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 Poison Master’s Gambit — A Lethal Tale of Assassins, Justice, and a Risk Worth Taking
A legendary assassin breaks protocol to take down a corrupt noble. But one gamble with a poisoner could change his fate forever… Continue reading
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The Unspoken Fire: A Fantasy Short Story of Duty, Silence, and Redemption
When soldiers are ordered to stand by as innocents perish, silence becomes its own kind of betrayal. The Unspoken Fire is a powerful short story exploring moral conflict, unspoken pain, and the cost of loyalty in a war-torn fantasy realm. Continue reading
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Forbidden Bond: A Velthorn Tale — Chapter 26: False Accusations
The morning after the festival fight, Anora wakes beside a bruised Mikhail at the Axe and Fiddle, and the town is already looking for someone to blame. Continue reading
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The Weight of Command – A Gripping Fantasy War Story of Leadership and Sacrifice
Haunted by the cost of every decision, Commander Alaric Ravencrest prepares for a brutal battle against the Dornish Horde. The Weight of Command is a powerful fantasy short story exploring leadership, doubt, and the quiet courage forged in war’s shadow. Continue reading
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The Rust and Remedy – A Gritty Fantasy Tale of Duty, Decay, and Defiance
In the polluted heart of Crow’s End, Captain Marcus Ironhand upholds fragile order in a city that devours hope. The Rust and Remedy is a gripping fantasy short story of loyalty, weariness, and quiet resilience—where even rusted armor can still protect what’s human inside. Continue reading
