BRINEHAVEN

Cameron Kessler has always been a problem. Born in the slums of Brinehaven to a demonic contractor, he grew up street-smart and steeped in trouble. But when a job goes wrong, he's caught by Leroy Waters—a licensed arbiter with the power to either bury him or offer something far more dangerous: a second chance. Together, they dive into Brinehaven’s underworld of crime syndicates, companies with vested interests, and monstrous horrors that don’t stay in the dark. Demons, bullets, and blood. Freedom comes with a cost, and every job could be his last, but Cameron isn’t just trying to survive. He wants revenge. WHAT TO EXPECT: - Dual POV: a jaded master & headstrong apprentice dynamic- An urban fantasy setting in a fictional microstate between the US & Canada, circa 1990s- Intrigue, conspiracy--a big emphasis on build up. Slower-burn moments sandwiched between action- Street-level occult/arcane abilities mixed with gunfights, artificed trinkets, and gritty brawls- Occasional interludes- Occasional separate POV chapters (increases in frequency as the story continues)- ProgressionLite: Earned, gradual progression (Brinehaven will be VERY long), but not infinite growth. Characters come to understand their abilities better and gain increased mastery and control; sometimes by way of raw power, but more often by way of being smarter, more tactical, or refining their playbook.- Brinehaven Rituals: side stories decided upon by the readers via polls/voting--word count varies widely. Chapters typically range from 2,200-4,500 words (+/-). Chapters release Mondays and Fridays.Join our Discord!*BRINEHAVEN is posted exclusively on RoyalRoad, Substack, and on Patreon. If you are reading it elsewhere, it is an unauthorized and stolen copy.© 2025 CR0WSULL. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means: electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior permission of the copyright owner. BRINEHAVEN and all associated publications is only posted on RoyalRoad, Substack, and on Patreon. Any other publication is an unauthorized and stolen copy.