Stories

The ambition of courtier Gesi Ajai threatens the Empire of Lyra. Skilled general Raithion Maenaer meets Azula, a blacksmith, but their connection is cut short. Years later, Basileus Dio has thwarted Gesi's ambition, but Gesi now plans to take the throne by any means. Raithion and Azula must bring Gesi down and navigate treacherous court politics. Will they succeed?

A family curse, befriending a magebreaker, some magical theory, a cursed teddybear... Just an ordinary day, right?

Arlo has died. But not all death is an end. Torn from the River of Souls, he is given an important task by a mysterious lich, and granted a new lease on life.
When foes appear to return him to his rest, his mission and his life are jeopardized. Can Arlo survive the Pharasmin Church long enough to see his quest finished?

Sam, a young man fascinated by knighthood, is astounded when a knight-errant rides into his rural village of Reabury. Cloaked in mystery, the knight reveals little, but before Sam can discover his secrets, tragedy strikes. A child from the village is kidnapped by ruthless bandits and held for ransom. Upon hearing the news, the knight prepares to confront them, but he cannot do it alone. Only Sam knows the way, and thus begins a journey that will test his courage and define the true meaning of heroism. The outcome, however, leads to a tragic consequence that will change his life forever.

An epic story starts with humble beginnings: Luke is evicted from his apartment and his best friend, Zeke, offers to let him move into his one-bedroom. Luke has long lusted after Zeke but knows Zeke won't return it. When both are suddenly kidnapped and taken to a strange place, Luke embarks on an epic quest that must start in the past to save not only Zeke, but an entire world. While Luke works out how to navigate this strangely sexualized and gay reality, Zeke must slowly come to terms with who he really is and a past he doesn't know.

New Orleans, March 1788. In the roaring fires of the burning city, a boy is conceived. A child of magic, foretold to be too un-conforming, too powerful, threatening to overthrow the balance of power. Can his parents protect the unborn while rebuilding their home from the ashes?

The historic background of "Shadow's Reach", split into four Novellas. This first novella spans the time from conception to birth of Lucien Noir and the construction of Maison Noir.

Alpha Zeta Rho .... the cockiest, all-jock frat on campus.
Known for keg stands, locker room brawls, and one secret tradition:
Every year, they pick one pledge to turn into their house toy.

One would think that being invited to a wedding wouldn't ultimately result in siding with pirates...sequel to He's a Bastard.

Rory was born with the mark of Cian, a sign he's fated to great power, and also, according to tradition, he’s got to marry Prince Kieran. It’s their destiny. Unfortunately, homosexuality isn’t looked highly upon by the kingdom, and nobody, including Kieran, wants this marriage to happen. But it must, because Cian has decreed it and playing favor with the God is more important than ever with war brewing on the home front. Will the boys find a way around tradition or will they be forced to marry? And what about producing an heir? With enemies encroaching, friends becoming foes, and lies and deception abound, can they find a happy ending?

When a divine being of glamour accidentally inspires a Roman emperor, history gets high heels. This hilariously fabulous short story reveals the true (and very sparkly) origin of drag — or rather, D’reg.