Friday, December 30, 2022

Jash Reads: Animorphs #12 The Reaction (Chapter 5)

I read chapter five of Animorphs #12 The Reaction by K.A.Applegate.

Saturday, December 24, 2022

Lycan (Episodes 4-6)

Lycan had a peaceful life in her village and was content. That was until she saw a member of the Thirteen Stars defend her village against a hoard of zombies.

Now she seeks to become a high ranking member in the Thirteen Stars. But her journey is plagued by hardships and revelations.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial Minecraft series. NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG. Minecraft /TM & 2009-2022 Mojang / Microsoft

Friday, December 23, 2022

Hidden Raven Village: Lost in the Badlands

When using the teleportation option one day, Jash Kol-Ze accidentally teleported a bunch of villagers. In her guilt she decided that instead of making a mountain base all her own, she would work on building a village so the villagers would have a new home.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Avatar: The Way of Water (Mini-Review)

Avatar: The Way of Water is the sequel to Avatar (2009). Over a decade after the first film, Jake Sully is leader of the Omaticaya clan with Neytiri and their four children. His peace is ruined when humans return to Pandora. Once it's revealed that a cloned version of Colonel Miles Quaritch and his team are hunting Jake's family, the human turned Na'vi retreats with his family to the Metkayina reef people clan. While Jake's family learns how to adapt to their new home, Quaritch continues to hunt Jake. Avatar: The Way of Water was released in 2022. It was directed by James Cameron. It stars Sam Worthington, Zoe SaldaƱa, and Sigourney Weaver.

Saturday, December 17, 2022

The New Mythic: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Collection

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Dark tales, alternate fantasies, a mythology that never was - The New Mythic is a collection of short stories like no other.

Sunday, December 11, 2022

Jash Reads: Animorphs #12 The Reaction (Chapter 4)

I read chapter four of Animorphs #12 The Reaction by K.A.Applegate.

To Die For You If Need Be Chapter 23: The Winter Chill

This is a Game of Thrones fic. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

This chapter has been edited due to content. If you want to see the unedited version GO HERE.

Amos the Amazing (Mini-Review)

This review was written for an ARC of the book.


Amos the Amazing is the first book in a series of the same name by Jorah Kai. Amos is a young boy living in Chongqing, China that yearns to eat the spiciest ice cream in the world. After the scheme ends with his mother in the hospital and him living with his grandparents, his life changes in ways he couldn't expect. An evil spirit steals part of his soul and so Amos is forced to traverse a strange land to get it back and save his grandfather. Along the way Amos encounters those who help in his quest and those who hinder it.

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Glowing Eyes

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In the winter of 1500, a baby was found just outside the village of Stonewall, England. With no one to raise her, Elizabeth Stonewall, Queen of the Kingdom of Stonewall, took her in and raised her as her own. She named her Natalie.

At the age of seventeen, Natalie discovered a secret room hidden within the walls of the castle. Inside were vials filled with a turquoise serum and a formula written on a piece of paper. As she looked around the room, she stepped on a vial, cutting her foot. The serum gave her abilities that helped her save the kingdom. She was called a hero and the people gave her the name, Glowing Eyes.

Blessed with a daughter of her own, Natalie hoped she and the daughters after her would take the name of Glowing Eyes when they turned seventeen and fight for those they loved.

Find out what happens from the year 1500 to the present day to Stonewall's beloved hero.

Thursday, December 8, 2022

The Callisto Protocol (Mini-Review)

The Callisto Protocol is a survival horror game set on Callisto, one of Jupiter's moons. Jacob Lee and his partner Max Barrow are making another standard delivery. Things take a drastic turn for the worse when Dani Nakamura, terrorist leader of the Outer Way, attacks. With Max dead and him falsely imprisoned in Black Iron, he must seek a way out. This is made harder when a mysterious outbreak happens turning all it touches into monsters who seek only to kill everything. The Callisto Protocol was released in 2022. It was developed by Striking Distance Studios and published by Krafton.

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Update: To Die For You If Need Be Chapter 23 Has Been Written

I've finished writing the latest chapter of To Die For You If Need Be and will start editing tomorrow at the earliest. All depends on how well I'm doing.

Here's a small unedited excerpt of what to look forward to:

Hidden Raven Village: A Mount with No Name

When using the teleportation option one day, Jash Kol-Ze accidentally teleported a bunch of villagers. In her guilt she decided that instead of making a mountain base all her own, she would work on building a village so the villagers would have a new home.

Thursday, December 1, 2022

DOOMSDAY

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After seven years apart, Jon, Kelly, and Travis Bishop move in together with a foster family, and it seems their lives may finally be normal again. But while exploring little known Pandora’s Cave, a freak earthquake traps them deep underground. In the cave they witness an alliance between a mysterious businessman and a group of terrifying demons that promises to plunge our world into darkness and death.

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Lycan (Episodes 1-3)

Lycan had a peaceful life in her village and was content. That was until she saw a member of the Thirteen Stars defend her village against a hoard of zombies.

Now she seeks to become a high ranking member in the Thirteen Stars. But her journey is plagued by hardships and revelations.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial Minecraft series. NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG. Minecraft /TM & 2009-2022 Mojang / Microsoft

Monday, November 28, 2022

Bones and All (Mini-Review)

Bones and All is an adaptation of the book of the same name by Camille DeAngelis. Maren Yearly is a young woman afflicted with an intense need to eat other people. After her latest killing, her father abandons her. The only things he leaves her with are her birth certificate and a tape. This leads to her trying to find her mother. Along the way she meets an older eater, aka a cannibal like Maren, called Sully who seems to have bad intentions for her. She also forms a relationship with Lee who is also an eater. Bones and All was released in 2022. It was directed by Luca Guadagnino. It stars Taylor Russell, TimothƩe Chalamet, and Mark Rylance.

Update: Lynesse Chapter 26 Has Been Written

I've finished writing the latest chapter of Lynesse and will start editing tomorrow at the earliest. All depends on how well I'm doing.

Here's a small unedited excerpt of what to look forward to:

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Chronic Reincarnator: Part 1

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Sad lived twelve thousand lives, that's how many he remembers at least. In some he was a human, in others he was a sentient slime, he was a living tree in at least one world. Sad was miserable in each.

Following an ancient streak of premature suicides; Sad was finally confronted by an angel with an offer. In exchange for one final attempt at experiencing a full life, Uriel would give Sad a way out of the cycle of souls.

Having regained hope of putting an end to his reincarnation, Sad accepted the offer and was sent out to live a normal life in a fantastical world. Aimless, depressed and outright rude to anyone in a three-metre radius, Sad inevitably gets himself into trouble time and time again.

Friday, November 25, 2022

Best Part of Waking Up is You

Isabella had only met her stepbrother once. That time was when their parents got married. During all the time since then she hasn't been able to get him out of her mind.

Hidden Raven Village: I Did it Again

When using the teleportation option one day, Jash Kol-Ze accidentally teleported a bunch of villagers. In her guilt she decided that instead of making a mountain base all her own, she would work on building a village so the villagers would have a new home.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Jash Reads: Animorphs #12 The Reaction (Chapter 3)

I read chapter three of Animorphs #12 The Reaction by K.A.Applegate.

Hidden Raven Village: Sheep's Bane

When using the teleportation option one day, Jash Kol-Ze accidentally teleported a bunch of villagers. In her guilt she decided that instead of making a mountain base all her own, she would work on building a village so the villagers would have a new home.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

To Die For You If Need Be Chapter 22: When Wolves Cry

This is a Game of Thrones fic. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

This chapter has been edited due to content. If you want to see the unedited version GO HERE.

Monday, November 21, 2022

She Said (Mini-Review)

She Said is based on the book of the same name by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey. In 2017, Jodi Kantor received a tip that Rose McGowan was sexually assaulted by Harvey Weinstein. With the help of fellow reporter Megan Twohey, Jodi works to expose Weinstein for the monster he is. She Said was released in 2022. It was directed by Maria Schrader. It stars Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia Clarkson, and Andre Braugher.

Saturday, November 19, 2022

The Menu (Mini-Review)

The Menu is a satirical look at fine dining. Tyler takes his girlfriend out on a date to a very exclusive restaurant. Margot, unlike her boyfriend, is not interested in Hawthorne at all. She also doesn't consider Julian Slowik, the head chef of the restaurant, a god-like being. The evening starts off normal but things quickly go from calm to horrific. The Menu was released in 2022. It was directed by Mark Mylod. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, and Hong Chau.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Update: To Die For You If Need Be Chapter 22 Has Been Written

I've finished writing the latest chapter of To Die For You If Need Be and will start editing tomorrow at the earliest. All depends on how well I'm doing.

Here's a small unedited excerpt of what to look forward to:

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Wakanda Forever (Mini-Review)

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is another entry in the ever growing Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and a sequel to Black Panther. T'Challa, ruler of Wakanda and Black Panther, dies of a mysterious illness which leaves Shuri reeling. A year after his death, Shuri is still having trouble accepting her brother's death. At the same time Namor seeks to wage war on those from the surface. It is up to Shuri to battle through her emotions to find a way to keep Namor from spilling the blood of those from the surface. Wakanda Forever was released in 2022. It was directed by Ryan Coogler. It stars Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, and Winston Duke.

Monday, November 7, 2022

Pre-Order Best Part of Waking Up is You

Isabella had only met her stepbrother once. That time was when their parents got married. During all the time since then she hasn't been able to get him out of her mind.

Sunday, November 6, 2022

Prey for the Devil (Mini-Review)

Prey for the Devil tells the tale of a woman with the hopes of becoming an exorcist. When Sister Ann was young her mother suffered from a demonic possession. Now that she's older, she has decided to pursue a career as an exorcist. This proves difficult as women aren't allowed to become exorcists. But when Natalie arrives things start to change for Ann. The nun begins to believe the same demon that possessed her mother is now in the body of the young girl. Prey for the Devil was released in 2022. It was directed by Daniel Stamm. It stars Jacqueline Byers, Posy Taylor, Colin Salmon, and Christian Navarro.

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Lynesse Chapter 25: Queen of the Ashes

This is a Game of Thrones fic. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

This chapter has been edited due to content. If you want to see the unedited version GO HERE.

Mentats of Dune (Mini-Review)

Mentats of Dune is the second book in the Schools of Dune Trilogy by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The galaxy continues to be ravaged by the Butlerians. Manford Torondo's ego is matched only by Josef Venport who opposes the cultist with a vengeance. Due to Dorotea's Butlerian loyalties the Sisterhood is now fractured with Mother Superior Raquella trying to figure out a way to repair the damage. Valya Harkonnen could be the next Mother Superior though her goals aren't fully with the Sisterhood. Gilbertus Albans, Headmaster of the Mentat school, has done his best to appease Manford but finds that alliance quickly falling apart. Now the question is will Gilbertus continue to appease Manford or take a stand for humanity?

Monday, October 31, 2022

House of the Dragon Season 1 (Mini-Review)

House of the Dragon tells the epic story about the Targaryen civil war. The show's first season follows the events that lead to the start of the war. When King Viserys I Targaryen's wife dies during childbirth leaving him with no male heir, he decides to declare Rhaenyra his heir. As she is his daughter, not son, there is questioning of the decision. Otto Hightower sees his chance to put his family on the throne and so uses Alicent to seduce the king. There is never a doubt about a war starting, it is just a matter of when. House of the Dragon was released on HBO in 2022.

Sunday, October 30, 2022

To Die For You If Need Be Chapter 21: To Be a Queen

This is a Game of Thrones fic. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

This chapter has been edited due to content. If you want to see the unedited version GO HERE.

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Black Adam (Mini-Review)

Black Adam is another movie set in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). In 2600 BCE Kahndaq had a tyrant king that was searching for a power beyond mortality. It was only when a boy wanted to rebel and was given the power of Shazam by wizards that he became a force to be reckoned with. He managed to kill the tyrant before disappearing. In the modern day, Archaeologist Adrianna Tomaz seeks the Crown of Sabbac. Her search leads to unleashing Teth-Adam. This in turn leads to Amanda Waller wanting to imprison Adam. With many people against him, Adam doesn't have time to adjust to modern day before needing to fight. Black Adam was released in 2022. It was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. It stars Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, and Sarah Shahi.

Saturday, October 22, 2022

A Few Short Thoughts about Silent Hill Transmission

Silent Hill Transmission (basically a presentation about new Silent Hill content) aired recently. I voice a few short thoughts about the games, movie, and merchandise that was shown.

Update: To Die For You If Need Be Chapter 21 Has Been Written

I've finished writing the latest chapter of To Die For You If Need Be and will start editing tomorrow at the earliest. All depends on how well I'm doing.

Here's a small unedited excerpt of what to look forward to:

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Update: Lynesse Chapter 25 Has Been Written

I've finished writing the latest chapter of Lynesse and will start editing tomorrow at the earliest. All depends on how well I'm doing.

Here's a small unedited excerpt of what to look forward to:

A Date with the Devil Will Be Free For a Limited Time

From October 19th to 23rd, my book A Date with the Devil: Kafka's Men Book 4 will be free on Kindle.

Monday, October 17, 2022

Barbarian (Mini-Review)

Barbarian is a horror movie about an Airbnb. Tess Marshall has a job interview in Detroit and decided to get an Airbnb in a rundown neighborhood. Unexpectedly Kieth had rented the house at the same time but through a different app. With no other choice, her only option is to spend the night with a strange man she doesn't know. Nothing seems off until she discovers a strange room. When curiosity gets the better of both Tess and Kieth, the nightmare begins. Barbarian was released in 2022. It was directed by Zach Cregger. It stars Georgina Campbell, Bill SkarsgƄrd, and Justin Long.

Sunday, October 16, 2022

The Rings of Power Season 1 (Mini-Review)

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1 is set thousands of years before the Lord of the Rings. Sauron hasn't been seen for so long that many believe he is dead. Galadriel is the only one that thinks he is still out there and seeks to kill him. She wants to kill him not only because he is pure evil, but because he killed her brother. Elanor "Nori" Brandyfoot, an inquisitive Harfoot, finds a strange man that fell from the sky. She feels she needs to help him but doesn't know what exactly he is. A great disease might cause the elves to leave Middle-Earth if a cure can't be found. The Rings of Power Season 1 was released on Amazon Prime in 2022.

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Halloween Ends (Mini-Review)

Halloween Ends is the conclusion to David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy. It is four years since Micheal Myers has been seen and people have tried to move on. Laurie Strode seeks a life of peace by living with her granddaughter and writing a memoir. Allyson Nelson continues to live in Haddonfield to help Laurie, her grandmother. Corey Cunningham struggles with the guilt over accidentally killing a kid while the town treats him as a monster. When Micheal Myers appears, Corey starts to lose the fight against his inner demons. Halloween Ends was released in 2022. It was directed by David Gordon Green. It stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, and James Jude Courtney.

Thursday, October 13, 2022

A Curse Chapter 6: Away to Sea

This is a Flight Rising fanfiction. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

This fic was originally published HERE.

To Die For You If Need Be Chapter 20: Burning

This is a Game of Thrones fic. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

This chapter has been edited due to content. If you want to see the unedited version GO HERE.

Monday, October 10, 2022

The Encounter (Mini-Review)

Animorphs The Encounter is the third graphic novel adaption by Chris Grine of the Animorphs series. Previously Tobias had ended up trapped in his red-tailed hawk morph. Ever since then he has been flying and living in Jake's attic. His struggles with his identity of being either a human or hawk comes to a head. At the same time he found a Yeerk ship going towards the mountains and eventually the Animorphs form a plan to strike a blow to the Yeerk invasion of Earth.

Significant Other (Mini-Review)

Significant Other is a science fiction horror movie centering around a couple. Harry decides to take Ruth, his girlfriend, out on a hiking trip. The plan is for them to hike for a few days on a trail Harry is very familiar with. Ruth doesn't like hiking but is enduring it because she loves Harry. Unfortunately an alien ship had landed in the woods shortly before the couple arrived. Their camping trip goes from peaceful to tense to horrific. Significant Other was released on Paramount+ in 2022. It was directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. It stars Maika Monroe, Jake Lacy, and Matthew Yang King.

Sunday, October 9, 2022

Hellraiser (Mini-Review)

Hellraiser is a reimagining of The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker. The novella is what Hellraiser (1987) was an adaptation of. Riley McKendry struggles with her drug addiction. Things get complicated when Trevor, her boyfriend, tells her about a way to get a lot of money quickly. Things get beyond complicated when the Cenobites take Matt, her brother, and she embarks on a quest to save him. Hellraiser was released on Hulu in 2022. It was directed by David Bruckner. It stars Odessa A'zion, Jamie Clayton, and Brandon Flynn.

Amsterdam (Mini-Review)

Amsterdam tells the story of three friends caught up in a conspiracy. During World War I Burt Berendsen, Harold Woodsman, and Valerie formed a tight friendship. They spent some time in Amsterdam where they were able to escape their lives for some time. Years later Burt is a doctor, Harold is a lawyer, and Valerie hasn't contacted the other two for some time. The trio is again reunited when they are caught up in the mysterious murder of a US senator. Amsterdam was released in 2022. It was directed by David O. Russell. It stars Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, and John David Washington.

Friday, October 7, 2022

Jash Reads: Animorphs #12 The Reaction (Chapter 1)

I read chapter one of Animorphs #12 The Reaction by K.A.Applegate.

Update: To Die For You If Need Be Chapter 20 Has Been Written

I've finished writing the latest chapter of To Die For You If Need Be and will start editing tomorrow at the earliest. All depends on how well I'm doing.

Here's a small unedited excerpt of what to look forward to:

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Update: A Curse Chapter 6 Has Been Written

I've finished writing the latest chapter of A Curse and will start editing tomorrow at the earliest. All depends on how well I'm doing.

Here's a small unedited excerpt of what to look forward to: