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 Forgotten Child
The knock came just as Sarah and Tom were settling in for movie night, a Friday tradition they’d managed to keep alive despite the chaos of new homeownership. Tom paused the opening credits of the latest superhero blockbuster, exchanging a puzzled look with his wife. “Are we expecting anyone?” Sarah asked, already rising from their… Continue reading
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The Whispers of Willow Creek
Detective Sarah Hawkins pulled her car to a stop in front of the dilapidated Willow Creek Police Station. The building, like the rest of the town, had seen better days. Peeling paint and a flickering neon ‘OPEN’ sign in the window spoke volumes about the state of local law enforcement. Sarah sighed, grabbing her case… Continue reading
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The Skin Walkers Scream
The desert night was silent save for the crunch of gravel under Nate’s boots. His flashlight beam cut through the darkness, illuminating scraggly juniper trees and red rock formations. He checked his watch: 2:37 AM. The witching hour in Navajo country. Nate had scoffed when his Navajo friend, Michael, warned him about night hikes in… Continue reading
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The Pines Have Eyes
The Pines Have Eyes, a Lumenvale fantasy short story by Chadwick Rye. Something is watching from the pines. Continue reading
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Which activities make you lose track of time?
Which activities make you lose track of time? Usually writing and video games. Continue reading
