Better When the Sun Goes Down: A queer, dystopian thriller
A project in Ogden, UT by Hunter Hyde009days
:
21hours
:
53minutes
Status: Active
With an Urban Fantasy twist. Releasing August 12, 2025. Childhood friends to lovers on the run--prints and stickers in higher tiers.
Backers: 62
Average Daily Pledges: $185
Average Pledge Per Backer: $63
Funding: $3,882 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 3rd -> Apr 2nd (30 days)
Project By: Hunter Hyde
Backers: 62
Average Daily Pledges: $185
Average Pledge Per Backer: $63
Funding: $3,882 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 3rd -> Apr 2nd (30 days)
Project By: Hunter Hyde
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Latest News
The Homestretch! 
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! I've received an outpour of love the past several days that really makes me feel like we can achieve this! We're now in the homestretch with 9 days left to get BETTER WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN completely funded! The campaign is now 77%... (Read More)
70% funded! (We're so close!)
March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
So many of you have stepped up in the past few days, getting us even closer to our goal! I can't even express my gratitude enough. We have 30% left to fund the book fully, so please share where you can and spread the word! I'm brainstorming to see... (Read More)
Special Note
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to thank you all again. Your support has truly meant the world to me. We have 13 more days left of the Kickstarter with about 38% left to go! If you know of anyone who would like to support this campaign, please consider sharing with them... (Read More)
15 days left! (Share with your friends!)
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! We have 15 days left for the Kickstarter- the halfway point! We need to raise 47% more to make it to the goal. I have a BIG favor to ask of you. If you know anyone who likes supporting debut authors, Kickstarters or wants to help a... (Read More)
You can now read the first 5 chapters!
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Exciting news! You can now read the first 5 chapters if you follow the link to the Google document under the "The Story" section. My manuscript is currently with my wonderful editor, so all these chapters are in progress, but I wanted to give you a... (Read More)
Read the first 5 chapters at the half-way mark!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, hey! I think I'm at a place where I can finally share the first 5 chapters of BETTER WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN! Come Monday, the Kickstarter campaign's halfway mark, I'll share a link with the book's opening 5 chapters so you can get a taste of... (Read More)
New Add-ons! (T-Shirt & Mug)
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! We just added "The Angelic Cause," a design by local artist Briggy that can be printed on a T-shirt or mug! I am very excited about this one, as I've been waiting for a perfect opportunity to showcase Atlas in full Angelic... (Read More)
NSFW Art Print/Digital Format bundled with Exclusive Short Story!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Not only are we now 50% funded, but you can now get an NSFW art print depicting a scene from "Across the Stars" that will be paired with the short story! This will be available in a print or digital format for my EU backers. You... (Read More)
47% Funded and New Reward!
March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! We are now at 47% funded, which is crazy! With every passing day, my dream to get Better When the Sun Goes Down published feels stronger and more possible. Tomorrow, 3/13/25, I'll announce an additional reward/add-on paired with... (Read More)
38% Funded! (Future Rewards Announcement)
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much. In just over a week, we've raised 38% of the campaign's goal! As a token of my appreciation, more rewards and add-ons will be announced very soon! Stay tuned :) With all my love, Hunter (Read More)
Regarding the NSFW Content:
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
If you wish to opt out of the NSFW content (including the exclusive chapter and exclusive short story and its respective artwork), please message or let me know, and I will remove it when I send out content later this year. Thank you! (Read More)
EU Backers and NSFW Tiers!
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! I wanted to notify you all that there are now tier options for EU Backers and the NSFW content (including a paperback copy of the book!) If you don't see your country listed in the shipping options, please message me, and I'll add... (Read More)
Reward Update!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! An additional reward has been added, with more on the way! In collaboration with my younger brother, we are transforming Ezra's "Our Song" into an actual song! This will be burned on a CD with art printed on the case and the disc... (Read More)
Message me if you don't see your country listed!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends! If a country isn't listed for shipping in any of the tiers or add-ons, please contact me! I'll make sure to add it. DISCLAIMER: With the exception of EU countries, I can ship nearly anywhere. The GSPR is still, unfortunately, in... (Read More)
22% backed and exciting news!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone who has pledged so far. In just two days, you funded 22% of the campaign! You are amazing. I have some additional rewards and ideas in the works that I hope to announce soon! I'm excited for what's to come! :) Stay tuned! (Read More)
15% funded!
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I want to sincerely thank everyone who has supported this project so far. We're already at 15% funding! From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you. I cannot wait for you to meet Ezra, Conin, and Atlas :) (Read More)
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