She Feeds on Misery

by Emily Vale

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Pub Date 13 Feb 2026 | Archive Date 9 May 2026

Emily Vale Books

General Fiction (Adult) | Horror | Sci Fi & Fantasy

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Description

Best friends Blair and Maven just want a carefree weekend in New Orleans—three days of beignets, tarot readings, and bad decisions. But when they find a spirit board in the dusty attic of their Airbnb, they accidentally summon a hungry demon named Sasha. Just one thing: Sasha doesn’t feed on the regular stuff...she feeds on misery.

Sasha offers them a deal, three sacrifices in three days, leaving them with the choice to comply or die.

As the body count and the tension rises, Blair and Maven’s sanity and friendship starts to crack under the weight of the request. Each woman must decide how far she’s willing to go to survive and what parts of herself she’s willing to lose.

Best friends Blair and Maven just want a carefree weekend in New Orleans—three days of beignets, tarot readings, and bad decisions. But when they find a spirit board in the dusty attic of their...

Advance Praise

Fable Reviewer

This story really got me reflecting on my own life and whether it's truly fulfilling. I loved how the characters, Blair and Maven, felt like best friends with that perfect banter that so many books miss.

Goodreads Reviewer

The character's world (set among an iconic New Orleans backdrop) felt very lived in and well suited for a story complete with spirit boards, bright pink (& haunted) houses, high stakes, and sassy demons who seamlessly steal the spotlight in this dark and yet wonderfully girly horror debut.

Fable Reviewer

Who gave this book permission to be so campy but heartfelt at the same time?

Fable Reviewer

This story really got me reflecting on my own life and whether it's truly fulfilling. I loved how the characters, Blair and Maven, felt like best friends with that perfect banter that...

Available Editions

EDITION	Ebook
ISBN	9798993187914
PRICE	$9.99 (USD)
PAGES	192

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Mikaela H, Bookseller

For the love of god do not mess with ouija boards. 😭

A quick, fast paced read. Full of hauntings, humour and horror with a jaw dropping ending. 👀

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Shelby H, Reviewer

Absolutely haunting and impossible to put down! Emily Vale has a gift for atmosphere; this story gripped me from the first page and didn't let go. A dark, delicious read that lingers long after the final chapter. Highly recommended for anyone looking for their next obsession!