The Lantern of Ardinmoor

The Lantern of Ardinmoor
An Original Dark Fantasy Novella

When the sacred lantern atop the cliff goes out during a fierce storm, half the village of Ardinmoor vanishes without a trace. Young Callen, armed with his grandfather's compass and a talking crow named Thistle, must journey into ancient shadows and forgotten paths to relight the lantern — and confront the ancient forces it holds at bay.

But the lantern is more than a light. It is a seal, a boundary between the living and the sleeping sea below. As Callen ventures deeper into haunted forests, memory-stealing spirits, and the ruins of the enigmatic Lantern Keepers, he learns that becoming the flame means sacrifice — and the cost might be his very self.

Dark, atmospheric, and filled with mythic suspense, The Lantern of Ardinmoor is a coming-of-age tale for fans of immersive fantasy adventures and haunting lore.