Dark Rituals

A fast-paced standalone dark romance of high stakes and dangerous love. Noir with a gothic twist. From Amazon-best-selling author of vampire dark romance, Moonvine. The Initiate: "I'm not supposed to love a missing dead girl..." One year ago, Brynlee Jones was brutally attacked and threatened on the UCLA campus after witnessing a crime. After fleeing Los Angeles to start a new life in Vegas, she’s determined to finish her degree while working the night shift. But there is no escaping the past. When rich-kid law student Case Channing is given his fraternity’s initiation task of finding a...

Filling a huge gap in our spiritual culture, here - at last - is a comprehensive and elegant translation of the 1854 French masterwork of occult philosophy. The Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic reignited the esoteric spiritual search in the West and led to the emergence of Madame Blavatsky, Manly P. Hall, and the New Age revolution.

Beware, dear seekers of forbidden knowledge, for within the pages of this ancient tome lies a twisted labyrinth that dares to push the boundaries of mortal comprehension. Much is learned, but more is sacrificed in this wretched dance with demons' dark dominion. In shadowy whispers, long forgotten masters of the occult weave their tales of magicks that promise power beyond measure, yet, dear readers, I forewarn you: the cost shall forever haunt your very existence. Within these secret incantations, one unveils rituals that summon infernal forces from the abyss. Every step, every word must be...

Three more short stories from the “Crossroads” series that will help keep you entertained late into the night. Discover the bright imagination, suspense, thrilling drama, picturesque visions, and the third look into the true meaning of the “Crossroads” series.

Four men. One ritual. A kingdom of supernatural power at stake. Heiress Olivia Blackwood has spent her life as magical royalty, her family ruling the supernatural criminal underworld for generations. Publicly, she plays the perfect daughter; privately, she's her father's most dangerous weapon, her telekinetic abilities honed to lethal precision. But when she uncovers her father's unthinkable betrayal, the carefully constructed façade begins to crumble. Kidnapped by the notorious Valenti brothers, powerful magic users openly challenging her family's throne in the supernatural hierarchy, ...

In the forgotten town of Black Hollow, nestled in the shadows of the Appalachian hills, the past lingers like a bitter chill. Children have vanished for decades, sucked up by the earth and its dark secrets. The townsfolk whisper of a malevolent force, an entity buried deep beneath the crumbling landscape, waiting for the right moment to resurface. The summer of 1978 was hotter than anyone could remember. When three prisoners make a desperate escape from the local penitentiary cemetery, chaos erupts in the already beleaguered town. As Sheriff Thomas leads the frantic search, one of the ...

Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed expectations in order to reconnect with a state of innocence from which the surprising becomes inevitable. Over the years, he has learned that being an artist isn’t about your specific output, it’s about your relationship to the world.

A missing father. A lifetime of secrets. An ancient evil. Daniel Wester graduated from college two months ago. He has a degree in history, a pile of student loan debt, and no job prospects in sight. When his dad mysteriously vanishes inside their locked home, Daniel finds an old box covered in strange symbols, a creepy collection of books about demonology, instructions to find an aunt he's never met, and driving directions that lead him across the United States to a threatening iron security fence in the middle of nowhere. Daniel makes the journey there with his best friend, Lena, a recent ...

Boston Homicide Detective Caitlin Reagan walks a razor's edge, propping up her life on emotional constructs designed to help her manage grueling PTSD. She keeps her mother, boyfriend, and work separated and controlled, all in service to one horrible, tragic act she committed amid the Iraq war.

They Never Left When disgraced journalist Rex Mallory returns to the small town of Whisper Ridge, he expects rust, rumors, and a few ghosts from his past. What he doesn’t expect is a missing woman, a mutilated corpse, and the burned remains of a notebook that points to decades of disappearances. As Mallory digs deeper, he uncovers chilling whispers of an abandoned asylum, a preacher with too many secrets, and a sheriff who doesn’t take kindly to questions. Every lead pulls him closer to a horrifying truth buried beneath the town’s sleepy surface—one the townspeople are willing to ...

This book will explore the stories and role of demonic beings in different world cultures and religious traditions. Each chapter will detail dark creatures from all corners of the world and explore the symbolic meanings and cultural impact of these entities, showing how they reflect human fears, moral dilemmas, and spiritual beliefs. So what awaits you on this journey? Ancient Mesopotamian Demons Demonic Figures in Hindu Mythology Biblical Demons and Angels Demons in Islamic Texts Dark Creatures of Japanese Folklore Norse Mythology’s Dark Beings Dark Creatures in Slavic Mythology Spirits ...

Under a promising morning sky, police captain Walter Alaka'i makes a tragic discovery: the body of a teenage surfer bobbing among the lava rocks of Maui's southeastern shore. It appears to be an ill-fated accident, but closer inspection reveals something far more sinister than the results of a savage wave gone wrong. Now that Alaka'i is looking at a homicide, he solicits the help of his niece, Detective Kali Mahoe.

Visit Ashok's official website meakalpa.com to read an exclusive excerpt from The Bombay Lovecraft Society! Membership comes at a price... From Bram Stoker and CWA nominated and Utopiales Nantes Award-winning author Ashok Banker comes a chilling new novel of occult horror set in 1980s Bombay A masterful fusion of Lovecraftian terror and Indian Gothic that will haunt your dreams long after you've turned the final page. In the shadows of 1980s Bombay lurks an ancient evil that makes the notorious Rockman serial killings pale in comparison. When a struggling artist is lured into the mysterious...

Unlock the depths of your soul and embark on a transformative journey with this comprehensive grimoire—a must-have for both novice and seasoned practitioners of the craft. Discover 75 Full Spells and Rituals: Delve into an extensive collection of shadow work and inner healing practices meticulously crafted to guide you through self-exploration and personal growth. This grimoire empowers you to: Heal Emotional Wounds: Engage with the "Forgotten Wounds Healing Séance" to address and release long-buried pains. Integrate Your Shadow Self: Embrace all facets of your being with the "Embrace ...

Gloria feels like an outcast at the Beltraine Sisterhood, an academy where witches hone their magic to kill vampires. She has no magic, only the ability to channel energy to fuel their rituals. But her lack of magic isn't what makes her tremble in the presence of her peers, it's the chilling secret she hides nightly. She's a vampire. If the witches find out, she's dead. But her cravings are intensifying, the blood of the sisters tempting her into satisfying her dark urges. Worse, the old and powerful headmistresses are increasing their presence on campus, their ghostly vestals watching over...

The journey of the Dark Goddess is a natural part of any difficult rite of passage. These transitions are often thought of as negative—death of a loved one, job loss, home loss, chronic illness, divorce—but even so-called "happy" transitions, such as marriage, the birth of a child, or retirement, can come with unexpected instability, grief, and a need for integration. In our culture, we may often feel like we should "move on" or "get back to normal." In studying myth, however, we come to understand that the purpose of challenging life transformations is not positive or negative.

In Dark Goddesses, you will journey alongside Lilith, Morrigan, Hekate, and others—dark, fierce, and wild forces of the feminine divine. These goddesses, each a keeper of ancient secrets, will guide you through rituals, meditations, and practices that crack open the barriers of your heart.

Beware, intrepid wanderers of arcane depths, for within these cursed pages lies a malevolent maze that dares to consume the very essence of sanity. Much may be revealed, but far more shall be ravaged in this wretched pact with the abyssal sovereigns of darkness. In the hushed wails of the long-buried sorcerers, they narrate their descent into eldritch sorcery—lore that seduces with promises of limitless might, yet harbors a toll that will haunt the corridors of your spirit eternally. Amidst these vile incantations, one discovers rites to conjure forth infernal entities from the nether ...

Discover the Mysteries of the Dark Goddess Are you curious about the Dark Goddess and her role in mythology and spirituality? Introduction to the Dark Goddesses is the perfect introduction for those looking to explore her transformative power and connect with the shadow side of the divine feminine. This accessible guide provides a broad overview of the Dark Goddesses from different cultures, including Hecate, Kali, Persephone, Lilith, and many more. Designed for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, it introduces the history, archetypes, and modern practices associated with these ...

In the depths of this clandestine tome lies an arcane compendium of Enochian dark arts magick rituals, carefully curated and veiled within its bound pages. As I delve into the shadows of this forbidden realm, I explore the mystic arts that stir the deepest recesses of the human soul. This esoteric journey immerses one into the rituals and intricacies of the enigmatic Enochian tradition, revealing the secrets of summoning and communing with otherworldly entities. Guided by ancient incantations and carefully preserved knowledge, I unravel the intricacies of Enochian magick, peering into the ...