Christian dark fantasy and noble dark stories by Chadwick Rye
Welcome. I’m Chadwick Rye, and I write Christian dark fantasy — noble dark stories about ordinary people, hard roads, and the kind of courage that doesn’t make a lot of noise. Most of it is serialized right here, one chapter at a time.
📅 New chapter every Monday: Chronicles of the Giantess returns Monday, November 23. See every series →
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Chronicles of the Giantess
Killed in a robbery, Ashley Grimes is offered a second chance — and chooses to be reborn as Valorie Stoneson, an eight-foot-tall giantess warrior, in a world where size and strength decide your place. Dark fantasy LitRPG isekai. Returns Monday, November 23, with a new chapter every Monday.
Forbidden Bond
A human man and a goblin woman whose forbidden connection threatens to overturn the schemes of a fallen celestial. Dark fantasy romance in the world of Velthorn — the full novel is on Amazon.
Sequel: The Shadowed Path (Book 2) — new chapters go to Patreon first, then Royal Road.
The Broken Shield Chronicles
A veteran hero tries to rebuild a forgotten tavern in the dying village of Oakhollow. Cozy fantasy of quiet heroism.
The Silver Wolf Who Saved Me
Esbeth Ironwood, a formerly enslaved elf, remembers the quiet warrior who saved her. A slow-burn romance told as memoir.
Lumenvale Tales
Short stories from Lumenvale — a world of cozy fantasy and quiet wonder, where magic hums beneath the everyday.
Collected in Lantern & Shadow: Stories from Lumenvale, Vols 1–5 on Amazon.
BRECK — a veteran courier who can’t walk past certain things. Three books; the first two chapters of each are free here. Book One, BRECK: Dead Delivery, is on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited; Books Two and Three are coming soon. Read BRECK →
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The Question Collector
Have you ever been camping? Evening sunlight spilled through the forest canopy, dappling the wooden porch with golden patterns that shifted and danced with the gentle summer breeze. Old Man Holloway rocked steadily in his handcrafted chair, its cedar frame polished to a soft gleam by decades of use. A half-whittled block of pine rested… Continue reading
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Painter of The Between Times
When do you feel most productive? Dawn arrives with a whisper against my cottage window, the gentle brush of light trying to capture my attention like an impatient child tugging at sleeves. I ignore it, turning instead to mix another shade of cerulean, this one darker, with undertones of violet that only reveal themselves when… Continue reading
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The Language of Masks: A Tale of Hidden Emotions and Ancient Artistry
In the fading light of Thornwood’s Grand Theater, master artisan Elisande and her apprentice Finn guard the secret language of masks—an ancient tradition that expresses emotions too deep for words. Discover a fantasy story of art, legacy, and the power of the unseen. Continue reading
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Whispers and Wanderlust: Tunes from a Traveling Troubadour
Join Finley Whispersong, a traveling troubadour and collector of secrets, as he navigates taverns and courts, weaving scandal, rivalry, and magic into unforgettable ballads. Dive into a world where every whisper holds power. Continue reading
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The Crimson Tide of Lumenvale – Epic Fantasy Battle Between King and Orcish Horde
When the orcish horde descends upon the Crystal Kingdom, King Adonis Lightbringer leads ten thousand warriors in a battle for the soul of Lumenvale. Featuring strategic warfare, enchanted armor, and a legendary sword, this epic fantasy tale delivers high-stakes action, honor, and sacrifice on the battlefield. Continue reading
