I have long wanted to write. To add a story from my mind to the countless stories that have inspired me or whisked me away. I realized I am too far through my life to not begin to take this journey if it is indeed something I really want. So here I am.

I am an aspiring ski bum stuck behind a desk most days staring at some mountains, just beyond reach out my window. When I escape, I can be found skiing, climbing or playing some disc golf.

My works

Novels

Cloudfall: Part 1 Complete/Parts 2 & 3 ongoing
My 2026 ONC entry, Cloudfall is my first foray into science-fiction. Part 1 is complete but I will be extending it when the ONC concludes!

Novellas:

Beneath Silent Eyes: Complete
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A deeply introspective story exploring a man's relationship with the guilt he carries and the weight of a life lived.

A Corner of Nowhere: Complete
Three boys explore an abandoned military base deep in the woods as they confront their own loneliness in a place that might not actually be empty.

The Night We Moved The House: Complete
The world isn't fair. And when someone cheats, do we roll over or fight back?

Short Stories:

A Lonely Road: Complete
When the only thing that exists in the world is the stretch of road illuminated by your headlamps, how do you stay awake?
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DuckyandtheNut DuckyandtheNut Mar 22, 2026 02:01PM
Today I post the last chapter of my ONC story, Cloudfall. As my first foray into the world of science-fiction, it was an incredibly rewarding experience. If you decide to give it a chance, I'd love t...
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Cloudfall by DuckyandtheNut
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