Book One of the Dragon's Peace The dragons are restless. The truce is breaking. And Bertram Lorne is caught in the middle. Orphaned and alone, Bert never expected much from life, until a chance discovery of a forgotten manuscript reveals an ancient language that dragons understand. When a reclusive inventor named Eldritch takes him in, Bert begins to uncover a dangerous truth: the peace between humans and dragons is failing and war is coming to Wyrmgate. But enemies already circle. Garrick Crowe, the ruthless new ruler of Wyrmgate, will use any means, including treachery, armies, and even dragons themselves, to tighten his grip on the realm. With rebellion brewing and secrets buried deep in the past, Bert finds himself at the center of a struggle that could burn kingdoms to ash. Not all seek bloodshed. If Bert can master the lost tongue, he might hold the key to restoring the peace. With the fate of both man and dragon at stake, he must decide where his loyalties lie before fire consumes everything he loves. Learn more at mrjohnston.ca/author

Book One of the New Enlightenment A realistic science fiction novel set in the not-so-far-away future. The relentless effects of climate change have driven Earth to its breaking point: catastrophic storms, raging wildfires, mass extinctions, and an unstoppable wave of human migration. Governments are paralyzed, and corporations are blinded by profit, ignoring the collapse of the very society they depend on. As poverty, starvation, and global conflict spiral out of control, the world teeters on the edge of chaos. But not everyone is ready to surrender. Solar Umbrella is a gripping tale of survival and innovation, where a small group of visionaries, led by Parker Varia, refuse to accept defeat. With the clock ticking, they set out to design and build a revolutionary device that could reverse the ravages of climate change. Standing in their way are powerful corporate forces and the unforgiving march of time. Yet, amid the despair, Parker and his team dare to hope, believing that their actions could reignite the spark of optimism and change the course of humanity's future.

A New World Awaits... But at What Cost? Sixteen-year-old Max has only known Earth as a history lesson-a planet devastated by war and climate collapse. Like the rest of the passengers aboard the Odyssey Ark II, his destiny is to sleep for decades in a hibernation pod, waking only for a one-year shift to keep the ship operational on its centuries-long journey to a distant star. But when Max awakens, something feels off. As he uncovers secrets buried deep within the ship, Max begins to question everything he's been taught about the mission, the ship's purpose, and even his place in society. With time running out and the truth more dangerous than he could have imagined, Max must decide: follow the rules, or risk everything to find out exactly what is happening on board? Perfect for fans of science-fiction and adventure, this gripping sci-fi adventure explores hope, resilience, and the fight for a better tomorrow.

THIS BOOK IS COMPLETE AND AVAILABLE ON AMAZON/KU OR LEARN MORE AT AUTHOR.MRJOHNSTON.CA Book Two of the Dragon's Peace (YA Fantasy) The peace has been shattered. After a narrow escape from betrayal, Bertram and Princess Catrin find themselves fugitives in their own land, with nothing but the dragon Yellow and a desperate plan to find allies in the coastal city of Keelwick. But the reach of their enemies is long, and the throne of Wyrmgate is now held by those who would see the world burn to satisfy their greed. As they navigate the treacherous politics of royal courts, Bert must play a dangerous game of identities and secrets. While Catrin fights to reclaim her birthright and stop an all-out war between humans and dragons, Bert realizes that being the "Dragontongue" is a heavier burden than he ever imagined. New enemies emerge from the shadows, and even old friends may be hiding agendas of their own. Loyalties will be tested in the heat of battle. With the Wyrm People rising and a dark force threatening to consume every kingdom, Bert must master a power he is only beginning to understand. In a world of fire and blood, the cost of peace might be higher than anyone is prepared to pay.

Book Two of the New Enlightenment (2024) In the thrilling sequel to Mark's debut, Solar Umbrella, Parker Varia and his friends face their greatest challenge yet, in this fast-paced, near future novel. An asteroid hurtles toward Earth, but its true nature holds secrets that could either doom or elevate humanity. With the fate of the planet hanging in the balance, Parker must navigate treacherous political waters and battle enemies new and old, all while uncovering the asteroid's hidden potential. As powerful forces vie for control, Parker and his allies must prevent Earth's destruction-and harness the asteroid's power for humanity's future.

The People had achieved a utopia of sorts. They were not aware of what grew under their feet. Join Jyor as he attempts to learn what threatens his home, and what might be gained from it. ------ This is a short story I wrote for a contest. The only rules (besides the obvious: no AI, no fanfic, etc.) was that the theme was "dragons in space". I definitely sort of skirted around that rule, but I'm pretty happy with it. Just a short (11.6k words) story, presented here in full. Fun to write, and I think it turned out well for my first attempt at a short story. There were 365 competitors, and I might have finished 365 for all I know!

trying to see if I can do a CYOA story here. seems like wattpad doesn't really support this format. just a quick story I put together for my g5 students to show them how to write 2nd person narrative, not at all edited I am also adding this on RoyalRoad