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Aeryn Rudel

    Aeryn Rudel crafts compelling narratives, particularly noted for his 'Acts of War' novels, which delve into grand conflicts and intricate character development. His short fiction, featured in several notable publications, showcases a versatile talent for immersing readers in diverse settings and exploring resonant themes. Rudel's writing is characterized by its dynamic pacing and evocative prose, making his work both engaging and memorable. He possesses a unique ability to balance action with emotional depth, offering readers a truly absorbing literary experience.

    Tales From The Magician's Skull
    The Best of MetaStellar Year Two
    • 2023

      The Best of MetaStellar Year Two

      • 342 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Forty-eight enthralling stories from the most talented new science fiction, fantasy, and horror writers. MetaStellar is an online publication focusing on science fiction, fantasy, and horror launched in September 2020, founded by a dozen speculative fiction writers, editors, and artists from around the world. Since then, it's published hundreds of short stories by hundreds of writers, both original fiction, reprints, and excerpts. The proceeds from this anthology will help pay for even more original fiction in years to come. Read about how... A monk accidentally summons a disgruntled lesser demon.... -- "Please Hold" by Georgia Cook In the world of fashion, a stylist takes matters into their own tentacles.... -- "The Fashion Police Are Watching" by Jane Brown Extraterrestrial beings discover the Voyager craft and send a message...... -- "Out Here" by Scott Beggs The last true maskmaker in Venice offers a mask that will change minds...... -- "The Mascareri" by Izzy Varju When a woman can't afford the proper burial spell, she's left with an unsettling alternative.... -- "Grave Concerns" by Aeryn Rudel A man journeys through an endless fog in search of the mysterious Falls of Imoletta... -- "The Falls of Imoletta" by Thomas Canfield A family evacuates their home planet, leaving everything behind... -- "Twinkle Twinkle" by Matthew Keeley ... and many other short tales of wonder, shock, and awe.

      The Best of MetaStellar Year Two
    • 2018

      Tales From The Magician's Skull

      All-New Swords & Sorcery Fiction

      • 84 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Tales From the Magician's Skull is a printed fantasy magazine dedicated to presenting all-new sword-and-sorcery fiction by the finest modern crafters in the genre. These stories are the real thing, crammed with sword-swinging action, dark sorceries, dread, and ferocious monsters -- and they hurtle forward at a headlong pace.

      Tales From The Magician's Skull