05/25/2026
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🌙🕯️ The Mohave Insider Business Spotlight🕯️🌙
Hidden Gem of Kingman: Deviant
Hidden along Stockton Hill Road in Kingman is a business unlike anything else in the area. Royal Deviant is bringing gothic, alternative, horror, and spiritual culture together under one roof while creating a welcoming space for people who have often struggled to find a shop that truly reflects their style and interests. Featuring books, tarot items, clothing, horror-themed shirts, mugs, candles, wax melts, handmade bath and body products, games, statues, and other unique finds, Royal Deviant has quickly become one of Kingman’s most unique hidden gems.
The business owner shared that the dream of opening a shop like this started years ago after visiting a similar store in Lake Havasu as a child. That memory stayed with them over the years until they finally decided to take the leap and create something of their own. What began as a small online business in 2023 eventually expanded into local vendor events across Kingman before evolving into a full storefront with the support of Kingdom Cards and other members of the community. Royal Deviant officially opened its doors to the Kingman community on August 9, 2026, turning years of passion, hard work, and determination into reality.
What makes Royal Deviant stand apart is its unapologetically darker aesthetic mixed with creativity and community. While some local shops may carry spiritual items, Royal Deviant leans heavily into gothic, horror-inspired, witchy, and alternative culture in a way that is truly unique for Mohave County. The shop also features its own handmade products including lotions, sugar scrubs, candles, and wax melts crafted with care by the owner themselves. Customers can also find horror-inspired merchandise and alternative-themed products that are difficult to find anywhere else locally, helping create a shopping experience that feels completely different from traditional retail stores.
The owner shared that one of the most rewarding parts of operating the business has been meeting new like-minded people and seeing years of hard work finally come to life. Walking into the shop each day serves as a reminder of how far the journey has come. But like many small businesses, the road was not easy. Financial struggles, balancing a full-time job while building the business, fear of failure, exhaustion, and moments of doubt all became part of the process. Still, through determination, support from friends and family, and what they described as “an abundance of caffeine,” Royal Deviant continued pushing forward.
One of the business’s most memorable moments was its grand opening day, where the turnout exceeded expectations and even brought in visitors from out of town. The owner described the overwhelming support and positive feedback from the community as one of the most heartfelt accomplishments of the journey so far. That support continues motivating the business to grow, expand product offerings, and eventually move into a larger location that could host classes, events, and new interactive experiences for the community.
Royal Deviant is also passionate about supporting fellow small businesses whenever possible. The shop frequently recommends other local businesses and even wholesales handmade products from creators across different states and countries. The owner emphasized how important support systems are within the small business world and believes businesses should uplift one another whenever they can.
Beyond retail, Royal Deviant offers tarot readings and spiritual services, including collaborations with “Of Wyrd Of Flame,” which provides tarot readings, spell work, and other services within the shop. Future plans also include offering unique classes and events, with announcements expected through their social media pages.
The business motto says it best:
“Spoil the Deviant Within.”
And perhaps their second unofficial motto captures the spirit even more perfectly:
“Stay unique and be weird.” 🖤
The community can visit and support Royal Deviant at:
📍 4055 N Stockton Hill Rd Suite #6, Kingman, Arizona 86409
🌐 [www.myroyaldeviant.com](http://www.myroyaldeviant.com)
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The Mohave Insider loves spotlighting businesses like Royal Deviant because they remind people that local businesses do not have to fit into a cookie-cutter mold to matter. Sometimes the businesses that stand out the most are the ones brave enough to fully embrace who they are while building community around it.
— The Mohave Insider
