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Raven Dane

    Raven Dane is a UK-based author whose work explores the intersection of dark fantasy, steampunk, and horror. Her narratives often delve into the Victorian era and supernatural themes, crafting stories steeped in a palpable atmosphere and intricate world-building. Daneová is recognized for her ability to weave together elements of gothic horror with historical fiction, producing tales that are both thrilling and unsettling. Her distinctive voice in literature lies in its capacity to immerse readers in the darker facets of the human psyche and in worlds where the real and the spectral converge.

    Cyrus Darian and the Technomicron
    Cyrus Darian and the Ghastly Horde
    Absinthe and Arsenic
    The Unwise Woman of Fuggis Mire
    • The Unwise Woman of Fuggis Mire

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.3(15)Add rating

      Set during the Feast of St Epiligia, the story follows Morven the Unwise Woman, a reluctant seer who must assist a motley crew of characters—including a middle-aged apprentice, a highwayman, a scruffy unicorn, and a Doc Marten-clad elf maiden—in their quest to thwart Demonica, the bored daughter of a dark ruler. This whimsical tale parodies High Fantasy tropes with humor and irony, showcasing the absurdity of noble quests and the unexpected role of voles in the unfolding chaos.

      The Unwise Woman of Fuggis Mire
    • Absinthe and Arsenic

      • 246 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      In rural England, zombies attack a sleepy Yorkshire village ... a Thames-side urchin falls foul of a vengeful spirit ... a plot to mix arsenic and absinthe goes horribly wrong ... ghostly spectres haunt the streets of gaslit London ... and a clockmaker becomes obsessed with the passing of time. Welcome to the dark and fantastical world of Raven Dane, where a curse brings with it a fatal chill and an aging relative is a demon in disguise. 16 TALES OF VICTORIAN HORROR, STEAMPUNK ADVENTURES AND DARK, DEADLY, OBSESSION.

      Absinthe and Arsenic
    • Cyrus Darian and the Ghastly Horde

      • 266 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Cyrus Darian, now the reluctant leader of a ghost army, embarks on a new adventure alongside his inventor friend Miles and the enigmatic Tia. As they seek a way to control the spectral horde, Darian must choose between relying on his companions' technology or resorting to his usual occult methods. The story promises a gripping blend of excitement, danger, and thrilling escapades, showcasing the author's skill in intertwining various characters with their own agendas into a cohesive narrative.

      Cyrus Darian and the Ghastly Horde
    • Hired by a wealthy American, Cyrus Darian sets off on his first misadventure to find the mysterious and powerful Technomicron. With his colleagues and friends - adventure-seeking inventor Sir Miles Hardwick, and a demon trapped in human form - Darian must traverse the poisonous London fog to expose the conspiracy behind the London Turbines. What mysteries will Darian unearth in his determined search, and how many women will his philandering ways take advantage of ...? Welcome to the Misadventures of Cyrus Darian: alchemist, hedonist, philanderer and anti-hero.

      Cyrus Darian and the Technomicron