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HEROES AREN'T BORN - THEY'RE FORGED.☆Now available in paperback and ebook format! Search "Iron Empire" on Amazon!☆Armageddon has come and gone, but the Iron War rages on. Thirty years after a devastating nuclear war swept the globe, society has been reborn in the image of the corporations that now rule the thriving remnants of humanity with an iron fist. Their insatiable drive for power and profit fuels the creation of Mobile Electronic Combat Hardware - giant robots known as mechs.The world is perpetually at war, a crucible of conflict designed to keep the factories running forever. If allowed to continue, this commercialized bloodshed will tear the world apart once more.Enter Jackson Quinn.His goal? End the Iron War.But in a world where betrayal lurks around every corner and alliances shift like sand, every step toward peace will come with terrible consequences.From the smouldering ruins of forgotten cities to the sprawling battlefields of the Iron War, join Jackson and his allies as they risk everything to unravel an international conspiracy decades in the making.- Part of #writteninaction- People's choice winner in the Youngblood awards (2018)- Highest ranks: #1 in World War #1 in Mech #1 in Machines #10 in Robots #31 in Sci-fi #127 in Action…

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SAINTS AREN'T CHOSEN - THEY'RE SACRIFICED.The Iron Empire Saga continues!Two days after the destruction of the Firmament, Jackson Quinn and his squad find themselves fugitives on the run. Hunted by what remains of Axion Industries and surrounded by chaos, they are given one last chance to fight back - under the banner of a powerful new benefactor.With more resources, technology and loyalty on his side than ever before, Jackson becomes the face of a new revolution - a symbol of hope. But every victory comes with a cost, and every ally hides an agenda. The further Jackson climbs, the more he begins to question whether he's fighting for freedom - or becoming part of something far worse.Somewhere out there, a ghost is rising from the ashes of the Iron War. And when their paths collide, Jackson may learn that his greatest threat isn't a corporation... but a friend he left behind.SILVER SAINTComing soon.[Author's note on the cover: artwork is temporary and uses edited resources found online. No AI was used. A real cover from a paid artist will be commissioned eventually, to match the first novel.]…

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GOOD PILOTS STAY DEAD - BUT GHOSTS GET EVEN.The Iron Empire Saga continues!Having narrowly escaped an attempt on his life, Taewon Park is dead, as far as anyone else is concerned.Separated from his squadmates and hunted by dangerous new mercenaries, Taewon will fight to uncover the deadly secrets at the heart of the Iron War - even if it costs him everything. With unlikely new allies and nothing left to lose, Taewon's guerilla war against the very heart of the corporate conspiracy will pit him not only against the ghosts of his past - but against the very people he once called family.Time is running out, and somewhere out there, another hero is rising - a saint whose path will inevitably cross his own.SILVER GHOSTComing soon.[Author's note on the cover: artwork is temporary and uses edited resources found online. No AI was used. A real cover from a paid artist will be commissioned eventually, to match the first novel.]…

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FULL LENGTH NOVELLA WITH ORIGINAL ARTWORKBy the year 2012, hometown hero and Stand user Josuke Higashikita is a renowned agent of the Speedwagon Foundation, helping bring supernatural criminals to justice. But when a bizarre murder spree leads him to Italy, Josuke is unknowingly set on a collision course with the stoic leader of Passione, Giorno Giovanna.Can the two men overcome their differences to hunt down a dangerous foe? Is their meeting by chance, or is there something far more sinister beneath the surface of this case? A love letter to one of the greatest manga of all time, this fan-made novel explores one possible future in the world of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, a gripping story of family, betrayal and fate.(Features original Stand eye-catches and poster art created by OokamiHanta!)…

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Adrian Strand awakens in his own coffin. Robbed of his right arm, his memories and his purpose, he claws his way up through the gravedirt and gazes out at a city he once failed to save... but he is not alive of his own volition.James Acker tends the graves and thinks about murder. Not his own, but the case he failed, years ago. He sees a man rise from the dead... and his day gets a lot more interesting.Kimber Ross sits at her desk, staring at the map in her hands. This delicate filigree parchment, a work of love, gives her a beautiful, twinkling view of all the life in the city... until one light goes out forever.An amnesiac. A grave keeper. A scholar. A grieving husband. A Governess. Five people, five stories, all with one terrible connection.In thirty seconds, the most important man in the city will die. Their stories will shape the fate of this great city--or damn it forever.[A twelve-chapter novella, City of Threads was my Fall 2025 entry to the Writers of the Future novella competition. Winner of an honourable mention among over 3000 applicants!]…

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Something watches beneath the waves. Can you hear its call? As the world watches in awe, the Firmament, the largest and most luxurious airship ever built, sets sail on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic. But for Elijah Bright, a passenger among the thousands aboard, the journey is about to take a dangerous turn.Amidst the opulence and glamour of the skies, a darkness lurks. Something watches from the depths of the ocean, and as the ship hurtles towards its destination, a brutal murder shakes the passengers to their core.With time running out and a killer hiding in their midst, Elijah is thrust into a desperate race to uncover the answers. But as the evidence stacks up and the stakes grow higher, Elijah realizes that the truth is far more sinister than he could have ever imagined.Three hundred feet above the ground, Elijah will be forced to confront a mind-bending secret that threatens to shatter his world. And as the true killer closes in, Elijah must make a choice: succumb to despair, or rise to the challenge and face the horrible truth?[Author's note on the artwork: the art in this novel is temporary. They are placeholder images, and real artwork from a paid artist will be commissioned eventually.]…

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BEFORE THE IRON EMPIRE... THERE WAS VANGUARD SQUAD.Armageddon has come and gone, but the ashes of the old world are stirring. Twenty-five years after a devastating nuclear war swept the globe, society has been reborn in the image of the corporations that now rule the thriving remnants of humanity with an iron fist. Their insatiable drive for power and profit will soon forge an era of heroes and monsters unlike any other - an Iron War that will define a new age of humanity. But that age has not quite begun, and this unnamed conflict is in its early days. Here, among the fires of a world at the edge, a ragtag team of soldiers will define the war to come. Heroes aren't born - they're forged. Witness the spark that lights the fire.Steel Skies.Coming soon.[Author's note on the cover: artwork is temporary and uses artificial intelligence for imagery. This is a PLACEHOLDER (and frankly doesn't look very good). A real cover from a paid artist will be commissioned eventually, to match the other novels.]…

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A collection of short tales for safekeeping.Some may fit within the worlds of other works of mine, but others are entirely independent-all will be documented here, for later reference.The Strand Anthologies is not an active novel, it is merely a resting place for various eclectic tales I've written over the years, to collect them all in one place at last. Feel free to browse while you're here, and otherwise please do enjoy my other work.…

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The Pitch. The only award that doesn't actually care about your book itself.Intrigued?You just got hooked by my pitch. It's not as cold as it sounds, we just had to hook your attention. An elevator pitch is exactly that- something that grabs the reader's attention in a short period of time. You also could call it a hook, or maybe a tagline.We're looking for the best pitches the world has ever seen. If you think you've got what it takes, give the information page a read. It won't take more than five minutes of your time, we swear. It's that simple.…

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The Third World War has been raging for less than a year. The Earth is divided. War has changed. Humans fight in giant mechs - War Robots.The year is 2032. A small strike force of American soldiers make their way into a Russian mining facility. Their mission? Capture the territory. Eliminate all opposition. Secure a foothold on enemy soil.Little do they know that their actions will shape the battle that follows for years to come. They are not ready for what happens next.The war has just begun.A short story in four parts, a prequel to 'War Robots'.…

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A squadron of clones.A Sith.A space station.A distress signal has been sent. Rescue is on it's way. They have twelve hours. Will anyone survive? A short thriller novella set in the Star Wars universe.…

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Ṭ͚͓̳̗H͈͚̲E͇̠̣͇̩ ̟͙̪̲S͓͎̰͈͉̫T̞͇̳͔̻O̖͔͎̖̠R̳̟͇͉M͖͓̺̜͖̫̟ ͕͈̯S̻͕̹E̮͎E̘͖̻͖S̤̭̜ ̘A̪͇̗̪̫̬Ḷ̬̳͔͕͚̗̗̣L̖̭.̤̘̻̗͙(A short one-thousand word, Subnautica-inspired submission to both the Wattpad Sci-Fi February Challenge and the Glinting Quartz Awards!)…

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He's been told all his life he's perfect. He's extraordinary.He's destined for greatness.He's the chosen one.But in this flawed world, where the strong bully the weak and your life depends on your ability level, what's to say he has to remain in the system? After all, if everyone is extraordinary, then nobody is.This series is based off of @uru.chan's amazing webtoon: "UNordinary", and in my mind it takes place long beforehand, in another part of the world. No art is mine. Hope you all enjoy!…

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Hey, you! Yes, you!Tired of your usual boring cover?Why not shake it up a little?I'm making story covers for free! Yeah, absolutely free! You heard me right (well, read, but let's just keep this sales pitch rolling)!If you want a new cover, simply comment down below in the "Submissions" chapter about A: Your name (user ID, username, whatever)B: The story you want a new cover forC: A few distinct things you want (or just tell me to surprise you, I'm pretty good at that).A few restrictions: I WILL do 18+ story covers, but maintain the right to refuse any story at any time, even if it is not 18+.One cover per story. No asking me to change again and again. I'll make small adjustments if really necessary, but that's it.Also, this isn't a rule, but if you're reading this far you must be really interested: perhaps give me credit somewhere? Like, in an awknowledgements tab? I won't put a watermark on the covers I make, so you're my only method of exposure. Like I said, this isn't a RULE, per say, but it'd be nice of you.Wow, you read all this?If you're really still reading this, add the word "Godspeed" onto your submission and I'll prioritize your cover!Thanks for stopping by!Check out my stories![NO ART IS MINE]…

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Set in CW's comic universe, Steelheart follows the story of pilot Draco Fisk as he is thrust into the world of superheroism, told from the perspective of an unlikely ally.…