Alessa’s Adversaria

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The Godstone Curse

Tale of a Cover: The Godstone Curse

Aug 8, 2026 | Alessa Update, Art, Inspirational, Writing

This is the first time I've illustrated fully my own fantasy cover*, and I have to admit that I had a blast doing it! Growing up, I wanted to be a 2D animation artist, so over the years, I've subscribed to a LOT of art courses (though most of them I have yet to finish--my to-do list is immense at this stage). My struggle has always been that I want things to look...

The Godstone Curse – A New Short Story Available Via My Newsletter Soon . . . For a Short While

Jun 21, 2026 | Alessa Update, Writing

Is that a new fantasy series profiling itself on the horizon? Why yes, yes it is! While Ars Arcana: The Rose Cycle is in the works, here's its short-story* prequel. Meet Ophelia Devorst, a 21st century macrale (that's a witch, in French-speaking Belgium) who is struggling mightily at her day job, and things seem to only be getting worse...or are they? The story will...