Abased- the Exiled Warrior is a part 2 of a fantasy trilogy set in a Central Asian inspired land of long winters and warring clans. It is full of adventure, action, and more than a hint of romance. Copyright © 2018 | All rights reserved.

This story was written for the second contest of @Fantasci. The prompt they offered was interesting: there are two lovers, one has turned evil, and the other is charged with defeating them. Oh, and it had to be under 2k words. As I was turning over what angle I would take in writing this contest entry this story leaped fully formed into my mind. The scene was so vivid I managed to churn out the story in a single day while trapped in a busy office . . . when I should have been working on other things. Please don't tell my boss. Highest Ranking - #51 in Science Fiction, reached 6/22/2016

Six days ago, I was a councilman. Today, I am king. Tomorrow, I may be dead. The Realm is the only magical kingdom on earth, and it has never known a single day of peace. Now its newest and most reluctant king must find a prophesied hero before a ruthless Warlord destroys everything - including the secret the Realm has been hiding for two thousand years. Some secrets are worth protecting. This one might end the world. Winner of the 2015 Wattys Award. The complete trilogy is available on Amazon.

Sometimes rumors really burn... Ben and Trissa used to be the "it" couple, but a misunderstanding has turned their love into a war of words and a fight for first blood. Cameron falls for Hope at first sight, but does he really know anything about her? When a scandalous video that appears to star Hope makes its way around the school, the entire school can talk of nothing else. When Cam disavows her in front of the entire school, Hope can't handle it and leaves town. Do these two couples even stand a chance at love? Not if their friends won't mind their own business! Rumors spread like wildfire and it's he said/she said in this modern homage to Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Please note: This story is recommended for ages 14+ due to strong language and mature themes.