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 Book That Never Ends: A Wizard’s Timeless Tale of Magic, Memory, and a Living Text
Thaddeus Vex, ancient archivist and former court wizard, reveals the secret of a book that rewrites itself with each reading. A fantasy short story about legacy, arcane wisdom, and the magic of stories that read us back. Continue reading
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The Dream Collector’s Dilemma: A Noble Girl’s Secret Life of Adventure, Books, and Becoming
Lady Eliza Thornwood longs for more than noble expectations and stifling corsets. In secret, she escapes into books—imagining herself as Kestra Ravenwood, the bold cartographer’s daughter. A heartfelt fantasy short story about imagination, identity, and the power of stories to shape our destiny. Continue reading
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The Beast Tamer’s Journal: Fantastical Creatures, Feral Companions, and the Perils of Magical Bonding
Follow Lysander Thornheart, Royal Beast Tamer, as he reflects on decades of adventures with magical beasts—from loyal dire wolves and aloof shadow panthers to mischievous pseudodragons and deceptive enchanted serpents. A rich, humorous, and heartfelt fantasy field journal on the joys and dangers of bonding with the arcane wild. Continue reading
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Lantern & Shadow Vol 1 is $0.99!
The first Book of Lantern & Shadow: Stories from Lumenvale is $0.99, and Vols 2–5 are $2.99 each. Go check it out! Give it a read and be sure to leave a review. Continue reading
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The Price of Peace: A Dark Fantasy Tale of Vengeance, War, and Redemption
After decades of bloodshed, Tymon the Red seeks peace—but the ghosts of his past refuse to die. When whispers of his enemies surface, he sets out on one final mission of vengeance. Dive into a gripping dark fantasy story of justice, loss, and the high cost of redemption. Continue reading
