Dorian Ravenscroft is a queer author based in London. Their stories are often influenced by their experience growing up in the Northwest of England, surrounded by nature and the creative magic of a mother who paints fairies for a living.
Dorian likes to write complicated, nuanced tales featuring complicated, nuanced LGBTQ characters, and has always found their inspiration in horror and history.
Their greatest early supporter was their late grandmother, who encouraged Dorian to write from a young age.
When not writing or reading, Dorian studies law at Birkbeck College, University of London, and enjoys museums, long walks, and being on a body of water in any way possible.
Genres: Horror
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Dorian Ravenscroft recommends

An Immaculate Deception (2026)
Isabela Livino
"With delicious prose, simmering atmosphere, and an expertly crafted twist that will shake you to your core, An Immaculate Deception reveals Isabela Livino as an emerging force to be reckoned with in the Gothic Horror genre. This captivating tale of warped love, religious fear, and deadly secrets hooks its claws into you from the first page, dragging you along through Madalena's plight towards a dark and dizzying end that will leave readers gasping for breath. Completely unforgettable, this is a book that will stay with you long after you've put it down, certain to haunt your dreams and creep into your waking thoughts."
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