Teaser image M. Walsh's fantasy novel "The Gray Kings" with a blurb reading "Coming 2025; Great things demand the worst horrors" over dim, cloudy skies
The words "The Gray Kings, Graylands vol. III" over a heavy blizzard on a black sky with slight hint of hills and mountains in the darkness
Mood board for LILY BLACKTHORN of the fantasy novel series GRAYLANDS. Images emphasize her dual nature as a a friendly and kind-hearted woman who wishes for peace and companionship who is also a demon with predatory instincts that comes from an evil land.
Top Row
- a woman, played by Pauley Parrette for the show CSI, smiles pleasantly in dark, goth clothing
- a drawing of the Marvel Comics hero Magik standing beside her demonic alter ego Darkchyld
- a demon, played by Hannah Fierman in V/H/S, roars in rage, revealing sharp teeth and black eyes
Second Row
- a warm cabin sits in the middle of a lovely forest
- a barren and desolate landscape with a volcano in the distance
Third Row
- a succubus, played by Ksenia Solo for the show LOST GIRL, sucks the life out of a victim
- Frankenstein's monster, played by Boris Karloff, sits beside a young girl and enjoys her flowers
- Sareena, played by Lia Montellongo for the video game MORTAL KOMBAT MYTHOLOGIES, smiles happily while flexing her arms
Small excerpt from "The Gray Kings" reading:
Lily picked up her bag and winced as she hung the strap over her shoulder. She then dug through her pocket and found some coppers. “There’s an inn still open back in town,” she said, placing them before Zev. “This isn’t much, but it can get you a room for the night at least.”
The Goblin hesitated and looked around, as if she was addressing someone else. “You what?”
“Take it. Sleep in a real bed tonight.”
He stared at her with his good eye. His body tensed, as if she would attack if he reached for the money. When she walked away, he asked, “Why you lookin’ out for an ol’ bum like me?”
“Fairy tales aren’t real. But I have a soft spot for outcasts.”
She smiled and tapped her forehead before leaving the bridge. She felt the presence of the relic in her bag, but wouldn’t let it deter her. She could make it to the holy city and find a way inside. She believed she could be the hero for once.
Even if it was only a fairy tale.
Last one tonight: Coming this year....
~~THE GRAY KINGS~~
3️⃣third part of Graylands saga
⚔️fantasy adventure
🐎journeys across country
⛔unwanted destinies
👑villain seeking god-hood
⚰️heroes with death-wishes
🌕cursed assassins
🙏a demon trying to do better
💥rebellion
🩸open war
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