Lucie Ortega is a Czech fantasy author for young adult and adult readers. Her stories mix adventure, emotional depth, and rich worldbuilding, while exploring darker and more serious themes. She often draws inspiration from mythology.

In 2019, she won the Hvězda inkoustu literary contest with Světla nad močálem, a Slavic fantasy infused with heavy contemporary elements. Its success sparked a full series, now reaching readers in Poland. She also wrote the standalone Soumrak Edenu, blending myth, philosophy, and dystopian fantasy, as well as several short stories featured in magazines and anthologies.

When she's not writing, Lucie tends her garden, sketches photorealistic portraits, and studies mythologies, cultures, and human nature. She loves green tea, long walks, and, of course, a good book. She lives with her family in a small village, but when she turns 100, she plans to move to a forest hut with thirteen black cats and a wolf. Until then, she keeps weaving new stories.

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Světla nad močálem (Lights above the Bog) follows the haunting journey of Lena, who becomes a navka after her tragic death. To complete her transformation and remain with her newfound family of bludichky, she must lure a human soul into the bog within seven days.

This dark, suspenseful tale explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the supernatural, making it a gripping read for fans of fantasy and folklore. Perfect for readers seeking a blend of dark fantasy and emotional depth.

Available in: Czech 📖 | Polish 📖 | Audiobook CZ 🎧 

Tma pod srdcem (Darkness Beneath the Hearth) – The sequel to Lights Above the Bog

Lena's journey continues. She has learned not to run, but her healing is far from over. As a new adventure unfolds, she ventures into the dark underworld once more to save the soul of an unborn child. Along the way, she is reunited with old friends, meets new allies, and confronts her most dangerous enemy yet.

But in the end, everything comes down to a single question: is her high sensitivity a gift or a curse?

Available in: Czech 📖 | Audiobook CZ 🎧  

Pán močálu (Lord of the Bog) – A prequel that works as a third book in the series or as a standalone

Trapped on the Threshold between life and death, Diviš builds a palace deep within a bog and finds kinship among the wild creatures of myth. But as mankind's hunger for expansion threatens his new home, old grievances ignite into war – and Diviš must decide how far vengeance should carry him, and whom he is willing to join in the fight against humanity.

A dark, atmospheric tale of lost dreams, ruthless ambition, and the fragile hope that still flickers in the shadows.

Available in: Czech 📖 | Audiobook CZ 🎧 (coming soon) 

Twilight of Eden – A standalone dystopian fantasy inspired by Abrahamic mythology

In a world where angels have vanished and faith has turned into oppression, temple dancer Ada hides a forbidden past. When her secret is exposed and her life torn apart, she returns to the vow she once made – to find and punish her parents' murderer. But her pursuit unearths truths more dangerous than she imagined, as Eden edges toward war between the Faithful and the Heretics.

A haunting story of persecution, rebellion, vengeance, and the dark side of religious power.

Available in: Czech 📖 | Audiobook CZ 🎧 (coming soon)  

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