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S.L. Dooley

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Fantasy, Christian, Horror

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Bestselling and award-winning author SL Dooley crafts fantasy worlds where darkness lurks behind enchanting facades. Weaving the paranormal and horrific into both small towns and alternate dimensions, she explores the power of faith against dark forces. Every story underscores the bonds of family, spiritual resilience, and the love of our Creator.
Through realms of haunting beauty and hidden malevolence, Dooley's stories reveal that only the brightest faith can withstand the gathering shadows.

Her acclaimed series have captivated readers worldwide, earning her recognition for her distinctive voice that bridges the gap between traditional fantasy and psychological horror. Her novel, Haunted: Into the Abyss, won the Realm Makers Award for paran ...more

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Average rating: 4.33 · 80 ratings · 30 reviews · 14 distinct works • Similar authors
Portal Slayer: Path of Deceit
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The Summertime Circus
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Portal Slayer Hidden Journey
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The Cold Moon Carnival
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The Chauvet cave in France is the oldest representation of storytelling, dating back some 36,000 years ago. The cave depicts images of a volcanic eruption, including several animals and people. These were painted by firelight tens of thousands of years before Egyptian hieroglyphics began blending immersive imagery with written language. Storytelling is the inherent medium to share, create communit

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If I had to give one reason (and there are many!) I loved this book, it would be Rune, the main character and her mix of innocence and grit. Additionally, the romance is real, not contrived. In fact, all the characters are genuine and raw. Layer that ...more
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J.R.R. Tolkien
“Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisioned by the enemy, don't we consider it his duty to escape?. . .If we value the freedom of mind and soul, if we're partisans of liberty, then it's our plain duty to escape, and to take as many people with us as we can!”
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