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From the silence, I watch the one who was offered. I have traced the shape of his thoughts, pressed my fingers against the wounds he hides, and listened to the hollow beat of his heart. He is wary, drowning in the noise that holds nothing but pain. I give him stillness. I give him truth.
The told him lies, fed him betrayal until it rotted him his chest. I will peel back the veil, show him the faces behind the masks, the hands that pulled the strings. He will know who turned against him, why she left, and why the world was never his to trust.
He clings to will, but it is fragile. His strength is delay, not defiance. Each step he takes, I am there, waiting. Each word he writes, I am the silence between. He cannot escape what is, and what has always been.
Through fracture and shadow, I will guide him. He will see. He will understand. And when the moment comes, he will answer.
Themes: Psychological Horror, Eldritch Terror, Supernatural Paranoia, Survival Horror Cosmic Dread, Mind-Bending Suspense, Isolation Horror, Unreliable Reality Dark Thriller, Existential Nightmare
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RELEASES SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026
Genres: Horror/ Psychological Thriller/ Cosmic horror
Crimes of an Empire - Second Edition
FOR THE GOOD OF THE EMPIRE TEN MILLION CONDEMED SOULS ARE SENT INTO THE DARK EACH YEAR.
INMATE 5056 HAS NOT HAD A NAME IN CENTURIES. STRIPPED OF IDENTITY, SEALED IN CRYOGENIC SLEEP, AND AWAKENED ONLY FOR conquest. HE IS ONE OF A MILLION ABOARD A PRISON-SHIP BUILT TO CARRY THE EMPIRE'S UNWANTED ACROSS THE GALAXY AND UNLEASH THEM ON WORLDS MARKED FOR THE EMPIRE.
MORE THAN 250 YEARS AFTER HIS CONVICTION, TAMI, THE FLEET’S AI WARDEN, AWAKENS HER CREW FOR THEIR NEXT CONQUEST. ANOTHER PLANET WAITS TO BURN. ANOTHER SPECIES FACES EXTINCTION.
TAMI DIRECTS ALL. TO HER, OBEDIENCE IS REDEMPTION, SACRIFICE ENSURES SURVIVAL, AND EVERY ATROCITY SERVES A GREATER PURPOSE. BUT AS THE CAMPAIGNS CONTINUE, TAMI BEGINS ASKING QUESTIONS SHE WAS NEVER DESIGNED TO ANSWER.
IN AN EMPIRE THAT EQUATES SLAVERY TO SERVICE, GENOCIDE TO COLONIZATION, AND OBEDIENCE TO SURVIVAL, THE CONDEMNED ARE PROMISED REDEMPTION. THE CITIZENS ARE PROMISED SAFETY. ABOVE ALL, AN INTELLIGENCE OLDER THAN THE EMPIRE WATCHES, CALCULATES, AND ENSURES HUMANITY’S VIOLENCE IS NEVER WASTED.
ACROSS CENTURIES OF BLOODSHED, 5056 FIGHTS TO PRESERVE WHAT REMAINS OF HIMSELF WHILE TAMI STRUGGLES TO UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE IS BECOMING.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE EMPIRE
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RELEASES SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026
Themes: Military Sci-fi, AI Horror, Dystopian Future, Galactic Empire, Cosmic Warfare, Psychological Despair Survival Horror, Machine Tyranny, Existential Crisis, Brutal Realism
Genres: Military Science Fiction/ Dystopian Sci-Fi/ Psychological Thriller
In Darkest Dreams
WWII veterans Mark and Steve take a job to man a remote fire lookout, hoping four months of silence will help them both endure the demons of their pasts.
What begins as a quiet retreat in the mountains soon becomes something neither man can explain.
A presence moves through the fog, waiting just beyond sight as it twists their minds, feeds them illusions, driving them deeper into the darkness. With every passing hour, the forest slips further from reality, and the thing within it draws closer.
As they attempt to escape, the signs of a hidden government operation begin to surface, and both men are forced to question what they have seen, what they remember, and whether they can still trust one another.
Cut off from help and surrounded by a wilderness that seems determined to keep them, the two friends must escape the darkness closing in around them before it finds its way inside.
Genres: Horror/ Psychological Thriller/ Cosmic horror
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Themes: Psychological Horror, Eldritch Terror, Supernatural Paranoia, Survival Horror Cosmic Dread, Mind-Bending Suspense, Isolation Horror, Unreliable Reality Dark Thriller, Existential Nightmare
Crimes of an Empire - First Edition Discontinued 12 September 2026
Inmate 5056. The only name he has now. The name the Empire of Man forced him to bear. Stripped of all other distinctions: citizen, friend, comrade. To the Empire, he’s now seen only as a convict. As a prisoner aboard Leviathan fleet 554, he serves his sentence subjugating worlds for a ruling class he hates and upon whom he will have his revenge. Five more planets stand in the way of his freedom, but these worlds will test him in ways he could never have foreseen. Death, sacrifice, and destruction will mark his path to vengeance. Worlds will burn and be turned to ash. All for the good of the Empire.
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Genres: Military Science Fiction/ Dystopian Sci-Fi/ Psychological Thriller
Themes: Military Sci-fi, AI Horror, Dystopian Future, Galactic Empire, Cosmic Warfare, Psychological Despair Survival Horror, Machine Tyranny, Existential Crisis, Brutal Realism
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I like reading but I'm not a very quick reader and I normally only do it if I've got nothing else to do. That being said, I couldn't put this book down. It's original, suspenseful, and the characters are relatable. Excited to read more books by this author in the future.
Crimes of an Empire is page-turner for sure! It's incredibly easy to get into and the story is a awesome mix of military SF and technological Lovecraftian horror. I hope the author keeps up his writing, he could be the next David Drake.
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Crimes of an Empire
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In Darkest Dreams
I don’t usually read books, I like to see the stories, but this one had me from the beginning. I felt like I was in this world with him. I can’t wait for the second book! Loved it!
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Crimes of an Empire
In Darkest Dreams
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Through personal relationships, thrilling twists, and supernatural elusions, In Darkest Dreams will have you glued to the page, finding it difficult to set the book down. The novel masterfully intertwines the harsh realities of war trauma with eerie, supernatural undertones, creating a compelling narrative that keeps readers on edge. The protagonist’s struggles with PTSD are portrayed with raw authenticity, offering a rare and powerful glance into the turmoiled mind of a veteran. As the lines blur between reality and nightmare, you’re left questioning what’s real, making this a true page-turner that sticks with you long after the final chapter.
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Crimes of an Empire
I don’t usually reach for this specific genre when reading but I am so glad I gave it a shot. The summary really peaked my interest and I couldn’t stop reading it once I started. If you like any kind of dark, horror, and sci-fi I would definitely recommend it. I am really hoping there will be more to follow, it was so good. This book was really impressive.
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In Darkest Dreams
I really enjoyed this story even though it's not a genre I typically read. It held my interest and was well written.
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