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Shakespeare After Dark

Ophelia: A Trilogy Series

Opheliais an original romantasy fiction series from Hatch, inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet. Reimagined as a sweeping trilogy, this is the story Ophelia was never given. A story thoughtfully designed for sleep.

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Ophelia: Book 1

Book 1 begins in a kingdom where magic is outlawed and the land itself is dying. Ophelia has always been expected to stay silent—agreeable, invisible, safe. But on the eve of her twenty-first birthday, something within her awakens.

As she reconnects with Prince Hamlet, heir to a crumbling throne, and his brilliant, guarded friend Horatio, Ophelia is drawn into a dangerous world of court intrigue, hidden power, and forbidden attraction. Caught between love, loyalty, and a magic she cannot deny, she must decide: remain hidden… or risk everything for freedom, desire, and the fate of her kingdom.

Narrated by Genevieve Gaunt, this immersive audio drama blends fantasy romance, forbidden magic, and slow-burning desire into a richly cinematic listening experience, perfect for unwinding at the end of the day. Ideal for fans of romantasy, fantasy romance, Shakespeare retellings, and narrative fiction podcasts, Ophelia is a bold reimagining of a classic story told across a sweeping trilogy, thoughtfully designed for sleep.

“She looked up at Hamlet to find him smiling at her. As he leaned in, she felt his breath on her ear. ‘Happy birthday, Lia,’ he whispered. He pressed a slow kiss on her cheek. Her breath caught at the gentle scrape of his beard against her skin.”

— Ophelia: Book 1