Dead Men Don't Cast Spells

di HIMA CHER (Autore)

HIMA CHER, 2026

The debt is due, and the ink is hungry. Elias was a simple apprentice to a master of the forbidden arts, content to spend his days amidst dusty scrolls and the scent of peppermint tea. But when a cataclysmic surge of "the void" consumes his master's study, Elias is thrust into a nightmare of ancient debts and cosmic consequences. Left with nothing but a sentient grimoire that pulses like a living heart, he must flee through the rain-slicked streets of Oakhaven, pursued by the relentless High Magisterium and a ghost from his master's past. In this gripping tale of Dark Academia and Eldritch Horror, Elias discovers that the book he carries is not just a collection of spells, it is a cage. To survive, he must navigate a city where shadows have teeth and every secret has a price. From the flooded, bone-lined crypts of the Sunken Cathedral to the vibrant, silk-hung alleys of the weavers' district, Elias must decide if he is willing to pay the ultimate price for power. When the lines between the reader and the written word begin to blur, Elias faces a terrifying choice: remain a victim of the void, or sacrifice his very humanity to become the "Scribe", a living archive of the city's sins. Perfect for fans of atmospheric, metaphysical fantasy and stories of tragic transformation. Approximate length: 13,000 words (Novelette).

• Autore: HIMA CHER
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: HIMA CHER
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798233932175