Beyond the jutting outcrop of Gulls Rock stretched Shell Bay.
Two cliffs curved inward to embrace the shoreline in a protective U-shape. The white sands shimmered under the afternoon sun, wide and inviting. Scattered across the beach were boulders, like milestones marking the transiti...
2024-11-25 12:22:11 +0000 UTC View PostDeckard crossed the boardwalk and stepped into the familiar confines of the Silver Shell. The store felt as it always did—crowded with the smell of salt and the faint scent of aged wood. He approached the counter and started taking stack after stack of feathers, about 300.
When I firs...
2024-11-22 13:44:21 +0000 UTC View PostJack raced up the stairs.
I shouldn’t have gone for that last lap around the block. The mead finished aging 10 minutes ago!
On the one hand, he had never been as sedentary as he was now. On the other hand, he had never enjoyed physical activity as much as he did now. ...
2024-11-22 11:48:50 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a nutritious breakfast and a rejuvenating shower, Jack lay back on his bed, staring at his phone.
No texts.
The disappointment was familiar, a daily ritual since he and Lydia broke up. He’d swipe through his apps, hoping for something—anything—but the screen always stayed ...
2024-11-21 12:40:25 +0000 UTC View PostThe first sip of mead was an unexpected delight. Sweeter and lighter than beer, it coated Jack’s tongue with a gentle sweetness. Beneath the honeyed notes was a subtle tang, bright and zesty, reminiscent of lemon peel. As he swallowed, a comforting warmth spread through his chest, leaving behin...
2024-11-19 12:11:43 +0000 UTC View PostJust as Deckard reached for one of the uncommon fox cards, a thought struck him.
He had played against Ratu for the first time not long ago. What if Ratu came knocking at his door soon with a third challenge? What if other NPCs in the village did the same?
He needed cards that could s...
2024-11-18 13:38:04 +0000 UTC View PostGretchen wiped her hands on her apron and nodded toward the counter. “Uncle Billy, keep an eye on things, will you?”
The old man raised a bushy eyebrow but lumbered over with surprising enthusiasm. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep the mugs flowing. Just don’t blame me if I drink half the...
2024-11-17 09:24:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi, everyone!
I’ve come a long way as a writer since I started—it sure feels that way! My first two standalone novels have been with me since the beginning. Recently, I revisited them, refining the stories and giving them brand-new covers. I’m thrilled with the result...
2024-11-16 13:24:16 +0000 UTC View PostThe faint, stale smell of raw chicken clung to the air. Feathers spiraled down like lazy snowflakes, soft at first but prickling against Jack’s skin. Jack worked steadily, plucking feather after feather until his movements became mechanical. His shoulders ached, and his thoughts wandered, but h...
2024-11-15 18:13:01 +0000 UTC View PostJoey struggled to stay on his feet as the impact shook the building. “Is it an earthquake?” he yelled.
“No, I don’t think so,” replied the commissioner, straining to listen. “It sounds like it’s coming from outside!”
They bolted for the exit. As they reached the street...
2024-11-14 13:00:32 +0000 UTC View PostIt had been three days since Joey had woken up with a pounding headache, and despite his best efforts, he still hadn’t managed to reach Esther. Finally, they’d agreed to meet at the hotel. The manager had practically pulled him by the arm the moment he’d arrived in uniform, dragging him to ...
2024-11-14 12:30:47 +0000 UTC View PostEsther studied Dr. Neuer. He was short, his hair rumpled and sticking up in places. His lab coat was dotted with oil stains—an odd sight for someone in his field, but then, everything about Dr. Neuer hinted at eccentricity.
She remembered his file well; she’d once been on the pane...
2024-11-14 11:56:59 +0000 UTC View PostHi, everyone!
I'm about to stub Hidden Class: Handyman, volume 1. That means that I'll remove it from everywhere, but Amazon and the book will become available on Kindle Unlimited.
I'll do this on Friday. Just to give you a heads up.
Have a great day,
Cássio Ferreira
2024-11-13 10:06:12 +0000 UTC View PostJack operated the menu and selected the obvious choice, causing several notifications to flash across his screen. A sense of accomplishment settled over Jack.
You’ve reached Bard, level 10!
You’ve reached the journeyman tier in the bard profession! 2024-11-12 11:31:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Since the flood a few weeks ago, Geoffrey had been haunted by the same vivid dream every night. Each time, it felt clearer, almost painfully so. Even as he floated through it, he knew he was dreaming—if he weren’t, he’d be drowning. For hours, he swam beneath an endless blue, herds of dugon...
2024-11-11 14:13:04 +0000 UTC View Post
A pulse of shimmering energy emanated from the boat, rippling through reality like a drop of rain breaking the surface of a still lake. Small castles began to materialize on the left-hand side of each player, solidifying into sturdy stone and iron-bound towers.
Next, with a low rumble...
2024-11-11 10:36:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe trainer sold a package of eight basic skills, two for each of the game’s four core classes. [Healing Ray] and [Bolster] were designed for medics. Funnily enough, capturing all the creatures in the shallows had warranted him [Healing Ray]. As for [Bolster], Ratu had used it against him back ...
2024-11-08 15:42:52 +0000 UTC View PostDespite being technically in the countryside, the compound had an industrial opulence that made Jack feel like he’d stepped back into the city. Metal wheels squeaked along steel tracks, and the carts, crafted from wood and reinforced with iron, were brimming with grain, crates of fruits, casket...
2024-11-08 13:04:46 +0000 UTC View PostSwoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
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The diseased seagull cawed angrily as Deckard kept throwing card after card, dodging its sharp beak as it swooped toward him.
His stack of cards finally ran out, forcin...
2024-11-08 08:37:58 +0000 UTC View PostThe moment the gate swung open, the group took off. Amari and Marie ran ahead. Horace stayed close to Jack, his breath ragged and quick in rhythm with Jack’s own. Snowy and the bees took up the rear, their presence less of a promise for protection. At most, Snowy’s [Largeness] skill would pre...
2024-11-07 10:06:48 +0000 UTC View PostJoey and Esther arrived at the Aquil Airport. Fond memories flickered in Joey’s mind, and he smiled, recalling his father taking him on a hot air balloon ride. They’d floated over the lake estate, his father’s steady hand on his shoulder, as Joey marveled at the glinting water and sprawling...
2024-11-06 18:07:22 +0000 UTC View Post
As soon as the sunflower starfish card entered Deckard’s repository, a ripple went through the machine. The cards within shifted and rearranged, the pale paper lighting up with a faint, underwater glow. Gradually, the light focused, forming a rectangle that pulsed once and then solidified into ...
2024-11-06 14:53:28 +0000 UTC View PostJack scanned the chicken farmer’s outfit, thinking about the massive operation outside and the many cleavers clacking in the next room. He wasn’t sure how rich chicken farmers were supposed to be, but there had to be hundreds, if not thousands, of chickens here. He hadn’t expected a tycoon ...
2024-11-06 10:47:06 +0000 UTC View PostJack wiped the sweat from his brow as he admired the new set of gear laid out on the floor. Bulrush grass was a definite upgrade over ordinary grass. His favorite thing about it was how its fibers bonded with a natural, glue-like quality when wet, and once dry, they held together firmly, leaving ...
2024-11-05 14:17:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi, everyone!
Here is the cover for HCH3, the Bonecarving Brewer.
Looking forward to sharing the story with you all.
2024-11-03 11:09:42 +0000 UTC View PostLocal Hero Saves Town
In an inspiring tale of selflessness, a local rancher has single-handedly secured the town’s economic stability through his precautionary foresight and charitable spirit. Geoffrey Ford was born in the slums, where he had to fend for hims...
2024-10-31 16:40:15 +0000 UTC View PostJack glanced at Amari, noticing a sheen of sweat on his forehead. Amari was under pressure despite his confident demeanor, and this offer meant a lot to him. Jack wasn’t sure if this idea had been simmering for a while or if it was a last-minute gamble.
The thought that the Slayer m...
2024-10-31 14:32:06 +0000 UTC View PostHi, everyone!
First of all, thank you for participating in my poll yesterday. It looks like the title of Hidden Class: Handyman 3 will be The Bonecarving Brewer!
Now, for the next item on the list: emojis or pics on CS cards?
In Card Slinger, whenever a card shows up, I can make...
2024-10-31 09:29:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe card in Deckard’s hand sucked in his newest target.
This was the last of the ten starfish Ronan had asked him to capture back when he was drafting them. Deckard had captured them all again, albeit ...
Hi, guys!
The last poll was so tight! Lydia won by 2%!
It's time to have your feedback again. What do you think? What would be the best title for book 3 of Hidden Class: Handyman?
2024-10-30 10:47:12 +0000 UTC View Post