A darkly hypnotic tale of inherited evil, shattered identities, and the terrifying price of desire, where reality collides with horror, and where every fear has a face

Jamie Williams thought his demons were confined to his past—until a flicker on his screen cracks reality itself. A voyeur of the dark web, Jamie stumbles into a chilling online realm where messages shock more than just the mind, and cryptic usernames seem to foretell death. As those around him begin to vanish, haunted by their deepest fears, Jamie finds himself tangled in a web of horrific visions, mysterious deaths, and a shadowy cult that reaches decades into his bloodline.

From 1980s beachside rituals to the eerie glow of modern screens, Crimson Spire unravels a terrifying legacy of sacrifice, possession, and identity buried beneath layers of forgotten memory. As malevolent forces cross from myth into flesh, Jamie must uncover the truth about who he is—and what he carries inside—before the final soul is claimed.

About the author

Melissa Leanne Owen is a British author who lives in England with her partner, their two wonderful children, and much-loved dogs. A lifelong storyteller, she has been passionate about reading and writing since childhood, drawn to the art of creating characters, weaving suspense, and crafting stories that linger long after the final page.

Her work blends the unsettling with the deeply human, exploring the shadows of fear, identity, and connection. Through believable characters, unexpected twists, and haunting atmospheres, Melissa aims to give readers the kind of escape that makes them laugh, shiver, or even sleep with the light on. Melissa believes the best stories are born from both light and darkness, and she hopes her books offer readers a chance to step out of reality, breathe a little deeper, and lose themselves in another world. But this is only the beginning—darker tales are waiting just beyond the horizon.