Stories
Necromancy is forbidden…
Dr. Emilio Kane, a reclusive necromist, finds his quiet life shattered when the murdered Queen Marisol’s ghost seeks his help. Thrust into a web of royal deceit and ancient magic, Kane must navigate the dangerous politics of The Reach to uncover a plot that threatens the entire kingdom.
Joined by the fierce Captain Kalidah Chandra, Kane delves into long-buried secrets to reunite the Queen’s spirit with her body. But as they unravel the conspiracy, they discover a danger far greater than they imagined.
In this dark fantasy world where magic and politics collide, Kane must choose between duty and desire, power and principle. Will he emerge a hero or succumb to the very forces he seeks to control?
The whispers of the dead hold the key…
…but evil is in the eye of the beholder.
Once Upon a Time…
Because all good stories begin with once upon a time …
There were two moons in the sky …
What happens when a goddess falls in love with a mortal creature?
What sacrifices must they make to be together?
What horrors befall anyone who dares to come between them?
Step into this illustrated tale, told in the style of a traditional children’s story, that explains the origins of one of the most feared monsters in all of Gothika.
Werewolves.
Monsters are real.
For Lyric Wax, who dreams of a future as a Historian for the Grand Archives, this chilling truth becomes a haunting reality as she navigates her Verdad – a perilous path to adulthood – to find her place in the Imperium and prove herself. She sets out on a journey beyond the safety of familiar walls. Her destination: the mysteries that lie beyond the Great Gates of the Imperium of Kraphax.
What begins as a simple errand to a safe Shrine quickly transforms into a horrific ordeal. Lyric, along with the irritable Inquisitor Jalin Cortez and his partner Esperanza Boyorquez, must traverse treacherous realms of darkness and confront terrifying certainties hidden beneath the surface. Will she emerge triumphant, armed with the knowledge of the world’s buried secrets, or will she succumb to the ghastly fate that awaits those who delve too deep into the mysteries of the unknown?
The answers lie in the shadows she must bring to light.
…they weren’t supposed to be real.
Tickets, please
All aboard the 505, where death rides the rails and salvation comes at a terrifying price.
When Necromist Emilio Kane steps onto this ill-fated train, he’s plunged into a desperate battle against time, ancient magic, and his own past. As the undead breach cars and assassins lurk in shadows, Kane must join forces with an Inquisitor sworn to destroy him, a divinely-touched Voca, and a secretive Escritora.
Together, they race to uncover a plot threatening the entire Imperium.
In this dark fantasy world where magic and technology collide, “End of the Line” delivers a unique blend of steampunk and horror that will keep readers spellbound until the last page.
– Your journey into darkness awaits.
Care to make a deal?
Folklore warns of unseen spirits stalking midnight, offering horrifying bargains to desperate souls.
On a moonless night, even the law falters; enter Rosa Delgado, a woman of the law, who drowns her regrets in a bottle. Ruled by logic: spirits do not bargain, curses do not exist. Whatever lurks at the crossroads, Rosa knows it’s more than superstition. Human hands wield the knife, cloaking their crimes in legend, and Rosa cannot afford to chase myths—not with a killer at large.
As the body count rises and evidence warps reason, Rosa’s conviction wavers. She uncovers whispers of bargains, the kind of promise that can’t be undone. Just how real is the darkness? Will she catch her killer and cling to reason, or will unraveling the truth mean striking a deal herself—a bargain where every wish granted steals something from the soul in return?
Deals have been struck…and a debt must be paid.
Be careful what you wish for…
When young Lupe Castaneda sneaks out to witness the celebrations of an older girl’s Volver, a handsome stranger invites her to dance. But beneath his beautiful smile lies something ancient and cruel. His touch leaves her face burned beyond healing, scarred forever, yet also ignites the fire of Hil within her soul.
From her pain comes purpose – she will find the devil who branded her, even as she walks Hil’s path as a healer. Her hunt leads her to discover that faith and vengeance can be equally sharp weapons beyond the Imperial walls.
A prequel story set in the Realm of Gothika, exploring how an act of youthful defiance forged one of the Order’s most distinctive healers.
Cover is Concept Art – Final Cover will be released with the final version of the story.
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