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Encounter an extraordinary world of mystery, magic, and romance with "The Legend of Tarn & Beck" short story collection. Tarn and Beck, armed with intellect and courage, unravel a Sherlock Holmes mystery and confront enigmatic vampires at a dinner party. Amidst the intrigue, Tarn harbors a powerful magical force—the elfin light—yet remains oblivious to its origins. Their journey takes a thrilling turn when Beck is kidnapped and Tarn tries to save him with help from Jobe & Paracleus. Theo discovers a necromancer’s grimoire, fearing the involvement of Garth, an exorcist haunted by ...

Seventh Dwarfstar, a solar mining vessel, is cruising past a dwarf star when they pick up a capsule floating through space. Aboard the capsule, Sierra has just barely escaped the tyranny of Hatcheta, ruler of Nagiha Space Station, alive. She’s welcomed on board Seventh Dwarfstar by its ragtag crew. She keeps her past a secret from the others until betrayal shatters them. Seventh Dwarfstar is a retelling of Snow White in space.

Featured in Tarn and Beck, Eric the Relic Collector is back to tell the adventure of the Sword of Sir Swillmore. A lost relic that the rulers of two kingdoms vie for, the Sword of Sir Swillmore is located somewhere in the Whispering Forest. Eric the Relic Collector is dashing and daring, or at least he thinks he is, and he always gets the job done. Springing every trap in his way and leaping over obstacles, he can get around anything and find the treasure. But when the competition gets tough and his little sister Nutmeg is involved, can Eric get around this? Or will Eric fumble and fail? A ...

On an ill-fated adventure, Jobe died, but Paracleus resurrected him with the power of the phoenix. However, their memories were erased and they were separated from each other as a repercussion. Yet their love endured despite this, and Jobe and Paracleus were eventually reunited with their memories restored, thanks to the efforts of their friends, family, and the Knights of Arria. Jobe and Paracleus immediately proposed to each other. However, they both have to contend with the fact that Jobe is possessed by the phoenix spirit. He has inherited its magical power of fiery, spiritual ...

Embark on a wild escapade through a fantastical world in "The Adventures of Tarn & Beck," a captivating short story collection that defies the ordinary. Beck, longing for a fresh start, unearths a cursed treasure trove hidden by his father. Little does he know, these gold coins are imbued with ancient magic, capable of summoning the god of death and destruction. Enter Tarn, a graveyard guard with a mysterious past, who discovers Beck amidst a grave robbery. Their fateful encounter leads them into a whirlwind of chaos, where vampires, evil fairies, and wizards lurk around every corner. ...

Tarn and Beck have reset the clocks and gone back to the beginning. They used the power of the elfin light to time travel and save their family and friends, changing their pasts. Now they’re living new lives, free from shadows, but they’re separated from each other. Tarn and Beck have never met, nor have they met their friends. But the villains Komotuvu, Tobias, Damian and Orfea have teamed up. They remember their past lives and how Tarn, Beck, and their friends ruined their plans before. The villains hold grudges against Tarn and Beck as they’re trying to reach the mystical city of ...

In the enchanting realm of Dulcimer, Penelope, the daughter of a fairy goddess, embraces her half-human heritage, choosing the mortal world over the mystical domains her mother, Cassandra, traverses. Independent and resilient, she unexpectedly finds herself entangled in a royal mission alongside the disguised Prince Daron of Dulcimer, who seeks his own destiny. Daron, refusing his mother's matchmaking attempts, embarks on a quest to uncover the disappearance of royal messengers, in the hope of finding his own potential future bride. Alongside the daring Larkin, Daron's cousin, Penelope and ...

After The Fay Island, Jobe and Paracleus are back together again with Paracleus having regained his Fay memories. They’re traveling together as well, but Jobe misses his friends and worries about the fate of Arria in the hands of evil rulers. Paracleus tries to distract Jobe, but then tragedy strikes and Jobe and Paracleus are separated again with no memories of each other! With help from Fato and the friends they have made in the Legends of Arria series, Jobe and Paracleus fight to stay together amid these trials and tribulations.

After 'The Fox Fay', Jobe and Paracleus were apart, but now they're back together again and in love. The curse placed upon Paracleus has been broken and he remembers that he's a Fay, an elfin shapeshifter with plant magic. He recalls everything about his past, including his mother Pelua, who was banished by the Fay when she fell in love with a human warrior. After an epic battle between the new Knights of Arria and Doomba, Paracleus and Jobe fled through a portal. Now they're on a tropical island with their old friends Velmella and Liana, miles away from where they once were. On the other ...

In the Literary World, anything is possible. The heroes and villains of famous stories can fight each other, and fictional historical figures can make an appearance. Mercutio of Romeo and Juliet recruits d’Artagnan of The Three Musketeers, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Scaramouche and Cyrano de Bergerac to fight some of the greatest villains of literature. While their ladies, Constance Bonacieux, Marguerite St. Just, Aline de Kercadiou and Roxane, try to escape the villains’ clutches.

Jobe and Paracleus might have split up, but they reunite again in a series of events from the Legends of Arria. An epic fantasy series, the Legends of Arria features a group of heroes trying to defeat the evil dark lord Doomba. Jobe and Paracleus get caught up in the drama. In these excerpts, Jobe becomes part of the Knights of Arria while Paracleus tries his best to protect Jobe from such dangerous shenanigans. They also meet a talking falcon named Fato, who is a bit peculiar and suspicious. Then all hell breaks loose as Jobe and Paracleus are separated, with Paracleus presumed dead. Can ...

Jobe wants to be a bard like his father Jaquan. But his father abandoned him after a fight. Now Jobe’s living with his mother Jona, and working as a clown at a seaside amusement park. A singer quits, and Jobe wants to audition. But his boss Dashiel hires the infamous bard Paracleus instead, which infuriates Jobe. Jobe tries to dissuade Paracleus from performing. But Jobe finds himself seduced by Paracleus. Paracleus normally would travel to hide the fact he’s a kitsune Vulpine, a shape-shifting fox with nine tails who can take on human form. He’s afraid what’ll happen to him if ...

Lord Kotak seeks to usurp the throne of Arria and destroy King Womba with magic he inherited from the evil Doomba. He’s hired an assassin griffin to attack Lord Fobata, and sowed dissent among the royal guards. Secluded in the dungeon, the wizard Yaggee aids Kotak and teaches him how to use his powers in secret. Kotak has also hired the bandit Shama and his gang to steal Tau’s Cup, the grail of the gods, from Basha, the lion of light who destroyed Doomba. Years ago, Basha and his wife Monika survived a dangerous quest along with their allies to recover Tau's Cup. Everyone separated and ...

Jobe and Paracleus are traveling in a bard troupe to a mountainous region full of chalets. They’re celebrating a holiday in a tourist town, a perfect opportunity for performers. Paracleus is a fox shapeshifter who's faced trouble before, but he hopes he’s found his future in Jobe. Then a dangerous accident unearths secret powers Paracleus didn’t know he possessed. Paracleus can’t answer all the questions about his past. Jobe wants to help him, but Paracleus can’t deal with his repressed nature. Then Paracleus is kidnapped by a wizard and a noble lady investigating a magical ...

The battle will be fought and the dragon and the lion must fight, O, who shall rise up and be the lion of light? Thus begins The Prophecy foretelling the destruction of Doomba, an evil wizard who tried to take over the country of Arria centuries ago. Though he failed, many great creatures like unicorns and dragons were destroyed. The legendary city of Coe Pidaria and Tau’s Cup, grail of the gods, were lost forever. However, the Prophecy remains. Doomba fears the lion of light. Far from the Wastelands where Doomba lives, a son is born to a mysterious woman who dies in childbirth. He’s ...

Magic and mayhem collide in "The Tales of Tarn & Beck" short story collection. When Sir Pacaben from the Legends of Arria series unexpectedly appears through a magical portal, Tarn and Beck find themselves on a whirlwind mission to save their friends Cecily, Nutmeg, and Eric, trapped beneath the enchanted forest. Facing cultists, zombies, and vengeful gods, Nutmeg and Cecily must summon their courage to rescue Eric. Meanwhile, possessed by the god of destruction, Miranda and Carroll unleash chaos in the forest. Beck's long-lost father, Cedric, holds the key to stopping the chaos, but the ...

An oracle named Wintha foretells the destruction of the island of Corrica, the seat of a harsh Romanesque empire. A scholar named Mogame predicts the mountain will erupt in ash and flame. A former gladiator named Zeldos must escape his cruel master, Memba, the dictator that has just risen to power. A centurion and legionary, Hasbas and Marko, must band together to save their families. Together they flee on a long-ship, rowing across the unforgiving ocean. When they pass through a wall of mist, they discover a hidden magical world where legendary creatures exist. People can possess ...

In the tradition of A Song of My Heart, The Harper Call is a collection of song lyrics and poems written over several years. Several were inspired from the Legends of Arria and Legends of Arria 2002 series, as well as an unpublished novel. The rest have ties to the writer’s life or the writer’s whimsy.

Tarn was hired as a graveyard guard, despite his dark, checkered, and mysterious past. There have been a rash of grave robberies and he finds Beck robbing a grave. Then they're attacked by a vampiric monster. Tarn and Beck fight off the vampiric monster as Tarn recognizes the gold coins. Tarn now has to save Beck as bandits and more chase after the cursed gold coins.

The first retelling of The Knights of Arria Basha swears a foolish oath to retrieve Tau's Cup, a holy grail for the girl he loves. He sets forth on a dangerous quest that will lead him through the country of Arria. At first accompanied by his adoptive brother Oaka, he's soon joined by Fato, a talking royal messenger falcon. Then a warrior girl named Monika, a bard named Jaquan, and Sir Pacaben become part of the group. Together they will face obstacles as they're pitted against the Followers and Servants of Doomba, who will do anything to stop the return of the Knights of Arria. (2008 ...