Heaven, West Virginia – Ravi Teixeira
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A queer gothic tale of grief and rebirth set in the Appalachian wilderness. Heaven, West Virginia combines intimate storytelling, eerie folklore, and lush illustration to explore what it means to heal in the shadow of trauma.
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Heaven, West Virginia
Paperback – November 11, 2025
by Ravi Teixeira
A hauntingly beautiful graphic novel that blends queer love, Appalachian folklore, and psychological horror.
When Lamont’s abusive father dies, he seeks refuge in the quiet mountain town of Heaven, West Virginia. There, surrounded by forest mist and his aunt LaToya’s healing teas, Lamont hopes to rebuild himself—to rest, to grieve, to breathe. But peace proves elusive. Something lurks in the woods: a monstrous figure with blood-red eyes and teeth like knives.
As Lamont learns to forage, to listen, and to trust again, he meets Coyote, a mysterious cowboy whose kindness is as steady as his gaze. Their connection feels grounding—magical even—but the creature’s presence grows stronger, feeding on Lamont’s fears and guilt. The deeper he ventures into the forest, the more blurred the line between reality, grief, and something ancient becomes.
With expressive art and a narrative steeped in folklore and emotion, Heaven, West Virginia is a story about confronting trauma, finding love in unexpected places, and rediscovering the strength to face your demons—both within and without.
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