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The Gate Jumper: Rustlers in the Desert (Steampunk, The Gate Jumper).

By Joseph Wolfe April 18, 2026Author blogNo Comments

The Gate Jumper: Rustlers in the Desert (Steampunk). Helen's story begins with "Lending a Hand." Click here to read! 4255 Words, appox. 17 minute read. Helen ground a dirt clod…

Intergalactic 911: The Space Opera (Sci-Fi, Intergalactic 911)

By Joseph Wolfe December 17, 2025Author blogNo Comments

Working at an Intergalactic 911 call center is stressful enough. Add your best friend being kidnapped and missing for a month.

The Birthright (Fantasy, The Mountain King part 3)

By Joseph Wolfe June 9, 2025Author blogNo Comments

Can a fey from an exile tribe really become king of the people who banished his ancestors?

Performance Review (Sci-fi, Intergalactic 911)

By Joseph Wolfe May 2, 2025Author blogNo Comments

At Intergalactic 911, the yearly performance review might be Zed's toughest conversation yet. Read now!

Water and Gold (Steampunk, The Gate Jumper)

By Joseph Wolfe March 28, 2025Author blogNo Comments

Western Steampunk showdown with deputies, desperados, and dynamite.

Advanced Diplomacy (Fantasy, The Mountain King Part 2).

By Joseph Wolfe February 15, 2025Author blog1 Comment

Free fantasy short story from the world of the Crowned!

A Theist (Sci-fi, Intergalatic 911)

By Joseph Wolfe November 17, 2024Author blogNo Comments

A Theist, by Joseph Wolfe (Sci-fi, Intergalactic 911). 2123 words, approx. 10 minute read. Zed’s ship eased out a death groan, plopping into the tight parking spot and powering down.…

The Wringing of the Bell (Steampunk, The Gate Jumper)

By Joseph Wolfe October 18, 2024Author blog1 Comment

When normal people need money, they get a job. When rich kids need money, they go to an illegal boxing ring in Palm Valley.

The Lions in the Snow (Fantasy, The Mountain King Part 1).

By Joseph Wolfe September 28, 2024Author blog1 Comment

The Lions in the Snow (Fantasy, part 1 of The Mountain King series, from The Crowned Universe). 3,120 words, Approx 13 minute read. “You know this is treason, right?” Deltra…

Technically Issues (Sci-fi, Intergalatic 911).

By Joseph Wolfe August 20, 2024Author blog3 Comments

Technically Issues, by Joseph Wolfe (Sci-fi, Intergalatic 911). 2,415 words, Approx 10 minute read. Zed had just finished a sip of coffee when the “incoming call” button lit up. As…