Katalepsis Novel

Heather Morell has long suffered from nightmares and hallucinations, which she believed were symptoms of schizophrenia stemming from childhood trauma. Her perspective shifts dramatically when she encounters Raine, a self-proclaimed bodyguard, and Evelyn, a temperamental magician. They reveal that Heather is not mentally ill—the supernatural entities she perceives are genuinely real. A god-like being in her nightmares is teaching her to transcend human limitations, and her supposedly non-existent twin sister may actually be alive in a realm beyond reality. As Heather navigates this hidden world of eldritch magic and devoted cultists, she struggles to maintain her sanity and safety while navigating unexpected romantic feelings toward dangerous women. Yet this supernatural existence offers unexpected comfort: some monsters are kind companions for tea, and Heather discovers kindred spirits among them. This dangerous knowledge could transform her from a broken shell into something greater, granting her genuine friendship, purpose, and perhaps even a chance to resurrect her sister from death. Katalepsis is a serial web novel exploring cosmic horror, human vulnerability, urban fantasy, and lesbian romance in an English university town.