The Mountain Wears a Ring of Gold – Interludes
Master of Forges Kisaan moved across the Central Forge with a slow, liquid grace that stood out amongst the barely-controlled chaos that drove everyone else. The quiet jangle of row after row of medals recognizing her talents and dedication across…
Mountains of Fire and Thunder – Part 1
A KGB madman drunk on his own power, fueled by a desperate desire to return to the glory days of the Soviet Union, has pushed the world to the brink of nuclear catastrophe. I am immensely proud of how much…
In the Dark of Night – Best Halloween Ever
Hey everyone! Halloween is my favorite time of year. The sweaters, the cold weather, the downtick in allergens. Then there’s the holiday itself. I love to express myself. In Path of Exile, in Magic the Gathering, in my writing. I…
Wreathed in Smoke – Part 2
I might have been born in 1984, but in many respects it feels like my life didn’t get started until September 2nd, 2021. My mental health has become An Issue. In the shadow of COVID-19 and everything that it has…
In the Dark of Night – Part 22
If refusing to quit were a super-power, then I would be its Superman. Through countless trials, through all of life’s forgotten tribulations, I continue to plant myself in front of the keys. I write through a pandemic, through job loss,…
Wreathed in Smoke
Hey everyone. Wreathed in Smoke has now given me two firsts: First new story in some time and first re-posting in an even longer time. I generally own my mistakes. Good or bad, they are all there for you to…
In the Dark of Night – Part 21
A long, long time ago I made myself a promise. I promised that I would update The Quill on a regular basis. I told myself that no matter where my career would take me, I would make this site a…
In the Dark of Night – Part 20!
There are two essays which have molded my outlook as an author more than anything else I have ever read. The first is The Talent of the Room by Michael Ventura. I am abridging it in monstrous fashion, but he…
In the Dark of Night – Part 18
A few weeks ago I finally realized what it will take for me to become an author: It’s gonna take longer than I want it to. I work full time with frequent mandatory overtime baked in. When I get home…
In the Dark of Night – Part 17
I got to celebrate a life entering our world yesterday. After all the death and darkness of the last year, I got to welcome a new passenger aboard this wonderful star-ship, Earth. A friend I’ve made at work just had…