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Free to use D&D-like RPG Horror One-Shot Notes

The House of Burning Smiles

This some rough notes of a heavily modified adventure I had written, but never ran and based loosely off D&D 5e’s system. Full disclaimer: I do not own D&D and no infringed copyright is intended. I can gladly remove this if requested. This post is intended as inspiration and entertainment for others. Feel free to use/adapt this and please give credit if you can.

My goals in creation of the adventure went as follows:

Create a replay-able horror themed one-shotCombine...

Not Overlooked (This Time) October Update

Hey guys,

I remembered the update, and it wasn’t overlooked in case you were worried. This one’s structured a bit differently than usual. But in case you’re new, each month I break down the good, the bad and the ugly of what I’ve been up to.

What have I been writing?

This month I have been hard at work at Hollow’s Heist to an almost unhealthy degree. For those who may have forgotten, I’m attempting to finish a second draft in 100 days. The deadline is Dec 21st at 3am EST.

Luckily, th...

The Chopping Block

As with most projects, not everything makes the cut. I’ve recently cut at least three characters and three to four chapters (I’ve lost count.)

I always want to put out my best work, but I thought it would be fun to show what didn’t make the cut. A little peek behind the curtain, if you will.

Things may change and I may Frankestein-cobble some bits together off the cutting room floor, but I wanted to share a character who only survived one draft, as I really liked her.

Her name is Gazi. She’s a m...

Shaky September Author Update

Hey guys,

It’s Antonio again.

True to my word, I’m posting two articles this month. It’s been a busy time here and I’ll dive right into it.

What projects are down the pike?

In short, I’m focusing all efforts at the moment on two books. Primarily, on my upcoming dark steampunk (working title:) Hollow’s Heist. I’m revising it through a strict regimen and hope to finish on Dec. 21st or earlier. Which honestly has been a bit of a struggle, but it’s coming along okay. I’m fourteen chapters in with an...

“Song of Vashti” Long Anticipated Second Look: Chapter Two

Hey guys,

As promised here’s a second rough preview of a story I’ve been working on. This chapter two, so I’ll link chapter one here in case you need a refresher. It’s been over a month since launch. 

Disclaimer: this is a rough, unedited first look and does not fully represent the final product. Respectful feedback is welcome.

Chapter Two- The Father of Lies

   Voices echoed the halls of Vashti’s lair. The slumbering dragon rolled. Limestone dripped from the cavern ceiling. A bed of rubies and...

A hilarious, new middle grade fantasy releases today!

EDIT- apparently, this page didn’t go live the 17th as planned and I apologize. Here’s trying again.

Hello everybody,

It is finally here. Today Lafonda and Leo’s story finally hits the shelves of Amazon, and to celebrate and bolster its success, all my eBooks will be 99 cents for a bit. Please pick up a copy and see what all the buzz is about.

Thank you to all who helped make this happen. I couldn’t have done this without you and your help. It really means a lot to me.

Links are below:

eBook – L...

August 2020 Author Update

Hey guys,

It’s that time again for another update of what I’ve been up to and how my next stories coming.

Typically, in these posts I share the good, bad and the ugly (no matter how bad,) so if you’re interested in seeing more of these be sure to join the newsletter.

With that out of the way, Let’s dive right into it.

Lafonda and Leo Heroes of the Land

We are ten days away from publishing. In ten days, August 17th, Lafonda and Leo Heroes on the land goes live on Amazon in both Kindle and Paperba...

July 2021 Update

Hey guys,

It’s been busy. How have you guys been?

I’ve been hard at work readying for publishing, among other things. So let’s dive into the good, bad, and the ugly.

Lafonda and Leo

So book has officially been formatted and sits ready to go. The main hold up comes from waiting for a fantasy map illustrated by the cover company, and this complicates the number of pages for the print edition. Also Amazon treats the Print and eBook versions differently and that became a whole new headache.

Long sto...

Song of Vashti Exciting Sneak Peek: Chapter One

Disclaimer: this is a rough, unedited first look and does not fully represent the final product. Respectful feedback is welcome

Vashti stepped down the path alone, her heart heavy and her bags more so. She couldn’t believe she was doing this. She checked her disguise. Elvish, silver-haired, green-eyed. She snapped her pocket mirror shut and ground her teeth. At least it wasn’t human. She wouldn’t make that mistake twice.

Dust stirred up the trail. Rocks bounced and clattered over the hill as she...

June 2021 Author Update

Hey guys,

Lots of exciting things in the works. For those who are new, every month I release an article here to the inner circle. I tell the good, the bad, and the ugly of whatever’s going on with my author news. I write fantasy, sci-fi, and a bit of paranormal, but I’m looking to potentially broaden that.

Freebies

After some deliberation, I decided I wasn’t giving you guys enough free content in terms of stories. I know not everyone here’s searching for writing advice, and although I’v...