fantasy author of grim worlds,

gray characters,

& gleaming romance

Don't lose yourself in the stars, little witch... not yet.

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Don't lose yourself in the stars, little witch... not yet. ⋆⁺₊⋆ ☾⋆⁺₊⋆

D.M. Darcy

dark fantasy romance author
writing stories that challenge
conventional fantasy tropes
in favor of philosophical exploration
of internal conflict, power dynamics,
& moral ambiguity.

The Fated Celestials Trilogy

“Don’t lose yourself in the stars, little witch…not yet.”

“I belong here. With you. Always. No matter what it costs me.”

“Hearts are fragile things. Mine lies here. Should it shatter, should it cease, it will be because you deem it.”

The Fated Celestials Trilogy is a dark epic fantasy romance that follows Vestaris Moonshadow, the demon daughter of the god of death. Tired of her existence and being bound to the hells, Vestaris seeks escape or the finality of the void. Follow her story as she escapes the hells, learns the truth of who she really is, and fulfills her Fate.


As Above, So Below is available now on KU, Amazon, and Audible (duet performance by Paige Reisenfeld & PJ Freebourn).

As Within, So Without will release on 9.10.25.

As the Universe, So the Soul will release on 9.10.26.

Some kind words from readers about

  • "I would have never guessed that this was a debut novel from DM Darcy. The character and world building was exquisite perfection."

    — Courtney, GR review

  • "This book has an interesting twist on fae, gods, life and death, and it left me wanting more."

    — Eri, GR review

  • "While reading about the feelings that Ves had for Ryc, I actually had to take a moment, stop reading, and process some of my own feelings about love and loss, and it brought me to tears."

    — Patty, Amazon review

  • "DM Darcy's writing is both beautiful and intelligent and instrumental in pulling you into the world of Ves. I'm waiting very impatiently for book two."

    — Jessica, Verified Amazon review

  • "I refuse to believe this is a first-time author! Highly recommended if you like romantasy! 5 out of 5 stars!"

    — Ellen, TikTok review

  • "As Above, So Below is a breath of fresh air. This is a full-length novel, with a real and satisfying ending. I didn't feel like I was reading the same re-hashed story, despite some of the tropes, like fated mates."

    — Lucy, Amazon review

  • "From death to rebirth. From victim to victor. From haunted to whole. As Above, So Below is a spellbound journey back to self and I loved every page of it."

    — Holli, GR review

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Fantasy map of Eldoterra with labeled regions such as Monora, Dynalis, Fernth, Erus, and Aeros, featuring terrain variations like mountains, forests, and deserts, dotted cities like Leighthorne and Leonshard, bordered by seas like Nirath Sea and Casridden Ocean with a decorative compass rose.
Fantasy map of Cerwiden with labeled regions and cities, including Whisperwind Peninsula, Northwood, Eastern Wylds, Coldrock Warrens, and Withering Sands. Features various geographical elements like rivers, forests, and mountain ranges.