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Author Lea Ryan
Lea Ryan is the author of several books and stories, including the bestselling novella, What the Dead Fear. She writes about the strange and the dark, as well as the light and love, and strives to immerse readers in vivid fictional worlds. She currently lives in Indiana with assorted family members and various pets.
Website and Blog -http://www.LeaRyan.comhttp://www.LeaRyan.comhttp://www.LeaRyan.com
Love & the Dark
If Olivia's new job doesn't kill her, it might just give her everything she wants.
Love and the Dark is a pulse-pounding psychological thriller wrapped in a seductive, reckless romance. With danger lurking in every shadow, Olivia must decide how far she’s willing to go for fame, and whether the price of her dreams is worth her very life. As the lines between ambition and obsession blur, the spotlight grows more perilous, and trusting the wrong person could be the last mistake she ever makes.
In a world where power plays and passion collide, one wrong move could be her final curtain call.
Dark Dreams and Troubled Souls: A Contemporary Fantasy Anthology
Come closer, dear reader, if you prefer the company of monsters. Come closer, dear reader, if you enjoy the company of nightmares. Bestselling author Lea Ryan invites you into the shadows with Dark Dreams and Troubled Souls, a collection of eerie short stories that will haunt your mind long after the last page. From vengeful spirits and twisted creatures to demons lurking in the dark, these chilling tales will draw you into a world where evil thrives and safety is a distant memory.
If you dare to face the strange and supernatural, download now and embrace the terror waiting within!
Desmond Winters in the Realms of the Caged Sun
A Fantasy Book for Kids Ages 9-12
When 12-year-old Desmond and his friends find themselves locked inside a mysterious bookshop, they’re faced with a life-altering decision: stay put and hope for rescue or follow a mysterious stranger down a hidden tunnel. Their choice leads them into a fantastical world teeming with strange creatures and peril at every turn.
To make it back home, Desmond must embark on a daring quest to reach the Caged Sun and retrieve its powerful starlight—an essential key to saving the shopkeeper’s life. But surviving this adventure means Desmond and his friends must learn to trust each other and work together like never before.
FICTION
Flowers At Midnight
Step into the shadows—if you dare. Flowers at Midnight is a razor-sharp collection of flash fiction that packs a punch in 300 words or less. Each story is a fleeting glimpse into the uncanny, the eerie, and the unexplainable. From cursed objects and vengeful spirits to ancient rituals gone wrong and eldritch creatures hiding in plain sight, this collection blends the chilling atmosphere of horror with the dark beauty of fantasy. Perfect for fans of bite-sized terror, haunting imagery, and twist endings that linger long after the final sentence, these stories are designed to be devoured in a single shiver. Whether you're stealing a moment before bed or need a jolt of dread on your coffee break, Flowers at Midnight delivers a potent dose of the supernatural in every page-turning moment. Quick to read. Impossible to forget. The veil is thin—what will you find on the other side?
