Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kharon’s Ferry about?

Kharon’s Ferry tells the story of Jackson Lloyd, who is shipwrecked at sea after a terrible disaster in the Mid-Atlantic. He is rescued by the eccentric woman who calls herself Calypso and brought aboard her mysterious berth, the Odyssey. As more and more time passes aboard the Odyssey, Jackson begins to realize that not all is as it seems, and what might have been a luxurious stay in paradise becomes a high-stakes fight for his life against insurmountable odds.

What genre is Kharon’s Ferry?

Kharon’s Ferry blends elements of several genres, including psychological horror, thriller, fantasy, and romance. It is probably best described as thalassaphobic psychological horror.

What are some similar titles to Kharon’s Ferry?

Similar titles to Kharon’s Ferry include the 2024 video game sensation Still Wakes the Deep, the Silent Hill franchise, Stranger Things, The Shallows, Titanic, Bird Box, Midnight Mass, and A Quiet Place.

When does Kharon’s Ferry take place?

The narrative events of the story take place in the 21st century, the modern day.

What is kharon’s ferry?

Kharon, also spelled Charon (Kah-ron), is a psychopomp from Ancient Greek mythology. In legend, he sailed his ferry boat across the rivers Acheron and Styx, delivering the souls of the dead to Hades. He and his ferry are mentioned in works such as the Greek poem Minyas, the Aeneid, and the story of Hercules. While both spellings of his name are literally correct, the kh- prefix used in the title is closer to the Greek spelling: Χάρων.

When will Kharon’s Ferry be available to read?

Kharon’s Ferry is still in the editing phase and does not yet have an expected release date. Subscribe to the email list if you would like to be among the first to know when the release date is published, as well as for exclusive early subscriber discounts on first copies from the author!

What is Ashrain about?

Ashrain tells the story of Alexis Redmond, one of the last human survivors after the Earth was devastated by a series of natural disasters wrought by eldritch alien invaders. Since then, the planet has been twisted by ecological catastrophe into a new world known as ‘Ashrain’ after the continuously falling ashes that rain down on the landscape from the heavy, black clouds that blanket the planet. Ashrain will be releasing its first seven chapters in winter of 2026, which will serve as a pre-release, an introduction to the story, and a teaser for the full length release to come.

What genre is Ashrain?

Ashrain is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller set in the near/distant future in a reality where aliens have devastated the surface of the Earth and only handfuls of humanity remain alive in the wasteland.

When is Ashrain releasing?

Ashrain will have an early pre-release of the first seven chapters, which together comprise Part I of the story, in winter of 2026. These chapters will be freely available to read on the website. The full story is currently slated for hopeful release in late 2027.

Are there more short stories coming to the website?

Yes! New short stories by EM Levine are being added to the website regularly, with early access to new stories and special exclusive short stories available to mailing list subscribers.

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