In this special episode of The Pretty Little Death podcast, the host shares an original short story written for a supernatural romance contest. Despite receiving over 1,100 submissions and not making it past the first round, the host was so passionate about the writing process that they decided to share "The Harbinger" with their loyal listeners.

The story follows Belethal, a supernatural being known as a Harbinger—an agent of death responsible for collecting souls and bringing them to the afterlife for purification. When she encounters Derek, a charming thief at a wedding reception, she breaks the fundamental rules of her order by falling in love with her target instead of completing her mission. Her dereliction of duty leads to a trial before the Irreverent Mother and her fellow sisters, where she must face the consequences of choosing love over duty.

The narrative explores themes of forbidden love, sacrifice, and transformation as Belethal is ultimately "unwritten" from existence for her transgressions, only to be reborn as a ruby-throated hummingbird—a creature she had always admired during her earthly missions. The story concludes with Derek, unaware of the supernatural drama that unfolded around him, expressing his desire to find the mysterious woman from the wedding.

This episode serves as a special thank-you to the podcast's most dedicated listeners while the regular Book of the Month episode is delayed due to scheduling issues.