M. J. Bates is a UK author writing character-led fantasy and supernatural fiction. His stories explore ancient mystery, buried memory, hidden power, and the unsettling moment when ordinary life begins to reveal something far older beneath the surface.
About the Author
Based in the UK, M. J. Bates writes fiction where the familiar world sits close to something strange, powerful, and long forgotten. His work blends supernatural tension, mythological influence, emotional stakes, and modern settings.
An Old God Awakens
An Old God Awakens follows Sebastian, a man haunted by nightmares that have followed him his entire life. But when those dreams begin to bleed into reality, he is forced to question whether they were ever dreams at all.
Blending ancient mystery, supernatural tension, and the modern world, the novel begins a story where forgotten powers stir, reality cracks, and memory may be the most dangerous truth of all.
What’s Next
The Sequel
The sequel to An Old God Awakens is currently in development, with an expected release in 2027.
Future Stories
Future work will continue exploring the collision between old powers, modern lives, hidden truths, and the consequences of awakening what should have remained forgotten.
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