Stretching the Limits of Fiction
An inclusive imprint providing a dedicated, professional home for diverse stories across every genre.
The Origin of Ectasis Books
When Crypsis Press was created, its focus was tightly defined around dark speculative themes, biological thrillers, and atmospheric dread. However, as submissions began rolling in, we were met with an unexpected reality: an overwhelming number of brilliantly written manuscripts that fell completely outside the speculative genre.
Rather than turning away compelling narratives, we founded Ectasis Books. Operating on the exact same author-first hybrid publishing framework as Crypsis Press, Ectasis Books gives general, contemporary, and literary storytellers access to elite design, global distribution, and professional branding—without surrendering their rights or royalties.
Featured Ectasis Title
Driftline Effect
By D.A. Davis — Coming soon from Ectasis Books
SOME MEMORIES DON'T FADE. THEY REWRITE REALITY. Xander Axton has learned to live with the migraines. What he cannot explain are the things that disappear. A conversation no one remembers. A place that changes between visits. People who seem to vanish from the world without leaving so much as an absence behind. At first, Xander questions himself. Then the contradictions begin to accumulate--and something beneath reality begins noticing him back. The world around him is being quietly revised, smoothing over inconsistencies and erasing whatever refuses to fit. But Xander remembers what was there before. And the more he resists forgetting, the more unstable everything becomes. Caught between the life he knows and a reality determined to correct itself, Xander must decide how far he is willing to follow the memories everyone else has lost. Because some things do not disappear when they are forgotten. Sometimes they leave a fracture. And sometimes the fracture spreads. THE DRIFT BEGINS IN THE BREAK.
Why "Ectasis"?
Derived from roots meaning expansion, extension, and movement beyond boundaries, Ectasis represents stories that stretch human emotion, perspective, and imagination.
Where Crypsis looks inward at hidden horrors and unseen biological truths, Ectasis looks outward across the full spectrum of human experience.
It is our home for narrative expanse—stories that push boundaries regardless of genre classification.
Our Editorial Focus
We accept and publish four core pillars of broad fiction
General & Contemporary
Character-driven drama, modern relationships, and stories reflecting contemporary society.
Literary Fiction & Drama
Prose-focused work with deep emotional resonance, complex character studies, and stylistic elegance.
Historical Narratives
Richly detailed historical fiction, modern retellings of classic tales, and period-specific sagas.
Upmarket & Commercial
Fast-paced, accessible storytelling that marries commercial appeal with refined literary craftsmanship.
The Hybrid Advantage
Ectasis Books shares the exact same infrastructure as Crypsis Press. We provide a transparent alternative to vanity publishers and traditional gatekeepers alike:
- •Full Ownership: Authors retain 100% of their intellectual property, rights, and creative control.
- •Streamlined Submissions: A single portal allows authors to choose between Crypsis Press and Ectasis Books with one click.
- •Shared Imprint Network: Cross-promotion across imprints to connect readers with extraordinary storytelling across genres.
Have a Manuscript for Ectasis Books?
Submissions are now open for general, literary, historical, and upmarket fiction. Choose Ectasis Books on our submission form today.