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The first novel, ‘The Spider’s Ballet’, is in the line edit phase and will release through Kindle digitally and through Amazon and Ingram Spark for paperback later this year. Look forward to it!
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This is the home page for ‘A Gentle Feral Despair’ written by Jeremie D. Hardcastle. Below you will find links to a free short story, the newsletter, and links to social media!
Jeremie D. Hardcastle
Author of A Gentle Feral Despair
Below is the link to a free short story, ‘The Ram’s Amber Remorse’, set in world of ‘A Gentle Feral Despair’, that will also sign you up for my newsletter. This will keep you up to date on all creative projects and collaborations throughout social media.
‘The Spider’s Ballet’ is the first novel in the dark fantasy saga ‘A Gentle Feral Despair’.
A revolutionary. A royal. An amnesiac. An ancient reprisal.
The descendants of the Oldest have awakened, breathing new life into forgotten mysteries. Ageless beings and mythological figures are roaming the realm. The Glass Road has been shattered, and fierce entities emerged from its depths—including the terrifying Spider, a tragic creature determined to besiege a town and seize the minds of its citizens.
When three adventurers bound by threads of fate collide with the Spider’s web of deception, they are haunted by ethereal visions, disturbing legacies, and forgotten histories. On a reckless quest to stop the horrors plaguing Leoris, they must delicately navigate the Spider’s manipulations and find the roots of this calamity—all while preserving their sanity.
Slumbering within the lore of their collective destiny are secrets that could shake the very foundations underpinning their world—if only they survive this nightmare.
About the Author
Jeremie D. Hardcastle is an adult behavioral health specialist and inventor of hopeful worlds dipped in melancholic temperament. Immersing himself in others’ narratives has armed him with profound insights into cultural diversity and ethics. He loves a good challenge, especially encountering unfamiliar scenarios that demand creative and critical thinking. These exercises help keep his characters grounded, each with their own distinct needs and motives. Jeremie draws inspiration from provocative, atmospheric horror films and the visceral, character-driven storytelling of seinen manga. His aim is to infuse his writing with all his passions, masterfully weaving a truly distinctive, empathetic, and gripping tale rich with lore and diverse characters.
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