J E SmithJ.E. SMITH is a writer and illustrator dedicated to the architecture of imagination and the stories that dwell within his own. Known for a literary style that balances mythic world-building with visceral, psychological tension, Smith first chilled reders with Candy House, a collection of short horror stories that explored the dark corners of the familiar.With a deep fascination for new original stories and the legacies of the past, Smith's work often centers on the thin line between earthy and the fantastic. When not imagining the haunted history of places like Valderakh, Smith is at work on several upcoming fantasy and horror projects that continue to explore the themes of ancient legends and the theme of dark vs light. Read More Read Less