Author: Jess Mahler

  • A bridge, completely overgrown with vines, surrounded by grass and trees. A single streetlight rises from the middle of the bridge. Text: It was time to tell the others eir truth.

    Planting Life in a Dying City (S6, Paiokp: E4)

    With the success of their presentation, Paiokp and Kolchais start looking for customers among the other families.

    Read more

  • Pic of Quickmoon from Mighty Hero Force Epsilon: Androgynous person with light brown skin, dark coiled hair, and green eyes in 'uniform' based on modified HEMA protective gear (long padded shirt, gauntlets, etc) holding great sword/spadone in a low guard position.) Also wears x-shaped white harness with small golden shield in the center and white belt.

    Mighty Hero Force Epsilon (S2: Cover)

    Our favorite sentai team is back! Their hideout found and destroyed, their would-be mentor captured, on the run and alone… the team is definitely in trouble and on their back foot. But things aren’t always as they seem, and a simple plan put together to help someone else may end up being the thing that…

    Read more

  • What You Will audio version (S1, E4)

    Count Orsino sets Cesario off on an important task, and an old friend returns to Olivia’s manor. Season notes: violence, sexism, internalized homophobia

    Read more

  • Planting Life in a Dying City (S6 Paiokp: E3)

    The next week passed quietly. Paiokp suspected that the grandparents had also spoken to Lefeng, because the guarding-one said nothing further about Paiokp’s curse, for which Paiokp was immensely grateful. Ey was taking things a day at a time, not knowing what else to do, and focusing on finishing the presentation piece. By the time…

    Read more

  • A bridge, completely overgrown with vines, surrounded by grass and trees. A single streetlight rises from the middle of the bridge. Bottom text reads: "It is time for us to talk."

    Planting Life in a Dying City (S6 Paiokp: Ep 2)

    Paiokp stepped out of the building and was immediately confronted with the rest of the family. Ey should have expected it.

    Read more

  • A bridge, completely overgrown with vines, surrounded by grass and trees. A single streetlight rises from the middle of the bridge.

    Planting Life in a Dying City (S6, E1)

    As the Trial Family practices their new craft, Lefeng confronts Paiokp about the secret ey is keeping.

    Read more

  • Central image: A wolfpelt spread out on a grey surface. Text: "The Price of Survival" "by Jess Mahler" in green calligraphy on white background

    Cover Reveal (and some updates)

    Thank you for being patient with us this summer while we dealt with all the craziness life decided to throw at us. We’re making a few more behind-the-scenes changes that shouldn’t have major impact here, but first a belated announcement: The Price of Survival ebook! Now available for pre-sale/order on Amazon and Smashwords. Not every…

    Read more

  • What You Will audio version (S1, E3)

    Countess Olivia’s uncle seems unable to resist the call of strong drink. His late hours irritate not only her, but her chambermaid as well. And dealing with Sir Toby’s drunken friends is not on Maria’s list of desires tonight. Season notes: violence, sexism, internalized homophobia

    Read more

  • A bridge, completely overgrown with vines, surrounded by grass and trees. A single streetlight rises from the middle of the bridge.

    Planting Life in a Dying City (Season 6 Cover)

    Despised, abandoned, and discarded for the bad luck ey carries, Paiokp has always known eir time with the new family was limited. As the family’s trial year races on, the time when Paiokp will be forced to leave grows closer. But this is a year for new things and second chances, and Paiokp’s new family…

    Read more

  • 3d render of Lord Falthro. Pale skinned fae male with gray hair pulled back in a braid and a goatee. He looks serene, but if you look closely you can see bags under his eyes and a faint gauntness. Made with HeroForge

    His Beloved Victim (S1, Season Finale)

    “I may have condemned my own son.” Dannel jumped up, knocking his chair over with a loud crash. “You–” For the second time, Dannel was wrapped in Lord Falthro’s glamour. “Stop. Be silent.”

    Read more