Welcome to Haven, Little Nightmare
A Devil So Wicked is being self-published November 4th, 2026
About
a Devil so wicked
When a mysterious ship rider joins the crew of the Serenity, wanting to sail into restricted waters, Emeline knows something is wrong.
But she doesn't discover what until it's too late.
Arsen Seaspire, the Second Prince of Haven, is tasked with guarding the Veil. When he spots Emeline onboard, she takes him off guard.
Gifted with the ability to wield fear, Arsen finds that Emeline doesn't know what her worst fear is. She's been in a fog, grieving from an early loss and struggling with her trauma.
Saving her from an accident at sea, Arsen makes it his own personal mission to discover what she's truly afraid of.
Together, they navigate her grief. As tensions build between them and secrets unravel, they discover they're not so different after all.
Grief and trauma don't discriminate.
Unfortunately, the fae do and humans aren't allowed to step foot in Haven.
What will happen to Emeline when Arsen and the fae realm begin to feel like home?
What will happen to Arsen when falling in love with a human is considered treason?
Tropes
True Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity
Forbidden Romance
Slow-burn
Magical Creatures
Medieval-Adj. Setting
LGBTQ+ Friendly Realm
cw/tw
Kidnapping Disguised as Saving
Recollection & Discussion About Pregnancy Loss (loss happens prior to the start of the story with someone who's not the MMC)
PTSD
Grief
Anxiety
Depression
Mention of Suicidal Idealization
Graphic Depictions of Violence
Explicit Sexual Content (open-door spice on multiple occasions)
About the author
Alyssa | A.S. Keeper
A.S. Keeper is a dark romantasy author who highlights sensitive topics like grief and loss within her works. She's a fierce advocate for women's healthcare and often talks about her own struggles with infertility and loss.
She grew up in the U.S. and Honduras, instilling a love for travel and adventure early on. She lived abroad in Japan for a few years before coming back to the United States to start a family.
Unfortunately, infertility and loss would plague her, leading her to use story telling as an outlet. She's been writing for years in different forums, but wanted to reach a broader audience to talk about grief with.
Thus, A Devil So Wicked was born, and it has become a love letter to those grieving and trying to heal.
Let's Connect
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions!