The edge of nowhere

Self-Published

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Description

The narrator must face the dark parts of himself while trying to balance it out with love and death.

Love is a sacrifice to be made for freedom.

Information

Status: Completed
Year: 2025
Author: Verstappen

Royal Road Stats

Rating: 4.7/ 5.0
Followers: 6
Views: 2,498

Chapters(10 total)

What readers say about The edge of nowhere

“So I really liked this one. The story follows an unreliable/unhinged narrator who is seemingly in the midst of a downward spiral in frantic guilt and self sabotage. I found myself believing him at points and completely not trusting his words in others. It h…”
SK_PaydeRoyal Road5.0 / 5
“So far that this fiction goes, I love it, there's mystery and a backstory that I like to see in the books I read. For a new fiction that just started I'm already hooked. Just started with the second chapter and cant wait to find out what happens next. This…”
ft.JaydnRoyal Road5.0 / 5

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Community Reviews(5)

SK_PaydeRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
So I really liked this one.
The story follows an unreliable/unhinged narrator who is seemingly in the midst of a downward spiral in frantic guilt and self sabotage. I found myself believing him at points and completely not trusting his words in others. It had me on the edge throughout. I just binged it - happily.
The style is really stylised with such a great unhinged voice, really getting in the mind of the character. It had an angsty almost film noir feel to it - think Sin City crossed with You.
The other characters were surface level, and I liked that. I think it added to the psychological thriller aspect - we are following this psycho and he only knows others on a superficial level. We are more caught up in his thoughts and any added character building / POVs of the others would have been a shame honestly. Perfect balance!
Now, I've left grammar to last as I don't know. It started off okay, then I saw a few more errors, then quite a few more and it got to the point where I was questioning whether I was in fact the insane one. Was this intentional, to make the guy seem even more unhinged? Did this just need another once over by the author? Honestly, I still don't know. What I do know is that the grammar errors added to it. So, if it was intentional - well done. If not, what a happy little accident!
I would highly recommend this and am looking forward to whatever the author has in store next. It's bound to be stylish.
ft.JaydnRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
So far that this fiction goes, I love it, there's mystery and a backstory that I like to see in the books I read. For a new fiction that just started I'm already hooked. Just started with the second chapter and cant wait to find out what happens next. This book makes me wonder what'll happen that no other book ever made me do. Can't wait for the next chapters
Aetherchasm ExplorerRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
This is an emotionally sharp, symbol-laced thriller with a noir heart and a lyrical voice. If you're into psychological spirals, guilt-drenched narrators, and dark romantic decay — you’ll be hooked by chapter one.
What works:
The prose is vivid and atmospheric, evoking dread, obsession, and heartbreak with impressive control. Symbolism is strong and consistent — mirrors, shadows, rain, and letters weave through the chapters with recursive emotional impact. The characters are standout: the narrator’s internal voice is raw and compelling, while Clara, Max, Leonard, and especially Tara bring layered tension to every scene. Chapters 4 and 5 deliver a near-perfect escalation of stakes, emotional rupture, and paranoia-fueled suspense.
Room to improve:
Chapter 2 lags slightly, with Ethan’s flashback needing a cleaner narrative arc. Some introspection-heavy dialogue could be streamlined to keep the pacing tight. A grammar sweep is also suggested to iron out small syntax slips and ensure polish.
Final Thought:
This serial is nearly publication-ready. With continued refinement, it could become one of Royal Road’s best psychological thrillers. It balances voice, character depth, and emotional weight better than most — and leaves readers eager (and unsettled) for more.
Recommended for fans of: Sharp Objects, Drive, Mr. Robot, and anyone who likes their fiction poetic, broken, and bruised.
LethalEmmaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I really loved the way this story is told, it's very unique, however, it lacks a little in spreading the idea of the side characters, it only consists of the narrators point of view and maybe I'm wrong but with a tad taste from other characters views it would be easily top 5 novels on this site.
In conclusion, I LOVED this novel and I would suggest it to anyone searching for a good dark romance novel : >
The Writer MeaRoyal Road
★★★★★ 4.5
I haven't seen much of the 1st point of view. Rare but very usable if needed. The story is good and the flow carries the story. The world needs to be explained a little more. The characters are also well-crafted. A story worth reading. I recommend you give it a try.