Mack 'n' Me: Diplomacy 101
Mack 'n' Me: Diplomacy 101

Author: C.M. Simpson

Publisher: C.M. Simpson

Published: 2021-03-31

Total Pages: 302

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Judge, jury and executioners—the lizardine are holding court and all humankind stands before them. They’ll bring us to heel, or they’ll destroy us all…and they have the means. Getting their emissary to the courtroom and then home again should be an easy matter—but some people just don’t know what’s good for them. With pirates, mercs and corps gone bad we’ve got our work cut out. The only question is whether we can keep our charge—and all humanity—alive. NOTE: The main character swears like a sailor, and the support cast aren’t much better. If swears bother you, then this story may not be to your taste.

Rogue Retrieval
Rogue Retrieval

Author: C.M. Simpson

Publisher: C.M. Simpson

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Total Pages: 56

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A short story that includes: An unwelcome reunion A missing child An illegal take-over and a slaving operation All I wanted to do was stay out of Mack’s hands, and well away from whatever game he was playing while working another Odyssey contract, because I was sure Mack had an agenda of his own, and Odyssey wasn’t going to be pleased. As for me, well, I was right in the middle of it…as usual. Mack’s lynchpin. If I could just pull another rabbit out of my hat, and get his scheme to work.

The Depredides Dance
The Depredides Dance

Author: C.M. Simpson

Publisher: C.M. Simpson Publishing

Published: 2024-03-13

Total Pages: 37

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A science fiction short story incorporating: An endangered disappearance attempt. A botched comms hack. A ruthless communications company. And a hunt already in play. I was in more trouble than I could poke a stick at—and that was before I poked the Depredides interweb. Now? Now, I’m hoping my hunters can get to me in time to save my life…and that they’re so inclined.

The Duel
The Duel

Author: C.M. Simpson

Publisher: C.M. Simpson

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Total Pages: 26

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A short story where a stranger walks into a tavern, and the local lordling is his usual obnoxious self. After all, what could a stranger want in a bar like this? And why would he put up with the lordling’s company?

Everything Has its Price
Everything Has its Price

Author: C.M. Simpson

Publisher: C.M. Simpson Publishing

Published: 2024-04-10

Total Pages: 28

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A fantasy short story containing: A place by the fire in exchange for a story, the tale of a blind bard and a dragon, a knight and his squire. Sharing stories for a place at a fire. It’s a highlight of the road—but the tale of a blind bard and a dragon, and how things used to be? Maybe it wasn’t my best choice.

Harper's Choice
Harper's Choice

Author: C.M. Simpson

Publisher: C.M. Simpson Publishing

Published: 2024-02-14

Total Pages: 30

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An urban fantasy science fiction short story. Rescued by an elf. Approved of by the pixies. Protected by the unicorns. Harper returns to the world of man, to find it greatly changed. Fate has drawn her dance card, and rudely changed the tune. Will she surrender to its whims? Or find the courage to choose the next few dance steps for herself?

Reflections
Reflections

Author: C.M. Simpson

Publisher: C.M. Simpson

Published: 2024-06-20

Total Pages: 64

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A science-fiction short story involving: a crystalline canyon, cats and spinners hidden along the walls, a missing flyer, a stolen child, and an agent and her nemesis working together to bring them to safety. When Odyssey Agent Catriona Delight is called from hunting a renegade to undertake a mission to rescue a child, her salvager, and another missing agent, she finds herself working with Cutter, Mack and Tens, all ex-Odyssey and antagonistic. Can they work together to reach their target in time, or will their differences bring the mission to failure on a hostile world?

The Lost Kings
The Lost Kings

Author: C.M. Simpson

Publisher: C.M. Simpson Publishing

Published: 2024-01-17

Total Pages: 65

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A fantasy short story A city under siege. A dragon under cover. Five kings lost to time. And two orphans running for their lives. Hunted by invaders, Valan races to find his sister before those seeking them. What is it about their past that has an entire army wanting them dead? And who sent it? Can Valan find the only family he has, and escape before the sins of their unknown fathers come to rest upon their shoulders?

366 Days of Flash Fiction
366 Days of Flash Fiction

Author: C.M. Simpson

Publisher: C.M. Simpson

Published: 2024-05-05

Total Pages: 625

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Want to read a short story for every day of the leap year? Here’s a collection that might help. Some of these pieces tell of the fantastic, others which take us to the stars and a myriad of other worlds, and still others that horrify with creeping tales of the undead. Every story is an exploration of something that might have been and never was, or something that might yet be. Take a break from the world that is, and explore other possibilities.

366 Days of Poetry
366 Days of Poetry

Author: C.M. Simpson

Publisher: C.M. Simpson

Published: 2024-05-05

Total Pages: 618

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A poem for every day of the leap year, drawn from the fantastical, the future and the fallout from real life—and written for dreamers everywhere. While most are set in worlds of imagination, there are a few whose roots are buried deep in the disappointments of the real. So, if trolls, fairies, dragons, recovering from workplace bullies, and flying with starships, or dealing with regrets and finding hope—always finding hope—are your thing, then welcome to the wanderings of my mind.