Welcome to the Underworld of 1895.

I am beyond excited to finally share this project with you. The Persephone Cycle has been a labor of love, a story that demanded to be told not just through words, but through sound and sight.

For those who have followed my journey as Tara Lionheart, you know I have a deep love for the mystical and the historic. In “The Maiden Among the Asphodels,” we meet Cora Vance. She is the archetypal maiden—sheltered, innocent, and suffocating under the weight of her family’s expectations.

But in this retelling, the “Underworld” isn’t a place you fall into by accident. It is a world of art, commerce, and power, led by the enigmatic Lord Aleron.

Watch Episode 01 Below:

Behind the Scenes: Creating this audio/visual play involved weaving together the screenplay with immersive soundscapes and visual art to capture the mood of Victorian London. I wanted you to feel the frost on the window pane and the tension in the studio.

I hope you enjoy this first step into the darkness. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel to be notified when Episode 02 arrives.

Magically yours, TaLi