Shahbaz Shaikh
Author of The Living Archive – a dark, emotional fantasy series.
About the Author
I'm Shahbaz Shaikh, and I believe that the best fantasy stories are the ones that make you feel something deep in your bones. My writing focuses on the emotional journeys of characters who face impossible choices in worlds where magic comes with a price.
When I'm not crafting tales of ancient archives and forgotten magic, you'll find me exploring the intersection of mythology and human nature. I write immersive, character-driven fantasy that doesn't shy away from the darker aspects of the human experience.
The Living Archive is my debut series, born from years of wondering: what if knowledge itself could be alive, and what would someone sacrifice to protect it?
Featured Work
Dive into a world where knowledge lives, breathes, and demands sacrifice
The Living Archive
"Where memories breathe. Where betrayal burns. Step inside the Archive."
The Archive breathes. It remembers. And it never lets go. Nysera didn’t break in for scraps—she came to reclaim what was stolen. But when the Vault punishes her trespass, one shattered orb binds her fate to Vaeryn, the Guardian sworn to destroy her.
Now thief and executioner are chained together by silver light, trapped in a place where memory becomes weapon and truth cuts deeper than steel. To survive, they must fight side by side; to win, they must bleed together. But in the Archive, where even memories lie, trust could be the deadliest risk of all.
Explore the World of The Living Archive
A glimpse into the shadows and secrets that await.
What Readers Say
Join thousands of readers who've been captivated by The Living Archive
"Shahbaz Shaikh has crafted something truly special. The Living Archive doesn't just tell a story—it makes you feel the weight of every choice, every sacrifice. Absolutely mesmerizing."
Sarah Chen
Goodreads Reviewer
"Dark, emotional, and utterly compelling. This is fantasy that stays with you long after you've turned the last page. Shaikh's world-building is phenomenal."
Marcus Rodriguez
Fantasy Book Review
"I couldn't put it down. The characters feel so real, so human, even in this magical world. The Living Archive is a masterpiece of emotional storytelling."
Emma Thompson
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