The Bleeding Hour: a Make Your Wish novel (exclusive edition)
Signed Paperback copy of The Bleeding Hour: a Make Your Wish novel by SB Rogue.
About the Book
As he lies bleeding in the street, a contract killer haunted by something sinister recounts his traumatic past before taking his final breath. From childhood abuse at the hands of an alcoholic father to his first violent encounter with a bully, his existence spirals into a vortex of murder, obsession, and delusion.
Gabriel’s bond with Howard, a hulking figure who orchestrates increasingly brutal jobs, and his passionate yet volatile marriage to the fiery Malysh, blurs the lines between reality and hallucination.
A demon lurks, stalking Gabriel relentlessly, forcing him to confront buried horrors. Parental killings. Institutional Assaults. A string of grisly assassinations.
Therapy unearths dissociative layers, revealing Gabriel's fragmented psyche, shaped by years of torment, as the true monster.
This psychological thriller is a visceral tale of trauma's lingering scars, laced with erotic horror and romantic tragedy, where consent and carnage intertwine, and love devolves into lethal codependency.
Not for the faint-hearted, this descent into madness will haunt you long after the bleeding stops.
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This book is dark from start to finish, and it never tries to be anything else. I really liked how committed it was to its tone. It doesn’t water anything down or play it safe, which made the whole reading experience feel immersive. The psychological elements blended really well with the darker themes, and it created an atmosphere that constantly kept me wondering what was coming next.
View on GoodreadsAnother SB Rogue book that sunk its claws in and devoured me. This does have some heavy content so PLEASE read the trigger warnings before you proceed with this book. SB Rogue is an absolute master mind at writing dark, twisted, complex, psychological thrillers - they make you question everything (including yourself). You dont know what's left or what's right; if your coming or going! Everytime I thought I was figuring it out...I wasn't, something would happen to make me second guess! I loved getting lost in this read and the journey you go on with the characters, the ending was magnificently wrapped up to make you sit there and go WTAF just happened! Another AMAZING read by SB Rogue!
View on Goodreads4.5/5 🌟 This book was a mindfxck in the best way. I don’t think I was expecting half of the story and events to go the way they went and I feel like this gave a refreshing voice to thriller novels. Needless to say, I enjoyed it. I do think the writing style was a bit edgier than what I’m used to, but all in all, I really think suspense and thriller lovers will enjoy the plot twists and mental puzzles this book puts you through! Thank you SB Rogue for picking me to ARC read 🥰
View on GoodreadsHOLY WOW!! This book is so good!! A psychological THRILLER. I highly recommend this book to all my dark reader friends. The twists, turns and a raw reality in the characters. Check this book out but look to author notes for content awareness as this is a dark read.
View on GoodreadsWhat. The. Actual. F**k. Did i just read and why did i loved it? I mean this.. this was so messed up! I honestly am not sure what to write here… Everything you tought you know, well let me tell you, YOU KNOW NOTHING! That twist in this book, i could just yell out loud on a roof! I am speechless! SPEECHLESS! Not sure if i need somekind of help because i absolutely loved this! All the messed up things! This is dark, and i mean really dark! No wonder that the menu came with warnings.. you just can’t understand what i am trying to say unless you have read this! SB is one of those authors whos books i will always read! Yes, i am feeling just fine normally…
View on GoodreadsThe Bleeding Hour by S.B. Rogue is a haunting descent into a world where dangerous magic, buried secrets, and impossible choices collide. Every page drips with tension, wrapping you in a dark, gothic atmosphere that refuses to let go. The emotionally charged writing brings every betrayal, every whispered lie, and every devastating revelation to life, while its morally grey, beautifully broken characters blur the line between hero and villain. As hidden motives unravel and the stakes climb higher, the story becomes impossible to put down. If you crave dark fantasy romance, dangerous magic, betrayal, and the intoxicating pull of characters who are as vulnerable as they are deadly, this book will consume you long after you’ve turned the final page.
View on GoodreadsThe Bleeding Hour absolutely consumed me. This isn't the kind of book you casually pick up and forget about a few days later. It crawls under your skin, settles into your bones, and refuses to leave. S.B. Rogue has created a haunting, gothic world filled with dangerous magic, buried secrets, betrayal, and characters so beautifully broken that it's impossible to look away. The atmosphere is thick with tension from the very first page, and every revelation only pulls you deeper into the darkness. What impressed me most was how powerfully this story explores trauma. It doesn't simply tell you these characters are damaged—it makes you feel the weight of everything they've endured. The trauma responses, coping mechanisms, self-destructive choices, and emotional scars all felt heartbreakingly authentic. Every reaction made sense, even when it hurt to witness. The writing itself is stunning. At times it's soft and almost poetic, and at others it's sharp, brutal, and emotionally devastating. That contrast perfectly mirrors the instability and vulnerability of the characters, making the entire reading experience feel deeply immersive. And then there's the ending. I genuinely thought I knew where the story was heading, but the way everything came together completely caught me off guard. Looking back, all the pieces were there, but the final twist recontextualised so much of what came before and made the entire journey even more satisfying. This is not a light read. It's dark, unsettling, emotionally heavy, and at times feels like a psychological mindfuck in the best possible way. But if you love gothic horror, dark fantasy, morally grey characters, dangerous magic, psychological depth, and stories that leave a lasting mark, The Bleeding Hour delivers all of that and more. Dark, haunting, and unforgettable. This book absolutely wrecked me and I loved every second of it.
View on GoodreadsThe Bleeding Hour The Bleeding Hour: a MAKE YOUR WISH novel by SB Rogue (Goodreads Author) Read My psyche is trying to figure out what the mess I just read and why the heck did I love ever single minute of it. The Bleeding Hour is well written and a complete mind binder. Somehow SB Rogue not only created these characters, he created them so well they are branded on my soul. This book is a well crafted psychological thriller that is pitch black and unhinged in the best way possible. I absolutely love how everything ended up being wrapped in a black and red package and all the dots were connected leaving a well balanced book without any holes. Please be mindful of the TWs, your mental health matters. SB thank you for this copy and these are my honest opinions.
View on GoodreadsIf you like super dark and gory, this book is for you! Check the triggers, this book is definitely intense!
View on GoodreadsHoly shhhhheeeettttttt !!!! What a mind F of a story… I’m still processing it all… it was a train wreck that I couldn’t look away from in the best way possible… dark twisted tragic …if you like reading dark disturbing reads .. check this one out … I am a fan … check triggers !!! It’s twisted
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