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I know, crazy right? Like the title of this blog post reads, you can check out my next story for free, without buying it. But there’s a catch. There’s always a catch. Sorry about that. The thing is, the story is only partially available. What do I mean? Well, I’ve added a new Short Stories tab to my website. There, you can read the first few pages of Curse of the Conquistador, available now in Adventures in the Arcane, Volume II.

Warning! You’ll be left with a cliffhanger. You’ll find yourself buying the book to finish the tale, which is only $0.99. An additional warning. The book includes 7 additional stories just as great as mine. You won’t be able to put the book down. You may lose sleep. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

On top of adding a sneak peek of Curse of the Conquistador, I’ve archived my older stories on the Short Stories tab, too. Now you can read Toes in the Sand any time you’d like. Plus, a former student of mine wrote a quirky story about a Wizard who plummets from the sky and desperately needs a broom. So check out the tales and pick up Adventures in the Arcane, Volume II. But remember the warning.

Hey everyone! Check out this book: Adventures in the Arcane, Volume II. Included inside are eight thrilling stories. And wouldn’t you know it, I’m one of the guest authors. That’s right! I wrote a story called Curse of the Conquistador, an adventure about three kids trapped in their dad’s museum while they’re being haunted by the ghost of Francisco Vázquez de Coronado. And you can read it if you purchase this book!

My story isn’t the only awesomeness you’ll get your grubby hands on. You’ll also be treated to seven additional tales guaranteed to set your heart racing. Inside you’ll find femme fatales, mysterious islands, deadly dream worlds, and classic pulp style adventures featuring Captain Gideon Argo, Captain Bullshark Dempsey, Black 23 Agent Dorian Drood, and demon fighter Dominic Ashwood and the wolf shamans Waylon and Jester.

But wait, there’s more! Pulp legend Ron Goulart has one of his stories printed within. Ron has been writing award-winning sci-fi/fantasy stories and novels since the 1970s. It’s way cool to have one of my stories included with such an iconic author.

Lock your door, brew some coffee, and light a candle. Then open this book and prepare to be thrilled! Simply click HERE or on the picture below to get your copy now! I’ve also added the book to my BOOKS page, so you can browse this site to get access, too.