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LOCKED WARD INK

Stories from the rooms most never enter.

Independent fiction, psychological horror, dystopian worlds, unfiltered poetry, and graphic storytelling from the darker corners of imagination and lived experience.

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The Culling Protocol — Book One

The Uncounted Country — Book Two

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PUBLICATION CATEGORIES

We publish what the charts leave out.

Horror, speculative fiction, poetry, and graphic storytelling for readers who want the unfiltered version.

Horror & Psychological Thrillers

Science Fiction & Dystopian Fiction

Poetry & Literary Collections

Whispers & Reflective Writing

Graphic Stories & Comics

Featured Series & Collections

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Featured Publications

Discover the stories currently in print from Locked Ward Ink — gothic poetry, dystopian fiction, and clinical reflection from the edge of the mind.

GOTHIC POETRY

Beneath the Blackened Earth

by Brian McDermott

A Collection of Poems

This haunting collection of verse explores the psychological shadows of grief, war, and mortality, finding a bleak beauty in the uncomfortable truths that humanity attempts to bury.

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DYSTOPIAN FICTION

The Culling Protocol

by Theo Rose

Book One: A Hunter’s Penance

As a collapsing regime tightens its grip, Merritt Vale must decide what still deserves protection—and what his obedience has already cost.

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CLINICAL & REFLECTIVE POETRY

Whispers Behind Torn Masks

by Brian Edward McDermott, RN

The Whispers Series

Through raw verse and evocative art, this collection uncovers the hidden emotional toll of healthcare, capturing the profound grief, dark humor, and quiet resilience found behind the professional facade of those who care for the dying and the living.

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FANTASY / EPIC

Dagger of Cathay: The Garden of Unused Dreams

by Theo Rose

The Seven Roads

A guilt-ridden wanderer and a weary mother traverse a brutal, mythic wasteland to reach a legendary sanctuary, only to realize that ancient, primal hungers are rising to reclaim the world.

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COMICS & GRAPHIC WORKS

Ditch & Skittlz: Pineapple Distress

by Theo Rose

Adults Only

Issue One of the Ditch & Skittlz comic series, written by Theo Rose. Adults only.

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WHISPERS ANTHOLOGIES & COLLECTIONS

Whispers Behind: The Frontline Collection

by Brian Edward McDermott

Whispers Behind Series

Five books from the Whispers series: nursing, law enforcement, firefighting, psychiatric nursing, and emergency medical services.

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PUBLISHING SERVICES

Your Story. Without Compromise.

From manuscript formatting and cover design to publication-ready files and promotional materials, Locked Ward Ink supports independent authors bringing their work into the world.

Content Notices

Select titles in this imprint explore mature themes, strong language, or intense subject matter. Individual content notices appear on each publication’s detail page — not every title in this catalog carries a warning.

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