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Tales of Minz: Cover Reveal

Sep 30, 2024

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Check out the new cover design for my whimsical, satirical fantasy series, “Tales of Minz.” And, get ready for the next book in the series, “A Lamplighter’s Tale,” to come out in October 2024!

Stories Grow Like Trees

Aug 29, 2024

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Alex Brown

in Short stories

An old man, dressed in worn jeans and a flannel shirt, strolls through an awakening forest. Seated on a wooden bench, he compares storytelling to the growth of trees. Read more in “Stories Grow Like Trees.”

The Endless War

Aug 27, 2024

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Alex Brown

in Short stories

Two armies led by kings stared at each other from across the open field of battle. Their ranks were uniform—neat and orderly. That would not be so soon enough. Soon they would see chaos and disorder—war. They were used to it. The two sides were locked in a seemingly endless struggle. An eternal conflict without…

The House of Dreams

Aug 20, 2024

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Alex Brown

in Short stories

The abandoned house was once a proud home, but now it lies in ruins and neglect. Once full of dreams, it now stands as a forgotten memorial of what once was. But there’s still hope… Read more in “The House of Dreams.”

Forget the Magic Sword, I’ll Take the Magic Shovel

Aug 15, 2024

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Alex Brown

in Poking Fun at Classic Fantasy Tropes

In this satirical blog post, we’ll take a look at the iconic legendary weapon—usually a magical sword with a grandiose name. But why do so many fantasy stories have their legendary weapons be a sword? Why not a trident or an enchanted shovel? Read and find out in “Forget the Magic Sword, I’ll Take the…

Travis the Wolf-Child

Aug 2, 2024

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Alex Brown

in Short stories

Once there was a little boy named Travis. As a small child, he was bitten by a werewolf. Don’t ask me why. Some werewolves can be quite cruel. Just like everybody else, really. Read more in “Travis the Wolf-Child.”

Rupa-Tulak’s Search for a Flower

Jul 29, 2024

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Alex Brown

in Short stories

An old woman travels through the desolate Wastelands of Aseranu, seeking a unique flower that blooms once in a lifetime…

The Hunter and the Hunted

Jul 28, 2024

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Alex Brown

in Short stories

A determined man tracks a mythical creature in a swampy forest, facing peril at every turn… But which one is the hunter? And which one is really being hunted?

The Shadowman

Jul 6, 2024

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Alex Brown

in Short stories

A man with a tattered cloak of pitch-black night stood in the ever-growing darkness that came with the dying of the day. As the sun fell and the moon rose, the man stood still. A breeze, light and cool, tried tugging playfully at his tattered cloak of pitch-black night. The breeze slowly died as it…

Kill-Gore the Barbarian

Jul 3, 2024

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Alex Brown

in Short stories

Kill-Gore, a ruthless Barbarian, feels trapped in his violent life. He secretly longs to be something else. Will he find the courage to pursue his true passion? Read more in “Kill-Gore the Barbarian.”

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