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Darkland

Darkland

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WpMetadataNoticeLast published Tue, Apr 15, 2025
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Fiction
Fantasy
Set in 1930, Darkland follows the harrowing journey of Ben NightStar, a 17-year-old boy from Queens, New York, whose life is irrevocably changed when he steals an ancient book from a brownstone in Brooklyn. This seemingly innocuous act sets off a chain of events that thrust Ben into a world of dark magic and ancient secrets, far removed from the gritty streets of 1930s New York. Darkland is a thrilling and immersive horror novel that promises to be a standout addition to the genre. With its intricate plot, richly imagined world, and deeply human characters, it will surely appeal to dark fantasy and horror fans. Readers will find in Darkland a story that is both timeless and timely, a tale of ancient evils and modern-day heroes that will resonate long after they turn the final page.
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A pair of siblings on a dangerous journey. A vicious spirit quickly drawing near. A bedtime story filled with peril and magic, loss and self discovery, set within a dark, fantastical forest. Growing up with frightening tales of the woods around them, Credence and her younger brother Josiah never imagined they would venture far from home. After a sudden tragedy reveals a dark family secret, the children are forced into the strange and deadly forest alone, with nothing but a map and a book of spells to guide them. While seeking the purple house of their aunt, who will either protect or curse them depending on her mood, the siblings must contend with a host of wild and wicked creatures, from bog women to ghostly jesters, cannibal twins and rude pumpkins. Credence and Josiah must keep their hearts strong and their wits quick, lest they fall to any one of a thousand dangers lurking within the trees, or worst of all, into the clutches of the Collector, a malevolent spirit with a connection to their parents, feared above all in the woods-who's developed an obsession with finding them. 📚 Book One of the "Bedtime Story" Series 📚 ✨WATTYS 2021 FANTASY WINNER✨ Content Warning: This story contains violence and mild language.

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