THE RECKONING
A Dark Romance Virtual Storytelling Event

Not All Love Stories End in Happily Ever After.
 

Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 6:30 PM CT
 

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Two nights before Valentine's Day.

Before the roses come the thorns.
 

- Not greeting card romance.
- Not fairy tale endings.
- Not love that conquers all.

The Reckoning is 90 minutes of dark romance storytelling featuring thriller tales of passion turned poison, devotion turned deadly, and hearts that became crime scenes.

This is your alternative Valentine's.


 

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE
90 Minutes in the Shadows
💔Performed thriller stories about love gone dangerously wrong
💔Live dramatic readings from classic and contemporary dark romance
💔Interactive community of fellow dark narrative enthusiasts
💔Real-time chat & Q&A with performers and fellow attendees
💔 Curated atmosphere designed for maximum immersion

Plus: If you've read books like You by Caroline Kepnes, loved Gone Girl, or devoured dark romance on BookTok—this event is made for you.




We're not here to judge. We're here to explore why these stories compel us, haunt us, and reveal uncomfortable truths about human nature.

Content note: Mature themes (18+). 


 

This IS for you if you:

💔Love psychological thrillers and complex characters
💔Appreciate stories that explore love's darker sides
💔Want community with people who "get it"
💔Need an alternative to traditional Valentine's content
 

What You're Getting (For Free)
If you purchased this as a ticketed event, it would cost $30-50. We're offering standard admission free because we want to build community.

Your free ticket includes:
✅ 90-minute live virtual event ($30 value)
✅ Access to professional performers ($25 value)
✅ Interactive chat and Q&A (priceless)
✅ Community of dark narrative enthusiasts (priceless)
✅ Curated atmospheric experience ($15 value)

Total Value: $70+
Your Price: $0

The only thing you invest is 90 minutes of your Thursday night.

Want More? Become a Patron
For just $15, upgrade to Patron tier:
💔 Everything in free admission
💔 72-hour recording access
💔 Digital "Dark Love" Mystery Box 
💔 Support the series (your $15 funds performers and production)
 

 

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