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Welcome to Grey Alder Books.  Grab a mug-full of cider and kick your feet up on the mantle. You’ll find tales of Fantasy, packed with unique world-building, conservative themes, and fearsome creatures. No woke here.

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Grey Alder

Grey Alder is a storyteller at heart, weaving tales that blend the fantastical with the tangible. With a penchant for dark fantasy, Grey crafts narratives that are both haunting and hopeful. A lifelong lover of the written word, Grey’s works invite readers to explore worlds where the extraordinary meets the everyday. Discover more about Grey’s journey and inspirations through the lens of evocative storytelling.

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The Ground Floor: A Free Dark Fantasy Novellette

The underbelly of Demeter’s Brow holds a secret. On the outskirts of the capital city sits the malevolent husk of the old Consulate building, which has become a moldering den of evil… and gold.

Can Clement, a young rogue living on the margins of this fantasy world, match wits against the house? Or will it swallow him whole like it has all the others? Find out by getting in on The Ground Floor, a free, prequel novellette set in the world of the upcoming fantasy novel, Rote Memory.

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Step into the moonstruck streets of Lith Lieus with ‘The Ground Floor,’ a gripping prequel to the upcoming Fantasy series, ‘Rote Memory.’ Claim your free download today and uncover the secrets lurking within the Lieu Consulate. Don’t miss this chance to delve into a world where shadows hold stories waiting to be told. Click the button below to begin your adventure.