R. L. Davennor

All my life, I’ve dreamed of the sea. Mermaids, stormy skies, daring adventures, pirates…it was little wonder I sprinted to the docks the moment I left the orphanage. Eager to begin my new life, I searched for a ship that would have me—and found a thief instead. I chased the bastard. Now I’m trapped. I’m told this place is Neverland, but everything I touch is dead or dying; what’s left is hellbent on killing each other. Monsters lurk around every corner, and everyone I meet hides a damning secret. I’m thrust in the middle of a deadly feud, and the only one capable of unraveling the curse that plagues us. Neverland is my home now. Until it’s done with me? It will never let go. Peter Pan meets Pirates of the Caribbean in A Land of Never After, but reader beware: this children’s tale has been reimagined for adult lovers of all things dark and deadly, with an LGBTQ+ positive twist. Content warnings include language, violence, and mentions of gender dysphoria and suicide.

A Peter Pan Retelling

A Land of Never After

All my life, I've dreamed of the sea.Mermaids, stormy skies, daring adventures, pirates?it was little wonder I sprinted to the docks the moment I left the orphanage. Eager to begin my new life, I searched for a ship that would have me-and found a thief instead. I chased the bastard.Now I'm trapped.I'm told this place is Neverland, but everything I touch is dead or dying; what's left is hellbent on killing each other. Monsters lurk around every corner, and everyone I meet hides a damning secret. I'm thrust in the middle of a deadly feud, and the only one capable of unraveling the curse that plagues us.Neverland is my home now. Until it's done with me?It will never let go.Peter Pan meets Pirates of the Caribbean in A Land of Never After, but reader beware: this children's tale has been reimagined for adult lovers of all things dark and deadly. Content warnings include language, violence, and mentions of gender dysphoria and suicide.

In one night, I lost everything. My ship, my crew, my freedom, and nearly my life-but none of it hurt as much as losing my lover Scarlett. Her scorned fiancé now holds her captive, and unless I do something, she'll be forced to marry the devil within a week. Remaining undetected with a curse eating me alive proves damn near impossible, but at least our plan was simple: get in, get Scarlett, and get out. There's only one obstacle. Her. Scarlett planned this, from her capture to my escape. She's exactly where she wants to be, and it's for more than just revenge-if she plays her cards right, she'll obtain what we've been after for years, breaking our curse and freeing our souls. It all hinges on a Nochebuena ball, and a single dance. If only that dance wasn't with the Devil. A Dance with the Devil is a short, fast-paced prequel to the Curses of Never Series: dark fantasy retellings inspired by Peter Pan and The Little Mermaid. Perfect for fans of Black Sails and Pirates of the Caribbean, these LGBTQ+ friendly adult reimaginings are filled to the brim with monsters, magic, and pirates. This installment contains language, violence, and explicit sexual content.

A Curses of Never Prequel

A Dance with the Devil

As Captain Wendy Maynard... I have everything I ever dared dream of. A ship all my own. Friends by my side. A purpose-and a home. I should have known it would all go to shit. The exhausting combination of storms and outrunning monsters have left The Jolly Serpent battered and broken, and my crew no longer trusts me to pick up the pieces. Just when it looks like Peter and I are about to be thrown overboard, the unlikeliest of saviors shows up... My father. I didn't plan on seeing Captain Hook again so soon, but he needs me, and I need him. The sea witch Ursa is hiding far more than secrets, and if the rumors are to be believed? Her realm makes the horrors of Neverland look warm and fuzzy in comparison. Failure to retrieve what we've lost simply isn't an option. If we do, it's not our lives Ursa wants. It's our very souls. A Sea of Eternal Woe is book two in the Curses of Never Series: dark fantasy retellings inspired by Peter Pan and The Little Mermaid. Perfect for fans of Pirates of the Caribbean and Lost Boy by Christina Henry, these LGBTQ+ friendly adult reimaginings are filled to the brim with monsters, magic, and pirates. This installment contains language, violence, sexual content, gender dysphoria, and instances of transphobia, including misgendering.

A Little Mermaid Retelling

A Sea of Eternal Woe

In one night, I lost everything. My ship, my crew, my freedom, and nearly my life—but none of it hurt as much as losing my lover Scarlett. Her scorned fiancé now holds her captive, and unless I do something, she’ll be forced to marry the devil within a week. Remaining undetected with a curse eating me alive proves damn near impossible, but at least our plan was simple: get in, get Scarlett, and get out. There’s only one obstacle. Her. Scarlett planned this, from her capture to my escape. She’s exactly where she wants to be, and it’s for more than just revenge—if she plays her cards right, she’ll obtain what we’ve been after for years, breaking our curse and freeing our souls. It all hinges on a Nochebuena ball, and a single dance. If only that dance wasn’t with the Devil. A Dance with the Devil is a short, fast-paced prequel to the Curses of Never Series: dark fantasy retellings inspired by Peter Pan and The Little Mermaid. Perfect for fans of Black Sails and Pirates of the Caribbean, these LGBTQ+ friendly adult reimaginings are filled to the brim with monsters, magic, and pirates.

"Where words fail, music speaks." We read stories to let our imaginations run wild-but have you ever wished there was just a little more? While reading that epic battle, did you wish you could hear the drums? When a mother is singing a lullaby to her child, have you yearned to hear her voice? At the moment the main character emerges victorious, what if their theme was swelling in the background? What if you could not only read a book-but hear its music? In this one-of-a-kind collection, author and composer R. L. Davennor takes you on an unprecedented journey to lands far beyond our own. From the forests of Arakunia to the high seas of Khovaa, experience firsthand the music of their worlds from a unique and intimate perspective. Each score comes accompanied with annotations written by the composer, with many also printed alongside fiction excerpts that inspired the music. Listen as you read with links to each individual composition and a playlist to hear them all at once. With more than 30 full scores amounting to over two hours of music, whether you're searching for a ballad, a shanty, a love song, or something purely instrumental, there is a piece for every mood and instrumentation: from solo piano all the way to a full symphony orchestra. Summon your dragon, don your cloak, and escape to the fantasy realm of Lyres, Legends, and Lullabies. ﻿Please be aware the fictional prose contains adult language and themes, and that reader discretion is advised.

An Annotated Score Collection

Lyres, Legends, and Lullabies

One more kill-and then I'm free.If only it were that simple.Ancient curses call for desperate measures, and to escape mine, I've become a murderer. But 'freedom' trades one chain for another, and I'll be damned if I'm marrying that filthy sorcerer.Unfortunately, a girl who turns into a dragon doesn't have many options. Even if I did, who could love a monster?Certainly not the prince in front of me.The handsome prince in front of me-who I'm meant to kill.Could my last target be my final chance?Dragon Lake is the classic fairytale like you've never read it before. Containing graphic violence, adult language, sexual situations, and suicide mentions, this 11.5k word dark retelling isn't for the faint of heart.

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