Deep, Blue, Bottomless (DBB) is an ongoing supernatural mystery serial about a TV psychic named Howell Lynch who begins to have very real psychic visions. On sick leave in his seaside hometown, Howell becomes swept up in a murder investigation when his visions lead him to the discovery of a body on the beach, and the victim’s parents insist that . . .
Game By God: Sludge Reformation is a web serial about a young woman who makes the difficult decision to participate in a murder mystery elimination-style death game run by “God,” which is intended to be filmed and televised for the enjoyment of millions worldwide. As one would expect, this proves to be an excellent choice, and everything goes quite well for . . .
Spirits were high when the luxurious Wax Wind skyship made its maiden voyage from Clementine one warm Noonsday evening. But the Wax Wind would never reach its destination. And its passengers would never be heard from again. Follow the stories of these passengers as they struggle to survive the nightmare they unknowingly stepped into, and unfurl the cryptic conspiracy that . . .
Guin Valentine opens her eyes to find herself trapped in an underwater military base with her and her twin brother, Guy’s, friends. To make matters even weirder, a cartoonish rat named Kairos appears and splits them into two groups lead by each twin, forcing them to complete various tasks in order to gain secrets. But these aren’t ordinary tasks—they’re . . .
Token is a web serial about four friends who find themselves playing through simulated games in real life. Whether they want to play or not, it is not their choice, and whoever loses a game gets . . . re-balanced. Will they conquer this mystery before losing themselves completely? . . .
“How did you do that?” “Short answer? Magic is real.” Nestled deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, something is emerging. Kept in absolute secrecy, it seeps into a fading town, quietly shared from person to person. For Alden Bensen, a directionless high school graduate, this discovery could mean an escape from his empty existence. To Rachel . . .
Unusual Florida is a YA mystery/coming of age serial with some supernatural/fantastical elements. It is the story of one very strange summer spent at Holden Point Resort in northwestern Florida, where the year is 1997 and nothing is as it seems. Where wonders and dangers lurk near the pool and beneath the palm trees. Where the unexplained happens just . . .
Vai Ma’amaloa is 17 years old, and his father has just accepted the position of Chief Science Officer aboard the G.E.V. Shadow, a retrofitted warship tasked with exploring the unknown reaches of the galaxy. Now, Vai will have to come to terms with leaving his old life behind. As he forges new relationships aboard the Shadow, and tries to settle . . .
The Qi Worlds Project is embarking on stage one. Eleven candidates have been selected to participate, from China and around the world. The Qi Worlds Project is essentially an experiment to develop the qi manipulation skills of the participants, while they are in a virtual environment. Ben is ones of those participants and while he has had experience with . . .
In the mysterious town of Grimoire, wielders of incredible magic fight to protect the unwitting populace from horrifying monsters. Well-known among these mages are the Greysons, a family whose renown is well-earned. But as new revelations come to light about the monsters they fight, the magical community is split, and sinister plots and betrayals are coming to fruition. How will . . .
Battery and Coil are two psychic robots of varying competence living in a giant city contained entirely within a stone box. Nobody in Psychobox City knows why they’re there, how long they’ve been there or what’s outside. Battery and Coil intend to find out. . . .
In the year 2038, the city of North Brook is under siege by a malicious organization bent on revenge. One man, Jack Nomad, is determined to find the leader of this group as he looks for the answers regarding the disappearance of his friend. Other characters join along, including the quiet Kira Young, who has a secret of her own. . . .
Sep 28, 2013: Reading When the Deep Purple Falls is a bit like being at the top of the Grand Canyon to start a hike – it might be an interesting journey, but it quickly becomes evident that the path here is down all the way. It is, for the most part, an eerily quiet depiction of a criminal whose life is falling apart, and who’s too numb to really feel it or know what to do. Our protagonist, Frank (a.k.a. Bardos), works for Mack, who seems to be sort of a small-time [more . . .]
Apr 21, 2009: Reading Anne Infante’s China Wind is like opening a well-wrapped gift – most relevant considering its Christmas setting. As you open each layer, Anne gently builds her characters and context, leading to the discovery of the mystery at its heart. There is also a hint of romance for Carol Monk which is like the sparkly bow on top – but who will be the successful suitor? Anne unfolds the map of pre-handover Hong Kong with vivid descriptions of the city and its surrounding territories and sets the plot in a [more . . .]