Richard Smith

Tilda Quickthatch gave up adventuring years ago and retired to small-town Briarhaven as the local tavern wench. But now the past she's worked so hard to keep hidden has come calling for her. Its messengers? A group of misfit teens who insist she train them to pick up her mantle... or else. But what starts as simple "roll" play soon turns deadly when their antics attract the attention of a fearsome necromancer who never gave up searching for Tilda. He swoops in with a sinister offer: exchange the powerful artifact she stole nearly a decade ago for her former partner's life. Now it seems this halfling rogue-turned-barkeep has no choice but to dust off her daggers, gather her pity of a party, and set out on her highest stake quest yet. What could possibly go wrong? What could possibly go right?! When Life Gives You Legends is a hilariously heart-pounding fantasy where being a hero means breaking a few stereotypes—and possibly a tavern chair or two. If you enjoy witty banter, magical mayhem, and rooting for the underdog, then you’ll love Luna Ryder’s outrageous adventure.

Like many teenagers, there's a lot about Daniel Meadows' life that's out of his control. For example, having to start in a new school district for his freshman year of high school thanks to his dad's new job. Inside the realm of his control, however, is the decision to try a brand-new sport purely to impress a girl. But the day of tennis tryouts proves far more fateful than Dan ever could have imagined, when a failed attempt by Truck-kun and the powers that be to kill him and transport his consciousness to a fantasy realm leaves him on Earth with miraculous abilities instead. Stuck on his boring home planet with magical powers to harness and learn, Dan finds himself in a unique situation. Will he use his powers for greatness? Will he abuse them? Or will he simply use them to become the greatest tennis player ever just to chase the girl of his dreams? Who knows? After all, it’s freshman year and he’s got a long way to go. This slice-of-life tennis LitRPG serves up progression, sports, and fun in one hilarious series.

A collection of seven stories from seven different authors, all taking place on Ludus. Ludus is a dangerous fantasy world from the series Delvers LLC and Nora Hazard. Surviving Ludus can be enjoyed by fans of Delvers LLC, or any readers who enjoy sword and sorcery fantasy, dungeon exploration, survival, portal fantasy, magic-on-monster violence, or touching moments of love and honor. *** Blaise Corvin -- "Missing in Action" A story about redemption, family, and loyalty. This story will directly tie into the Delvers LLC storyline, and contains a major reveal for a Delvers LLC main character. Bastian Knight -- "Friends and Enemies" With a little bit of luck, could an ordinary guy survive on Ludus? What if he meets the wrong sort of people? Then again, what if he meets real friends? Raymond Johnson -- "A Guiding Hand" Everything Peacehatchet ever cared about has been ripped from him. Does an ork have a soul? Jon Svenson -- "Beyond the Village Borders" Poor villagers can become adventurers too. Some people on Ludus fall into this lifestyle, but some actively search for it. Cory Gaffner -- "Enemy Mine" When a World War II American soldier and a German soldier are transported to Ludus at the same time, will they be able to repay a debt, or kill each other first? Daylan Ethridge -- "Just Another Life on Ludus" During an attack on Mensk by demons and cultists, many will lose their lives, but some will step up to become heroes. Will an orphan girl defending younger children be a victim, or a shield for the helpless? Austin Eberle -- "Engineering Ludus" A wide variety of people have been transported to Ludus over the last thousand years. Will an engineering student have any advantage? Is it possible to thrive on Ludus through using brains, not brawn? ©2019 Adom Publishing (P)2020 Soundbooth Theater

Believing Boxxy gone, Fizzy leaves her life in Azurvale behind and sets out to seek fame and fortune. She has her sights set on the Horkensaft Kingdom’s Royal Institute of Technology and all the prestige and resources she’d gain access to if admitted. However, despite her intentions for a clean slate and solitary career, life quickly reminds her of the most vital lesson that box-shaped war crime drilled into her – no single being can survive this world without allies.

Two years after a devastating alien invasion, the only thing that’s thriving is the black market. It’s a dangerous place filled with assassins, rogues, and dealers; but Kaylin Ramirez has managed to make a name for herself, specializing in stealing and selling alien artifacts. Kaylin’s the best thief around, but when a rival frames her for his latest heist, she finds herself trapped in prison and blamed for a missing alien artifact. And not just any artifact – the Virtue of War, an alien weapon of mass destruction with the power to destroy entire galaxies. With time ticking down until the weapon falls into the wrong hands, Kaylin faces execution if she can’t return it. But to get the Virtue of War back, she’ll have to pull off her greatest heist yet. Firefly meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this fast-paced sci-fi adventure. © 2019 L.O. Addison and Justin Sloan ℗ 2020 Soundbooth Theater

Calina and Rurik’s first quest turns unexpectedly dangerous when an undead henchman of Tilda’s arch nemesis finally tracks her down. Although they escape by the skin of their teeth, Tilda realizes that Briarhaven is no longer safe as long as she’s in it. But just as she is about to go on the lam, she receives a surprising piece of news that inspires her to run toward danger, rather than away from it.

Listen to the short story that introduces the world of the Engineering Ludus full length novel by Steven Keiler, now available on Audible! This features the original cast of Engineering Ludus, Gary Furlong and Dorrie Sacks. A wide variety of people have been transported to Ludus over the last thousand years. Will an engineering student have any advantage? Is it possible to thrive on Ludus through using brains, not brawn? ©2019 Adom Publishing (P)2020 Soundbooth Theater

Bureaucracy, maintenance, and odd jobs. Though hardly the most glamorous start to her new life, Fizzy understands that the ambitious future she envisions for herself demands a solid foundation. Standing out so much certainly helps with getting herself established, though it does have its downsides whenever it starts attracting trouble as well.

Kaylin did the impossible when she kept the Ascendency from ripping apart the galaxy. Stealing the deadly Virtue of War might have been the greatest heist of her thieving career, except that she was captured. Now a prisoner of the Ascendency, Kaylin finds herself whisked away from Earth and taken to the alien planet Skarlin, where the universe's top scientists are working to replicate the deadly technology used in the Virtues. If they're successful, the Ascendency will become unstoppable. That leaves Kaylin with only one option—break free from her captors and sabotage their labs, destroying the Virtues once and for all. It seems like an impossible task. But luckily, those are her specialty.

Before Tilda and her charges can set off on their grand adventure, Tulip Thunderhoof, a classmate of Calina and Rurik’s, intervenes. As bratty as she is privileged, Tulip threatens to thwart their plans if they don’t bring her along. Though Tilda realizes there could be some material benefits to letting Tulip join their party – that is, if they can survive that long.

With her finances finally sorted and her strangely willing servant properly situated, the tireless golem is almost ready to start pursuing her dreams in earnest. She just needs to remain patient for a while longer. Once her crippled arm is reconstructed and reattached, there will be nothing left to stop her from moving up in the world.

Little Jose Salazar is a monster. Now he’s missing, and his father, the new head of the Gulf Cartel, thinks a certain evil spirit of Christmas is behind it. To get his son back, Hector needs an army, a plan, and the help of a very reluctant Agent Maxwell Harkins. Kringle Down III: Krampus!, is a nightmarish romp of cartel violence, mad assassins, ancient spirits, killer cyborgs, naughty children, and of course, Santa Clause. It’s strictly for adults with a high tolerance for violence, foul language, and mayhem. © 2022 Shane Hensley ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

Now a party of five, Tilda, Calina, Rurik, Tulip, and the mysterious celestial, Amariel, face their most dangerous foes yet. As the deadline to reach Maltherius’s lair and rescue Gaaron approaches, Tilda worries that her band of intrepid adventures doesn’t have what it takes to complete their quest. After all, they’ll need a lot more than bravery if they’re going to face the deadliest necromancer in Verandel. But before Tilda’s concerns can be validated or assuaged, a shadowy figure from her past reemerges...

They say shoot for the moon, but this is just ridiculous, even by the erratic standards of the God of Chaos. Still, as his devoted Paladin, Fizzy is determined to adapt to her extraordinary circumstances and eventually find her way home, even if it takes her centuries. Still, she’d best not dally, as her companions-by-chance probably don’t have that luxury. Bloody meatbags.

When Fizzy first saw the city of Dragunov, she thought it truly was the Tinkerers’ Holy Land. Little did she know it was only a prototype, barely a prelude of where this unprecedented detour would lead her. Though Fizzy is eager to see what the Original Artificer has been up to since her disappearance, she maintains a healthy dose of paranoia regarding ‘Katya’ person’s true motives. Just like Boxxy taught her.

Optimism is a feeling Fizzy long thought dead and buried, yet here it is, rearing its ugly head. Just the faintest suggestion that Boxxy might still be alive was enough to make her core buzz with anticipation and glee. Unfortunately, the task of getting to it has not been made simpler, and if all she needs to do to accomplish it is wipe out an indigenous civilization or two, then so be it.

Upgrades! Now even more wondrous, fantastic, and lethal – not to mention with a divine sponsorship – Fizzy is finally ready to put this madness behind her and return to some semblance of normalcy. She doesn’t even have to commit genocide to do it. Instead, she has to lead the charge against a tyrannical, mechanical overlord that has had an entire century to fortify themselves. What could possibly go wrong?

Cutscenes give us some back story. Duke and Clara steal some flowers.

Duke and Clara head south. Duke gets an update from the outside. A deal is brokered.

Joe has a plan.