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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Letter to My Future Self: A Centenarian Mage’s Reflection on Magic, Time, and Fate
An aging archmage writes a letter to her future self, pondering the weight of magic, the choices that shaped her path, and the cost of knowledge. Will her century of wisdom bring satisfaction or regret? Continue reading
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The Silk Street Dream – A Fantasy Short Story About Survival and Hope
A young street thief named Rat dreams of a life beyond hunger in the merchant district of Silk Street. But when a city guard offers an unexpected opportunity, will he take the risk? A fantasy short story about survival, dreams, and the power of small kindnesses. Continue reading
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The Weight of a Name-A Fantasy Short Story About Legacy & Identity
What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? Princess Cordelia Salamandrana Everlark of the Western Isles stood at her chamber window, watching seabirds wheel against a canvas of violet twilight. The salt-laden breeze carried whispers of tomorrow’s coronation ceremony, when her full royal title would be proclaimed across the kingdom for all… Continue reading
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The Apprentice’s Discovery
An apprentice astronomer makes a discovery that could change the world—Selenai, the celestial moon, has begun its foretold cosmic waltz, signaling the dawn of a new age. As ancient prophecies unfold, knowledge becomes both a gift and a burden. Will the world be ready for what comes next? Continue reading
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The Question Behind the Veil
A fantasy short story: Master Archivist Lysander Moonshadow guards the Whispering Archives and the one question no visitor should ask. Continue reading
