Dark Rituals

She is the spell. Isolde doesn’t chase. She doesn’t wait. She commands. With a whisper in the dark, a flick of her wrist, a candle burning low, she weaves the kind of magick that men feel before they understand. He is already looking for her. He just doesn’t know it yet. And when he finds her? He will never be the same. But with power comes distractions—the wrong men, the eager ones, the ones who sense her glow but were never meant to hold it. She entertains them for a moment, a smirk on her lips, knowing she belongs to no one—until the one meant for her finally steps forward. And...

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...

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.

What you are about to learn right now is rather obscure. It's a hidden side of an otherwise popular spiritual practice. What you will learn is the Dark Mantras of Subjugation called Vashikaran. I call them dark because they are meant to "subjugate" people and events to your will, or "command" them. That kind of thing was relegated to black magick and witchcraft here in the West. But is there actually such a thing as white and black magick in the Eastern traditions? Or perhaps we, in the West, interpret these things in stark black-and-white terms?

She stripped for freedom. Now she kneels for judgment. Reece They called it a sacred ceremony. I called it an invitation. One moonlit swim—naked, rebellious, perfect—and I shattered the Order’s most precious rule: decency. Now I’m leashed, collared, and paraded bare through the halls I once dominated. Modesty was never my thing. But under his eyes, shame starts to taste like heat. I hate that I want him to see me. Worse—I want to make him lose control. Vale I’m not her handler for mercy. I volunteered because I saw her sin—and craved the challenge of punishing it. Reece Alden ...

Stolen freedom. Crowned in secrets. Fate stalks among wolves and witches. I was born a Fae warrior’s daughter—hidden behind glamour, wielding magic older than time itself. One touch from Dani Stormweather, the wolf prince cursed and untamed, and destiny snaps its leash. He is my enemy, my fated mate, too young and too haunted, yet he calls to my soul. His eyes blaze with defiance, his body with danger, his lips with forbidden fire. My secret bleeds beneath my skin—the goddess of war’s legacy thrumming, immortal and fierce. Enemies circle, even as Armageddon claws at the horizon. All...

Fame, power, and control—are they worth the price of your soul? Evelyn’s life has always been one of invisibility—the kind of girl who blends into the background, unnoticed by the world. But when she stumbles upon a documentary about the mysterious and powerful Queen Dorian, a legendary 60s diva, everything changes. Desperate to be seen, Evelyn embarks on a dangerous path to channel Queen Dorian's spirit—through the legendary woman’s skull—hoping to unlock the power, beauty, and fame she’s always craved. What begins as a ritual to gain power spirals into something far darker. ...

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...

As evil ravages the north and the dead walk, all eyes fall to Arn.... The apprentice journeys south, home to the College, unaware of the dark events that transpired in the High Passes after his departure. His leg in ruins, and haunted by watching shadows, the College council in Arn awaits him, but he does not travel south alone.

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.

Unlock the Secrets Behind History's Most Powerful and Mysterious Forces! In SHADOWS OF POWER: THE MAFIA OCCULT AND WITCHES: Unveiling the Hidden Forces of Power, dive deep into the shadowy world where the Mafia, occult practices, and witchcraft intersect, revealing the secrets and strategies that have shaped the course of history. This book uncovers the hidden alliances, clandestine rituals, and the dark underbelly of societies that have remained shrouded in mystery for centuries. From the blood-soaked initiation rites of the Mafia to the secretive ceremonies of occult societies, and the ...

The Black Arts of Atlantis by Steven Detmers is an paranormal and occult fiction book set in 19th Century San Francisco. Follow the harrowing journey of Doron Avital and his companions as they delve into the dark secrets of a lost civilization. What would you do to escape starvation? For Doron Avital, the answer is to embrace the unknown and practice the dark arts of Atlantis. Forced into a second-hand bookshop by a rainstorm, Doron stumbles upon an ancient tome that promises unimaginable power and wealth through occult rituals. Desperation breeds daring: As Doron and his friends, Matt ...

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 ...

A mad surrealist's art threatens to rip open the fabric of reality, in this twisted tale of eldritch horror and conspiracy, from the wildly popular world of Arkham Horror.

She survived the acquisition. Now, she’s the prize. Evie: I’ve been underestimated my whole life—until my numbers made me indispensable. Now, I’m working under a beastkin CEO with horns, claws, and an agenda that reeks of dominance. He moved my office to his floor. He marked my chair with his scent. And when he cornered me in the woods, under a blood moon and glowing runes, I should’ve run. Instead, I got wet. I hate what he makes me feel. I hate that I’m kneeling in boardrooms and dreaming about his knot. But most of all? I hate how bad I want him to break me—my way. Damaron:...

Shattered Crystal is a darkly magical journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Crystal, a woman bound by her past mistakes and the haunting remnants of her fractured heart, is forced to confront the shadows that have held her captive. When a mysterious figure enters her life, offering an intriguing mix of danger and allure, Crystal begins to weave the pieces of herself back together through the power of magic, shadow work, and her own unyielding will. As she navigates the realms of her own psyche, Crystal discovers that to heal, she must first face the darkness within, a ...

Where shadows whisper secrets, my ordinary life is shattered. I survived a dark ritual where I was meant to be a sacrifice. I awoke with newfound, uncontrollable powers. My choices were stark: enroll at the Arcane Academy or face dire consequences. In this realm of magic and danger, trust is as elusive as a shadow in the night. The charismatic Ethan and the wise Astra, guide me through this labyrinth of spells and secrets. But not everyone at the academy wishes me well. The enigmatic councilwoman sees me as a tool to strengthen her own grip on the magical world. I navigate through tests ...

Kali, the dark mother of the Hindu pantheon is oft the most misunderstood Goddess in all human spiritual endeavor. Her images often depict her as being an evil and demonic force that few should ever dare call upon whilst others worship her as benign Goddess whom bestows blessings upon her supplicants. She is, in fact, both of these.

Every shadow hides a secret, and every whisper is a potential threat. I’m an enchantress, who’s stuck with an insufferable wolf shifter. An unsettling dark power threatens to consume the town of Ravensgate. We're plunged into a web of deceit, rituals, and rogue magic practitioners. Working together isn't a choice—it's a necessity. But as our battles force us together, I'm torn between our burning animosity and our burning passions. To save Ravensgate, we must combat our enemies and our own desires, but if we falter, the darkness will claim us all. Do we have the strength to face the ...

Dragon shifter romance from bestsellers HP Mallory and JR Rain I’ve been kidnapped and sold by Devon more times than I can count. But it doesn’t change the feelings I have for him, because each time he sold me to one sister and then the other, he did so for a reason that had everything to do with saving his kind. Yes, his kind as in… dragon shifters. And the dragon shifters are a dying species. Now Devon has made his feelings clear for me and he’s taken me under his wing, so to speak. Together, we face a problem—how to defend the dragons from the humans who want nothing more than ...