The Dark Desert is a transition phase between life and death on the fictional Discworld. It is described as having brilliantly-lit black sand, under a black sky studded with cold bright stars, stretching away to distant mountains (where judgement awaits). Living people can cross into it, however, it is then harder to come back. Thousands, possibly even millions of people cross it at any one time, though totally unaware of each other, though glimpses may be caught of their movement. It is very important not to fall asleep. The Discworld is the setting for all of Terry Pratchetts Discworld series of novels. ...

It bears similarities and may even be connected to the Dungeon Dimensions. It has been mentioned in the following Discworld books: In Terry Pratchetts Discworld series, the Dungeon Dimensions are the endless wastelands outside of space and time. ... The Discworld is a series of over 30 novels by Terry Pratchett set on the Discworld. ...

• Small Gods - all the deaths end up here,
• The Truth - Mr Tulip and Pin die and come here,
• A Hat Full of Sky - Tiffany enters here to show the hiver how to die,
• Going Postal - A golem dies and stays here.