In the heart of the 19th-century South, a brutal uprising transforms enslaved people into vampires, igniting a fierce rebellion against their oppressors. Led by the resolute Jebediah, these newly-empowered "Night Slaves" wage a relentless war against their former masters. Their quest for vengeance begins with the death of the ruthless overseer Harlan and escalates to the assassination of the cruel plantation owner William Tate and his wife, Marjorie.As the Night Slaves spread their curse across neighboring farms, they ignite a terrifying wave of rebellion that turns the South into a battleground of blood and terror. The vampires' relentless advance faces resistance from desperate plantation owners who enlist witches to thwart their enemies. "Rise of the Night Slaves" is a gripping tale of vengeance, transformation, and the enduring quest for purpose in a world forever marked by the struggle for freedom.