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Step into a world where ancient evils stir beneath the skin of reality. If you’re searching for free dark fantasy books that blend myth, metaphysics, and the slow rise of something vast and terrible, you’re in the right place.
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Tharaxis
In the City of the Dead, nothing rests and nothing is safe.
Lorn Larthuz awakens beyond death only to find herself hunted by creatures that consume souls, delivering a second and final death. When she crosses the veil into their shadowed realm, a twisted reflection of Tharaxis itself, she discovers an ancient hunger stirring across both worlds.
Yaldo, a boy who pretends he’s still alive, wanders the shifting streets in search of a family he may have only imagined. But when the souleaters mark him, it becomes clear they have darker plans for him than simple devouring.
Tharaxis is a place where courage is tested, memories fade, and even the dead can be lost forever.
A standalone dark epic fantasy novella, and the perfect entry point into the Plagueborn universe.
About This World
The Plagueborn universe is a world steeped in darkness, where magic is as deadly as it is powerful and the cost of survival is never small. Ancient forces move in the shadows, realms overlap, and fate shows little mercy to those caught between them. If you enjoy free dark fantasy books that blend myth, danger, and the slow rise of something vast and terrible, Tharaxis offers a first step into a world where courage is tested, secrets run deep, and no one escapes unscathed
Reading Order
Tharaxis can be read entirely on its own. Although it features Lorn Larthuz — a character who appears in the Plagueborn series — the events, locations, and creatures in this novella exist outside the main storyline. For returning readers, it sits between Books 4 and 5 as an optional lore expansion, but it does not affect or spoil the core series.
faq
What is Tharaxis?
Tharaxis is a standalone dark fantasy novella set within the wider Plagueborn universe. It follows Lorn Larthuz after death, exploring a realm that exists outside the main series storyline.
Do I need to read the Plagueborn series first?
No. Tharaxis can be read entirely on its own. It connects to the series through characters and tone, but its events, locations, and creatures do not appear in the main saga.
Where does Tharaxis fit in the reading order?
For returning readers, it sits between Books 4 and 5 as an optional lore expansion. It does not spoil or alter the main storyline.
Is this really a free dark fantasy book?
Yes. Tharaxis is one of several free dark fantasy books available on this site. It’s offered as a standalone entry point into the tone, atmosphere, and mythic depth of the Plagueborn universe.
What kind of dark fantasy is this?
Tharaxis blends epic fantasy scale with darker metaphysical elements: overlapping realms, ancient forces, and magic with consequences. It’s ideal for readers who enjoy atmospheric, character‑driven dark fantasy.
Where can I find more free dark fantasy books?
This page is the best place to start — and you can explore the full Plagueborn saga through the link below.
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