Franklyn S. Newton
(They/ She) SFF author and spreadsheet herder with an interest in queer cyborgs and trans futures.
My Works
Synthetic Sea
Released 12th April 2024
In the distant future of planet cracking , VR distraction, and corporate greed, grieving private detective Ryoma LeBeau takes what seems to be a simple job on the opulent casino planetoid of Scylla.Captivated by a chance meeting with a Synth musician, Guin, he finds himself drawn to the smoky anachronistic lounge bar where they perform, weaving their music around his heart.It seems there's a lot more to both Guin and to this case and Ryoma can't help but pull at the threads of mystery leading him to the depths of conspiracy and memory.Inspired by Philip K Dick novels and Ghost in the Shell, Synthetic Sea is a cyberpunk noir entwined with queer romance.Content Warning: This novel covers themes of close family loss, dehumanisation, and the trauma of sexual assault, so do take care if these things are particularly upsetting to you.
Living Ink
A steamy short body horror about obsession, body modification, and accidental demon summoningContent Warning: body dysmorphia, needles, gore, open wounds
Wolfsbane
Released 23rd October 2023
One cold winters' eve a bookish witch is closing her apothecary, when a dashing lycanthrope pack leader knocks on the door, looking to speak to her. But as the moon rises, their meeting takes a turn that requires her magical expertise.
Modranicht
In the depths of winter, a werewolf comes bearing a gift for her witch companion.A free to read companion piece to Wolfbane.
Old Devil Moon
A steamy short story. On a rainy night in 80s London, a bored office PA encounters a charming man with a shady past...
Coming Soon!
A short story in the Dudes Rock Anthology by Prismatica Press