After Robert Pirone photographs A-list actor Brian Keating cavorting with girls in a Tokyo hotel room, the actor's fixer / father figure, Mr. Young, sets out to protect his boy. He threatens the only thing that seems to matter to Robert Pirone: his estranged daughter Makiko. But most of that is shown in LOUD (Or read it from Makiko's point of view in QUIET). In VINTAGE ROB, Robert Pirone attempts to meet Makiko, but he is too busy trying to make-up for screw-ups in the past to notice his screw-ups in the present. Notable Rankings: #1 in Nonviolence (Oct 16, 2025) #1 in Somerville (Oct. 11, 2025) #3 in Buddhism (July 20, 2023) #9 in Boston (Nov. 15, 2023)

Henry was a man that paved the way for the future that he desired on his own, pushing everything blocking his way aside, throwing everything completely out of his way. In the midst of achieving glory, Henry had forgotten and discarded everything else along the way. Then one night, his past began to crawl up on him. What would the effect this so-called figment from his past do on him? Would Henry be able to find redemption after a few knocks on his stone-cold heart?

Zyaan has returned after twenty years to the power-divided land of Lokya to seek out the man who betrayed and murdered his father. He disguises himself as a simple peasant and is employed to work as a nobleman's servant. Fate leads him to the man's son, the Prince of the Akai, Adhi, who begins a relentless pursuit of his friendship. When Zyaan overhears a plot between the Prince's half-sister and her scorned mother to get rid of Adhi, he decides to sit back and watch it happen. His emotions, however, would sway his decision, but when he decides to warn Adhi, it is too late, and he instead finds himself battling to survive against new enemies who have come to claim the nation. Now, faced with more trouble than he had bargained for, he must search for a way to win back what is rightfully his from an enemy he is unprepared for and save his people from the terrible fate they suffered twenty years earlier when his father failed to protect them. He presses onwards, finding a new ally in Adhi, one whose strength may become the deciding factor in this power struggle between enemies from both sides of the world.

The Girasole Morto "The one you love wants you dead. The counterfeit and the phony would ride over it's master's head and grind at it.' Anxiety and confusion rules at the end of the day. The end became the beginning itself. The missing young girl, raising the dead to life, the secret dead bodies lodge. All were mysteries to most people in the state. We'll, it all started long, long ago... The present children were reaping what was sown long ago... It's the Girasole Morto!

In the enchanting tale of "Guardian's Amulet: Tanwen's End," meet Ayla, a brave and spirited sixteen-year-old girl who embarks on an extraordinary adventure. One fateful night, Ayla awakens to the harsh rays of light which beckons her to explore her grandmother's mysterious attic. Little does she know that this luminous invitation will lead her on a journey beyond her wildest imagination. Transported by the enigmatic radiance, Ayla finds herself standing on a secluded island. But this is no ordinary island. It pulses with magic and teems with extraordinary beings. Animal shifters roam the dense forests, elemental creatures dance with the wind and waves, and majestic dragons soar through the vast skies. However, beneath the island's enchanting facade lies a deep-rooted darkness-an ancient curse seeking revenge. Unbeknownst to Ayla, her destiny intertwines with the island's fate. As the chosen keeper of a powerful amulet, she is bestowed with the authority to command the island's elements. With this newfound responsibility, Ayla must navigate the treacherous path that lies ahead, balancing her duty as the amulet's guardian with her desire to protect her newfound friends. But when a malevolent force threatens to consume the island, Ayla faces her most challenging trial yet. Caught between loyalty to her companions and the instinct to defend her beloved home, she must make a heart-wrenching choice. Will she sacrifice her friendships for the greater good, or will her love for her home drive her to confront the very evil that seeks to destroy it? As Ayla's journey unfolds, "Guardian's Amulet: Tanwen's End," weaves a tapestry of magic, friendship, and self-discovery. Join her as she battles against darkness, uncovers long-lost secrets, and ultimately finds the strength to become the savior her island desperately needs. Where the fate of an entire island rests in the hands of a courageous young heroine.

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐢'𝐙𝐡𝐨𝐮 (𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬) Kingdoms come and go, carving temporary empires upon the weathered face of Qi'Zhou. This is a world of misty mountains and cerulean seas, of immortal Celestians and fallen mortals. Delve deeper, and you might even encounter the occasional demon, seeking to overstep the boundaries of their shadowed realm. So, turn the page. Brush your fingers across these ink-stained tales of love and loss, ambition and sacrifice; lose yourself in the bright weaves of a forgotten land's song. 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡: Defeated general x pacifist physician. A standalone short story set in the ASOF world. [Historical with a touch of magic] 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞: A pathfinder weary of his responsibilities writes a letter to his first love. [LGBTQ - BxB] *'The Price of Music' & 'Frost's Descent' have been taken down for revision. This book is marked complete as all short stories contained within are standalone. This collection will be updated sporadically. --- All stories in this collection are self-contained, but a familiarity with the events of 'A Sliver of Frost' and/or 'Another Path' can deepen your enjoyment across all works. *Wattpad Exclusive* 2nd in the Berry Pancake Awards (Short Story) 2nd in the Winter Solstice Mini Awards (Short Story) 3rd in Misfits Awards (Short Story) Featured on @FreeTheLGBTQ+ (Short Stories)

UPDATES: WED + SAT WEEKLY Like the four points of a compass, there were four nations. Each named by the direction in which they faced. The northern nation was known as the prosperous and generous North, but that was naught but a pot full of' lies. In reality, the Northern King, Alexander, was ready to arrange a marriage between the lecherous western king and his 20-year-old daughter, Ariella. However, after an embarrassing moment with a grotesque toad in her bathroom, Princess Ariella's life seems to tumble out of control, running ever faster down a hill. Agreeing to be a double agent for her father-thus agreeing to the marriage-Ariella tries to learn about the secretive western nation rumored to have beastly shape-shifting abilities. However, her new infatuation with the western crown prince might prove to be harmful to her plans. . .