.D in Economics Science, Vostok University
➢ Position: Watcher in Black Serpent

➢ Name: Sasha Orlova
➢ Age: 22
➢ Height: 5'5
➢ Hair Color: Black
➢ Eye Color: Amber
➢ Birthday: April 7
➢Nationality: Russian
➢ Studies: Pursuing Masters in Computer Vision, Vostok University

His Family

➺Father: Ivan Kalashnikov
➺Mother: Anastasia Kalashnikova
➺Elder Brother: Zakhar Kalashnikov
➺Twin brother: Zinoviy Kalashnikov
➺Younger sister: Elena Kalashnikova
➺Uncle: Dmitri Kalashnikov
➺Cousins: Mikhail Kalashnikov, Vladimir Kalashnikov

Her Family

➺Father: Leonid Orlov
➺Mother: Vera Orlova
➺Brother: Denis Orlov

Other characters

➺Vivian
➺Alexie
➺Alina
➺Nikolai
➺Maxim
➺ Yuri

Disclaimer:

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or to actual events is purely coincidental.

Image Credits:

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Copyright Notice:

Forbidden Flames © 2025 by Nyx. All rights reserved.
No part of this book may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the author, except in the case of brief quotations used in reviews or critical articles.

A Note of Thanks,

From the very first word to the very last page, this story exists because you chose to open it. Thank you for stepping into the world of Forbidden Flames and allowing my characters to live in your imagination for a while.

Every time a reader turns the page, it breathes new life into the story. Your time, your curiosity, and your trust in my words mean more than I can ever put into ink. I’m truly grateful you chose my story when the world is filled with so many others.

With love,
Nyx 🤍

The chapters will be uploaded on May 3.