Dropping the Gauntlet
by Vladimir Duran
Price: Free! 5420 words.
Published on March 22, 2013. Fiction.
Why do people climb mountains, jump out of planes or wrestle alligators? Because they’re there. Because only by pushing yourself, mind and body, can you hope to make yourself stronger. Vlad, Jack and Olga need to be stronger. Strong enough to fight a war, strong enough to save their people, strong enough to save themselves.
Location: United States
Member Since: Feb. 10, 2012
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Vladimir Duran
Biography
Vladimir Duran is a man who loves a good story no matter what form it takes. He’s into everything from comics, manga and anime to the epic poets and classic cinema. A good story is a good story is a good story. Vladimir lives in New York City where he pretends to be a legal clerk when he would rather be writing. He spends his free time Drawing and Playing Mass Effect. He also likes to build magic systems based on classical philosophy.
Where to find Vladimir Duran online
Website: http://www.arisingknight.com
Twitter: arisingknight
Twitter: arisingknight
- @FreeEbooksDaily an earlier story in the same universe that's also free. http://t.co/UyIejP90eC http://t.co/1w8KI7ht8T
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- @wholesomeaddict just listened to the last episode. The future of the law to keep with porn is going to be even crazier. IP is just the tip!
- @wholesomeaddict I suggest a range of habits and letting the world wide catholic community vote. Personally I'd go nothing but the cross.
- @wholesomeaddict i cant agree, the pope has to represent all Catholics...what if some would prefer red instead of black habits
Books
Destruction's Children
by Vladimir Duran
Price: $4.99 USD. 58530 words. Published on March 21, 2013. Fiction.
Why do you fight? Why do you pay the price? Destruction’s Children brings the war home for the Knights of the revolution. Jackal is forced to relive his mother’s brutal death while Olga dreams of getting blood on her hands. Vlad reaches a pivotal point when forced to confront reality, there is always someone better. What do you do when you can’t see the way forward anymore? Make one up.
Price: $4.99 USD. 58530 words. Published on March 21, 2013. Fiction.
Why do you fight? Why do you pay the price? Destruction’s Children brings the war home for the Knights of the revolution. Jackal is forced to relive his mother’s brutal death while Olga dreams of getting blood on her hands. Vlad reaches a pivotal point when forced to confront reality, there is always someone better. What do you do when you can’t see the way forward anymore? Make one up.
Born for War
by Vladimir Duran
Price: $4.99 USD. 45640 words. Published on September 27, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
A Rising Knight: Volume 2 What’s the difference between a soldier and a warrior? What’s the difference between those who live in the world and those who shape it? Power. Pain. Purpose. Arrogance. Rage. Fearlessness. Determination. Welcome back to the fight, it’s missed you.
Price: $4.99 USD. 45640 words. Published on September 27, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) A Rising Knight: Volume 2 What’s the difference between a soldier and a warrior? What’s the difference between those who live in the world and those who shape it? Power. Pain. Purpose. Arrogance. Rage. Fearlessness. Determination. Welcome back to the fight, it’s missed you.
Carnage (Variant A)
by Vladimir Duran
Price: Free! 5090 words. Published on April 5, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
A Rising Knight: Vol1, Issue 1. He was a killer by fifteen, a warrior by sixteen, a revolutionary by seventeen, a legend by eighteen, he won't live to be nineteen. If you knew fire and death awaited would you still take that first step? He will be born in darkness and baptized in blood. He will choose a name and standard. He will spit at the feet of god and slay his angels.
Price: Free! 5090 words. Published on April 5, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) A Rising Knight: Vol1, Issue 1. He was a killer by fifteen, a warrior by sixteen, a revolutionary by seventeen, a legend by eighteen, he won't live to be nineteen. If you knew fire and death awaited would you still take that first step? He will be born in darkness and baptized in blood. He will choose a name and standard. He will spit at the feet of god and slay his angels.
Everything that has an End (Color Variant B)
by Vladimir Duran
Price: $4.99 USD. 38910 words. Published on March 7, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review)
A Rising Knight Vol1 He was a killer by fifteen, a warrior by sixteen, a revolutionary by seventeen, a legend by eighteen, he won't live to be nineteen. If you knew fire and death awaited would you still take that first step? These are Steps he will take to define his destiny. He will be born in darkness and baptized in blood. Choose a name and standard. Spit at the feet of god and slay angels.
Price: $4.99 USD. 38910 words. Published on March 7, 2012. Fiction.
(5.00 from 1 review) A Rising Knight Vol1 He was a killer by fifteen, a warrior by sixteen, a revolutionary by seventeen, a legend by eighteen, he won't live to be nineteen. If you knew fire and death awaited would you still take that first step? These are Steps he will take to define his destiny. He will be born in darkness and baptized in blood. Choose a name and standard. Spit at the feet of god and slay angels.
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Vladimir Duran's favorite authors on Smashwords
Velvet Gray
Latest book: Concert Hall. Published on April 20, 2013.
Smashwords book reviews by Vladimir Duran
- Sibling Lust: In the Fold
on June 08, 2012
This was a pretty good read. The action was engaging and descriptive without being overly clinical. The back story might have actually been a little to engaging. It’s really interesting but the story ends without it getting any resolution. If that’s because it’s part of a series then I’m looking forward to the next chapter.
- Ultra
on April 06, 2013
I read the story that comes right after this one because it was free and had to go back and read the first. The sex is hot and very detailed but now I really want to know where the larger story is going. It's got a crossover event feel to it.
- Prophet
on April 06, 2013
This really reminded me of the killing joke but mixed in with under the the red hood. I'm intrigued. I'll have to but the one that takes place before this one.
- Coconut Milk
on April 06, 2013
Oddly romantic but very detailed and sexy.
- Shared Bath
on April 06, 2013
I wish there was a girl like this in real life.
- Princess Brides
on April 06, 2013
Sweetly romantic but with some really nice hardcore BDSM moments.
- Blindfolded
on April 06, 2013
I didn't know what to expect with a story that had no sense of sight for most of it but the author pulled it off.
- Seven Deadly Sins
on April 07, 2013
Awesome! Like a sampler pack of erotica. A little bit of everything.