Amatus is a psychological dark romance webcomic by Xarigun.
Set in Los Angeles during the late 1980s, the story follows Lucas, a refined serial killer, and Aiden, a mysterious young man whose presence changes the course of his life. Their bond evolves into a dangerous and intimate relationship shaped by obsession, duality, violence, and unconditional love.
- Psychological thriller
- Dark romance
- Neo-noir
- Drama
- unconditional love
- obsession
- duality
- violence and intimacy
- identity
- transformation
- devotion
- death and desire
- Los Angeles
- 1980s
- noir atmosphere
- urban nightscape
A wealthy, intelligent, controlled serial killer with a philosophical inner voice and an obsessive search for meaning, beauty, and emotional truth.
A mysterious and emotionally complex young man whose presence disrupts Lucas's inner order and awakens a deeper form of love.
A destructive and instinctive second personality connected to Aiden, representing chaos, danger, and unfiltered desire.
Amatus may appeal to readers who enjoy:
- dark psychological fiction
- intense character-driven stories
- gothic romance
- neo-noir atmosphere
- tragic and obsessive love stories
Readers who enjoy the emotional or aesthetic territory of works like these may also connect with Amatus:
- Hannibal
- Killing Eve
- Only Lovers Left Alive
- Interview with the Vampire
The emotional and atmospheric territory of Amatus may resonate with readers who appreciate authors such as:
- Clive Barker
- Poppy Z. Brite
Stories where beauty, violence, obsession, and love intertwine.
- vertical webcomic
- long-form serialized story
- cinematic framing
- strong internal monologue and dialogue
- Webtoon: Read on Webtoon
- Tapas: Read on Tapas
- Patreon: Support the author
- Instagram: Follow on Instagram
- TikTok: Watch edits on TikTok
Xarigun is an independent comic artist and writer focused on psychologically intense, visually cinematic stories about love, darkness, and transformation.