Introduction and Table of Contents
Hello, and thank you for looking in. This is where I post my fantasy stories in their uncensored, unabridged editions.
Most stories will feature homosexual relationships. Those with explicit adult material are marked with an asterisk. (*)
Tales of the Tempest series (Ongoing heroic fantasy) -- As an ancient, dying empire slowly collapses, it leaves political chaos in its wake even as old powers long suppressed rise up again. Amid all this, a young martial artist wanders the land in search of his own purpose, accompanied by his partner and lover, a warrior with a special gift.
The Rising Storm (Novella, 35,700 words.) -- The only one in the royal citadel of Lipak who has any secrets to keep is the kings youngest son, Kitaro. Or so it seems, until he realizes there is at least one secret being kept from him.
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 ( part 1, part 2), 14
Along the Forest Road (Novella, 33,500 words..) -- Tamarick of the Tripolis has never run into anyone he can't handle, until a certain martial artist happens by. But why is Tamarick living off by himself?
Chapters 1, 2, 3 ( part 1, part 2), 4 ( part 1, part 2, part 3*), 5, 6, 7 ( part 1*, part 2), 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
The Shadow Duke (Short story, 10,700 words..) -- Nothing about the great fortress makes any sense, from the ruffians inhabiting it to its lord's odd behavior. Can anyone pass the night under his roof in safety?
Part 1*, Part 2, Part 3*
Barbaric Treatment (Short story, 1,450 words..) -- Hrothgar the Barbarian has dreams which Kitaro and Tamarick do not share. Not to mention horrendous grammar.
The Secret Oasis (Short story, 9,770 words.) -- This has not been the best time of Kitaro's life, but when an attack along the Spice Road leaves the caravan in a precarious position he and Tamarick must take action.
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Colder than Ice, Hotter than Flame (Short story, 11,700 words.) -- Kitaro and Tamarick are now well-known mercenary agents. When a commission takes them back into Lipak for the first time since Kitaro left home, can he hold to an old resolve? Or will he be destroyed by his own rage?
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Regional map (Tentative; will be filled in as stories progress)
On measurements
On the calendar and timekeeping
Magical Boy Ian series (Ongoing contemporary supernatural fantasy) -- Ian Douglass' life changed forever that one magical summer.
To the Summer Sweet* (Short story, 3,400 words.) -- Ian is boy on the cusp of discovery at the end of a strangely restless summer.
The Ceilidh (Short story, 3,100 words) -- Ian's great-grandmother deals with the consequences of his decision.Stand-alone stories
That Which He Needs* (Short story, 2,600 words.) -- Science fiction steampunk with engine_red 's characters and setting. David is stressed out as usual, and Kuro knows exactly what he needs.
Most stories will feature homosexual relationships. Those with explicit adult material are marked with an asterisk. (*)
Tales of the Tempest series (Ongoing heroic fantasy) -- As an ancient, dying empire slowly collapses, it leaves political chaos in its wake even as old powers long suppressed rise up again. Amid all this, a young martial artist wanders the land in search of his own purpose, accompanied by his partner and lover, a warrior with a special gift.
The Rising Storm (Novella, 35,700 words.) -- The only one in the royal citadel of Lipak who has any secrets to keep is the kings youngest son, Kitaro. Or so it seems, until he realizes there is at least one secret being kept from him.
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 ( part 1, part 2), 14
Along the Forest Road (Novella, 33,500 words..) -- Tamarick of the Tripolis has never run into anyone he can't handle, until a certain martial artist happens by. But why is Tamarick living off by himself?
Chapters 1, 2, 3 ( part 1, part 2), 4 ( part 1, part 2, part 3*), 5, 6, 7 ( part 1*, part 2), 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
The Shadow Duke (Short story, 10,700 words..) -- Nothing about the great fortress makes any sense, from the ruffians inhabiting it to its lord's odd behavior. Can anyone pass the night under his roof in safety?
Part 1*, Part 2, Part 3*
Barbaric Treatment (Short story, 1,450 words..) -- Hrothgar the Barbarian has dreams which Kitaro and Tamarick do not share. Not to mention horrendous grammar.
The Secret Oasis (Short story, 9,770 words.) -- This has not been the best time of Kitaro's life, but when an attack along the Spice Road leaves the caravan in a precarious position he and Tamarick must take action.
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Colder than Ice, Hotter than Flame (Short story, 11,700 words.) -- Kitaro and Tamarick are now well-known mercenary agents. When a commission takes them back into Lipak for the first time since Kitaro left home, can he hold to an old resolve? Or will he be destroyed by his own rage?
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Regional map (Tentative; will be filled in as stories progress)
On measurements
On the calendar and timekeeping
Magical Boy Ian series (Ongoing contemporary supernatural fantasy) -- Ian Douglass' life changed forever that one magical summer.
To the Summer Sweet* (Short story, 3,400 words.) -- Ian is boy on the cusp of discovery at the end of a strangely restless summer.
The Ceilidh (Short story, 3,100 words) -- Ian's great-grandmother deals with the consequences of his decision.Stand-alone stories
That Which He Needs* (Short story, 2,600 words.) -- Science fiction steampunk with engine_red 's characters and setting. David is stressed out as usual, and Kuro knows exactly what he needs.