Gwen Benoic spent her life studying myths.

After her death, her husband discovers she may have been documenting history.

Still struggling to rebuild his life, James Benoic inherits a collection of unfinished translations and research notes that lead him into a hidden world existing alongside modern Chicago. There, ancient legends are not stories but memories, and powerful forces have spent centuries hiding in plain sight.

As James follows the trail Gwen left behind, he begins uncovering secrets that connect the distant past to his own life in ways he never imagined. Yet the deeper he ventures into the mystery, the more he realizes that finding the truth about Gwen may require him to confront the one thing he has avoided since her death: the possibility of moving forward.

A haunting blend of urban fantasy, mystery, and emotional drama, LONICERA explores how love endures, how grief transforms us, and how the people we lose continue to shape the lives we live.

C Zahariah

C Zahariah is a writer, storyteller, and student of the myths that shape our lives. Fascinated by the intersection of history, folklore, and the human experience, they write stories that blend the extraordinary with the deeply personal.

When they're not writing, they are disappearing down research rabbit holes in search of the next story, exploring art galleries around the world, or getting lost in alleys that strangers aren’t supposed to find.

C Zahariah lives in Kansas with their partner and their husky, Luna Tuna Mayonnaise.