Author

Ryen Santana

Ryen Santana (like Ryan) writes dark, emotionally charged stories filled with morally gray characters, deep betrayals, and just enough trauma to haunt her readers. A mother of two, she balances parenthood with the chaos of writing, fueled by coffee and late-night obsession. Her journey began with 500k+ word fanfics inspired by Twilight, The Hunger Games, and One Direction. Now, she crafts original works exploring love, power, revenge, and the darker sides of human nature—where the stakes are high, the characters are twisted, and the endings are never what you expect. When she’s not writing, Ryen is usually reading, rock climbing, commissioning art of her characters, or rotting in bed—when her children allow it.

Books By Ryen Santana

For fans of Peaky Blinders, and dark gothic fantasy, The Ravens of London is a gripping tale of power, vengeance, and the price of defying fate—an action-packed story of gods, nightmares, and a city on the brink of ruin.

London, 1918. The Great War has ended, but the bloodshed is far from over.

Fifteen centuries ago, Calum Ravenscroft, god of nightmares, was betrayed and cast into the void. Now, freed from his prison, he returns to a world that has forgotten to fear him—and he intends to change that.

With ancient power stirring, London’s supernatural underworld rises—vampires, witches, and creatures long thought to be myth. As war looms between gods and mortals, alliances are forged in blood, and the city trembles under the weight of destruction.

Because Calum will not stop.
Because London is running out of time.
Because no god stays buried forever.

Tropes: Everyone is evil. No, seriously. If you’re looking for a good guy, close the book and walk away. 

The gods aren’t here to save you. They’re here to wreck humanity because it’s fun.

“If he wanted to, he would” but in a way that makes you scream into your pillow at 2am. 

Peaky Blinders x Dark Fantasy.

You want plot? You want spice? You’re getting both, at the same time, while the world burns around you.

Trigger Warnings: 

Violence & Death – Graphic depictions of war, murder, bloodshed, and physical brutality. Grief & Loss – Themes of mourning, emotional trauma, and psychological distress. Suicide & Self-Destruction – References to suicide and self-harm ideation. Child Abuse (Off-Page Mentions) – Implied and referenced past trauma. Addiction – Depictions of substance abuse, including opium and alcohol. Explicit Language Sexual Content – On-page adult scenes and dark romantic themes. Morally Ambiguous Characters – A cast of characters who make questionable, destructive, and violent choices. Themes of Obsession, Power & Betrayal – Explores toxic relationships, revenge, and the blurred lines between love and destruction.

This is a true dark fantasy novel—please read with caution and check warnings before diving in.