
but first, a secret.
a great big one.
One even I don’t know yet
Until my Ship Comes in…
Welcome to Night by Night, the official chronicle from The Datura Press. This is the story-well where our narrative universe comes to life, one tale at a time. We’re building a new world of interconnected stories, beginning with the gothic folklore of Narcisa Before Narcisa and continuing with the upcoming sagas of Walker and Manton.
Here, we go beyond the page to create a truly immersive experience. Explore our developing intellectual property through transmedia storytelling—from audio excerpts and exclusive illustrations to deep dives into our lore and creative process. Whether you're a reader seeking a new world to get lost in or an industry professional tracking the development of a character-driven franchise, this is your front-row seat.
Follow along, night by night, as our stories unfold.

Groan Alone: Why Every Castle is Haunted
Why is every castle haunted? In this Datura Press essay, we explore the grotesques and living corridors of Mervyn Peake’s Titus Groan and trace their influence on our own modern gothic novel, Narcisa Before Narcisa.
What makes your castle’s corridors creak?