Beyond The Wall

by The Articulated Space

The United Bohemian Kingdoms are the modern world's greatest untouched mystery- or so says journalist, Laura Hollis, who's been obsessed with them her whole life. But when Laura is given a once-in-a-lifetime chance to cut through hundreds of years of strange, paranormal rumours and discover what lies beyond the wall, will she find what she's looking for?

Author's Note:

Had a brainwave while visiting a castle in the Czech Republic, Karlstejn. As a long-time fan of Carmilla- The Web Series, I thought if I could just jostle history around a little bit, add a bit of magic and sprinkle it all with a touch of paranormal freakiness, I could make something special. So here we are.

Submitting a summary of the fic to gauge interest. I'm planning on making this a long project, likely novel-length at least.

Thanks!

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In an alternate universe where the Bohemian kingdoms never fell, optimistic journalist Laura Hollis volunteers for a once in a lifetime chance—a chance to travel into the heart of the United Bohemian Kingdoms. The magnificent Walled Country: a place the modern world has never visited— a place the modern world has never wanted to go. She's headed for Karlstejn Castle, historical home of the Bohemian kings and current residence of interviewee-to-be, High-Queen Lilita, and her menagerie of children. But everywhere Laura goes, there are... rumours. Supernatural rumours. Bleeding necks, skulls nailed to trees, a mysterious owl-eyed monster, circles of green stone and salt. Then Laura meets the queen's daughter, Carmilla Karnstein. There are… worse rumours about her.