"Summoned to a Fantasy World and Left to Die" by Shauna Sagaji

Kaliyah just wanted a chill weekend with her friends, but BAM! She’s suddenly summoned to a magical world bursting with dragons, shady royals with secrets, wickedly evil goblins, and one dangerously thirsty man-beast!

Out of nowhere, she’s branded a “Champion,” a hero chosen to save their world. 

Sounds epic, right? Only… she’s not having any of it. Things spiral wildly out of control, and Kaliyah finds herself betrayed, abandoned, and one magical sneeze away from life ending tragedy.

Her only goal: Stay alive. Or end it trying.

A dark romantic fantasy with hints of humor!

• Forced Proximity
• Romance w/ Spice
• Dark Fantasy Settings
• Strong Black Heroines
• Soul Mates
• Enemies-to-Lovers
• Touch Her And Die
• "Beauty and the Beast" vibes with a bite 

"Summoned to a Fantasy World and Left to Die" is the first book in the Savage Bonds series. 
 
About the Author

Shauna Sagaji's journey began at the age of ten, when she discovered the power of her imagination, weaving intricate stories that danced just out of reach. A life-changing battle with cancer revealed her true calling, igniting a passion to share her narratives with the world.

Now, as a creative, she blends her talents to inspire others through storytelling. Empowered by faith and resilience, Shauna is ready to take the literary world by storm—one captivating story at a time.

"Pawn of the Demon Prince" by Charles Moffat

Young Katya Yerovik has been raised in an elven monastery almost as long as she can remember... and her memories before then haunt her as nightmares about her father and herself being chased by a red-eyed horse with fiery hooves. When she reaches adulthood she sets out traveling west towards the Holy City of Kost to try and find her father. Armed with a bow, a sword and some rusty armour she faces the dangers of the road. 

But unknown to Katya she has been a pawn in a game of Milito from since before she was born, and the player is none other than the demon prince Varaziak who has set his sights on the Holy City of Kost.

Accompanied by her friends, Grier the elven wizard and Calvin the gnome warrior, Katya searches for her father and seeks to unravel the mystery of how she came to be raised in an elven monastery.

 

"Pawn of the Demon Prince" is part of the Chronicles of Korovia series of short stories, novelettes and novels.

Print Length: 316 pages

ISBN-13: ‎ 979-8377079408

"Pawn of the Demon Prince" is also available in an anthology collection, "The Chronicles of Korovia". 

Print Length: 605 pages

ISBN-13: ‎ 979-8267309837

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Charles Moffat likes writing about dogs, wolves, and a variety of other animals. Many of his fantasy books feature a variety of animals on the cover. His fantasy world of Korovia features a wide variety of Ice Age megafauna, legendary monsters, and quite a few creatures of his own creation. He also enjoys archery, swordfighting, canoeing, and sailing. He lives in Ontario with his wife and two sons.

"Song of the Broken: The Sundering" by Easton J. Thomson

Coming Soon! 

Release Date:  ‎ February 20, 2026

Just because it’s broken doesn’t mean it can’t be mended.

In the Norse-inspired kingdom of Frostheim, Ivar has witnessed the worst the world has to offer—violence, greed, and betrayal. With his family’s honor destroyed and his newborn sister’s life hanging by a thread, he is consumed by a ruthless determination to keep her safe, no matter the cost. But as his journey pulls him into a web of bloody vengeance and buried secrets, he risks losing not just the fragile peace he clings to, but the humanity he’s fighting to protect.

Across the sea, Baldwin, a bounty hunter with no memory of his past, finds himself in the war-threatened kingdom of Tybalta. Tasked by the king to stop an impending enemy invasion, Baldwin’s mission takes a sinister turn when he discovers a chilling truth—the enemy wages war on the vulnerable, trafficking children to further their agenda. As he delves deeper into the atrocities, Baldwin must confront his own fractured morality, torn between the need to stop the invaders and the sacrifices he must make to save the innocent.

In a powerful story of vengeance, loss, magic, and redemption, Ivar and Baldwin stand against ascendant evil, each forced to confront the darkness where demons wear human faces.

"Song of the Broken: The Sundering" is a dark fantasy / viking fantasy by Easton J. Thomson.

"Chosen of the Dark Realm" by David Cornford

"Chosen of the Dark Realm" is Book One of the Great Plan series:

It has been over a thousand years since the seals between this reality and the dark realm of Kur were broken and the wraith-like gallus invaded the continent of Dannum.

When the former priest of An, Adaru, escapes from the tower where the restored seals lay that prevent the gallus from crossing realms, war consumes the land with Adaru's machinations. A kingdom falls, ancient powers awaken and the power of Kur is unleashed again.

The guardian Nanaya and her companions barely stopped the gallus last time, but the Darisam civilisation was annihilated those 1000 years ago, and the land reduced to a poisoned desert, but for one ancient tower. Nanaya is forced to confront the terrors of her past, terrors that took everyone she ever cared for. Nanaya, now advisor to the present king of Southcastle. fears the past will repeat itself.

Elsewhere, Baraka, a desperate treasure hunter from the arid Fringe States that border the vast desert of The Territory, discovers secrets that irrevocably change him; and Samuel, a young man working on his family's farm in the western kingdom of Royaume d'Occident, realises his dreams of adventure, but in doing so loses his innocence.

Kur corrupts the land as Adaru moves closer to realising his terrible ambition of breaking the seals again and Nanaya, now the last guardian in Dannum, knows she is not strong enough to stand against him alone.

Author Biography

David Cornford has been writing ever since David Gemmell invited him into his home, made him a cup of tea and tried to explain that Rocky was the best movie ever made. Holding Snaga The Sender, looking up at a wall of pistols from the John Shannow novels, he knew he had found his calling.

Born in Canada, raised in England and then let loose on the world, David has lived in India, America and now calls Western Australia home.

When he is not lost to his writing, David enjoys trying to grow every sort of fruit and vegetable and watching anything apocalyptic. He is supported by his wife of unfathomable patience and his bemused daughter who is a pixie-mermaid-fairy.

 

 

"Out of Dark Waters" by Jason Stigliano

The hunter waits in silent waters, biding its time to rise and feed.

 

A band of companions, not so different from those you’ve met before. The stoic warrior, seeking vengeance. The priestess, struggling to believe. The elderly gnome, stumbling on spells from an ageless tome. And Vander, a failed soldier and a broken man, waking from nightmares of dragonfire.

 

Once it has your scent, it never stops hunting you.

 

Petty adventurers, in truth, bent on gold and good ale, barely hoping to make something of themselves. Until they find a danger crueler than their memories, an ancient and devouring spirit. With more luck than skill, they escape its hunger. But the hunter does not give up its prey so easily.

 

They will win battles. Sometimes, they will find happiness. Still, a pitiless and ravenous darkness follows them, and it knows their fears.

 

It knows you, and it will not rest until it consumes you.

Available via:

 

• Amazon - Out of Dark Waters
• Kobo - Out of Dark Waters

 

Author Biography

 

Jason grew up in coastal New England, which was a wonderful place to nourish the imagination. If you watch the waves long enough, they can start to look like sea serpents, and there are, of course, green dragons in the woods. When not writing stories, he enjoys woodworking, brewing beer, and tabletop games. He still lives in New England, now with his wife and daughter.

 

"Hearts of Ice and Stone" by Martin Dukes

Laura DeLacey never realised that she was different to those around her, or that she was touched in some way by the heavens, until she first set foot, contrary to all law and tradition, within the grim portals of Darkharrow. Here, in the remote Eastings of Britannia, far from the wealth and power of London, the dead lie sleeping beneath the ancient towers and cloisters of the great abbey.

For some of these, destiny dictates that their long slumber shall endure until the last trump sounds and all of the dead rise from their graves at last, but a fortunate few are fated to reawaken well before that day. No one has ever been able to look upon the countenances of the departed and tell whether they may be awakened, whether their hearts are of ice or of stone, and none have been able to summon them forth once more- until now.

Caught between the competing affections of those who love her, threatened by those who would destroy her, Laura finds herself enmeshed in a web of conspiracy that draws upon her deepest resources and enforces choices upon her of the most momentous kind.

"Hearts of Ice and Stone" is a standalone gothic dark fantasy book by Martin Dukes.

 

Below: An Unboxing Video featuring "Hearts of Ice and Stone" by Martin Dukes + other books by the same author.

 

"Fire & Sword" by Dylan Doose

"Fire & Sword" is the first book in Dylan Doose's grimdark Sword and Sorcery series.

The realm of Brynth is dying—ravaged by famine, disease, and unspeakable monsters. In the midst of the ruin, a young monk discovers a power he was never meant to wield.

Aldous Weaver never sought greatness. But when forbidden magic awakens within him—leaving devastation in its path—he’s condemned to death by the very people he once served.

Fate offers him an unlikely escape: team up with Theron Ward, a cynical monster hunter, and Kendrick the Cold, a battle-hardened fugitive with a cursed past. Together, they must confront the rising darkness—or be devoured by it.

As enemies close in and dark forces rise, Aldous must master his deadly gift—or doom the realm he once vowed to protect.

Perfect for fans of Joe Abercrombie, Glen Cook, and grimdark fantasy packed with monsters, magic, and brutal battles.

Book Review Video Parts 1 and 2 below:

"Gathering Shadows" by C. J. Wallingsford

Gathering Shadows is a decadent, dark story about fate. The Webs of Fate series is an addicting forbidden love, dark romantic fantasy with witty banter, heart-stopping action, and blistering hot romance set in a vibrant modern-day world full of magic where myth and history blur together in a mockery of truth.

Callahan
Welcome to the Dark, Little Star.

Natalia saves my life. Mistake or not, it puts her on the board as a player. The Light will hunt her for the betrayal and the Dark will seek her to use her. I sink my claws into Natalia, twisting her into a contract. I have uses for her, and for the Light she carries within her.

The annual Gathering Shadows Ceremonies loom on the horizon, twelve days where I’m forced to compete for the Dark Throne. It’s kill or be killed. I name her as my partner, but she’s a wild card, fighting my authority as her alpha. She’s breathtaking, raw power I’m drawn to, but she might cost me everything.

Natalia

 

It was an accident.

As a Magia I have two obligations: an arranged betrothal to preserve my Magia bloodline and protect humans from the Seraphinus. I didn’t mean to save the life of a Darkling. In my defense, I was hung over and thought he was human. Oops.

I accept a contract trying to postpone marrying a man I don’t love and unwittingly sell my life to Callahan. He claims to be my alpha now, but it’s stupid to trust a man who admits he wants to use me. He is a Dark Seraphinus, wickedly brutal and lacks remorse. Still, the way he stares at me with hungry desire and holds my hand tempts me, and I’m in more danger than losing my life.

 

 

"Moonshadow’s Guardian" by Dianna Gunn

All Riana has ever wanted is freedom. Unfortunately, that’s the one thing her kind cannot have.

Bound by the curse in her demonic blood for millennia, Riana has tried several times to bend the rules and live out her life in the mortal realm. Now her consistent rule breaking has drawn the attention of Loki, God of Mischief, the main tormentor of Riana’s kind. But instead of punishing her, he offers her the escape she has always desired. All she has to do is save the kingdom of Moonshadow from a mysterious magical plague.

Armed only with the inherent power of her own blood and Loki’s pet dragon, Riana is determined to fight for the right to create her own destiny. However, when her mission forces her to destroy the last remnants of an ancient culture, Riana must ask – what is freedom really worth?

Moonshadow’s Guardian is a tale about the meaning of belonging, and the struggle to create a future not defined by your past.

 

"River in the Galaxy" by Natalie Kelda

When Merlon's parents disappeared, his world fell apart. When his best friend died, he lost the ability to enjoy life.

For Captain Merlon Ricosta, Lanier's death, two years prior, feels like yesterday. But when a map from his parents is discovered, he decides to push aside his grief to get closure and follow the route they vanished along eighteen years ago.
 

Despite political trouble, Merlon leads his crew into the unknowns of strange galaxies in his quest to find out why his parents never returned.

In River in the Galaxy Merlon fights to keep his crew alive and suppress his prolonged grief and depression. But he must face his own struggles in order to protect the ship and the people aboard.

River in the Galaxy is the first book in an interconnected dark space fantasy series. Merlon's story continues in book 2: Outer Universe.

 

 

"Nomads of the Sea" by Coby Zucker

In the Nisi Archipelago, a civil war festers. Zealous insurgents burn villages across the islands in an effort to return the Mangaal people to the sea and free themselves of their Lyssan overlords.

Sig of the Midandaal, the son of a diplomat, must combat the growing threat. As he stamps down the rebellion, he quickly finds his talent for bloodshed surpassing his talent for peace.

Idalia Goss is attached to the Lyssan company that has been sent to aid the loyalists. The daughter of a renowned physician and arcane scholar, her task is to learn more about the Mangaal mages, who far outstrip the mainland sorcerers. Her efforts are hindered by the dark reputation of her predecessors.

Back on Lyssa, Bryn Urien, the Inferno of Mochan Pass, has lost his spark. Once, as the foremost mage of the royal army, he slew indiscriminately in the name of his queen. Now, he finds himself enfeebled and on the run.

Witness the beginnings of the storied band of soldiers who came to be known as the Fishgut Guard in Boon One: Nomads of the Sea.

 

 

"The Dark Side of Reverence" by F. M. Hepton

ABOUT THE BOOK

What begins as a routine assignment quickly spirals into a battle for survival, thrusting Cane into the heart of a rebellion led by… monks?! With the once-peaceful realm of Valoria teetering on the brink of chaos, Cane uncovers the dark forces at play—an insidious plot helmed by the evil Duke Nieman, whose black corruption spreads through the land like an unseen, macabre curse. 

At the center of it all looms the enigmatic High Priestess Atropa, a figure steeped in occult power, whose ultimate goal is nothing short of Valoria’s complete domination. As Cane fights to untangle the web of lies and betrayal, he encounters magical creatures and uncovers an ancient key that may hold the answers to it all. But not all is doom and despair. Alongside his unlikely companions, Cane discovers moments of wit and humorous camaraderie, even in the bleakest corners of his new world in turmoil.

And then there’s Baroness Gradunce, whose beauty and mysterious allure leave Cane questioning everything—even his own heart. As the battle rages on, Cane must navigate a perilous quest to save Valoria, facing mythical powers, haunting revelations, and the chilling truth: not everything that shines is gold, and some truths are better left unknown.

The Ascendance Trilogy

• The Dark Side of Reverence
• Shadows Over Valoria (Coming in April 2025)
  
• Dominion (Coming in November 2025)
  

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Francesca is the author of over 15 books and has made the leap from fun kids' books to dark fantasy. She loves delving into the weird and wonderful, whether it’s ancient stone circles, esoteric myths or the unexpected miracles lurking in the woodlands. She’s the mother of two strapping lads and is lucky enough to live in North Yorkshire, where the gothic landmarks inspire, the pies are to die for, and the weather has a unique way of shaking creativity out of its slumber (the Yorkshire version of Kundalini yoga is a bracing walk through the dales and moors in the icy cold rain).

Passionate about a healthy body and mind, Francesca helps children grow strong and confident through Kiki and Friends and her journaling course. She also volunteers as a fitness instructor at a local club—because dark fantasy authors need to stay battle-ready.

"Imbued" by Helyna L. Clove

"Magic was always going to be my downfall. I've known that from the start."

Calla has no memories of her childhood except for hazy, recurring nightmares. Working as a servant in Kiriong, the picturesque terrace garden home to one of the most influential families in the Kamphua Dominion, she's content to live a simple life. As long as no one finds out about the forbidden magic stirring under her skin.

When the estranged family heir, Gray-a magehunter in servitude of the royal hold-unexpectedly returns home, Calla's secret threatens to surface. Instead of turning her in, however, Gray offers her the one thing she always feared: to teach her how to use her powers. And as the turbulent tides of long-forgotten magic draw them together, Calla finds it harder and harder to deny her potential.

But Gray knows more than what he admits. In the aftermath of a vile political plot targeting him and with the shadow of a mage uprising cast upon the land, finding out what happened to Calla in her forgotten years might be their only chance to survive.

Except the knowledge could break them both.

It could break the world.

"Imbued" is a standalone dark romantasy by Helyna L. Clove.

 

"Fragmented Fates" by Nancy Foster

The hero.

The seer.

The child.

The condemned.

After surviving two bloody purges that nearly exterminated the Grey Clan and Orsenmuray, the elf and harlequin survivors struggle to bring the tent city of Almjarhad to life. Surrounded by the ocean and desert, these inhospitable lands are slowly being developed with the aid of their magic.

As the culprit of their misfortune, the condemned elf Lord Jamarnid is forced to rely on his son Jarahad to rule the clan due to ending up disabled before his frantic escape. Bitter about his situation because he wanted to be executed, Jamarnid distrusts the true intentions of the seer Talgel.

Unwanted by the Elf Kingdom and his harlequin great-grandfather Hurrujat, Jarahad struggles to accept his fate. As the interim ruler of Almjarhad, Jarahad wishes to complete his sword training to protect his people... and gain Talgel's unrequited love.

Talgel is a woman of perpetual mystery with dubious morals. Upon awakening magic that grants her the ability to predict the future with absolute certainty, Talgel loses her eyesight. She now wears a masquerade mask to hide her true feelings.

Embroiled in this story is a young elf named Tioja, who doesn't understand his role in the greater scheme of things.

Four characters are about to have their fates manipulated, and their willpower tested.

All for the sake of a demon that inhabits Talgel's body that will use them for its own nefarious purposes.

Fragmented Fates is Book One of a two part duology by Nancy Foster.

 

"Axis Mundi" by Luna Alva

ABOUT THE BOOKS

Book 1 of Axis Mundi: Wind Weaver of Dreams

You don't realize the Planet is collapsing until you go to a rock concert.

Joanna is afraid she's losing her mind. When she learns the source of her nightmares and visions are linked to a demon she defeated in a past life, her only hope is to bring back those memories, however painful they might be. Along with her best friends and the members of her favourite band, who also share a link with the Lord of Thunder, they will try to stop him before he unleashes the full forces of the Abyss upon an unsuspecting world.

Will Joanna find a way to change the future? Or will she succumb to a Demon’s wrath and the collapsing of the Axis that holds the planet in balance?

Book 2 of Axis Mundi: Fire of Life

I stood up and looked them in the eye, although their face was empty and white like a cloud. I closed my fist conscious of the lapis lazuli against the back of my hand. “I have questions.”

The entity disappeared. I looked around helplessly hoping they would appear again.

She has questions. The priestess has questions. Answer. No! Don’t answer.

“Please!” I said, raising my voice. Unlike the entity, my voice didn’t echo. “If you help me we can save the planet from a demon called Raijin! Please!”

The Lord of Thunder. The Abyss. We don’t care. We want to live.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Luna Alva started writing at a young age. Her fascination for poetry and short stories began with the poem Annabelle Lee by Edgar Allan Poe. As she continued writing, she unleashed the restraints of her imagination, and the rest is history. She is a horror enthusiast, which has given her writing a dark and chilling touch that makes her stories one of a kind in their genre. Luna was born and raised in Mexico City. Later, she spent several months in Tokyo, Japan, and soon after, she established in Canada. She is the author of the dark fantasy series Axis Mundi. When she isn't writing. Luna enjoys listening to music, drawing, painting, and creating digital content.

"The Wings of Ashtaroth" by Steve Hugh Westenra

The Wings of Ashtaroth:

The great city of Qemassen is at a crossroads. A powerful empire from beyond the ocean threatens to reignite a centuries-old feud. A slave rebellion brews in the tangled labyrinth of tunnels beneath the city streets. And Crown Prince Ashtaroth, the city's supposed saviour, is considered unfit to rule even by those closest to him.

When the high priest burns one of the royal children alive as a desperate offering to the city's absentee gods, it destroys the fragile peace within Qemassen's scheming first family. Seeking revenge for the death of her child, Ashtaroth's mother calls on a powerful demon named Lilit.

But Lilit cannot be trusted. Her cruel machinations pit brother against sister and father against daughter, laying waste to Ashtaroth's family. Then Lilit approaches Ashtaroth with a demonic pact of his own-one that could save his people and his home. But between war from without and a revolution erupting within, even a demon may not be enough to keep Qemassen standing.

Set in a secondary world based on the conflict between Ancient Carthage and Rome, The Wings of Ashtaroth is a sprawling, multi-POV epic fantasy, full of queerness, political intrigue, and demons.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Steve Hugh Westenra is a trans author of fantasy, science fiction, and horror (basically, if it’s weird he writes it).

He grew up on the eldritch shores of Newfoundland, Canada, and currently lives and works in (the slightly less eldritch) Montreal. He holds advanced degrees in Russian Literature, Medieval Studies, and Religious Studies. His current academic work focuses on marginalized reclamations of monstrous figures. He teaches the History of Satan and Religion and its Monsters.

"Darkhelm" by BardLyre

You are a brief candle in a long night. You pass through, and we are grateful, but the blackness will take you.

Yet another village full of complaints. Daine listened, delivered all the justice she had power to give, and prepared to move on.

All in a day's work for a Knight of the Road.

Of course, some disliked her intrusion into their schemes, but they were of little concern. They had tried to stop her before and would doubtless try again.

Things change when Daine is charged with the protection of a simple stable boy. Shadows gather around those like Daine who seek to bring light, and their eyes are fixed on the boy.

Can Lady Darkhelm stand in their way? The realm needs heroes, and Daine Darkhelm may not be enough.

BardLyre's Darkhelm is a grim and gritty epic fantasy adventure that thousands have already come to love through Royal Road. Dive in today, and brace yourself for a tale you'll never forget.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

BardLyre hails from the Midlands where they teach English. Owns more books than is necessary. Or healthy.

"The Den of Stone" by Roger Sandri

Do you find gargoyle statues creepy?

Courtney Mays discovers the reason when she comes face to face with a living gargoyle.  Her daily life selling appliances is thrown on its head as she learns to live by the sword in a shadow war against monsters.

Edthgar, the ancient gargoyle leader, has plotted for centuries, and as Courtney’s abilities grow, so does the threat to his plans.  Those she cares about become targets, and she must fight to protect them.

Even if it means battling into the heart of their den of stone…

"The Den of Stone" is available via Amazon + Barnes and Noble.

 

amazon.com/Den-Stone-Blood-Key-Book/dp/B0BXNCQH7G

barnesandnoble.com/w/the-den-of-stone-roger-sandri/1143302576

Or you can order via your local bookstore using the ISBN :

• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8378861729

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Roger Sandri writes his first drafts by pencil and paper in beautiful southern New England because too much screen time strains his eyes, unless he’s procrastinating on Instagram as @roger_sandri_wordslinger. He does warehouse work by day and writes (sometimes) by night. Feel free to shoot him a DM on his page and quote his muse Lorraine by saying, “Write faster, damnit,” to motivate the lazy bugger.

Roger would rather read fantasy or horror novels, watch hockey, play Diablo II for the ninetieth time, or build model airplanes than have his picture taken for an author bio. Some theorize he may be part-Sasquatch, but honestly he doesn’t want to scare readers with his appearance—only his writing. If one should encounter him in the wild, approach slowly and bring up the aforementioned subjects.

Otherwise, he generally speaks an odd assortment of grunts and is attempting to learn German as part of his desire to see Austria.

He has two feline writing supervisors, a longhair tortie named Camilla and a black shorthair named Bella Lugosi. The many tales Roger plans to write all blend in elements of horror, no matter the main genre, so the cats’ diligence in ensuring their owner’s pencil doesn’t create too many character deaths is hopefully appreciated by you, dear reader.