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UPDATE 10/5/2025: FRACTURED MAGIC HAS MOVED! All the information below remains true and accurate, except that Fractured Magic is now hosted on ghost instead of Substack.
A penny dreadful for the modern reader! A thrilling tale for the masses! Fractured Magic is a fantasy webserial with Victorian gothic overtones and a very queer cast of characters. It’s about political and personal accountability, ghosts both figurative and literal, and the agony of having a crush who ghosts you every time he has a mental health downswing.
Official Synopsis:
To Leandros Nochdvor, Egil was the greatest hero the world had ever seen. It had nothing to do with the man's accomplishments, numerous though they were. It had nothing to do with the past Egil overcame or even the lives he saved. It was simply this: Egil taught Leandros how to live. And then he taught Leandros how to love.
And then Leandros lost him.
Years later, when Leandros' uncle the king is abducted by a strange woman with stranger powers, Leandros must confront his grief and ask: what would Egil do? So Leandros gathers allies, each with their own pasts and secrets, and sets off to save his king. On the journey, he faces old gods, forgotten magics, and bitter betrayals, but the foe waiting at the end makes the rest seem small: Egil, back from the dead. How could Leandros hope to win, facing the famous hero? How could he want to, facing the man he once loved? And if this righteous hero is barring Leandros' way, then which of them is right?
FAQ
Q: When are new chapters posted?
A: Every Monday! (But sometimes, if I’m behind schedule, in the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday). You can also get early (Friday) access to chapters on Patreon.
Q: What if I sign up after the story starts?
A: You’ll only get emails starting from the day you signed up, but you can catch up on the chapters you’ve missed here.
Q: Do you provide content warnings for the stories?
A: Yes, content warnings will be provided at the start of chapters. Please note, there is a general warning for fantasy violence and mild horror elements that may not always be specifically called out.
Q: How am I supposed to keep all of the characters straight?
A: It’s much safer to assume that no one in Fractured Magic is straight. But if you’re asking how to keep track of who’s who, I’ve made a handy character guide.
Q: I’m all caught up. What now?
A: Check out my other webserial, a fantasy mystery series called the Case Files of Sheridan Bell!
Q:How can I support the author?
A: You can support me on Patreon. There’s a general support tier at $2/mo, and at $5/mo, you can get early access to future Fractured Magic chapters.
Q: Other questions? Email henrysheridanbell@gmail.com.
