The Velvet Quill

Musings, memories, and midnight letters from the shadows of KL Adams.

Welcome to the Velvet Quill

Some stories aren’t meant to be shouted.
Some are whispered. Scribbled on parchment. Slipped between pages or tucked into the lining of a velvet coat.

This is what The Velvet Quill is for—my quiet place for thoughts, fragments, and behind-the-scenes secrets.

Here you’ll find glimpses into my writing world:

  • The inspiration behind my books
  • The characters who haunt me
  • The little rituals that keep me grounded in the dark

So light a candle. Pour something strong. And stay awhile.

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