Ash & Lantern

Ash & Lantern

About the Substack

Original stories that blend the strange, the magical, and the human. Expect standalone fiction with heart and teeth.

Free Subscription Benefits

• Access to new short stories and occasional series - Ideal for casual readers new to A&L

Paid Subcription Benefits

• Access to the full story archive - Ideal for readers who want the full experience
• Early access to upcoming stories or multi-part series
• Exclusive stories and series

About Bradan the Ashwright

Bradan writes short fiction that drifts through shadow, wonder, and the strange. His stories often live where the world splits—between memory and myth, dream and ash.