The author, the book, the game

The Author

Ma'ayan Harel-Sibelman

Ma'ayan is a Connecticut author and the creator of both the Forever Darkness book collection and the Writing Forever Darkness card game. She published her debut collection while still in high school, combining a love of storytelling, suspense, and strategy to bring the world of Forever Darkness to life across both pages and gameplay.

Her work has been recognized by the Connecticut Writing Project and the Connecticut Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards, where she received a Gold Award. Her poetry has also appeared in The Inkwell, the literary journal of Sora Schools.

"Writing has always been my passion. I'm excited to share Forever Darkness with readers and hope they enjoy the suspense and journey of the characters as much as I enjoyed creating them."

The Book

Forever Darkness: Twisted Short Stories and Poems

Critically acclaimed short stories and poems for young adults.

Step into the chilling, imaginative world of Forever Darkness — a collection of suspenseful and thought-provoking stories and poems for young adults. From the first page, you'll be drawn into vividly realized characters, dark settings, and gripping twists. Whether you're reading for a quick thrill or deep inspiration, these stories and poems stay with you long after the last page.

• Short, immersive reads perfect for late-night thrills or quick breaks
• Vivid storytelling that captures imagination, suspense, and emotion
• Inspired the Writing Forever Darkness card game
• Critically praised by readers for authenticity, creativity, and emotional depth

The Game

Writing Forever Darkness

A fast-paced strategy card game for 3–5 players, ages 10+.

Based on the complete collection of stories and poems from the book, Writing Forever Darkness lets players compete to finish the works by collecting the right cards, completing the writing, and selling it before their rivals can.

First to complete 3 Stories/Poems becomes the Master of Writing Forever Darkness.