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    Rilbur is a relatively new author, whose work often touches on the dark corners of the human soul. A quirky sense of humor, a strange insight into the human psyche, and a terse writing style combine to create stories that have touched the heart of many readers. His writing spans from a dark fantasy to a family action sci-fi, and touches many places in-between.
    • Fiction
    • FanFiction
    • Poetry
      • 2024 - Seasons
      • 2023- Exploration -Poetry
      • 2015 Poetry Anthology: Remember
      • 2014 Poetry Anthology: A Storm Is Coming
      • 2013 Poetry Anthology: Whispers in the Dark
      • 2012 Poetry Anthology: Cracks of Time
      • 2011 Poetry Anthology: Into the Unknown
    • Fiction - Gay Authors Anthologies
      • 2024 - In Too Deep
      • 2024 - Long May You Run
      • 2023 - Leap of Faith
      • 2022 - Anniversary
      • 2021 - Spring - On The Road
      • 2021 - Spring - Potluck 2021
      • 2021 - Fall - A Winding Path
      • 2021 - Fall - An Unconventional Gift
      • 2021 - Fall - Potluck
      • 2020 - Spring - Full Moon
      • 2020 - Spring - The Storm
      • 2020 - Fall - Bridges
      • 2020 - Fall - Shadows
      • 2019 - Spring - Into the Stars
      • 2019 - Spring - Snapped
      • 2019 - Fall - Fall From Grace
      • 2019 - Fall - Raincheck
      • 2018 - Spring - Now or Never
      • 2018 - Spring - Encounters
      • 2018 - Fall - Fight Back
      • 2018 - Fall - Good Intentions
      • 2017 - Spring - Unintended Consequences & Jagged Edges
      • 2017 - Fall - The Fallout and Secret Spaces
      • 2016 - Spring - Crossing the Line
      • 2016 - Summer - Wicked Games
      • 2016 - Fall - Blindsided / The Forgotten
      • 2016 - Winter - Rewind: Pre-2016 Themes
      • 2015 - Spring - Full Circle
      • 2015 - Summer - Road Trip
      • 2015 - Fall - Blurred Edges
      • 2015 - Winter - Blackout
      • 2014 - Spring - Nature's Wrath
      • 2014 - Summer - The Backup Plan
      • 2014 - Fall - Scars
      • 2014 - Winter - Chain Reaction
      • 2013 - Spring - A Night To Remember
      • 2013 - Summer - Roll the Dice
      • 2013 - Fall - Pandora's Box
      • 2013 - Winter - Recipe for Disaster
      • 2012 - Spring - It Wasn't Me
      • 2012 - Summer - Choices
      • 2012 - Fall - Friends & Enemies
      • 2012 - Winter - Desperate Ends
      • 2012 - Special - Mayan Tribute: End of the World
      • 2012 - Anniversary - Secrets Can Kill
      • 2011 - Spring - People Are Strange
      • 2011 - Summer - Walk on the Wild Side
      • 2011 - Fall - Legends
      • 2011 - Winter - Aftermath
      • 2010 - Spring - I'd Never Do That
      • 2010 - Summer - Out of this World
      • 2010 - Fall - No Going Back
      • 2010 - Winter - Haunted
      • 2009 - Spring - Oops
      • 2009 - Summer - Carpe Diem
      • 2009 - Fall - Something Unexpected
      • 2009 - Winter - Deceptions
      • 2008 - Annual - It's Just a Game, Right?
      • 2008 - Spring - Living in the Shadows
      • 2008 - Summer - Escape
      • 2008 - Fall - Anniversary
      • 2008 - Winter - Ghosts
      • 2007 - Annual - The Road Not Taken
      • 2007 - Spring - Fairy Tales
      • 2007 - Summer - Ending and Beginnings
      • 2007 - Fall - The Rainy Day
      • 2007 - Winter - Worth Fighting For
      • 2006 - Winter - Blizzard
      • 2006 - Fall - Halloween
      • 2006 - Summer - Going on Vacation
      • 2006 - Spring - Day of Silence
      • 2004 - Winter - Christmas
    • Fiction - Story Contests
      • 2017- Halloween
      • 2017- April Fool's
      • 2016 - Secret Admirer Short Story
      • 2015 - Secret Santa Short Story
      • 2011 - Novella Contest
      • 2009 - Novella Contest
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  1. Brothers of the Flames Complete

    By Rilbur, in 2011 - Summer - Walk on the Wild Side. 06/08/2011 (Updated: 06/08/2011)

    Genres: Fantasy, Action/Adventure
    Sub-genres: Adventure, General Fantasy
    • demons
    • dark

    Etral has fought for most of his life, always alone, frequently in the hostile environment of the deep wilderness of Brevarun. Sometimes, though, the wilderness isn't what you think it is, and the wildlife maybe isn't so hostile.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 9,423 Words
    • 4,527 Views
    • 10 Comments
    • Mature
  2. Choice Complete

    By Rilbur, in 2010 - Fall - No Going Back. 12/08/2010 (Updated: 12/08/2010)

    Genres: Thriller/Suspense
    Sub-genres: Suspense
    • young adult
    • no sex
    • suspense
    • serious
    • police
    • modern

    Zachary was a goody-two shoes born and bred. He'd never break a rule, or a confidence. And now he faces two 'right' choices, between duty to the law and duty to his friend. Whatever decision he makes, there will be no going back.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 3,208 Words
    • 7,620 Views
    • 2 Comments
    • Everyone
  3. Come On Rain Complete

    By Rilbur, in 2011 - Spring - People Are Strange. 02/25/2011 (Updated: 02/25/2011)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: Drama, General Romance
    • mature adult
    • adult
    • modern
    • love

    Alex loves Alyssa, but then she decides to take off with a strange note that almost invites him to come after her. He's not about to let her go... If he can just get there in time.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 2,015 Words
    • 3,585 Views
    • 3 Comments
    • Everyone
  4. Fallen Ilaria Complete

    By Rilbur, in 2010 - Winter - Haunted. 01/17/2011 (Updated: 01/17/2011)

    Genres: Fantasy
    Sub-genres: General Fantasy

    Ilaria fell almost instantly. The shining towers and towering ramparts of her walls proved useless, and the sinews of the great Knights of Ilarus were shattered under the demon's attack. Etral Et Ilaria must live with the consequences of that failure, though he would give so very much to give up the burden.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 2,693 Words
    • 3,947 Views
    • 0 Comments
    • Everyone
  5. Redemption Long-Term Hold

    By Rilbur, in Fiction. 12/23/2010 (Updated: 10/15/2011)

    Genres: Fantasy
    Sub-genres: General Fantasy
    • angels
    • magic
    • coming of age
    • coming out
    • serious
    • modern

    Three stories are rolled together into one, over-arching storyline. Follow Jer and Billy as they live their innocent, almost-teenager lives; follow Hector and Eddie, who though they have never met will soon change each other's lives, forever; follow Dillon and Brian as events force them to live seperate lives, still desperately in love with each other. Follow, as all three stories grow closer and closer until they merge into one.

    • 18 Chapters
    • 109,508 Words
    • 23,205 Views
    • 4 Comments
    • Teen
  6. Sword of Light Complete

    By Rilbur, in 2011 - Novella Contest. 06/28/2011 (Updated: 06/28/2011)

    Genres: Fantasy
    Sub-genres: General Fantasy
    • mages
    • magic
    • mind control
    • urban
    • alternate earth
    • police

    Magic used to be a secret. It didn't use to be a constant headache for Mathew, formerly one of the most powerful Magi on Earth. Now he has to deal with bigots who think he should be shot on sight, and a monster who preys on the free will of innocent beings, all with just a fraction of his former power.

    • 9 Chapters
    • 33,019 Words
    • 22,560 Views
    • 29 Comments
    • 1 Recommendation
    • Everyone
  7. The Guardians Complete

    By Rilbur, in Fiction. 12/17/2010 (Updated: 12/17/2010)

    Genres: Fantasy, General Fiction, Romance
    Sub-genres: General Fantasy, General Romance, Coming of Age
    • magic
    • gay
    • urban
    • coming of age
    • dark
    • modern

    Jason Bester has been through hell. Betrayed, ruined, and desolate, his life seems over. Like a biblical angel, Ronan Koken saves him, helps him find himself anew, and heals him. From there, Jason shall become more than he could have possibly imagined, to face things no one could have imagined.

    • 44 Chapters
    • 242,045 Words
    • 134,132 Views
    • 62 Comments
    • 3 Recommendations
    • Mature
  8. Trillion Dollar Family Complete

    By Rilbur, in Fiction. 03/01/2011 (Updated: 05/10/2011)

    Genres: Science Fiction
    Sub-genres: Soft Sci-Fi
    • adult
    • serious
    • military
    • parents
    • future

    Sometimes, life just sucks. Jared Warren knows this better than anyone. His 'loving' marriage has had thirteen long, long years to explain it to him. In detail. But when the choice between an experimental life-saving procedure and dying comes up, he doesn't hesitate. After all, he has to protect his kids!

    • 20 Chapters
    • 109,141 Words
    • 87,122 Views
    • 43 Comments
    • Teen
  9. Trillion Dollar Family (contest) Complete

    By Rilbur, in 2009 - Novella Contest. 12/12/2010 (Updated: 12/12/2010)

    Genres: Thriller/Suspense, Science Fiction
    Sub-genres: Suspense, Soft Sci-Fi
    • aliens
    • fighting
    • future

    Sometimes, life just sucks. Jared Warren knows this better than anyone. His 'loving' marriage has had thirteen long, long years to explain it to him. In detail. But when the choice between an experimental life-saving procedure and dying comes up, he doesn't hesitate. After all, he has to protect his kids!

    • 10 Chapters
    • 46,751 Words
    • 19,491 Views
    • 11 Comments
    • Teen
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