Echoes of the Night: Derek
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Coming in March of 2026
Before the city knew his name, Derek was just a kid trying to survive it.
Set in the shadows of Pittsburgh, Echoes of the Night: Derek follows a boy who begins to notice things other people miss. The way danger moves before it arrives. The way his body reacts before his mind can catch up. The way the world seems to watch him back.
As Derek’s instincts sharpen and his resilience deepens, he is forced to confront changes he cannot explain and attention he does not want. With the guidance of a quiet guardian who knows more than he says, Derek learns that power is not always loud, and survival often comes at a cost long before you understand what you are paying.
This prequel novella to the Echoes of the Night series is a grounded, character-driven story about vigilance, inheritance, and the moment when a child realizes the world is larger and more dangerous than he was ever told.
Told through a lens of gothic urban fantasy, Derek is a story about instinct before understanding, strength before choice, and the thin line between being unseen and being noticed.
Perfect for readers who love:
- dark, atmospheric urban fantasy
- slow-burn supernatural tension
- found family dynamics
- queer-inclusive storytelling
- stories that linger long after the last page