author of grim worlds,

gray characters,

& gleaming romance

Life for a demon 
is a dream…

When Vestaris Moonshadow learns she can walk among the living, it becomes a race against time to escape the hells and her controlling father—the god of death himself. Thrust into the mortal city of Ollora, Vestaris knew adapting would take time. What she didn’t expect was being swept up in eons-old political warfare between fae, humans, demons, and gods.

As Vestaris tries to find her place in the living realm, the goddess of fate has something else in mind—she meets the very fae she‘s spent three centuries dreaming about. Forced to contend with the demons hunting her and her own demons haunting her, Vestaris’ choices threaten to reshape the fabric of the realms.

Months have passed since the eclipse, but slow-healing scars run deep. Ves has established a secret, fragile peace beside Ryc, preparing for her inevitable ascension as Sovereign Queen of Erus. Yet the shadows of her past are never far behind.

As political pressures mount and the weight of her responsibilities grow heavier, Ves uncovers long-hidden truths about the things she’s stolen from the hells. Launched into a perilous journey to understand who she truly is, she discovers not all demons are the enemy, and sometimes, the greatest battles are fought within.

Fate isn’t finished…

  • I would have never guessed that this was a debut novel from DM Darcy. The character and world building was exquisite perfection.

    Courtney P. —GR review

  • This book has an interesting twist on fae, gods, life and death, and it left me wanting more.

    Eri —GR review

  • While reading about the feelings that Ves had for Ryc, I actually had to take a moment, stop reading, and process some of my own feelings about love and loss, and it brought me to tears.

    Patty —Amazon review

  • DM Darcy's writing is both beautiful and intelligent and instrumental in pulling you into the world of Ves. I'm waiting very impatiently for book two.

    Jessica L. —Verified Amazon review

  • I refuse to believe this is a first-time author! Highly recommended if you like romantasy! 5 out of 5 stars!

    Ellen —TikTok review

  • As Above, So Below is a breath of fresh air. This is a full-length novel, with a real and satisfying ending. I didn't feel like I was reading the same re-hashed story, despite some of the tropes, like fated mates.

    Lucy —Amazon review

D.M.
Darcy

dark fantasy romance for those who desire stories that challenge conventional fantasy tropes in favor of philosophical exploration
of internal conflict,
power dynamics,
& moral ambiguity.


D.M. Darcy has been a fan of the darker side of fantasy for centuries. Finally, she's stepped into the light to give storytelling a whirl. When she's not writing, you can find her tucked away in the wilds of northern New York hiking, photographing love stories, traveling, or on the couch cuddling a tiny rooster.

She’s an avid fan of rainy days, stained glass windows, and an aficionado of all featured creatures. D.M. Darcy first put pen to paper during the late 1900’s weaving fantastical stories about badass women in worlds meant to leave you breathless.

She lives in New York with her husband, son, and indoor tiny rooster.

Author tidbits + favorites:
- Jane Austen, Garth Nix, and Anne Rice
- INFJ | 5w4 | Leo
- Sleep Token | Crosses | Cannons
- Baldur’s Gate 3 | Bloodborne | Fallout: New Vegas

The Fated Celestials Trilogy:
As Above, So Below
As Within, So Without - Release 9.10.25
As the Universe, So the Soul - Anticipated Release 9.10.26

Eldoterran Novellas:
The Life of a Queen — Anticipated Release Q1 2026
The Death of Nightling — Anticipated Release Q3 2026

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