Vile & Virtue — series

Creatures & Beings

Tropes & Themes

How it starts

Sasha Lancaster's life takes a surreal turn when a stranger hands her an ancient book at the Boston Public Library, urging her to destroy it. Ignoring the warning, Sasha and her twin sister Sidney find themselves trapped in a dimension crafted from the world's most famous stories. Here, they are at the mercy of Vile and Virtue, twin demigods who embody every villain and hero ever written. These bored immortals have devised a deadly game: the sisters must navigate classic tales like Neverland and Wonderland, competing against each other in a best-of-three challenge. The stakes are high—lose, and they die for real. Sasha is paired with Vile, a seductive yet lethal demigod who is as dangerous as he is alluring. As the lines between fear and desire blur, Sasha must decide if she can outwit the demigods and tell a story they've never heard before. For fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Piranesi, this dark and meta tale offers a unique twist on beloved stories.