From the Shadows
Dispatches on dark fiction, writing, and the world behind The Kalos Chronicles
10 posts
Welcome to Grey House
Lord Raphael Étienne Ulfr Grey was there when Chicago was still becoming Chicago. A first look inside Grey House—the most influential Kalos House in North America—and the world of The Kalos Chronicles.
Four Hundred Years of Practice
Four hundred years has given Lord Grey more than experience. Antonia Portage offers a seductive glimpse at the confidence, curiosity and attention of the Master of Grey House—and what happens when you manage to surprise him.
The Problem With Knowing Too Much
Some humans know exactly what the Kalos are—and still have to keep getting close. Antonia Portage offers a first glimpse of the Line, where knowledge isn't protection and distance isn't always an option.
What Would Make You Say Yes?
Why do we say yes when walking away might be safer? Antonia Portage explores desire, curiosity and the hunger for experience at the heart of Grey House: The Feeding.
Why Grey House Starts With a Free Story
Before I ask anyone to buy a book, I want them to know what they're walking into. That's why the first thing I'm offering isn't a purchase — it's a door.
What Belongs to a House?
Grey House is much more than a Chicago Manor. Antonia Portage offers a glimpse into the Houses, allegiance and possession behind The Kalos Chronicles—and what happens when someone wants what belongs to Grey.
They Aren't Human Anymore
The Kalos may look human, but thousands of years have shaped them into something very different. Antonia Portage offers a glimpse into the sex, power and control behind The Kalos Chronicles—without revealing what comes next.
Why My Monsters Aren't Supernatural
What if vampires, succubi and sirens were never supernatural at all? Antonia Portage explores the folklore behind The Kalos Chronicles—and the possibility that humanity has been looking for the wrong monsters.
Monsters Aren't Supposed to Look Like This
The monsters of The Kalos Chronicles don't look like monsters. Antonia Portage offers a glimpse at the beautiful, sophisticated predators hiding inside Grey House—and why recognizing one may already be too late.