The First Midnight Spell

In this suspenseful historical fantasy companion novella to New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray’s Spellcaster, learn the tragic origins of the dark witch Elizabeth.

It’s 1695, and in colonial America, Elizabeth Cooper is a young witch in Fortune’s Sound, Rhode Island. She spends her days perfecting spells with the local coven and dreaming about one day marrying Nat Porter. But Nat is the son of Widow Porter, another witch and the leader of their coven. According to the First Laws of the Craft, Elizabeth is strictly forbidden to marry him.

Elizabeth never imagined dabbling in the dark arts, bringing herself close to serving the One Beneath. But as she feels Nat slipping away from her, she will do anything to secure their forbidden love. How much harm could she do with one single spell, even if it is black magic?

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• Dark Witch Origin Story: Before she was a villain, Elizabeth Cooper was just a girl in love. Witness the heartbreaking choices that led her down a path of darkness.
• Black Magic: When the First Laws of her coven stand in her way, Elizabeth turns to a single, dangerous spell. But serving the One Beneath comes with a terrible price.
• Tragic Love Story: She will do anything to secure the love of Nat Porter, even defy her coven and risk her soul. But their story is one of obsession and devastating consequences.
• Paranormal Romance: Set against the rugged coast of 1695 Rhode Island, this suspenseful tale explores a love so powerful it invites damnation.