Stories

In which a young medical student and his mentor—an Army Ranger turned surgeon—fall into a world where medicine and magic are intertwined, and where their love for one another is…well, an essential part of the story.

They said his mother was a witch. They said he would go to hell like her and he did. In a way.

This is a collection of short stories set in the universe Of Pride and Power. I will explore things I have mentioned in the main story that was set in an alternate England during the 16th century. This collection is not bound by geography or the social status of the nobles/elites in society. I will explore the European Wars of Religion in-depth in this alternate history, showcasing different viewpoints and ugliness within society.

Sometime in the remote past, a tween named Arthur leaves Arcadia to seek his friend, kidnapped by slavers and taken to Eblis, the land of dark magic and evil. Armed only with his wits, inchoate magic, and a dagger, Arthur begins a Heroes Journey.

After several setbacks and a few surprises, Kieren and the others are ready to begin the final leg of their journey. Will they reach their intended destination in time and will Kieren be able to complete the task assigned to him?

This story was written as part of the Idioms Are Real! Challenge. After being given the idiom "when pigs fly" I read a piece about Dungeons & Dragons in one of the forums and this story was born.

Rumors of a traveling doctor spread like wildfire throughout Bosefestung, and Arden Grey finds it harder to maintain a humble presence. He gains the attention of the Templar and Mages Hall, half the nobles in the city, the city-state's Guard-Captain, and the city's Underground. Since when had serving the sick and wounded become so complex?

When you live your life as a solitary being, change can be frightening. When you have a human dropped into your life things can be complicated for a troll.

This is a special piece of Halloween flash fiction.

Sir Gareth, the noble knight, is in a plight. He asks Cathbad, the wizard, to cast a spell that will make him the heir to the throne. However, the spell only works if Sir Gareth makes a choice and offers a sacrifice. A poem in Dr. Seuss style.