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Hi, I'm Ariadne Pautina; I'm an author. I love to write, please come visit and enjoy the worlds I create. You'll find fantasy and thrills amongst these pages. Dark Creative About Ariadne Sign up to my newsletter About Ariadne Greetings and salutations, I'm Ariadne Pautina - a Dark Creative from the UK. I write the stories that will destroy you then put you back together. I craft the stories which are shrouded in darkness, but with an unmistakeable glimmer of light which offers empowerment and strength, often drawn on my own experiences. All my work is 100% human-crafted, from the artwork (which I create, or pay an artist to create), to the finished published work. I've always been a creator, a writer. I love words; the way they taste, the way they dance over my tongue, the way they sound against my skin. My writing style to mine. Not everyone will like it, and that's okay. Wander through my musings, let the worlds I create welcome you. Get lost, get found. All are welcome here. I'm telling my stories, in my own way. Discover Ariadne's Books Ariadne's Testimonials Nikki I am still obsessing. Outstanding. I have chills! You use reading tempo to heighten tension, like how they use audio in movies. Spectacular... the writing is just so... chef's kiss. An amazing wordsmith. Intimidating (complimentary) and inspiring. You have no business being this talented. I admire your work, and who you are as a person. Subscribe Get caught in Ariadne's Web First name Last name Email* Subscribe Subscribe and be tangled in Ariadne's Web to receive email updates Contact Ariadne Contact or follow Ariadne I'm very open to talk about my work, so please do reach out via email, or follow me. Support via Ko-Fi is welcome! Linktree Shop Mail Linktree Ko-fi store Substack TikTok Provide an Offering

All of Ariadne's Pautina's published works, with overview, content warnings, links to obtain, and links to the author curated playlists. Ariadne's Books Obtain Ariadne's Books The Elemental Pentology This five book series begins with Alabaster, and takes us on a tense ride through history, with Norse influences and more modern elements, this is a hybrid of styles which offer a dynamic character driven and inclusive story. The five key elements are represented by the main female character in each book – the embodiment of the elements as Goddesses. The series is layered, with a representative cast of characters who are delightful, disposable, and devious. These are flawed and morally-grey characters who challenge loyalty and perception. The story tracks the Goddesses as they attempt to reclaim their world from an ancient God who exiled them when he claimed their world, thousands of years earlier. It took them everything to claw their way back, and they will do all it takes to succeed – including sacrificing those they love and preparing for war. A war which changes everything for the world. The timeline overlaps, so they need to be read in order. Each book adds more detail, more layers, and more clues. It explores how the world has been impacted by the decline of the matriarchal society in favour of a patriarchal one. It explores how women are reclaiming their place. And how the world has been damaged by neglect. This is all presented in a way that's exciting to read, with characters you will come to love, to hate, and, maybe, to mourn. Content warnings for the series: abortion; abuse / abusive relationship; adoption; alcohol; eating disorders; drowning; epidemics; explicit content; family conflict; fire; gambling; infidelity; manipulation; mass deaths / murder; physical abuse / assault; pregnancy & birth; religious subversion; sex / sexual abuse / assault; suicide; torture; violence; war; witchcraft Obtain You can find the playlist for the series on Spotify. And, the playlist for Alabaster , Lacrymosa , Torrefy , Sempiternal , and And Let Time Stand, Still on Spotify individually, too. The Menagerie We are all a wonderful mix of hidden pieces From the opening short story to the final poem, The Menagerie combines varied themes and genres which explore darker experiences with an empowering message of hope. This anthology is a cohesive combination of 55 tales delivering strength. No matter how hollow you may feel inside. This is a series of creative interpretations of how survival can be brutal, can be beautiful, and can lead you to the brink of destruction before escape is found. Within these pages are re-imagined, very grim, fairy tales; emotive poems; experimental prose; thrilling stories; vignettes; and occasional artwork. Content warnings: abortion; abuse / abusive relationship; bestiality; dubious consent; drug use; explicit content; incest; infidelity; manipulation; mental health issues; murder; nightmares; physical abuse / assault; rape; sex / sexual abuse / sexual assault; spiders; suicidal ideation; torture; violence Obtain You can find the playlist for the book on Spotify. Path To The Dark Moon 'You don't have to take his venom, not tonight,' she said calmly, her own words laced with salt, 'he's already hurt you enough.' When Matilda Harrow stumbles across a hidden labyrinth, in the ruins of an ancient church, she sets in motion a cycle which will deliver change. The twisting path leads her to a chamber, a goddess, and a chance for transformation. Matilda has been trapped in a relationship, too scared to leave; Callan Marwood uses his skills as a doctor to keep her compliant and to keep her dependent. She had tried to escape before, and failed, with the knitted bones and terrifying memories to prove it. Resigned to a life numb and broken, she is cautious when Lilith offers to help. Yet, in the darkness of the labyrinth stirs a rage waiting to be claimed, a primal power ready to emerge into the light, destined to provide salvation or death. Discover the journey, one step at a time. Content warnings: abuse / abusive relationship; drug use; dubious consent; explicit content; gaslighting; infidelity; manipulation; mental health issues; murder; nightmares; physical abuse / assault; rape; sexual abuse / assault; suicidal ideation; snakes; torture; violence Obtain You can find the playlist for the book on Spotify. Vore The Bratva. A poisoner. A rival crime organisation. Three threads destined to collide. The moment Vadim Morozov sees Anara Eden, his heart is claimed. And when the opportunity arrives to meet, he does not hesitate; deflecting potentially deadly attention from Septer soldier Kassian Garner. Publicly stating Anara is his wife surprises everyone. But Anara has secrets. She is cautious about lowering her carefully constructed barriers which protect her life. Though her instincts suggest Vadim is safe, betrayals and manipulations from the rival crime group force her to question her perceptions. Their connection fractures in the conflict between Vadim's Bratva and Mace Kersey's Septer. And with the rumours of a poisoner targeting men, both fraternities are alert to threats, unaware it is Anara who is conducting this underground act; removing problematic men to ensure women are protected. The consequences of Vadim's declaration, and the choices Anara makes to pursue justice and attempt to align her heart with her head, have the potential to ruin everything. Vore is a feast of sinful delights. A series of challenges and ruthless decisions made to navigate a developing romance. Deceptions and morally dark acts threaten to devour the opportunities offered to forge a united future. Content warnings: abortion; alcohol; cannibalism; drug use / drugging; explicit content; kidnapping; knives / knife play; manipulation; murder; physical abuse / assault; rape; sexual abuse / assault; smoking; torture; trafficking; violence; vorarephilia; weapons Obtain You can find the playlist for the book on Spotify

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Ariadne's current writing projects and publication runway Ariadne's Projects My current work in progress, including the possible runway of publication. These are subject to change, because... well, life and ideas! I am also working on a serial called Tethered - you can find the playlist for this on Spotify , and each chapter is published on Substack . While I'm creating, I listen to the playlists I'm crafting for each one, or my overall Labyrinth on shuffle, my Sleep Token playlist for Worship, or my Cyphers playlist for while I'm editing. Butterfly Collector Vampires, deities, and all sorts of darkly seductive exploits The Queen of Nightmare's Shadow Darkly gothic, with fantasy elements, nightmares, and... spoilers Sugar A dark romance with violent twists, and plenty of sweetness Venomous Rapture Yeah, this is going to be so much fun The House Duet A duo of books, with fantasy, gothic, and... so much more The Menagerie Re-Imagined A revised edition of the anthology with new work added Fracture Watch this space!