The Dain
About this ebook
Centuries later, in the quiet countryside of modern-day Kent, England, an exterminator’s routine task of clearing a basement spirals into a chilling discovery. Beneath the earth lies a sinister presence, awakening an ancient legacy that echoes the Dain’s shadowed past.
Bridging lush historical adventure with contemporary horror, The Dain delivers a haunting exploration of humanity’s clash with the unknown—a timeless saga where the hunted and the hidden collide across the ages.
About the author
J. Simonne has a diverse background in the entertainment industry, having worked in the music industry as a DJ and remixer/producer. Additionally, he has experience in television as a playout operator and video editor. Currently, J. Simonne utilizes his skills as a web designer.
With dual American and British citizenship, J. Simonne calls London his home. Apart from his professional pursuits, he finds pleasure in writing graphic novels, engaging in video and animation projects and walking his dog. Notably, he is a co-owner of Southside Stories, alongside Blerim Karini and Lasse Mosegard.
Pietro has a technical education which ended with his degree in Environmental Engineering in 2018. In 2019 he published the board game Hidden war as co-author and designer. In 2020 he developed his first webcomic "Vincoli e Vendetta", a period in which he specialized in digital drawing. In 2021 he participates in the creation of the comic strip "la Nave Verde", published by Future Fiction and participates in independent productions and short stories. In the same period he meets the owners of SouthSide Stories and begins a great adventure. In 2022 he illustrates the board game Epic Tales from which the comic currently being published is developed. He currently lives in the city of Turin and works as a freelance illustrator and cartoonist.
Blerim Karini was born in Albania during a tumultuous period, just before the fall of communism. His early life was marked by immense challenges, both emotionally and culturally, for a young child. However, his family's unwavering support and encouragement fueled his determination to seek a better life in the western world. This drive led him on a path of exploration, education, and cultural immersion from an early age.
