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Hello Readers,
Here is one for the dark fantasy fan. A quote taken from the short story ‘Blood and Fear’.
Feel free to leave your favourite quote in the comments, either from one of my books or from another fantasy/horror author.
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Hello Readers,
In this week’s ‘Dark City’ series post, I bring to you my dark fantasy re-imagining of… San Francisco!
I’ve never been to this city, but if I had to step into this dark fantasy version of San Francisco, I’d have to ask myself these questions:
When the Crimson Tide rolls beneath the Golden Gate, which forbidden sigils flare up, and what drowned spirits awaken in the mist?
How many spectral ferries glide across the bay, their lanterns burning with souls who never reached the shore?
Beneath the Transamerica Pyramid, what ancient mechanism ticks toward an apocalypse only the sigils can delay?
When the fog turns violet, whose whispers echo through the alleys of Chinatown, and what bargains are struck in the mist?
What creatures perch upon the painted ladies, their wings dripping moonlight, and what are they waiting for?
Which clock tower tolls thirteen times at midnight, and what spirits answer its call from beneath the tracks of the cable‑cars?
What tribute must the ferrymen offer at Pier 39 to keep the tentacled thing beneath the waters from rising again?
I’ll be back again next week with another dark city for you to ponder over.
Until then…
Happy Reading!
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Hello Readers,
The next of the blessed weapons was designed by the elves of the Ancient Forest and forged by the dwarven mages in the bowels of the Dragon-tooth Mountains. Aptly named ‘Demonbreaker’, it is a Warhammer for the darkest of creatures to be wary of.
To see my other magical weapon posts, visit the Armoury.
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Hello Readers,
The next quote for your dark delight is from my short horror story ‘Little Monster’.
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Hello Readers,
The next city to undergo a dark fantasy transformation is… Quebec!
I love Quebec, but the thought of living in a dark fantasy version of this old city sends shivers down my spine.
Here are some questions to mull over, but don’t spend too long pondering these questions, for I fear you may get sucked in to this world… never to return!
When the Blood Moon rises above Château Frontenac, which runes flare to life, and what evil beings do they offer protection from?
What spectral ferrymen drift across the St Lawrence River, and what is the price of the toll they demand for passage through the mist?
Beneath the cobblestones of Old Quebec, what ancient machinery hums unseen, binding the city to an eternal winter? And why… does the cold hold something monstrous at bay?
When the aurora bleeds crimson and green, do the cathedral bells toll for the living—or for those who never left?
What creatures of shadow and ice prowl the narrow alleys of Petit‑Champlain, whispering names that no mortal should remember?
Which statues turn their heads at midnight, and what do they watch for beyond the walls of the Citadel?
Come back next week to find out which city is destined to follow Quebec into the gloomy shadows of dark fantasy.
To see my other Dark City and World Building related posts, visit Fantasy Worlds under the categories section.
For those of you who are interested, you can purchase your very own ‘Dark City’ mug from my merchandise.
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Hello Readers,
So far we have only seen the cursed weapons of a Dark Lord, but for every evil, there is a good. Therefore the coming weeks will highlight weapons crafted by mages to aid in the struggle against the Dark Lord. Take a look at this fantasy weapon of the week. A concept art image taken from my collection of blessed weapons, forged by the elven mages of the Ancient Forest. This week’s weapon; The Blade of Eternal Dawn – a sword of the light, forged to banish the darkness.
To see my other magical weapon posts, visit the Armoury.
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Here’s another quote for those who like to indulge in the darker tales. This one comes from my short horror story ‘Easy Prey’.
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Hello Readers,
Welcome back for the next post in my ‘Dark City’ series. This week’s city re-imagined in a dark fantasy setting is none other than… Adelaide!
And here are a few questions for you to consider while you examine this dark interpretation of the city.
What creatures prowl the arcades of Rundle Mall after midnight, feeding on the flicker of neon and forgotten prayers?
Beneath the cathedral spires, what ancient covenant binds the clergy to the spirits that haunt the bells?
When the stormlight turns violet, do the runes on the Town Hall clock mark the hour of reckoning or the opening of a gate?
Which lanterns burn with souls instead of flame along North Terrace, and who dares to light them?
When dawn breaks over the hills, why does the light refuse to touch certain streets… what dark memories still linger there, half‑alive?
Ponder these questions while you enjoy this deliciously dark Adelaide cityscape.
Which city will fall into the darkness next? You’ll have to come back next week if you wish to find out.
Until then,
Happy reading!
To see my other Dark City and World Building related posts, visit Fantasy Worlds under the categories section.
If you are interested, you can purchase your very own ‘Dark City’ mug from my merchandise.
You’ll want to feast on the vision of this evil item and fantasy weapon of the week. Sixth in the series of concept art images taken from my collection of cursed weapons forged by a dark lord. This week’s weapon; a halberd of doom. Take care not to fall beneath its shadow, for its thirst for blood is insatiable.
What would you name this weapon?
To see my other magical weapon posts, visit the Armoury.
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Hello Readers,
Here is the next of my quotes for your reading pleasure.
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