Rose R. Thorne | Story and Stroke

  The Weeping Forest appeared as if from nowhere—a place that defies reason and beckons the unwary. Some whisper that it is rooted in the remnants of the Dark Army, that where they fell, darkness took root and grew into something alive, something hungry. Crossing the forest is no small feat. The black trees loom like silent sentinels, their twisted branches stretching toward the sky and gripping the earth with roots slick with dark sap. Broken skeletons litter the ground, frozen in the last grasp of life, reaching upward as if pleading for escape. Every step seems watched, every breath answered by screeching voices that echo from nowhere and everywhere. But the forest is not merely a landscape of death. It is a place of memory, too. Whispers of the past brush against your mind, stirring regrets long buried and moments that might have been. The Weeping Forest remembers. It hungers. It tests anyone foolish enough to step into its shadows. Even the bravest souls—werewolves like Rho...

  🌅 Summer’s winding down, and it’s back to work… which means less time for editing! I’m currently 1/3 of the way through editing my book, and even with a busy season ahead, I’m determined to keep pushing forward. ✨ On top of that, I’ve been drawing my characters and plan to release them closer to the book’s launch—can’t wait to share them with you! 🎨📖 I’ve got some amazing beta readers lined up to give feedback soon, and their insights will be invaluable as I polish the story. Goal: Have the full book finished by December ! 🎯 It’s ambitious, but I know I can do it. Anyone else balancing work, life, and creative projects? I’d love to hear how you keep the momentum going!

  From Inspiration to Creation: How Elspeth Sparked My Creative Fire Introduction Some stories don’t just linger — they haunt . When I first picked up One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, I wasn’t prepared for how deeply Elspeth would crawl under my skin in the most deliciously dark way. Her voice, her world, and that gothic atmosphere wrapped around me until I just had to pick up my apple pencil. The Artwork There was something about Elspeth’s eerie strength and vulnerability that demanded to be captured on paper. The lines came quickly, almost feverishly, as though she had been waiting for me to find her. I barely stopped until she appeared staring back at me from the page — sharp, secretive, and hauntingly alive. What Inspired It Rachel Gillig’s storytelling inspires me endlessly — the way she writes characters so layered and morally tangled that you can’t help but feel them. Elspeth isn’t just a heroine; she’s a shadow with a heartbeat. Her journey through darkness, power, and...

  Behind the Shadows: A Glimpse into a Dark, Magical World While my next book is still in editing, I wanted to share a peek into its world—through a mood board. Snow-draped mountains. Black sand beaches. Shadowy warriors. Swirling magic. This world is alive with danger, power, and mystery. The characters who inhabit it are just as vivid: Amara , a vampire warrior and devoted protector; Rhordan , the commanding King of the Werewolves; Sevryn , fierce and enigmatic; and Keris , the immortal God of Darkness, shrouded in shadows with a crown of black spikes. Each image, color, and texture captures the tension, romance, and magic of this realm. Even without a single word of the story, you can feel the chill of the wind, the weight of the shadows, and the sparks of conflict and desire. The story is coming—but for now, this is your first glimpse behind the shadows.

Some bonds were never meant to break. There’s something achingly beautiful about second-chance romance.  Maybe it’s the heartbreak.         Maybe it’s the hope.  Or maybe it’s that deep, soul-level yearning that only comes when two people know exactly what they lost—and still want to fight for it. For me, second chances aren’t just about rekindled love. They’re about redemption . About facing your pain, your past, your worst mistakes—and choosing love anyway. In The Endless Dark , I couldn’t imagine a love story that hadn’t already been tested. Amara and Rhordan once had everything—until fate, betrayal, and impossible choices tore them apart. But love like theirs doesn’t just disappear. It lingers in every glance, every silence, every unspoken word. Writing them meant diving deep into what it means to forgive. To hope. To find your way back through the dark. We don’t always get second chances in real life. But in fiction—we get to hope. We ge...

  Welcome to Story and Stroke—where stories are born and characters come to life. Here, I write tales filled with magic, danger, and romance—worlds you can get lost in and characters you’ll carry with you long after the last page. But my storytelling doesn’t stop at words alone. Through my artwork, I bring these characters and moments to life in vivid strokes and colors, adding another layer to the stories you love. Whether you prefer to read on Kindle, listen to audiobooks, or hold a physical book in your hands, there’s a story here waiting just for you. Dive in, explore, and join me on this journey where story and stroke blend to create something truly magical.