Moloch: The Real King of Horror is here!
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.
Themes and Style
Psychological horror woven with cosmic dread
Addiction, fame, and the erosion of identity
A reimagining of ancient gods in a modern world
Family breakdown under supernatural pressure
Perfect for readers who love
Stephen King’s The Shining and Misery
Clive Barker’s The Hellbound Heart
Dark, theological horror with a literary edge
Publication Information
📅 Release Date: 1 October 2025
📚 Formats: Paperback, eBook, and Audiobook one day.
🎧 Dark Matter is already available as a free audiobook on YouTube / Ashlar Press Australia, with new chapters every Monday.