“Something beneath the forest is awake.
And it is listening.”
"A slow burn, but by halfway through, I couldn't put it down. Eerie in the right places. Breathtaking in others."
-@thebookishbloke
"Readers who appreciate folklore driven fiction, gothic fantasy, and stories steeped in mythic atmosphere will likely find his work memorable. Brakensiek is certainly an author worth watching."
-Shannon Parkton
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Root & Rot Press is the home of indie author Matthew Brakensiek, creator of dark fantasy worlds shaped by folklore, superstition, and the quiet strangeness hidden beneath everyday life. His stories explore fear, belonging, family, and the beauty found within the wild and the forgotten. Every book is personally crafted from beginning to end to create an experience that lingers long after the final page.
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Email: contact@rootandrotpress.com
Based in the Midwest, publishing worldwide.
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