Silent Curse is a crossover fantasy infused with real-world emotional resonance. It blends immersive adventure with a compassionate exploration of chronic migraine in teens and young adults.
The novel tells two stories at once: an exciting adventure where heroes battle a villain trying to destroy their world, alongside the real-life story of 17-year-old Ella, whose chronic migraines connect her to what's happening in the magical realm.
Rich in theme and grounded in lived experience, this book offers readers escapism, validation, and a toolkit for emotional resilience.
It lands in the sweet spot between entertainment and empowerment, ideal for the growing audience of young readers seeking stories of fantasy worlds, where pain is acknowledged but doesn’t define the hero.
Meet the Author
N J Gribbin
N J Gribbin crafts worlds where shadows rise, prophecies twist, and ordinary teens discover extraordinary power. Behind the scenes, she’s faced her own battles, including chronic pain that shaped the emotional core of her debut novel. She believes fantasy isn’t just an escape, but a mirror, a place to explore the courage we forget we have. This book marks the beginning of her epic saga and her mission to bring bold, heartfelt fantasy to readers who crave both adventure and meaning.
N J Gribbin
Join the Quest... The Darkness Is Rising
A world in chaos mirrors the battles we fight in real life.
An ancient curse. A world falling apart. A girl discovering her strength..
Step into this new fantasy adventure where shadows spread, pain deepens, and hope flickers like a fragile flame. Chaos is tightening its grip on the realm, feeding on suffering and snuffing out the light one soul at a time.
But legends whisper of a hidden artefact, the last spark strong enough to tip the scales.
Four young heroes are about to risk everything to find it.
In the real world, Ella confronts chronic migraine pain, a battle whose shadows echo the very darkness consuming the fantasy realm.
Help launch the book that blends epic fantasy with real world courage.
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