MOLOCH: The Real King of Horror
Release Date: 1 October 2025
What if the price of genius was your soul?
Moloch follows the descent of a struggling writer who makes a terrible bargain. Desperate to provide for his family, he accepts the promise of literary greatness from an ancient god of hunger. At first, the rewards seem worth it: bestselling novels, fame, money, recognition. But each page written comes with a cost—and the voice whispering at the back of his mind grows louder, hungrier, more demanding.
As success mounts, so does the corruption. Addiction. Obsession. A family fracturing under the weight of something no one can name. And behind it all, Moloch waits—an entity older than faith itself, once worshipped with fire and sacrifice, now feeding on ambition, fear, and blood.
This is not a deal with the devil. It’s worse. Because Moloch doesn’t want your soul in the afterlife.
He wants your body in this one.
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About Ian
Hi, I’m Ian Bayly, author of Dark Matter. Writing wasn’t something I’d ever planned to do. In fact, if you told me a a decade ago that I’d write a book, I’d have laughed and pointed you towards the nearest asylum. But here’s the thing—I’ve always had an overactive imagination. I can drive for hours without any music, just me and my thoughts, weaving together stories and ideas that have no real outlet... or so I thought.
A few years back, while owning a used bookshop and spending way too much time shelving other people’s stories, I started feeling that little twinge of envy. Why not me? I asked myself. The only problem was, the idea of writing felt overwhelming. Where would I even start? But then, one day, I just decided to write down one crazy idea. No pressure, no plan—just one wild thought on paper.
That simple act turned into a two-year journey of figuring it out as I went. I stumbled, I doubted myself (a lot), and I may have procrastinated more than I care to admit, but here I am. Holding a finished book in my hands is proof that sometimes, taking a chance on yourself—even if it feels ridiculous—is worth it.
So, if you’ve got a dream simmering on the back burner, let this be your sign. Jump in, start small, and see where it takes you. If I can do it, trust me, anyone can. You might just surprise yourself.
Wholly shit 🤪 It puts Fifty Shades to Shame.
Wain
Avid ReaderThe changing storylines (sometimes in quick succession) reminded me of Dan Brown and added an element of suspense
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