A year has passed since the Vytal Festival Incident and the Fall of Beacon Academy. The Kingdom of Vale hasn't been the same since, of course, neither has the Kingdom of Vacuo. With so many Huntsmen and citizens arriving in Shade, business is not as casual as it used to be. And as new threats appear on the desert horizon, such business is getting far more dangerous... and deadly. Sandman describes that idea well with his mysterious and fearsome presence. Wearing a black cloak and the skull of an Alpha Beowolf comes with its pros... and cons. Not much else is known about Sandman besides the blood that he has spilled onto the sands of the desert. Whether that be the blood of Shade Academy's very own huntsmen or innocent beings. Regardless, Sandman is a major threat to all Vacuans, they just don't know it yet. And as Sandman's name and legacy continues to echo through the desert, more and more people become afraid of him. And that's exactly what he wants. Learn the story of Vacuo's Sandman in this ongoing RWBY fanfiction, which will include: - Original Characters & Concepts - RWBY Canon Character Affiliation* - Mild to Severe Violence - Mild Inappropriate Language - Occasional Adult References - Intense Emotional Events (Depression, Loss, etc.) *Canon Character Affiliation will NOT go beyond friend, mentor, or foe. Enjoy reading this passionately-created project! Stay updated with further S:RWBY info on my Reddit page, r/R3L14N! Special Thanks to skilled artist @ThePikaBear for the book's cover! You can find her and the rest of her beautiful art on Twitter and Instagram!