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- Vicious
- Vengeful
- Frankenstein
- The Morganville Vampires
- The Gardella Vampire Hunters
- Dollface
Lantern author
N.J. Ember
Horror and Paranormal Romance for readers who love monsters with human hearts
HorrorUrban FantasyParanormal RomanceHorrormanceDark fantasyPoetry
1,665published words across 1 Lantern story
Behind the byline
About the author
N.J. Ember is a paranormal fiction author who loves to write stories about survival and triumph over adversity. Whether her characters are dealing with the paranormal or everyday life, she seeks to show that strength is not always about being superhuman or invulnerable. She currently lives in Michigan with her partner, their friends, and their cane corso puppy.
⌖ Michigan
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In the headphones
Writing soundtrack
- The Pretty Reckless
- Villains Symphony
Tiny author lore
Things to know
- Hey readers, I’m N.J. Ember. I primarily write urban fantasy/paranormal, horror, and poetry. My books usually include:
- 🫂 found family
- 🏳️🌈 LGBTQIA+ characters
- 💕 romantic subplots
- 🙇🏻♀️ angst
- 🙄 sarcastic quips/sarcastic humor
- 🧛🏻♂️ supernatural creatures and shenanigans
- 🖤 I also write The Heavy Magic Series with author Amir Lane.
On Lantern
Stories by N.J. Ember
Horror
Red Runs Through It
Two Bound in Blood, One Generational Curse
For Mira Lee and Janey, their family’s generational curse lives with them everyday. Haunted by the memories of their parents and burdened with obligation, the two sisters do their best to take care of each other. But when their family’s secret refuses to stay buried, they’ll have to face some painful truths before their lives, and the world as they know it, are ripped apart.
Beyond Lantern
More books by N.J. Ember
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Published book
The Desiccated - Part 1
In the first installment of The Desiccated, Lia is ensnared in the growing danger that looms over the town. Her neighbors are going missing, her friends are falling ill and she is exposed to a world she can’t believe is real. As new threats tangle with old secrets, she will discover her biggest obstacle isn’t what lurks in the shadows, but what lies within herself.
Can she face the darkness in her past so she may face the dangers of the present? What will be the consequences of her choices? One thing is for certain, the town of Black Ridge Falls is in trouble, and she may be the only one who can save it. Will Lia find her inner strength in time?
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