Betwixt

by J.P. Rindfleisch IX

In a realm between life and death...

...how far would you go for love?

In 'Betwixt', a world teetering between life and death, Domhnall, the son of the King of the Damned, embarks on a journey that will challenge everything he knows about his existence.

Accompanied by his partner Eoin, a mapmaker, they traverse through lands of nightmares and chaos, seeking answers and a way back to the living. But with every step, they are drawn deeper into the heart of the Betwixt, where secrets are as abundant as the horrors that inhabit it.

This gothic fantasy short story is a thrilling exploration of love, destiny, and the inescapable pull of the unknown.

54 pages, ebook

Published August 30, 2022

About the author

Hello! I am a writer of things Dark, Strange, and Queer. I currently live with his partner of eleven years in Illinois with a menagerie of animal children, including a Siberian husky, miniature dachshund, African grey parrot, Quaker parrot, and suspiciously immortal cat. I love creating art, nerding out over science, video games, tabletop RPGs, and spending hours in the kitchen crafting up delectable vegan grub.

Reviews

[Samantha Manning · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay but like? Where is the rest of the story????
It’s good so far, but definitely feels incomplete.

[g · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 but rounded up for a friend. this was an incredibly short novella, which of course meant it was rushed. the premise was unique and the characters particularly promising, meaning this could easily be fleshed out into a more detailed and longer story. i'd especially like to know more contextually about the main characters, who did take backseat in their own story given the length and exposition heavy start. there's even room with what was already written to make a prequel and a sequel, which would be well worth it given how interesting what was written already is.

[Jason Kivela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting world and characters. Decided to give it a try and plan to read more from this author.

[Jennifer Paradis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This just left me wanting more

[Carter Maldonado-Suarez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need another part. Too short. Haha.