And then the darkness and the shadows faded and there was nothing but light.

The darkness faded by degrees, too slowly for his straining eyes.

The last scream died, and the darkness faded, just as they reached the gate.

The darkness faded, and then Simon's own eyes looked out of his face.

Then abruptly the darkness faded into dingy gray and the wall of mist was behind them.

At the Raven's call, the darkness faded and my inward sight returned.

Still clinging to each other while the darkness slowly faded into dawn, we slept.

It was a harsh truth that when darkness faded away, so did a vampire's strength.

When the darkness faded away, she found herself in the foyer at Roman's house.

As the darkness faded, a heavy mist fell upon the river.