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Are you a bruja who just doesn't mix well with the rest of the world? A tlahuelpuchi who doesn't want to kill children for their blood? A necromancer with your best friends--or your mariachi band--freshly risen? The village of Puesta del Sol can be your home. As long as you obey the rules, watch out for your neighbors, and don't harm the living or the dead, you can try to lead a modern, normal life here. Of course, it's more of a paranormal life. When all of your neighbors are supernatural beings or those born to magick, every day has a strange new secret to reveal.This ongoing collection will reveal the various adventures of the upstanding and not-so-upstanding citizens of Puesta del Sol. 1: Like Blood for Chocolate: This short story first appeared in the "Undeath by Chocolate" anthology, which is available on both Wattpad and Amazon. Here we meet Melosa Rojas, a teenage tlahuelpuchi who tries to calm her bloodthirst with the help of some very special chocolate.…

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A collection of various science fiction, sci-fantasy, and 'punk' fiction short stories I've written. Bite-sized adventures to expand your horizons…

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A guide to using the Tarot as a tool in crafting characters, plots, and settings. Included are various spreads and interpretations I've come up with over the years, for use in my own projects. Any deck can be used, though I highly suggest the Rider-Waite deck for its timeless imagery.The Tarot is much more than a simple divination tool. It can be applied in many different ways by writers. My work is heavily inspired by this ancient system, and I'm pleased to share my insights with you. If you have any suggestions, or questions in general, feel free to comment! I can also do personal consultations as my time allows.…

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Tristan of Steelbend arrives in the famous city of Hosanna with nothing but his beloved harp and a pocket full of dreams. In this beautiful Kingdom By The Sea, mysterious angelic beings known as the Seraphim rule and protect mankind from the insidious Devils. Tristan hopes for fame and freedom in his glorious new home. Secrets unravel the further he's drawn into the echelons of power within the city, and the price he must pay may prove too great a sacrifice. This decopunk re-telling of Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem 'Annabel Lee' was inspired by vintage science fiction, cyberpunk, and noir. The original story appeared in "Merely This And Nothing More", a collection of 'punked Poe' stories published by Writerpunk Press. The version published here is an expanded story containing previously unreleased scenes.…

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A collaborative story written by Team Decopunk during @Ooorah's "Epic Tales From beautiful Minds" event. Embark on adventures both strange and awe-inspiring with these retro-futurists extraordinaire, weavers of words and worlds bedecked in chrome, and explorers of the glamour of a tomorrow that could have been and may yet come to pass. @WilliamJJackson @LadyAmanita @TheNeutralParty @minusfractions and @Jazzfeathers…

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Innocence is subjective, and power always has its price--so his elders told him. Silas Blane is destined for greatness. Born into an elite family with many skeletons in the closet, he learns to harness his inherent shamanic powers and finds purpose in the Old Ways of his ancestors. As he turns fifteen, Silas walks a treacherous edge between love and expectation and discovers the fragility of desire. Nothing is what it seems in a universe where power is fleeting, and enemies close their grasp around the last hope of the free worlds.Vintage science fiction, retro-futurism, and space opera blend in this decopunk drama. Here we have chromed fusion rockets, spooky secret societies, shamanic bone oracles, robots for every occasion, and a perilous, affluent world which hails to "Downton Abbey" and "Dynasty".The 'unofficial' trailer for the series: https://youtu.be/jces9f8i6zA***Episode 1: "Arrivals and Rivals" received an Honorable Mention in SciKick's Starter Competition 3/2/16!"You've got a way with words and an ability to describe a scene that makes us feel like we were there. Good luck with your work." BookShelfBattle"Honestly, this is one of the best, most riveting and complex stories I've come across in some time..." RebelDynasty"Great chapter! Dialogue is completely natural. Great reveal. I love that you deliver such strong imagery and tone without anything flowery. Love this so far!" OtherEvilTwinContains violence, occult themes, sexuality, and dark situations.…

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"Perfect World Somewhere" is now a Featured Sci Fi novel! Thank you to the Wattpad team and all of you fantastic readers and friends who have made my millennium ;) I hope this story inspires and uplifts others as much as it has me.***Lily Fairpoole is a girl of many talents. Gifted with a brilliant mind and a beautiful singing voice, she excels at an early age, working as her father's apprentice in their robotic maintenance shop. Her loving family and complacent life in the rural town of Plumgrove are sheltered from the outside world, though the War with the Pruessian Empire has raged across Earth for two generations.Even the most peaceful havens fall on Black Sky Day, as the robotic armies of the Kaezer devastate the homeworld. Faced with overwhelming destruction, Lily and her loved ones begin a journey driven by sacrifice, and the will to remain free.Lily's struggle takes her to the strongholds of the resistance, the dreaded ration camps of the enemy, the glittering and powerful off-world colonies, and finally to the Ruby lift--the swanky and yet often chaotic space elevator operated by the Royal Crown Orbital Plaza and Resort.Chromed and streamlined rocketships, heroic robots, brave revolutionaries, flappers, and plenty of jazz! A blend of early twentieth century eras and possible futures, as well as a coming-of-age story, this is the first complete novel in my retrofuturistic "Family of Earth" series. This novel is in revision status, so please feel free to comment and leave any feedback.Note: This story contains violence and dark situations, in an apocalyptic setting.…

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The War has ravaged Earth for two generations. Young Walter Marlow and his family struggle to survive, in a world of desperation and death.When Walter and his loved ones are captured by the enemy, everything turns upside down. Loyalty, friendship, and faith are tried to the utmost, and he will come to discover what is truly valuable, amid the turmoil of revolution, and the birth of a new society.Diesel robots, water raids, sadistic Pruessian officers, fanatical boxing, and mysterious cats abound.This short story is a prelude and introduction to the retrofuture universe upcoming in my decopunk novel, "Ruby Descent".Note: This story contains violence and dark situations, in an apocalyptic setting.…

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A decopunk romance short story featured in the Best of 2017 issue of Tevun Krus, and a standalone introduction of two of the major characters from my upcoming novel, "Ruby Descent". Castor and Ethlyne Blane met on Mars and fell in love swiftly. Two glamorous souls meant to be together, they nevertheless will face many trials and dangers in the desperate times ahead. This story takes place about a year before the events in "Ruby Descent", a developmental side adventure in my retro-future series, "The Family Of Earth".Rated 'Mature' for PG13 level adult scenes.…

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"Solswept" is an upcoming atompunk series, co-authored with my husband, Max Gonzalez. Set in the retro-future universe of the "Family Of Earth" series (three decades after the climactic hijacking of the infamous Ruby lift in "Ruby Descent"), this saga follows the adventures of a rebellious group of teens from Mars who do things their own way, no matter what. From their wild youth of drag races and dares, they grow wiser and bolder and ultimately help to pioneer humanity's first interstellar voyages. These kids face an exciting but uncertain future in the face of corporate corruption. In spite of it all, the spirit of rock n' roll never dies, and it will guide them through the challenges ahead.This book contains various short stories set in the world of the upcoming series. Here we'll intro the characters and the often precarious lives they lead.The Skyfall Strip: Avee Lyn An adventurous girl challenges an overconfident rival to a drag race. Classic hot-rod style. The rock n' roll culture on Mars is well-known for its love of thrills. To a bunch of bored teens out in the dust, roaring engines and dares are a way of life. The Meaning Is The Feeling: Su and the Dust BunniesHere we meet the Dust Bunnies, a tough all-girl hoverbike gang from Mars. Take a ride with these carefree gals and their robotic companion, Vex. They must defend their Say against the corruption of a terraforming tycoon, Mr. Ronald Frump.…

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This is a dieselpunk short story which appeared in the 2015 year-end issue of Tevun Krus. A humble courier named Hugh Bailey is charged to deliver a most unusual cargo for a rich client. Come along for a wild ride with forthright do-gooders, Nazi conspirators, twisted genetic experiments, and a cute but enigmatic creature who happens to make one a superhuman. A comic book style adventure in the vein of Captain America and The Rocketeer.…

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Thomas Knolls and Joan Hunter are the most sought-after mercenaries in the known worlds. Follow the pulp dieselpunk adventures of this fabulous super-spy duo from my retrofuture series, "The Family Of Earth".…

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A desperate exodus began as the nine Sisters left Earth, fleeing a catastrophic virus. Nine human women volunteered their lives, bodies, and minds to become the guides, teachers, and caretakers of a fleet of generation ships--humanity's last hope. Each assumed the persona and name of one of the Muses from Greek mythology. Their treacherous mission: to seed the galaxy with new colonies and thereby increase the chances of human survival throughout the cosmos.Some of the greatships succeeded, others did not. These are the collected tales of each Sister's unique perspective and adventures, their trials and tragedies, and the lessons learned along the way.Chapter 1: Providence Is Demise: The Tale Of Terpsichore, Muse of DanceChapter 2: After-Human: The Tale Of Melpomene, Muse Of TragedyMore chapters to come!…

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Melati Soraya is an independent young software engineer, called to assist with an urgent conservation project while visiting her home in Sumatra. Tigers have always been an important part of her life, and the inspiration for her brilliant predictive analysis program, Yongki Analytics. Setting cultural and personal differences aside, she must learn to work with her annoying American drone pilot to stop the poachers, and save these beautiful endangered animals.**My entry for GE's Adventures In Science challenge, and selected as a finalist on 1/10/16. Thank you General Electric!**…

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Horror flash and short fiction. Figments of terror to raise the goosebumps and chill the blood.…

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Just a random collection of poetry I've written over the years.…