Obsidian Key Press
Welcome to Obsidian Key PressA Black women–led indie publishing house forged for readers who crave intensity. We deliver adult fiction that seduces, scars, and stays—unapologetic stories that haunt the body as much as the mind. From spellbound fantasy to urban grit, from erotic obsession to literary defiance, our books burn through the ordinary. We don’t soften the blow. We don’t turn away. We publish the kind of stories that linger like smoke and strike like truth.
Vesper Dae
Vesper Lee Dae writes smut-laced fantasy that bleeds truth. Her Cursebound Heat Series weaves queer love, ancient magic, and political fire into a world where nothing sacred stays untouched. With a voice that's lush, unflinching, and darkly lyrical, Vesper builds stories meant to ruin you slowly—and leave you wanting more.
Nyah Sinclair
Nyah James Sinclair writes gritty, pulse-steeped fiction that lays bare the power plays, heartbreaks, and hungers of urban life. Her South Harbor Side Chick series doesn’t glamorize the game—it exposes the cost. With razor-sharp dialogue and unflinching emotional depth, Nyah gives voice to women surviving and scheming at the edge of respectability, loyalty, and love.
EM Rowan
The Obsidian Key Press team welcomes E.M Rowan, our newest author!
E.M. Rowan writes adventures that blend heart, mystery, and a touch of magic. From bustling city streets to worlds just beyond the veil, her stories follow bold, curious characters as they navigate friendship, courage, and the choices that shape who we become. Rowan’s work invites readers to step into the unknown—and discover they were braver than they imagined all along.
Books by Vesper Dae
Cursebound Heat Series by Vesper DaeIn a realm ruled by broken oaths and buried magic, Cursebound follows exiled witches, war-weary fae, and the brutal love that survives them both. At its heart are Nyxa and Aloen—lovers bound by defiance and scarred by secrecy—fighting to reclaim sanctuary in a world that punishes power and pleasure alike. As ancient covens reunite and the Crown’s grip tightens, every kiss risks betrayal, and every spell carries a cost.Epic, erotic, and lush with grief-forged intimacy, Cursebound is a fantasy saga of forbidden magic, queer resistance, and the relentless ache of choosing love when it’s no longer safe.
A steamy dark fantasy romance series of witches, fae, and forbidden power.Twenty years ago, a ruthless commander burned a witch at the pyre—and unknowingly bound himself to her sister, a powerful enchantress who would haunt him in dreams and in blood. Now the realm teeters on the edge of war, as rebel witches, hunted fae, and traitorous royals rise against a crown corrupted by fear.From hidden sanctuaries to cursed courts and burning battlefields, each book in the Cursebound series follows a new couple—witches, fae, warriors, scribes, and rulers—entangled by lust, loyalty, and power. These aren't simple love stories. They're full of:Fated mates & forbidden bondsDominant witches & submissive soldiersSlow-burn enemies-to-loversDark F/F, M/M, and M/F pairingsMagic-infused smut and emotionally sharp arcsWith found families, secret triads, and lovers torn by truth, Cursebound is where fantasy romance gets dangerous, filthy, and unforgettable.If you love:
Spicy romantasy with witches, fae, and cursed lovers
Dark romance with real emotional depth
Kink-positive stories with dominant heroines and power play
Series like Plated Prisoner, The Bargainer, or Serpent & Dove
Love that survives war, betrayal, and magic gone wrong...Then welcome to Cursebound Heat. One love story per book. One war across them all.
Books By Nyah
South Harbor Side Chick Series
In South Harbor, love is never clean and loyalty always comes at a price. Nyah Sinclair’s gritty, addictive saga follows the women who live in the shadows of the game—side chicks, hustlers, and quiet queens carving their own kingdoms. It’s a world of fast money, fierce friendships, dangerous lovers, and choices that can’t be undone. Raw, unapologetic, and pulsing with heart, South Harbor Side Chick pulls you in and doesn’t let go.
Books by EM Rowan
Some memories keep you alive. Others can destroy you.In the quiet town of Wyrmwood, five unsuspecting kids are chosen to become Watchers—guardians bound to ancient Anchors that keep the Vein, a living river of magic, from consuming everything it touches. The job comes with a cost: every binding steals a piece of who they are.For Nia, it starts at the Fall Festival, when a strange pull leads her and four others into the orchard during the fireworks. What they find there changes their lives—and their memories—forever. As the group navigates eerie rituals, fraying friendships, and the Vein’s growing hunger, one mistake unleashes something dangerous into the world… and into one of their own.Moody, magical, and unputdownable, The Watchers of Wyrmwood is perfect for fans of The Raven Cycle, Percy Jackson, and Lockwood & Co.—a haunting blend of small-town secrets, found family, and the dangerous magic that feeds on what you love most.
Get Published with Us
At Obsidian Key Press, we champion bold, imaginative voices. We’re drawn to stories that blend rich worldbuilding, unforgettable characters, and emotional depth—whether in fantasy, mystery, or genre-bending fiction that lingers long after the last page. Provide your name, email and a short synopsis of your book (or story idea) and one of our editors will be in contact!
Little Latern Press
Little Lantern PressEvery story begins with a spark.At Little Lantern Press, we believe children’s books are more than words on a page—they are guiding lights. Our lantern is a symbol of discovery, protection, and wonder, illuminating paths where imagination and courage grow side by side.We publish stories that kindle curiosity, nurture empathy, and help young readers see themselves as brave adventurers in a vast, connected world. Each book is a flame passed forward—small enough to fit in little hands, bright enough to light the way.As part of the Obsidian Key Press family, Little Lantern carries the same commitment to timeless storytelling, with a special devotion to children. We honor cultural depth, celebrate joy, and open doors to new realms where every child feels seen, safe, and inspired.Mission: To create luminous children’s literature that guides, delights, and empowers.Vision: A generation of young readers who carry their own lanterns into the world—bright, resilient, and unafraid of the dark.
Meet Our Authors
Zaya Monet - Zuri & Friends
Zaya Monet is a storyteller who believes in joy as resistance and imagination as inheritance. She writes children’s books that center Zuri—a curious, confident Black girl with big dreams and an even bigger heart. Through Zuri’s adventures, Zaya blends warmth, whimsy, and cultural grounding to help young readers feel seen, safe, and celebrated.
Her stories are rooted in what she calls Zuri-core: narratives that build trust with grownups and spark wonder in little ones. Whether Zuri is planting magic seeds, asking big questions, or making sense of the world around her, Zaya writes each page as a love note to Black girlhood.
