Night Dance

A Visionary Novel Series by Kory Wynykom

A Saga about Trauma, Reincarnation & the Power of Love. Blending the Spiritual, Historical, and Socially Critical into a Deeply Human Journey.

New to Night Dance? Start Here:

  1. Quick overview (on this page)
  2. Who this story is for and who it isn't (right after the overview)
  3. Still here? Read → free prologue (content warnings inside), or listen to the → audio opening.
  4. Explore the saga click here
  5. Prefer to own it? → Get book 1 from Amazon or at your local store.

Quick Overview

 

Zayla is a British medium; Logan is a Lakota man moving between reservation life and the global power world. Their paths cross. What seems like two loners meeting becomes the opening of a saga that spans generations and incarnations - a shadow‑dance of trauma and remembrance, carried by love and a hunger for truth. Eight people on three continents give the unspeakable words and begin the journey back into their own strength.

 

Why This Story Will Grip You

  • Big questions, real closeness: meaning, love, trauma - told as a tense, emotionally rich novel.

  • Archetypes that transform: characters break, love, carry guilt and take responsibility.

  • Spiritual depth without woo: reincarnation & healing as lived story; not theory, but feeling, body and consequence.

  • Some stories go deeper than the mind can grasp: here, trauma, love, reincarnation and old power entanglements become a journey of souls. 

Who the saga is for and who it is NOT for:

 

Night Dance is a provocation.

A provocation against superficiality, against quick fixes, against readers who only want to consume.

 

Yes, some characters appear flawless, some scenes cliché. That’s intentional. Because only those who look deeper will see: clichés are broken, expectations confronted, mirrors held up.

 

Zayla, for instance, doesn’t trigger because she seems “perfect” - she triggers because she forces us to confront our own projections.

 

 

Night Dance is not a comfort novel.

 

It is a mirror space: it challenges, unsettles, exposes - and precisely through that opens the depth so many are longing for.

 

👉 Those seeking light entertainment will fail.
👉 Those willing to move through clichés into the depths will emerge transformed.

 

Night Dance is NOT for you if...

  • you expect stories that are smooth and easy to read on the side. The throughline is there - brilliantly set and deeply woven - but revealed only to those willing to fully engage.

  • you want entertainment without discomfort. Night Dance does not aim to please. It aims to be true.

  • you only want spirituality as a “light & love” idyll. Here you will find no quick fixes, no “everything will be fine,” but depth, confrontation, and the path straight through.

  • you need characters who stay flawless or instantly likable. In Night Dance they are contradictory, vulnerable, unsettling – just like life itself.

  • you want to be shielded from triggers. Trauma, loss, guilt, betrayal, and love are not side notes here, they are the very substance.

Night Dance IS for you if ...

  • you seek real depth: spiritual, psychological, historical.

  • you sense: “Something ancient is stirring … I just have no words for it yet.”

  • you love stories that take courage, love, and healing seriously; without sugarcoating them.

  • you know that provocations are not threats, but doorways to transformation.

Night Dance: Shadow Worlds (Book 1)

Night Dance cover against a starry night sky.
The cover depicts the lucid dream scene from chapter 4. Cover design: Constanze Kramer, coverboutique.de (2024)

The Saga at a Glance

 

Book 1 - Night Dance: Shadow Worlds
The beginning: Zayla (a British medium) & Logan (a Native American man) are confronted with memories that reach beyond this life. Old wounds demand truth, courage and love.

 

Book 2 - Night Dance: Glimmer of Light (in translation)
New bonds, new trials; a thread of hope between past and present.

 

Book 3 - Night Dance: A New Dawn (in progress)


Book 4 - Night Dance: Prelude (prequel)

 

What Readers Say

"An emotional read that invites real self-reflection. Thoroughly researched; sources noted - depth I rarely see. ” 
Addie, amazon.com

Kory calls out historical trauma with compassion and clarity.  She is a bold and brilliant writer.

Majona, amazon.com

“A spiritual lesson and a catalyst for healing ancient traumas.”

Nadine H., amazon.de

“Worth its weight in gold and not for everyone."

Astrid Jücker, amazon.de

About Kory Wynykom

Kory Wynykom weaves reality, spirituality and memory into novels with soul‑weight. Her characters aren’t symbols; they carry contradictions, love radically, question power and open spaces for healing.
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FAQ

 

When is Book 2 coming in English?
Spring 2026, with preorder opening in late 2025. Join the mailing list for updates.

 

Can I read a sample first?
Yes, the Prologue is free to read, and the opening scene is also available in audio.

 

Which formats are available?
eBook, paperback and hardcover for Book 1.

 

Are there content warnings?
Yes, the complete note appears at the beginning of the Prologue.

 

How do I get updates?
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I saw an older starry‑sky cover - which cover is current?
Yes, Book 1 (Shadow Worlds) has had three official covers. All are legitimate; the core story is the same. The current standard cover is the one shown on this site and on most retailers (it’s the third image below). Earlier editions may still appear in photos or older listings.

 

Where can I buy the book?
Use the Buy Book 1 button below for local store routing.

Cover Evolution: Book 1 (2022, 2023, 2024)

Different covers may appear with the same story text; minor updates e.g., proofing or end-of-book pages (acknowledgments, sources, etc.) can vary by print run. If you’re ever unsure which edition you have, feel free to contact me with a photo.  I’m happy to confirm.