Noltharion: A Horror Novella

by R.A. King

In this eerie sequel to Channel 137, Ethan Graves is trapped in an endless time loop he doesn’t even perceive, the same old TV flickering through each repetition. This time, when it fails to work, he sets it aside—until Claire pierces his waking nightmare with a desperate find her. Compelled by an instinct he can’t name, Ethan begins to unravel the TV’s role in his relentless cycle, determined to use it to bring her back for good. But an ancient entity, woven into the loop’s fabric, has darker intentions, poised to shatter his grasp on reality.

144 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2025

About the author

R.A. King is a horror author specializing in psychological horror. His books include The Dark Within, Channel 137, This Is How It All Ends, and others. A lifelong fan of horror cinema, he also collects books and films. A former college football player, he lives and writes in rural Ohio.

Reviews

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review to come!! Great novella!!! 👌🏼🤩

[Paige Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Noltharion immediately picks up where Channel 137 ends. This collection has been such a fun read. It’s the perfect example of the cross between reality and fiction. It’s a total mindfuck in other words. Full of suspense and dread throughout. There’s also an ancient entity thrown into the mix which was an added bonus and build on to the already prevalent fear.

Noltharion releases on September 1st, 2025. Be sure to read Channel 137 first which releases on August 1st, 2025.

[Aeroreader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part sequel, part remix. The second half of the collection was the perfect continuation of the thrilling parallel universe adventure that is Channel 137. It digs deeper into the various worlds and horrors to be found inside the TV. The ending was a dagger to the heart. Fans of The Twilight Zone or Black Mirror would enjoy this one. I definitely recommend this one to fans of dark and mind bending stories.

I received and ARC. All opinions are my own.

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This seamlessly continues from where Channel 137 left off — a flawless follow-up to the novella duet. The level of detail really stood out, and the story was packed with suspense, eerie moments, and plenty of gore.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

This seemingly picks up where channel 137 leaves off. A spine chilling sci-fi type adventure that leaves your mind reeling trying to figure out what is real. I thoroughly enjoyed this!