Shining Courts
Political knife-work dressed in silk. Every smile is a contract, every gift is a leash.
Eremita Gray — Dark Romantasy Author
Epic dark romantasy · And other dark love stories
High stakes intrigue, magic with a cost, and love that leaves a mark.
For readers who crave…
Beautiful Monsters
Love interests who claim in blood — written as dangerous, not domesticated.
Slow Ruin
Tension held until it aches. Consent, choice, and truth used as weapons sharper than blades.
Embracing Darkness
The shadow self as sanctuary, healing as messy.
Debut Novel · Coming 2026
Court of Gilded Shadows
In a world where violence shines bright, darkness may be the only safety.
A half-human princess. A vampire with golden eyes. A performance that will make them both bleed.
“Literally my new favorite book! I could not put it down and literally lost sleep because I just wanted more. It was captivating, relatable, and literally had me holding my breath.”
“Have you ever had to flee your home only to find yourself in the arms of your enemy? Princess Maeve does exactly that — and nothing good can come of it… or can it? An engaging read that kept me wanting to return to the world of a heroic, stoic, and gentlemanly vampire.”
“This book was impossible for me to put down … so much so that in a couple of sleepless nights I had devoured it. The main characters are an unlikely duo, but the slow-burn tension between them keeps you hooked, eagerly awaiting their collision. Fair warning: there’s some dark content inside, so check the trigger warnings carefully! All in all, an awesome read, and I’m already counting down the time until the sequel.”
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About the Author
Eremita Gray writes dark romantasy and other dark love stories — gothic, sensual, and unafraid of the monster in the room. Court of Gilded Shadows is her debut novel.