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C.Y. Benton is a dark fantasy author creating bold, immersive stories filled with supernatural politics, slow-burn tension, dangerous men, and unforgettable heroines.
Her debut novel, Rayne & Ruin, introduces readers to Harper Rayne, Phoenix’s youngest and most relentless Enforcement Agent, as she is pulled into a world of ritual killings, ancient power, and secrets tied to her own blood.
C.Y. Benton writes stories about power, survival, and what happens when a woman stops apologizing for what she is. She lives for layered worldbuilding, cinematic tension, and characters who leave a mark.

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