Petals, Pyres, and Promises
A Gothic Fantasy Romance
by Storm Lomax
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Pub Date Apr 06 2026 | Archive Date Apr 02 2026
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Description
“I was raised with the knowledge my wedding night would involve blood, as all young girls are.”
Varena is set to marry a prince - young, handsome, wealthy. Why, then, does she see a glimpse of something in his eyes that terrifies her?
This short story is perfect for readers who crave gothic romance, feminine rage, morally grey characters, and love across lifetimes.
A Note From the Publisher
Spice Level: Sexual content mentioned briefly but no inherent spice
Book length: This is a short story of 19 pages
Tropes: Morally grey FMC, demon MMC, love and death across lifetimes, gothic romantasy, feminine rage, devoted monster
Comp Titles: The Six Deaths of the Saint (Alix E. Harrow), These Immortal Truths (R. Raeta)
Content Warnings: blood, attempted murder, death, immolation
Advance Praise
"Everything you need in a gothic romantasy, it had me hooked and curious from the first page."
"This story is beautifully written, and although it is only short, we are still absolutely drawn into the world that the author has created. If you love a gothic medieval aesthetic, loveable and compassionate demons and a main character with kick ass fire magic, then this is the story for you!"
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9555721160815 |
| PRICE | £0.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 19 |
Available on NetGalley
Average rating from 12 members
Featured Reviews
Ashton C, Reviewer
Review posted of Goodreads March 3, 2026
Publish date April 6, 2026
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC read!!
Ok so going into this I didn’t expect much with this being a short story, but I was truly blown away. The story was just so beautiful and so well executed. The writing style was absolutely stunning and it just read beautifully. The ending itself just blew me away and it was just absolutely amazing all the way through.
Amanda M, Reviewer
ARC Read
I received an advance copy of this story. I has been awhile since I have read a short story. This one is definitely worth your time.
This is a gothic tale of love. Each word is purposefully written. I was left in awe in the end by a story that will stick with me.
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