Of Masks and Magic

by Sarah Zane, Molly Ahearn, S.L. Leigh

Lose yourself in tales of daring adventures and swoonworthy love stories. Get whisked away into new worlds full of secrets. Dance the night away with a masked stranger who makes your heart race. Embark on adventures into the unknown, prove your strength, and claim your destiny. These stories prove time and time again that sometimes getting lost is the only way to find yourself.

With over 350 pages of stories, this fantasy and fantasy romance anthology features stories from Sarah Zane, Molly Ahearn, S.L. Thorne, S. Frasher, Jes Drew, Kathy Haan, R.E. Johnson, and Jessica M. Butler. Of Masks and Magic is only available for a limited time, so don't miss your change to own this incredible anthology, discover new favorite authors, and support a very important cause.

ALL proceeds from Of Masks and Magic will be donated to Room to Read. The anthology organizers and participating authors are neither affiliated nor endorsed by the charity.

402 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 18, 2023

About the author

Sarah is an author of happy endings for traumatized queers. As a bisexual, it should be shocking to no one that she has more than one genre she loves and writes. She writes across genres but guarantees that a Sarah Zane book will always be queer and always have a happy ending eventually. She has a particular fondness for writing sapphic pairings since they tend to be underrepresented in books. She lives in New England with her 2 black cats named Gatsby and Mr. Darcy. When she isn't writing, she can be usually be found taking forest walks, visiting castles, planning exotic trips she can't afford, or cuddled up with one of her cats crying over fictional characters or yelling at them about how badly they need therapy.

Reviews

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the authors did a fantastic job of bringing the magic of their stories to life. I did not want to put it down, it had me turning the pages excited for the next story. The stories made me feel like I was going on adventures with the characters, going through the struggles. I love the books by all these authors and would recommend them to any one who loves magick and adventures.

[Maribel · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Of Masks and Magic Charity Anthology: The Macabre Dance of the Sanguine Six" by R.E. Johnson is a chilling and captivating addition to the anthology series. This collection of stories delves into the dark and mysterious side of masks and magic, taking readers on a haunting journey that will send shivers down their spines. Johnson's storytelling prowess shines as they expertly craft eerie atmospheres and create a sense of unease that lingers long after the final page. Each tale within the anthology is a macabre masterpiece, showcasing the author's ability to blend elements of horror, suspense, and supernatural seamlessly. The characters are vividly portrayed, their fears and desires intertwining with the mystique of masks and the insidious power of magic. For fans of spine-tingling tales that push the boundaries of the imagination, "The Macabre Dance of the Sanguine Six" is a must-read.

R.E. Johnson's "Of Masks and Magic Charity Anthology: The Macabre Dance of the Sanguine Six" is a testament to the author's ability to create a chilling and atmospheric reading experience. The anthology offers a collection of dark and twisted tales that explore the sinister nature of masks and the malevolent force of magic. Johnson's prose is hauntingly beautiful, painting vivid and unsettling scenes that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The stories within this anthology are expertly crafted, immersing readers in a world of supernatural horror where the line between reality and nightmare blurs. With its masterful storytelling, atmospheric settings, and compelling characters, "The Macabre Dance of the Sanguine Six" is a captivating read that will leave fans of dark fantasy and horror craving for more.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Macabre Dance of the Sanguine Six- Of Masks and Magic Charity Anthology by RE Johnson. This book is full of spicy stories that are beautifully written by numerous authors. This was a thrilling read that I thoroughly enjoyed reading, the book was my companion for the day. I absolutely felt a message of the novel was don’t be afraid to lose yourself… (something that I need to learn desperately!) This book was full of mystery, intrigue, adventures and secrets. I don’t think there was a single character that I didn’t like, they all were beautifully written and thought out. The stories plots were amazing and engaging; I felt like it could have been a T.V series of mini movies. This book was amazing on all counts and definitely should be read!

Final review:
5 out of 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For being able to lose myself
5 out of 5 masks 🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭

[Becky Weeks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read The Dance of the Sanguine Six by RE Johnson and if you’ve read any of her other works, you already know what kind of writing to expect from her—this is no different. Her storytelling, world building, epic romances (🌶️), macabre/ dark style are still prevalent even in short story form. I devoured this story in record time and officially petitioning for more like this!

[Gloria Ramirez Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the Macabre Dance of the Sanguin Six by RE Johnson and omg this was complete 🔥🔥🔥🔥. I need so much more! I love how all of her short stories can hold so much backstory, plot, and spice in a few amount of pages. I need a whole series of these 6!!!

[Sierra Wiles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got to read The Macabre Dance of the Sanguine Six by R.E. Johnson and holy crap! The story was incredible, the steam level broke the scale, and I didn’t want it to end!

[Mary Curtis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read The Macabre Dance of the Sanguine Six by RE Johnson. This is a Why Choose if I ever did see one! I love the plot of this story. There is plenty of trigger warnings. But this story could be made into a play or movie! It wouldn’t be very clean but well worth the watch. If you like different types of POVs and don’t mind a bit of spicy definitely read this story. It’s like poetry but dirtier. ( in a good way)

Characters: 10000000/10
Plot: 100/10
Trope: Why choose
Triggers: Yes read them before you continue to read ( you are warned)
Spice: 100000000/10 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵

[Sarah | Retro Girl Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

- My review is for “The Macabre Dance of the Sanguine Six” by R.E. Johnson.

I thought this short story was a good introduction to R.E. Johnson’s newest world/characters!!! The spicy scenes were well written, and I enjoyed the way the Sanguine Six made themselves known to Eve. I’m really intrigued by them, so I’m excited to read more in the future!!!

[Wormy Book Lover · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Macabre Dance of the Sanguine Six - RE Johnson

I absolutely loved this story from start to finish. I'll be honest, when I finished the story my first thought was 'but wait, I need more!!!' RE Johnson is a fantastic storyteller, their books will pull you in with fantastic characters and rich worlds that stick with you and once again they did not disappoint with this short story!! It was a fabulous teaser for a world that I already cannot wait to get back to. The spice was fantastic too! I always love reading about group activities & the author absolutely delivered some delicious group scenes that just won't leave my brain! Absolute must read!

[Matthew Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

i received the story ( the macabre dance of the sanguine six by R.E. Johnson as an arc for an honest review

i absolutely loved this book ! , i loved that it seemed to be set in older times , kind of like when beauty and the beast was set . it was very easy to follow , had a few 😮😮😮 moments but i loved them ! i loved eve , the way she is , how openly and eagerly she opened up to and accepted what the sanguine six wanted and i love that R.E. Johnson has more planned for these characters 💜

im looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the anthology, i will updates as i go along

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to be an ARC reader for The Macabre Dance of the Sanguine Six, and I am thrilled about it. This short story had all the spice, intrigue, and general awesomeness that RE provides, and it definitely has me wanting a full-length novel or even a series!

10/10 would recommend
10/10 would read again

[Jes Drew · Rating 5 out of 5]

My contribution is Entreaty of Shadows, which is a no-spice fantasy, but not all the contributions are no-spice.

[Mandy Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can never get enough of R.E.!! She always gives, backstory,plot, and SPICE!!! She will always be a ONE CLICK for me.

[Sarah Zane]

Clearly I'm a little biased, but since I did read all the stories in the book, I feel justified in reviewing it. I loved how these stories all came together to weave tales of adventure and daring, stories about finding yourself and getting lost along the way. I am so honored to be a part of such a wonderful collection of stories and hope the rest of the authors plan to continue to write in the worlds they created for their stories.