After Dark : A Dark Romance Bookish Gala 2025

Get ready for a bookish evening!

Join us at After Dark for a wickedly immersive Halloween event celebrating the boldest voices in dark romance.

Step into the shadows and find yourself surrounded by moody lighting, sultry décor, irresistible temptation, and wicked indulgence.
Snap a sultry shot with our masked men, sip sinful cocktails, browse spicy vendor booths, and settle in for live readings, sultry preformances, and kink demos that just might ruin you (in the best way).

This isn’t just a night out—it’s a descent into your darkest fantasies.
This is a 18+ event due to the mature content and licensed bar.

🖤 What to Expect at After Dark

✨ Meet & mingle with your favorite dark, fantasy, and paranormal romance authors
📚 Enjoy book signings, spicy live readings, and steamy author panels
🎭 Be captivated by sensual performances, including aerialists and dancers
📸 Strike a pose at themed photo ops, including the chance to pose with mysterious masked men
🛍️ Browse the Sin & Seduction Mini Market, a curated collection of romance-themed vendors and spicy treasures
📖 Get up close and personal during live readings and author panels that go deep into the dark and delicious
🍷 Sip on themed cocktails (with wicked non-alcoholic options) and indulge in tempting hors d’oeuvres
🖤 Explore educational kink sessions and immersive experiences centered around fantasy, play, and desire
🎁 Receive a themed welcome gift upon entry—VIP guests enjoy even more exclusive perks
🎟️ Take part in exclusive giveaways, spicy surprises, and after-dark magic all night long

🔥 Please note: This is primarily an immersive, activity-based event. However, seating will be available for panels, performances, and rest areas.