The Shadow Behind the Story

Isla Shade creates worlds where the light is dim and the stakes are high. Drawn to the darker corners of folklore and the quiet menace of ancient forests, she weaves tales of magic, mystery, and the thin veil between reality and the unknown.

When she isn’t writing, Isla can be found researching forgotten myths, wandering through dense woodlands, or drinking tea that has gone cold while she plots her next twist. She writes under the imprint of Thorn & Thistle Press, dedicated to stories that leave a mark.

Fantasy forest scene with glowing mushrooms, mystical runes on trees, a stone pathway, and a portal illuminated in the background.
Portrait of a woman with short brown hair wearing a light-colored blouse, smiling, against a dark mottled background.