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A Flavor of
Twisted History

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Dive into the 2,000 year saga of historical fantasy, where lore and myths are reimagined in major historical events that beg the question: "What would have happened if this mythical species existed?"

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A Tale of
The Beast of Gévaudan

Paris, France, January 1803

In the aftermath of the French Revolution, Prime Minister, Jean Lupus, is building a French democracy and a new military that is to be known as the WolfGuard. Compromising the development, a string of gruesome deaths start popping up all over Paris. Hysteria spreads as witches, werewolves and vampires blame each other for the violent deaths, causing unrest with the humans who are on the verge of another revolution. Having exhausted all other resources, Jean's wife and his second-in-command call upon a ruthless, terrifying monster to end this elusive beast's tyranny.

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The saga continues as Dominic and Gwen must find themselves to find each other. Gwen is lost without her memories, struggling through the corrupted mirages of what actually happened that fateful night. Gwen sides with witch hunters, determined to confront her lover turned assailant. 

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Isolated in Durango, Dom battles his familial demon to contain the infamous Devil's Snare. His one true north star remains his search to return Gwen's memories. The odds are not in his favor as the cursed magic has consumed his entire lineage in years past. 

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As Dom and Gwen blunder through their many mistakes they both come to learn that descent into Hell isn’t a free fall from a skyscraper, passively waiting for the concrete impact. No. It’s an elevator ride down that skyscraper. Every time that elevator door opens, there’s a choice to get off, but curiosity keeps you on, choosing to go down just one more level.

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Demon's Son

Book Two of Ammalia Series (2026)

"Excellent read from a rising author, she's one to watch who could create a whole new genre with her creative style. Be prepared for love, sex, and gore with a unique fantasy, historical twist."

A blend of graphicness of True Blood and the Storytelling of Princess Bride

Praise & Reviews

"Not many reads capture my interest as quickly as this did. The depth of the "stories" and the author's obvious understanding of psychology is mesmerizing. Looking forward to another title!

Wow! A real up and coming author. 

"One of a kind storytelling. The author really pushes the imagination with unique perspectives from complex and interesting characters."

Exiting and imaginative!

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About Brooke Stayrook

Brooke Stayrook is professionally trained in mental health research with a Masters degree in Healthcare Administration. While her day job focuses on improving process problems using Lean Six Sigma, Brooke’s passion for travel has driven her wanderlust heart across the globe, learning about other countries’ history and culture.

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