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Coming Home Again by
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 18,150. Language: English. Published: August 30, 2016 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » LGBTQ+ » Gay, Fiction » Science fiction » Military
Captain Maximillian Blair had always hoped to discover there was life on other planets. His job at one of the government's most secure research facilities put him in the position to learn the truth, one way or another. When he met a stranger from the stars, he didn't expect to to be charged with discovering the man's secrets at any cost. Or to fall in love.
The Casebook of Esho St. Claire by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 28,660. Language: English. Published: March 17, 2015 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Detective St. Claire is hired by the denizens of 19th century Manhattan to investigate the crimes that no normal man will. With spells, his sword, and a deep and broad knowledge of the occult he faces ghosts, elder gods, and mad scientists with steady nerves and an unquenchable spirit.
Two Steps From Hell by
Price: $2.49 USD. Words: 27,440. Language: English. Published: July 4, 2013 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Urban, Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
(4.00 from 1 review)
Laurent, a faerie sorcerer, lived for centuries. When it ended, instead of drifting into oblivion he awoke in Hell. After countless years of indescribable torment, a half-faerie half-human conjurer summons him to 21st century New Orleans. Laurent now has twenty-four hours to discover who used him as an unwilling murderer and to avoid a return to damnation.
Ma Coleman's Faerie Giant by
Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 9,180. Language: English. Published: April 8, 2012 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Christian » Fantasy, Fiction » Fantasy » Paranormal
Father Ian gets a strange request from Garda Coleman. The large officer's mother believes she's seen a giant man on her property. Father Ian thinks there may be more going on than an old woman whose mind is slipping. He and Jared visit her farm to find out precisely what's going on.
Knife's Edge (Children of Legend Book 2) by
Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 10,870. Language: English. Published: March 7, 2012 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Thriller & Suspense, Fiction » Science fiction » General
Maria Perez gets tangled up with the Dragon's new Leader, James Durham. He makes her an offer she'd be wise not to turn down, one that has her dancing on the knife's edge between life and death.
Far And Away by
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 14,090. Language: English. Published: February 21, 2012 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
Have you ever wanted to escape the world for just a little bit? Of course you have. You’re reading a fantasy anthology, and what fan of the mysterious and mystical hasn’t wanted to do just that? Well I hope that this little group of stories about beings in that very situation help you along the road.
Caveat Veritatem by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 11,500. Language: English. Published: February 8, 2012 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories
Truth is a dangerous thing. A little of it goes a long way and it can come back to bite you. That’s why our society (and most societies I would imagine) encourage the polite, little lie. Thus my title for this anthology “Caveat Veritatem” or “Beware of the Truth”. Here are five stories that tell various truths, no matter the consequences for you or for the characters.
Ginnie Dare: Crimson Sands by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 60,090. Language: English. Published: June 4, 2011 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Come and solve the mystery of the missing space colony with communications officer, Ginnie Dare, and her family.
The Battle of Wildspitze by
Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 16,910. Language: English. Published: March 10, 2011 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Adventure » General
(4.33 from 3 reviews)
Will the airship HMS Columbia XII and its precious and mysterious cargo make it through the mountain pass intact? That's the challenge that Norris and the other mages on board are charged with. Led by the indomitable Ms. Bennett, they will face obstacles heretofore unknown and fight for England's glory. Scott co-authored with with Zach Ricks.
The Behemoth - A Colonial Steampunk Tale by
Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 8,020. Language: English. Published: February 17, 2011 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Spies & espionage
(4.33 from 3 reviews)
Mehta, tired of being mistreated by the British occupiers sees an opportunity to destroy their latest steam powered monstrosity, though it may cost him his life.
Power in the Blood by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 6,420. Language: English. Published: January 26, 2011 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Horror » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
Reggie grows more and more tired of the beatings and daily bullying he puts up with. He finds a new source of strength and power, but it comes with a price. Will it be his undoing?
Fetch by
Price: $1.49 USD. Words: 10,180. Language: English. Published: January 11, 2011 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary
(4.80 from 5 reviews)
Father Ian promised his parishioner to investigate a mysterious sighting at the nearby cemetery. When he does and finds nothing out of the ordinary, he arrives at the man's house only to find him dead. Evil is roaming the Irish countryside and has its sights set on the good Father.
Vicious Cycle / Piercing the Veil by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,030. Language: English. Published: December 6, 2010 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author
These two stories are snapshots of distant futures. "Vicious Cycle" shows us a man who has the knowledge to avoid the mistakes of history. Will he release the freedom fighters under his thumb or will he succumb to the vicious cycle that has brought his world to this point. In "Piercing the Veil", a flash piece, mankind is about to take a step into a new world. Or so they think. What awaits them?
Old Friends by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,740. Language: English. Published: May 26, 2010 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Urban, Fiction » Horror » General
(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Dmitri and Piotr have a gentleman's agreement to meet four times a year. Well it's a gentleman's agreement if a vampire and a werewolf can be called gentlemen. Piotr has missed it and it's up to Dmitri to rescue him at the risk of exposing their secrets.
Tales of the Grim Reader vol. 1 by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,460. Language: English. Published: April 27, 2010 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Horror
(4.00 from 1 review)
This trio of macabre tales takes place in the weird little town of Lumiere and features a book store I came up with called “The Grim Reader”. It’s heavily influenced by my love of EC Comics and all of the weird, twisted children they spawned. I hope you enjoy them and if you do there will be more to come in this world.
X Marks the Spot by
You set the price! Words: 2,190. Language: English. Published: April 16, 2010 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
This is a prequel story for an upcoming series of novellas that I'll be writing. A young boy goes digging for treasure and finds more than he bargained for.
Music Box by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,320. Language: English. Published: April 6, 2010 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General
(3.50 from 2 reviews)
Rob's latest art project seems to have caught the attention of a restless spirit. Music haunts his dreams and drives him to find a way to put her to rest.
Bitter Release by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,250. Language: English. Published: March 29, 2010 by Iron Kilt. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Historical
(3.33 from 3 reviews)
A young soldier finds himself trapped in a cave in with only a case of absinthe and his memories to keep him company. Will he escape or find his only release in the embrace of the green fairy?

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