Blood Brute: on the Edge of Salt a Queer Dark Fantasy of Vampires & Blood Magic

The end is here—and Rise has one last chance to fight for what’s left of his soul.As the Warwolves tighten their grip and the undead threaten what remains of the world, Rise and his coven make their final stand. With Owl Court crumbling and betrayal festering within, only one thing holds him together: the fragile bond with Cypriot, the man who’s always believed in him.In this devastating queer dark fantasy, love is a light—but even light casts a shadow.The War cost Rise everything—his power, his peace, and the people he swore to protect. With the fate of his coven hanging by a thread, he must confront the ghosts of every choice he’s made and every soul he’s lost. Old allies falter. Enemies grow stronger. And the magic within him threatens to consume what little humanity he has left.Yet through it all, Cypriot remains—bruised, loyal, and unshakable. Their love has survived bloodshed, betrayal, and the end of the world. But can it survive the end of Rise?This is the end. One last love. One last fight.And the monster he fears most… is already inside him.