Author-Rafael Solece

Welcome to Savannah, Georgia, where the moss hangs heavy and the secrets run deep. 🔮✨I am so thrilled to finally share the first official sneak peek into my upcoming supernatural fantasy novel, Dark Gifts!The story follows Luca Devereux, a powerful Syphon witch who carries the necromantic powers of his deceased mother. When Luca returns home from school, his nightmares reveal a looming danger to his grandmother and their family.
Something sinister is preying on the local Black covens, and Black children are going missing. To save them and protect his family's legacy as head of the Southern Council of Witches, Luca must step up and claim his title. The first excerpt is officially live on my Substack, and you can read it right now for free! Head over to the link below, dive into the magic, and hit subscribe so you don't miss a single update.

Dark Gifts An exert from a southern supernatural graphic novel

I just finished watching the entirety of The Four Seasons on Netflix. I thoroughly enjoyed the series 10/10 I recommend. I had a thought and I'd like to share. Check out my substack if you wanna talk about it in the comments.

Four Seasons An introspective Look at Black Bourgeoisie in Cinema

I've been playing with different forms of storytelling: written, audible, visual. It's Same Subject. 3 very different shots. 3 very different stories told.

I recently had a conversation with a homeboy of mines about dating. The conversation was not so much about expectation as much as it was about accountability. In the same vain I wrote a little think piece about it because I wanted to hold myself accountable as I continue this healing journey.

Intimacy: A Co-Conversation An introspective look from a black q***r mans experience

I love the art of telling stories. I wanted to explore that by combining my love for photography with my love for the written word. I've been really getting out and exploring the city lately. It's been very inspiring. Every time I pop out to explore the city I find something new and it sparks a new idea in my head. I wanted to share that with you. In the hope that it might spark something beautiful in you too.

A friend and I were having a conversation about the significance of Atlanta. Where Atlanta sits in the conversation about black culture and Atlanta's contribution to said culture. It got me to thinking and I started writing. This is just a few of my thoughts on the subject. I have so many more.