Gods and monsters, dragons and magic… It’s just fiction, right? Antisocial student librarian Fiona isn’t convinced that’s true. Turns out, belief in magic is all it takes to make you a target, but believing in others is the only way to survive. (LGBTQ+ and contains: swearing, scenes of violence/blood, and portrayals of mental health disorders)
A story about embracing every part of yourself, accepting love even when you think you don’t deserve it… and how it all comes back to one thing: the power of belief. With over 100 episodes available to read for free, a modern supernatural setting, and a cast of complex characters driving the story… you’re sure to find something to love with The Fantasy Book Club.
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Character Profiles
Fiona Standish
Age – 19, college Sophomore
Height – 5’5″
Pronouns – She/Her
Sexuality – Aromantic/ Pansexual
Aesthetic – Goth
Ethnicity – Irish
Age – 19, college Sophomore
Pronouns – She/Her
Sexuality – Aromantic/Pansexual
Height – 5’5″
Ethnicity – Irish
Aesthetic – Goth
“I believe everyone who ever fell in love with books has a condition… we’re liars. We would claim to our dying breath that we know it’s just fiction. We swear that we know magic isn’t real, dragons never existed, the only monsters are the human kind… but never once would we believe our own lie. We should. But we don’t. Belief is all it takes.”
Tristan Talwar
Age – 20, college Sophomore
Height – 5’11”
Pronouns – He/Him
Sexuality – Asexual (closeted)
Aesthetic – Academic
Ethnicity – Indian
Age – 20, college Sophomore
Pronouns – He/Him
Sexuality – Asexual (closeted)
Height – 5’11”
Ethnicity – Indian
Aesthetic – Academic
“I care so much. Even when I shouldn’t. Even when it hurts. Which means if there’s one thing you can count on… I will never, ever, give up on you.”
Eremis Veil
Age – 21, college Junior
Height – 6′
Pronouns – She/Her
Sexuality – Lesbian
Aesthetic – Boho
Ethnicity – Japanese/Greek
Age – 21, college Junior
Pronouns – She/Her
Sexuality – Lesbian
Height – 6′
Ethnicity – Japanese/Greek
Aesthetic – Boho
“The women in my family have apparently always been Seers. I guess it has something to do with there being a Legacy, or a descendent of a Scion, way back in our history. I don’t know if I believe that part but I do know that what I can do is real.”
Brie Fairfax
Age – 22, part-time student
Height – 5’10”
Pronouns – She/Her
Sexuality – Bisexual (closeted)
Aesthetic – Blue Collar
Ethnicity – African American
Age – 22, part-time student
Pronouns – She/Her
Sexuality – Bisexual (closeted)
Height – 5’10”
Ethnicity – African American
Aesthetic – Blue Collar
“You don’t have to try to maneuver me. Just tell me what needs to be done and I’ll handle it.”
Drew Aaronson
Age – 20, college Sophomore
Height – 5’4″
Pronouns – He/Him (AFAB)
Sexuality – Pansexual
Aesthetic – Geeky
Ethnicity – Caucasian (adopted)
Age – 20, college Sophomore
Pronouns – He/Him (AFAB)
Sexuality – Pansexual
Height – 5’4″
Ethnicity – Caucasian (adopted)
Aesthetic – Geeky
“Books about wizards and magical secret societies have always been my favorite. I thought maybe I could be a part of it- but turns out it’s one of those systems where you have to bow your head to someone or be born a certain way to have any real power… exactly like the real world. Because, well, I guess it is the real world. “
Isabella "Izzie" Desoto-McArthur
Age – 20, college Sophomore
Height – 5’3″
Pronouns – She/Her
Sexuality – Heterosexual
Aesthetic – Athletic & Streetwear
Ethnicity – Latina
Age – 20, college Sophomore
Pronouns – She/Her
Sexuality – Heterosexual
Height – 5’3″
Ethnicity – Latina
Aesthetic – Athletic & Streetwear
“I feel like all I am right now is rough edges… I don’t know how to fix this.”
Jayla Morgan
Age – 43, Librarian
Height – 5’9″
Pronouns – She/Her
Sexuality – Heterosexual (divorced)
Aesthetic – Librarian Core
Ethnicity – Black British
Age – 43, Librarian
Pronouns – She/Her
Sexuality – Heterosexual (divorced)
Height – 5’9″
Ethnicity – Black British
Aesthetic – Librarian Core
“I’m not here to make judgments or tell you what to do. I’m here to help, however I can.”