Phantasma
Welcome to Phantasma.
There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don’t fall in love.
When Ophelia’s sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize— a single wish.
Phantasma is a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, of demons and temptations. Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. There can only be one winner, and the other contestants will stop at nothing to eliminate their rivals.
Every day the house creates new monsters. But just as Ophelia’s fears threaten to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain.
Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. All he asks in return is ten years of her life.
Ophelia knows she shouldn’t trust him. Blackwell doesn’t seem dangerous, but appearances can be deceptive. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer.
Her life is on the line.
But in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart…
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In a genre where magic often feels distant, Kaylie Smith brings it startlingly close—folding dark fantasy and slow-burn romance into worlds that breathe, ache, and hunger. A #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Smith has quickly carved out her place among readers who crave stories laced with both danger and tenderness.
Growing up in Louisiana, Smith was never far from the pull of storytelling. Bookstores became her sanctuaries, and from a young age, she was sketching out characters who didn’t always follow the rules. After earning her BFA, she turned a lifelong passion into a full-time career, crafting novels that explore the thin line between love and survival, reality and enchantment.
Wicked Games
Step into a world where nothing is as it seems, where every game hides a deadly secret, and where the stakes are more than just survival—Wicked Games weaves a dark, immersive tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Set against the backdrop of hauntingly beautiful, almost forgotten places, the series invites readers to explore a universe of twisted contests, haunted mansions, and forbidden alliances. In Phantasma, the first book in the series, Ophelia Grimm finds herself in a perilous race against time and fate, her every step watched by unseen forces as she faces trials inspired by ancient myths. These games are more than simple challenges—they test the soul itself, revealing truths better left buried.
Wicked Games consists of two books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
