Southside Stories is an independent creative studio with a bold vision to break down the barriers between storytelling, art, and music. Its founders believe that a story should be more than just something you read; it should be something you feel, hear, and experience.
At Southside Stories, graphic novels are reimagined as fully immersive experiences. Each project combines illustration, narrative, and sound to craft stories that linger long after the final page. This is contemporary storytelling for readers seeking more than words, providing atmosphere, emotion, and imagination in every release.
The studio’s team of artists, writers, and musicians come from diverse backgrounds, united by a passion for creative freedom and collaboration. Together, they tell stories that explore identity, myth, and human emotion, offering perspectives that resonate across cultures and communities. Southside Stories celebrates creativity that sparks curiosity and connection while remaining accessible to anyone who loves a good story.
Each title combines hand-drawn artwork with original soundscapes, intensifying the emotional and tension-filled aspects of each scene. The outcome is a sensory journey that expands the possibilities of what an independent graphic novel can be. Recent releases include The Dāin, a haunting dark fantasy spanning centuries, and Blood Feud, an Albanian story of honour, conflict, and reconciliation. Both titles are available as eBooks, with new volumes continually expanding the universe Southside Stories has built.
The Dāin Graphic Novel Series
The Dāin is a multi-volume saga that crosses centuries and continents. In 1599 an English merchant’s encounter with a mysterious being in India sets in motion a haunting legacy that reaches into the present day. Bridging lush historical adventure and modern horror, the series explores humanity’s enduring struggle with the unknown. A fusion of myth, history and supernatural horror, The Dāin delivers an immersive illustrated experience for readers who love dark fantasy and independent comics.
Volume 1: An English merchant travels from Istanbul to India, where he encounters the Dāin, a being that will haunt generations to come. In 2022, a couple in Kent moved into a house unaware of the dark presence lurking beneath it.
Volume 2: Past and present intertwine as the Dāin’s curse resurfaces, binding two timelines in a chilling tale of fate and fear.
Volume 3: In seventeenth-century India, the Dāin and his companion John flee from a monstrous Rakshasa. Meanwhile, in modern Kent, a sinister discovery awakens an ancient and hungry entity.
Volume 4: The Dāin and John arrive in England seeking sanctuary, but tragedy ensues. In the present day, a couple’s relationship falls apart as the basement’s secret is revealed, tying their lives to a centuries-old curse.
You can buy The Dāin Graphic Novels on Amazon.
Blood Feud Graphic Novel Series
Blood Feud captures the fierce beauty of northern Albania, exploring family loyalty, vengeance, and the toll of tradition. Inspired by real customs of honour and reconciliation, this illustrated series links past and present through its raw emotional strength. A compelling mix of realism and visual storytelling, Blood Feud connects readers with Albania’s folklore and humanity through cinematic art and emotional depth.
Volume 1: In a remote mountain village, two families become embroiled in a deadly blood feud that spans generations. The story then shifts to Shkodër, the historic centre of northern Albania, where honour and revenge clash.
Volume 2: As the feud worsens, Agim and Arben turn inherited hatred into a personal war. Their conflict becomes a psychological duel of manipulation and violence, mirroring Albania’s own struggle between tradition and modernity.
You can buy The Blood Feud Graphic Novels on Amazon.
The Future of Illustrated Storytelling
Southside Stories is more than just a publisher; it is a creative movement driven by passion, collaboration, and the belief that art can unite people across cultures. With new projects in development, the studio continues to push the boundaries of independent graphic novels, combining illustration, writing, and music into memorable, sensory-rich stories. Explore the whole catalogue, including The Dāin and Blood Feud, at southside-stories.com or purchase directly on Amazon.