Fantasy Stories

A Story in the El of a Way To Go Universe
Oh my, this looks interesting.... BTW: If you haven't read: "El No, We Wont Go" or "El of a Thing", read them first! This is the continuing saga of our intrepid band of Chicago Mages and their expanding group of friends.

A Story in the The Protector Universe
Part 4 of the Protector Chronicles. Jonas Gianni, the former mafia assassin, invites a brother and sister to join his battle to protect the innocents of the world. The meeting with them is on the path to his collision with the Red Agent, Carlos Cruz.

This was one of the highest-rated stories here, it's been improved since then, and I've re-posted it, now complete. Book One of The Nexus of Kellaran Series. A mighty world of wonder approaches a global turning point, and a global war. Young Mark finds himself at the center of an intense whirlwind of adventure, romance, and action that will transform the world of Kellaran in only seven days! A passionately acclaimed High Fantasy Epic!

When an ecological disaster threatens to plunge Caden's kingdom into a famine the likes of which has never been seen, he must journey to a ruined city in search of an ancient artifact that is rumored to be capable of commanding the heavens themselves. Unbeknownst to him, the city is protected by a fierce tribe of reptilian warriors who view it as sacred, and who will kill to protect its sanctity. / (Reviews)

Shattered Lands
War rages on two fronts and the fate of Sidor hangs in the balance. In Lynese, William continues to lead the war, Serwyn, gripped by paranoia and distrust begins making decisions that turn the kingdom into a powder keg, ready to explode. Exploiting the chaos, Edmund tries to manipulate the king to bring the Barons to heel while keeping them from outright rebellion. As tensions escalate, a shocking act of violence rocks the kingdom, leaving the throne vulnerable and the future of Sidor in danger.

Many years of peace followed Sean's rescue. Peaceful if you didn't count training, and interference by the Wizard's Council. The Council voted to delay the young Magi joining the Council and required a quest due to their immaturity. They decided to join 'normal' society with their extra time. The Prescott High School would never be the same. They could decide if the unpleasant task of completing the quest and joining the Council was really desirable. Do we always have choices in life?

A gifted thief uses his talents in the service of Mages / (Reviews)

When a cranky young veteran of the repulsed brutal invasion is found and returned to the Court of the Crimson King, he is shocked by the poor state of the kingdom. North is dragooned into the reigning queen’s retinue, a position fraught with politics, intrigue, magic, and hints of destiny. The Court is an intricate dance that one must master or else disappear into oblivion. Based loosely on the song of the same title by King Crimson. / (Reviews)

Set in a fantastical reimagining of colonial America, a cartographer in the employ of a trading company finds himself embroiled in a conflict between good and evil. With no way to escape, he must contend with nightmarish horrors, hostile lands, and seductive forest folk if he wants to make it out alive.