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“Galaxy Store”

Working at Galaxy Store is no fun, so when Janell and Will arrive to replace their drive systems, Gorguth sees his opportunity for freedom.

First published in Ray Gun Revival, Issue 2, July 2006

Podcast Reading on Ray Gun Radio, Episode 8

Reprinted for inclusion in custom anthologies at Anthology Builder

“Shan’tir’ri”

When an assassination job goes awry, Mark the Merc learns how fast the hunter can become the hunted.

First published in Ray Gun Revival, Issue 4, August 2006

Nominated and made 21st Place for Best Short Story - Science Fiction and Fantasy on the 2006 Preditors and Editors Readers Poll.

“Shadows”

Sometimes shadows are not only scary…but deadly.

First Published in Everyday Fiction as their Halloween Special, Oct. 31, 2007

Placed 21st Place on the 2007 P&E Readers Poll for Best Short Story - Horror

“The Philosopher in the Dark”

He thinks; therefore, He is.

First published in Everyday Fiction, April 17, 2008.

Published works that take place in my world, Pankea:

“Treecutter”

To save his people, Kale must must break his village’s most sacred taboo, one that has a death penalty: he must chop down a tree.

First published in The Sword Review, Issue 4, July 2005

Reprinted in Volume 2, Issue 1 of Better Fiction Magazine

Reprinted in Distant Passages: The Best from Double-Edged Publishing 2005 Reprinted in Distant Passages - Volume 1: Great Short Stories and Poetry From Double-Edged Publishing, 2007

Nominated and made 15th Place for Best Short Story - Science Fiction and Fantasy in the 2005 Preditors and Editors Readers Poll.

“The Price of Freedom”

Freedom always comes at a price, but will Martin and Yavar be willing to pay it?

First published in Dragons, Knights, & Angels, Issue 26, November 2005

Reviewed by Brit Marschalk at Tangent Online

“War Child”

Meeting a child brings Korgash face-to-face with the consequences of his actions.

First published in The Sword Review, Issue 9, December 2005

“All the right parts of a great fantasy setting are there….” - Paul Abbamondi, Tangent Online

“The Oathkeeper Destiny”

Years after the events in “The Price of Freedom”, the time has finally arrived for Yavar to fulfill her oath to kill Warlord Vrang. But they are now husband and wife, and the recent capture of a caravan raider forces Yavar to face both her past and her future.

First published in Dragons, Knights, & Angels, Issue 33, June 2006

“…an action-packed, blood-soaked journey…the action scenes glistened like blood on the blade of a knife…” - Donna Watkins, Tangent Online

“The Lost Freehold”

Korgash takes a job to hunt down a gang of caravan raiders. Along the way he encounters an unlikely ally. But can the lone mercenary work well with others?

First Published in The Sword Review, Issue 15, June 2006

“Korgash, the lead character, has a distinct personality, and the dialogue between him and the other characters rings true…it is well worth the read.” - Nicole McClain, Tangent Online

“Marian’s Test”

Marian Silverblade is the last of her family line. While preparing for battle against the Vangaardians, she is visited and tested by her family’s fallen progenitor, Lord Calahan Darkblade, while a dragon is sent to destroy her. Will she remain true to her faith and defeat the dragon, or will she fall to Calahan’s trickery?

First published in Dragons, Knights, & Angels, Issue 34, July 2006

“Scott M. Sandridge shows his dark side…Sandridge digs deep and gives the reader prose and plot worth chewing on…” - Donna Watkins, Tangent Online

“Fang of the Serpent”

The Thain twins have settled in the small town, Sorac, and have begun building a means to smuggle escaped slaves out of Vangaard. But Yavar is visited by the high priest, Varash, who delivers an ultimatum: turn in her brother or the entire town will suffer the wrath of Emperor Argazihm.

First published in Dragons, Knights, & Angels, Issue 36, September 2006

“The action and fighting is well written and entertaining for those readers who yearn for duels fought with something other than swords…” - Donna Watkins, Tangent Online

“”Fang of the Serpent” is a good read, one I recommend.” - Rebecca Miller, A Christian Worldview of Fiction

“The Souldrinker”

Arnelda, Korgash, and Roland encounter zombies and a gruesome cult in the catacombs under Rexon. But can they survive the fearsome Souldrinker who leads the cult?

First published in The Sword Review, Issue 19, October 2006

“The characters have distinct personalities, the language engages, and there is enough mayhem to keep things interesting.” - Nicole McClain, Tangent Online