The Scarlet Ball

Set in a dark, magical version of New York’s Gilded Age, this fantasy follows Judith Ban, a convent girl-turned-courtesan and con artist, as she navigates the city’s opulence and hidden dangers. When she accepts a risky disguise to assume the identity of a missing debutante, Judith plunges into a world of demons, witchcraft, and ambition, where her own desires may become her greatest threat. With themes of seduction, power, and cunning, the story offers a richly woven tale of intrigue and magical peril.