Răzvan-Gabriel Popa
Răzvan-Gabriel Popa

Răzvan is a volcanologist, traveling quite a lot to study active volcanoes around the globe. A lover of horror and fantasy fiction, he enjoys both stories and films, and has great fun writing darker pieces. His work touches on the supernatural, drawing inspiration from Eastern European beliefs on undead and spirits, which he sources from ethnographic texts and original references dating back to the 17th century. He does come from the land of Dracula, after all… 

He is also a photographer, and you can find him on Instagram where he adds frequent updates (razvangabriel.popa). And pictures of volcanoes. And birds. You can sign up to get updates about his writing here.

Books

The Black Dust Rises (Tales from the Storm of the Fallen)

A storm is coming. And it doesn’t just peel your skin. It decides who deserves to keep it.
Kune is a fugitive with a bounty on his head, a sword at his side, and a past he’d rather forget. When a black dust storm drives him into a cabin with strangers and a skinless corpse, he realizes the north holds darker secrets than he ever imagined....

A Binding to Set You Free & Other Creepy Tales: From the Storm of the Fallen (Tales from the Storm of the Fallen)

In a world where the dead refuse to stay buried, Leira, a young Death Binder, must confront the tormented souls of the fallen and the fears within her own heart. When she’s summoned to investigate the mysterious death of a beautiful woman, Leira uncovers a trail of murder, of lust and longing, and curses that twist love into hunger and sorrow...

As Long As Our Bones Lie Together: A Tale from The Storm of the Fallen (Tales from the Storm of the Fallen)

She rose from the grave to be with him — but the living aren’t as welcoming as the dead.
A haunting dark fantasy love story where the undead walk and winds whisper.

The Witcher meets Mexican Gothic with the poetic melancholy of Emily Carroll’s stories.
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With the arrival of spring, Sionna begins to hear the wind. Not the normal breeze, but the
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Praise

Răzvan-Gabriel Popa's prose is elegant and precise, building a rich atmosphere that feels both ancient and immediate. Popa explores themes of loyalty, memory, and sacrifice with a deft hand, creating a narrative that is as moving as it is memorable. The result is a satisfying and immersive read that lingers with you long after the final page, proving that the most powerful stories often come from the heart, not just the epic scale of the conflict. Highly recommended for those seeking a thoughtful escape.

Popa creates vivid scenery and characters that make you care about them. Definitely a skillful writer! All the stories will grip your attention and make you wish there was more.

The writing is spare yet lyrical, giving just enough detail to keep me reading while letting my imagination do the rest. There’s no handholding here; you’re along for the ride. Each perspective felt intimate, pulling me into the characters’ circumstances. This isn’t jump-scare horror; it’s a slow build that oozes under your skin. By the end, I felt as if the ghosts might be waiting for dark.