#dark empathy

The person you know is obviously not me! I have plenty of real and tangible logic appertaining to Limbus Company. Like, did you know that the sprite where Dante has their hand out which was used in all scenes before the end of Canto 4 was cut and replaced with a new sprite in the December 4th 2025 update? Something similar happened with Demian. I do not think the person you know knows either of those. Yet I do. And I did not even have to look at the fan wiki to know this!

Some people only have empathy when it benefits them. 💜

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Calling all fans of snarky empaths, magical conspiracies, and m/m romance!

If you’ve been on the fence about getting yourself a copy of Dark Empathy, a.k.a. the first book in the Compound Series, now’s a great time to grab the e-book, which will be available for 99 cents for the entire month of February! 🎉

Here’s the blurb:

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For an empath, “How do you feel?” is never just a question.

Not when it can kill you.

These are the rules:

1. Rare and powerful empaths never escape the compound.

(Bastian Lucas escaped a year ago, and just because he’s been dragged back doesn’t mean he won’t escape again.)

2. Compound officers don’t ask questions.

(Captain Henry Mortimer has always followed orders, but Bastian’s arrival—and the disappearance of one of Henry’s team—have him wondering things he probably shouldn’t be wondering.)

When Major Valentine orders Bastian and Henry to investigate a series of murders committed by an asset with powers similar to Bastian’s, it brings to light more than just a cover up. Things like why an empath who shouldn’t exist is killing senators, what’s really behind the compound’s sinister asset program, and whether Bastian and Henry will live to see the end of this case.

Because they’re in danger of breaking rule number three as well:

3. Don’t fall in love.

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Pick up your copy of the discounted e-book here!

Prefer paperback? Try these retailers.

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It's my birthday! It's also DE's book birthday! You know what that means??

Time for a Super Duper Birthday Flash Sale! 🎉🎈📚

From now through Oct. 31, you can pick up a copy of the Dark Empathy e-book for 99 cents.

Go here to add one (1) cranky empath to your life. And to help me celebrate becoming even more ancient. 😅

DARK EMPATHY: Compound Series Book 1

// a reintroduction

“Emotions are powerful. Dangerous. You can’t afford to have them, especially here. Better to have nothing at all so it can’t be used against you.”

A misanthropic empath, recently dragged back to the secret military compound from which he escaped, gets more than he bargained for when he’s forced to help search for a serial killer who shouldn’t exist. To add insult to injury, he finds himself inconveniently falling in love with the officer who brought him in–and who has an extremely rare power of his own.

Features:

Cranky empaths

Sketchy experiments on magical people

Snarky dialogue

People who talk to plants

Platonic M/F friendship

Slowburn M/M romance

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Suicidal ideation, murder, emotional abuse, sexual situations

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Available in e-book and paperback

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Haven't talked about my WIP in ages, so here it is. 💖

I wrote this book for you.

For people who've been told they're "too emotional" and should "stop getting worked up."

For people who love romance but are tired of seeing romantic relationships portrayed as better or more important than platonic ones.

For people who have done all the "right" things only to be told it's still not enough.

For people who just happen to like snarky, magical people doing snarky, magical things. ✨

DE is full of stuff I love to read about but often have trouble finding. If it also happens to be stuff YOU love and have trouble finding, please consider it found. 💖

More info here.

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Hey, friends! Amazon has randomly decided to lower the price on the paperback edition of Dark Empathy, so if you’ve been considering picking one up, now’s your chance to get it on sale!

(Cat not included.)

I have no control over how long it will be listed at this price, so please check it out soon if you’re interested. (This is also a great time to read it before the sequel comes out later this year. Just sayin’.)

Here’s the blurb:

For an empath, "How do you feel?" is never just a question.

Not when it can kill you.

These are the rules:

1. Rare and powerful empaths never escape the compound.

(Bastian Lucas escaped a year ago, and just because he's been dragged back doesn't mean he won't escape again.)

2. Compound officers don't ask questions.

(Captain Henry Mortimer has always followed orders, but Bastian's arrival--and the disappearance of one of Henry's team--have him wondering things he probably shouldn't be wondering.)

When Major Valentine orders Bastian and Henry to investigate a series of murders committed by an asset with powers similar to Bastian's, it brings to light more than just a cover up. Things like why an empath who shouldn't exist is killing senators, what's really behind the compound's sinister asset program, and whether Bastian and Henry will live to see the end of this case.

Because they're in danger of breaking rule number three as well:

3. Don't fall in love.

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