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Venom: A Sapphic Paranormal Anthology
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Expected 1 Jan 26A Sapphic Paranormal Shared World Anthology
14 authors
13 Ghosts
13 Stories
and one haunted mansion.
This is a charity anthology and all proceeds for this will be going to The Trevor Project.
the anthology stories will vary in genre, spice level and each will come with their own trigger warnings.
Participating authors
Kinsley Kincaid
Ash Redd
Kenna Bellrae
Tylor Paige
Tilly Ridge
NJ Weeks
AB Cynthe
PH Nix
Cori Zahara
Salem Sinclair
Moxie St Henry
Morgan Blackwell
Lo Gold
Ghoulie
We hope you enjoy your stay at The Venom Estate.
14 authors
13 Ghosts
13 Stories
and one haunted mansion.
This is a charity anthology and all proceeds for this will be going to The Trevor Project.
the anthology stories will vary in genre, spice level and each will come with their own trigger warnings.
Participating authors
Kinsley Kincaid
Ash Redd
Kenna Bellrae
Tylor Paige
Tilly Ridge
NJ Weeks
AB Cynthe
PH Nix
Cori Zahara
Salem Sinclair
Moxie St Henry
Morgan Blackwell
Lo Gold
Ghoulie
We hope you enjoy your stay at The Venom Estate.
640 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication January 1, 2026
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December 21, 2025
There was so much variety in this anthology and each story was a great representation. Those who aimed to amuse I laughed (Martha/Ruth), the intermission narrative was a smooth touch I really enjoyed.
I got just the right amount... THIS sapphic paranormal anthology was steamy and super good time.
I saw some personal favorites in here and it was an enjoyable experience to have them collaborate on this book.
I will be getting a copy great job authors.
I got just the right amount... THIS sapphic paranormal anthology was steamy and super good time.
I saw some personal favorites in here and it was an enjoyable experience to have them collaborate on this book.
I will be getting a copy great job authors.
December 20, 2025
Bloodbath by LO Gold
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Sometimes you read a content warning list and just say “fuck yeah, let’s do this”.
We have -
best friends (frenemies?) to lovers under ghostly manipulation
Delicious domination
Obsession and fear
Consumption of (and bathing in) recently reaped blood
This modern update on the Countess Bathory tale is hot, bloody and sooo suspenseful. I could watch the Countess stalk and seduce Velra across continents. The way she manipulates Carey and Velra into giving her what she needs? Pristine. No notes, 5 stars of bloody, obsessive perfection.
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She Keeps Me Warm by Kenna Bellrae
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Oh my goodness, I LOVED this one!
Banshee ghost x human girl
Temperature play
Toys
Abusive man
Communication via sign language
Murder as foreplay
Cliffhanger ending that is sure to play out later
Look, anytime a girl wails out her pain and her pleasure, I’m here for it. Especially when we get to end the life of someone despicable and it leads to a sapphic spice fest. Delicious. I need Cait and Bree to keep having happy endings and also end more men.
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The Adventures of Ruth and Martha by Kinsley Kincaid
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
Ok, ya’ll this one had me ROLLING with laughter. I want to be Martha when I grow up, webbed toes and all. You know that spooky mirror ghost with dead grey skin and black pooling eyes who crawls out of the mirror and into the real world? What if you’re high AF and just want to wash her and bring her home to your new cricket and your wife?
Amazing. No notes.
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To Haunt a Heartbeat by NJ Weeks
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
I knew this one was going to absolutely devastate me from the first page and I was not wrong. A grieving mother and her estranged husband take a trip to a remote lakeside home to reset their marriage and heal. But he’s got more planned than just healing, and she’s got a ghostly ally on her side who brings her pleasure and empathy that she’s never experienced.
Like all novellas, my only disappointment is that there’s not more. That’s truly the mark of a successful story here - I loved the characters, empathized with them, and I want to see them realize a vengeful spicy future.
****************
Yearn by Morgan Blackwell
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
* self harm
* ghostly love
* help from beyond
* zero spice, off the charts love
This is my first read by the author, and it was so excellent. Deeply emotional, packed with grief and love, full of hope for the future. It’s also the first ghost-based story in the anthology, told from the POV of a young woman who lost her life after the greatest loss OF her life and is now trapped in Venom Manor. I loved this expansion to the story. The world within these pages is expanded so much now that we see how the ghosts can be just as much victims as the people who are brought there from their own points of view.
******
Bound by Broken Memories
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
Two young women, bound by love and a tragic past, start navigating their memories of each other and their plans for the future as we get some answers about what exactly is happening at Venom Manor (and how to maybe stop it).
I can’t tell you much about who these characters are without spoiling the story. What I can tell you is that these young women have loved each other for years.
There’s so much committed deep love here. And so much fear about accepting - and sharing - your identity with others. Plus, mirror loving and some answers about the manor (that of course lead to more questions!).
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Sometimes you read a content warning list and just say “fuck yeah, let’s do this”.
We have -
best friends (frenemies?) to lovers under ghostly manipulation
Delicious domination
Obsession and fear
Consumption of (and bathing in) recently reaped blood
This modern update on the Countess Bathory tale is hot, bloody and sooo suspenseful. I could watch the Countess stalk and seduce Velra across continents. The way she manipulates Carey and Velra into giving her what she needs? Pristine. No notes, 5 stars of bloody, obsessive perfection.
****************
She Keeps Me Warm by Kenna Bellrae
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Oh my goodness, I LOVED this one!
Banshee ghost x human girl
Temperature play
Toys
Abusive man
Communication via sign language
Murder as foreplay
Cliffhanger ending that is sure to play out later
Look, anytime a girl wails out her pain and her pleasure, I’m here for it. Especially when we get to end the life of someone despicable and it leads to a sapphic spice fest. Delicious. I need Cait and Bree to keep having happy endings and also end more men.
**************
The Adventures of Ruth and Martha by Kinsley Kincaid
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
Ok, ya’ll this one had me ROLLING with laughter. I want to be Martha when I grow up, webbed toes and all. You know that spooky mirror ghost with dead grey skin and black pooling eyes who crawls out of the mirror and into the real world? What if you’re high AF and just want to wash her and bring her home to your new cricket and your wife?
Amazing. No notes.
*****************
To Haunt a Heartbeat by NJ Weeks
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
I knew this one was going to absolutely devastate me from the first page and I was not wrong. A grieving mother and her estranged husband take a trip to a remote lakeside home to reset their marriage and heal. But he’s got more planned than just healing, and she’s got a ghostly ally on her side who brings her pleasure and empathy that she’s never experienced.
Like all novellas, my only disappointment is that there’s not more. That’s truly the mark of a successful story here - I loved the characters, empathized with them, and I want to see them realize a vengeful spicy future.
****************
Yearn by Morgan Blackwell
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
* self harm
* ghostly love
* help from beyond
* zero spice, off the charts love
This is my first read by the author, and it was so excellent. Deeply emotional, packed with grief and love, full of hope for the future. It’s also the first ghost-based story in the anthology, told from the POV of a young woman who lost her life after the greatest loss OF her life and is now trapped in Venom Manor. I loved this expansion to the story. The world within these pages is expanded so much now that we see how the ghosts can be just as much victims as the people who are brought there from their own points of view.
******
Bound by Broken Memories
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️
Two young women, bound by love and a tragic past, start navigating their memories of each other and their plans for the future as we get some answers about what exactly is happening at Venom Manor (and how to maybe stop it).
I can’t tell you much about who these characters are without spoiling the story. What I can tell you is that these young women have loved each other for years.
There’s so much committed deep love here. And so much fear about accepting - and sharing - your identity with others. Plus, mirror loving and some answers about the manor (that of course lead to more questions!).
Review of advance copy received from Author
Amazing sapphic anthology filled with ghosts and other paranormal elements.
I loved how every story was clearly its own unique story that worked well on its own, but also how well the stories worked together. All the stories had a haunted feel to them and they centered around the same place, the Venom Estate.
The little intermissions between the stories were a nice addition and I loved how the prologue and epilogue tied everything together.
Most of the authors were familiar to me, but I also found a few whose stories I hadn’t read before. I always love finding new authors while reading anthologies.
I highly recommend checking this anthology out!
•Bloodbath by LO Gold
•She Keeps Me Warm by Kenna Bellrae
•The Adventures of Ruth & Martha by Kinsley Kincaid
•To Haunt a Heartbeat by N.J. Weeks
•Yearn by Morgan Blackwell
•Bound by Broken Memories by Cori Zahara
•Just Buried by Tylor Paige
•Bleed Bluebird by Moxie St. Henry
•Bend the Rail by Ash Redd
•A Locket of Luck & Horror by Ab. Cynthe
•Everfrost by Salem Sinclair
•Her Soul to Reap by P.H. Nix
•Pretty Deadly by Tilly Ridge
Little Ghoulie
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.
I loved how every story was clearly its own unique story that worked well on its own, but also how well the stories worked together. All the stories had a haunted feel to them and they centered around the same place, the Venom Estate.
The little intermissions between the stories were a nice addition and I loved how the prologue and epilogue tied everything together.
Most of the authors were familiar to me, but I also found a few whose stories I hadn’t read before. I always love finding new authors while reading anthologies.
I highly recommend checking this anthology out!
•Bloodbath by LO Gold
•She Keeps Me Warm by Kenna Bellrae
•The Adventures of Ruth & Martha by Kinsley Kincaid
•To Haunt a Heartbeat by N.J. Weeks
•Yearn by Morgan Blackwell
•Bound by Broken Memories by Cori Zahara
•Just Buried by Tylor Paige
•Bleed Bluebird by Moxie St. Henry
•Bend the Rail by Ash Redd
•A Locket of Luck & Horror by Ab. Cynthe
•Everfrost by Salem Sinclair
•Her Soul to Reap by P.H. Nix
•Pretty Deadly by Tilly Ridge
Little Ghoulie
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review. Receiving ARC didn’t affect my opinion of the book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
**Reviewing Kinsley Kincaid's Adventures of Ruth & Martha.
Omg this was hilarious and in true Kinsley Kincaid fashion she never disappoints with the inappropriate humor in this one.
Martha is amazing and her commentary is top-notch perfection. I laughed so hard reading this quick little story of two wild older married ladies and their crazy adventures in the haunted Venom Estate. I don't think I will ever look at a wooden brush the same after this one lol (IYKYK). Ruth is the slightly more level headed one in this relationship, but she loves her wife and seems to deal with her wife's spontaneous drug induced fun moments as best she can. These two have found themselves in a haunted estate where they get split up and have way different adventures to say the least.
These two are hilarious and nonstop fun with a little unexpected naughty mixed in. I hope the author brings more Ruth & Martha hijinks in the future because I really need more!! If you love a hilarious banter-filled quick read you definitely need to read this one. I can't wait to read the rest of this anthology that is filled with some amazing authors.
Overall: 5/☆☆☆☆☆
Spice: 🌶
Omg this was hilarious and in true Kinsley Kincaid fashion she never disappoints with the inappropriate humor in this one.
Martha is amazing and her commentary is top-notch perfection. I laughed so hard reading this quick little story of two wild older married ladies and their crazy adventures in the haunted Venom Estate. I don't think I will ever look at a wooden brush the same after this one lol (IYKYK). Ruth is the slightly more level headed one in this relationship, but she loves her wife and seems to deal with her wife's spontaneous drug induced fun moments as best she can. These two have found themselves in a haunted estate where they get split up and have way different adventures to say the least.
These two are hilarious and nonstop fun with a little unexpected naughty mixed in. I hope the author brings more Ruth & Martha hijinks in the future because I really need more!! If you love a hilarious banter-filled quick read you definitely need to read this one. I can't wait to read the rest of this anthology that is filled with some amazing authors.
Overall: 5/☆☆☆☆☆
Spice: 🌶
November 23, 2025
review for Bend the Rail by Ash Redd
what a fun spooky little read! Salome and Larkin are our FMCs that both feel something is big wrong with the mansion they are staying in with friends. When things start happening that cannot be explained and their dreams start feeling like more than dreams, they know something is up. I enjoyed reading about Silvey and the ending tied it all together.
"The longer we're here, though, the more I feel like the 'insane deal' should have been a red fucking flag.
will absolutely be reading more of the sapphic stories in this anthology
what a fun spooky little read! Salome and Larkin are our FMCs that both feel something is big wrong with the mansion they are staying in with friends. When things start happening that cannot be explained and their dreams start feeling like more than dreams, they know something is up. I enjoyed reading about Silvey and the ending tied it all together.
"The longer we're here, though, the more I feel like the 'insane deal' should have been a red fucking flag.
will absolutely be reading more of the sapphic stories in this anthology
December 7, 2025
Bend the Rail ARC review
Ash Redd continues to put out prime work. Ash is literally one of my top dark romance writers and I need more!
This was a thrills and chills packed novella with just enough romance to tease you. The main characters are loveable and the tension starts almost immediately. Ash is great at setting the mood for the book quickly and building it from there. This literally had me on the edge of my seat and I soared through the pages. Just read it! I honestly am now intrigued about the other stories.
Ash Redd continues to put out prime work. Ash is literally one of my top dark romance writers and I need more!
This was a thrills and chills packed novella with just enough romance to tease you. The main characters are loveable and the tension starts almost immediately. Ash is great at setting the mood for the book quickly and building it from there. This literally had me on the edge of my seat and I soared through the pages. Just read it! I honestly am now intrigued about the other stories.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I don’t even know where to begin with this anthology. So many emotions, it was a ride. It explores human/ghost relationships in so many compelling ways. From possibly unreliable narrators, to female rage team ups, to a deep, soul wrenching yearning that I'm still thinking about. The common thread that binds these stories is the tenderness and sensitivity beneath it all- the kind of understanding only women can provide. Every piece felt intentional, intimate, and emotionally haunting. I genuinely enjoyed the short stories in this anthology.
December 9, 2025
Bend the Rail by Ash Redd is part of Venom: A Sapphic Paranormal Anthology, a charity collection featuring 14 authors.
Bend the Rail is a short, spooky story with little spice, but it’s fast-paced, well written, and thrilling. It’s a perfect ghost tale with a touch of romance - ideal for enjoying in a single sitting.
I really liked it and can’t wait to read the other 12 stories in this anthology.
Bend the Rail is a short, spooky story with little spice, but it’s fast-paced, well written, and thrilling. It’s a perfect ghost tale with a touch of romance - ideal for enjoying in a single sitting.
I really liked it and can’t wait to read the other 12 stories in this anthology.
December 21, 2025
Review for Bend The Rail by Ash Redd:
I absolutely loved this short spooky story with Salome and Larkin! Both girls are staying at a mansion that makes them question what’s reality and what’s just in their head. It also doesn’t help that they start having the same haunting dream…
I’m such a scaredy cat so I don’t normally read horror stories but this one was perfect and had had me on the edge of my seat till the very end!
I absolutely loved this short spooky story with Salome and Larkin! Both girls are staying at a mansion that makes them question what’s reality and what’s just in their head. It also doesn’t help that they start having the same haunting dream…
I’m such a scaredy cat so I don’t normally read horror stories but this one was perfect and had had me on the edge of my seat till the very end!
November 24, 2025
I am reviewing
Bend The Rail by Ash Redd
Y'all this story was amazing it's a short little thing but it sure does pack a punch. You get a little bitta spice, little bitta ghosty vibes, and some old hurt souls. Oh and did I mention the ghost train? Y'all seriously check this story out. Salome and Larkin bring this story to life and you feel all their emotions.
Bend The Rail by Ash Redd
Y'all this story was amazing it's a short little thing but it sure does pack a punch. You get a little bitta spice, little bitta ghosty vibes, and some old hurt souls. Oh and did I mention the ghost train? Y'all seriously check this story out. Salome and Larkin bring this story to life and you feel all their emotions.
Review of advance copy
Review for Bend the Rail by Ash Redd
I loved this short, spooky story!
Salome and Larkin, our MCs, are staying at a manor with some of their friends. They both start to have odd dreams and bad feelings. It turns out that they are being haunted, and have to figure out how to save themselves.
This story was well written and pulled me in from the beginning.
I loved this short, spooky story!
Salome and Larkin, our MCs, are staying at a manor with some of their friends. They both start to have odd dreams and bad feelings. It turns out that they are being haunted, and have to figure out how to save themselves.
This story was well written and pulled me in from the beginning.
Review of advance copy
Review for Bend The Rail
This was a short and fast spooky read that I loved and devoured in one sitting and the plot was written very well and made you want to keep reading to find out what happens and the ending was not what I expected but definitely tied the story together. I can’t wait to read more of the stories from this anthology and see what happens next.
This was a short and fast spooky read that I loved and devoured in one sitting and the plot was written very well and made you want to keep reading to find out what happens and the ending was not what I expected but definitely tied the story together. I can’t wait to read more of the stories from this anthology and see what happens next.
December 30, 2025
The Adventures of Ruth & Martha by Kinsley Kincaid:
Ruth and Martha are kooky…maybe even a little batty 🤭🦇
This is a quick, fun, paranormal, romcom featuring two feisty old ladies that had me cackling with laughter.
Gummies and ghosts, what a combination 🤣
When I’m Martha & Ruth’s age, I hope I’m still having adventures like them.
Ruth and Martha are kooky…maybe even a little batty 🤭🦇
This is a quick, fun, paranormal, romcom featuring two feisty old ladies that had me cackling with laughter.
Gummies and ghosts, what a combination 🤣
When I’m Martha & Ruth’s age, I hope I’m still having adventures like them.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Just Buried by Tylor Paige
Omg! This was such an amazing short story! It not only gives Corpse Bride and So I Married an Ax Murderer vibes but also has a touch of American Horror Story Hotel that just seemed to give it that little extra! I absolutely loved it! This just makes me wanna get my hands on the entire Anthology!
Omg! This was such an amazing short story! It not only gives Corpse Bride and So I Married an Ax Murderer vibes but also has a touch of American Horror Story Hotel that just seemed to give it that little extra! I absolutely loved it! This just makes me wanna get my hands on the entire Anthology!
November 28, 2025
I read Bend the Rail by Ash Redd - and this might just be my new favorite story. 😭😂
Can I please have some more? This is literally what I NEED in my life!
Can I please have some more? This is literally what I NEED in my life!
Review of advance copy received from Author
review for Her Soul to Reap - PH Nix
I loved this. I wish it was longer. Nix could 100% turn this into a full length novel. I can't wait to read the rest of the stories in this anthology.
review for Just Buried - Tylor Paige
Holy shit this was amazing. I need to own this anthology
I loved this. I wish it was longer. Nix could 100% turn this into a full length novel. I can't wait to read the rest of the stories in this anthology.
review for Just Buried - Tylor Paige
Holy shit this was amazing. I need to own this anthology
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