Sabrina's Story

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Sabrina K. Mercury writes dark, queer fantasy steeped in dangerous luxury, elite societies, steamy romance, and seductive magic. Her worlds blend dark academia, paranormal intrigue, and erotic tension, inviting readers into glittering environments where power is currency and desire has consequences.

Her stories feature morally gray characters, secret organizations, criminal hierarchies, and lush, immersive settings—from arcane academies to futuristic cities shaped by hidden magical elites. Sabrina draws inspiration from science fantasy, BL manga, Asian web serials, and the emotional intensity of Asian dramas.

For over a decade, she has published original fiction and fanfiction across FictionPress, AO3, and other platforms, writing everything from intimate short stories to serialized epics. When she isn’t crafting new worlds, she can be found writing in cafés, playing mobile games, or catching up on anime, and listening to music.

My brain is only a receiver, in the Universe there is a core from which we obtain knowledge, strength and inspiration. I have not penetrated into the secrets of this core, but I know that it exists.

Nikola Tesla

About The Books

Sabrina writes for readers who want fantasy that feels dangerous in the best way—spicy, hedonistic, and threaded with paranormal trouble. In her worlds, secrets aren’t just leverage, they’re currency—same as desire. Her stories blur genre lines. Nobody needs to be rescued; nobody stays innocent. Relationships are high-stakes, and the monsters are usually the ones worth wanting.

Sabrina's Genres:
Dark Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Paranormal Fantasy, Science Fantasy, Urban Fantasy

Sabrina's Tropes and Themes: 
Psychic Powers, Magic Users, Shapeshifters, Forbidden Love, May/December Romance, Love Squares, Class Warfare, Academia/Dark Academia, Morally Grey Characters, Queer Romance & Relationships

Inspirations

Sabrina draws her inspiration from various fantasy and paranormal stories, Asian web serials and Boys' Love manga.

Inspirational Authors:
Frank Herbert, Cheryl Brooks, J.R. Ward, J.R.R. Tolkien

Inspirational Light Novels & Manga:
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei (The Irregular at Magic High School), Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e (Classroom of the Elite), Mahoutsukai no Yome (The Ancient Magus' Bride), Karneval, Gravitation, Tales of Demons and Gods, Rebirth of the Thief Who Roamed the World

Memberships & Groups

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Achievements & Awards

NaNoWriMo

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Camp NaNoWriMo

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How Sabrina Writes

Scrivener

My go to app for writing projects, both long and short. I have both the desktop and the mobile version and they are both worth the cost. From manuscripts to world building binders, I use this app for all my writing needs.

Clever Fox Planner Pro

My go-to planner of choice is the Clever Fox Planner Pro. Though a bit more epensive than my old planner, Blue Sky Tabbed Planner, it gives me more versatility to plan my year. It's a 12-month weekly planner that allows me plan weekly goals, organize my priorities, write notes, and create weekly to-do lists.

AutoCrit

My go to for analyzing and editing my manuscript. It helps me review the overall story structure and identify the areas I need to improve in. As it is available via online, I can use it everywhere I have computer access to.

Hemingway Editor

A free online editing tool that is also available for purchase offline. Hemingway Editor highlights your adverbs, weak phrases, complex sentences and passive voice. It's a great tool to use after using ProWritingAid to make sure your sences are clear and readable.

ProWritingAid

My go to for grammar checking and style editing. It does as much as Grammarly but at a cheaper price if you want the premium. I can use the desktop app with Microsoft Word and Scrivener without losing format. Click the link to try ProWritingAid with a Free Account!

Amazon Kindle

I am never without my kindle when it comes to writing. My library is filled with various books from thesauri and refernces guides to author platform and marketing books. Used with my mobile Scrivener app, I am able to write anywhere.