Whimsical Tales from Dane County will be available in paperback July 5, 2026!

The Road is more than a path. It is a world unto itself.

For Euphemia, life has always been measured by the rhythm of footsteps against silver gravel. In the sprawling expanse of Dane County, there are no wagons or engines-only the Long Road, a thirty-foot-wide artery of humanity that stretches from the rugged inland borders to the salt-slicked docks of the city of Zoet.

Setting out on her first solo journey, Euphemia enters a landscape where the laws of nature bend to the will of the Road. By day, she navigates a "city in motion," walking alongside thousands of merchants, wanderers, and families. By night, she traverses the "Cathedral forests," where massive trees arch overhead like living vaults and pulse with a spectral, fluorescent glow of emerald and sapphire.

But the Long Road carries more than just people; it carries their memories.

As Euphemia moves from roadside Yantai stalls to skyscraper cities and "closet-sized" motels, she becomes the Chronicler of the Road. From the chilling legend of the Grey Walker to the whimsical myths of the high-rise hotels and the quiet tragedies of everyday travelers, Euphemia collects the stories that define her world.

In this epic adventure, the destination is merely a goal. The true journey lies in the voices of the strangers walking beside her, the magic of the glowing woods, and the realization that on a road with no walls, everyone has a story worth telling.

Step onto the gravel. Join the migration. Discover the soul of Dane County.

(Fiction, Fantasy, Dreamworld)

Todd Doherty is a writer and storyteller with a deep-rooted love for cosmic horror, eerie folklore, and the surreal spaces where reality unravels. Inspired by a legacy of literary greats-including H.P. Lovecraft, and Robert W. Chambers -Todd crafts haunting tales that blur the line between the known and the unknowable.
His works, including weave intricate worlds where forgotten histories, shifting realities, and ancient horrors pulse beneath the surface. Whether through creeping suspense or mind-bending revelations, his stories leave readers questioning what truly lurks in the spaces between worlds.
When he's not writing, Todd delves into mythologies both real and imagined, exploring the fragile balance between existence and the unknown. His latest work, The Hollow Beyond, continues his tradition of crafting deeply immersive horror-one that lingers long after the last page.
Find his stories on Amazon and Wattpad, and step into the void for yourself.

Works by Todd E Daugherty

Piper at the Gates of Dawn and other Tales
The Marvelous Adventures of Fox Smith
The Forgotten Ones and Other Tales
Whimsical Tales from Dane County
The Shadow Weaver
Dimensions Unbound: The Chase
The Yellow Queen
Telephone Line and Other Tales
Return Through the Gates of Dawn
Dimensions Unbound: The Russian Revolution
Unbound: A Tale of Love and Worlds Beyond
Terror at the Gates of Dawn
Days of Futures Passed and Other Tales and Poems
The Bone Index
The Ruins of Enoch's Oath
Nightmares and Other Tales
The Hollow Beyond and Other Tales of Horror and the Macabre
The House at the Edge of Time