Short Stories

The Fate Codex is a mostly-monthly e-zine featuring Quick Start Adventures and more for the Fate roleplaying system. The project, funded through Patreon, grows and swells as more patrons support our work. We've been lucky to have lots of folks pledge.

We've also been lucky enough to feature some really great artists, including Mike Mumah, and...

Life in the 75th Century isn’t an easy ride.

From capers and cartels to alien explorations and grav tank adventures, in the Renegade Legion Universe, adventure awaits! Explore the exciting worlds of the Varuna Galaxy and discover what the future has in store in Voices of Varuna: a Renegade Legion Universe Anthology.

No matter what side of the...

The multiverse opens the mind to infinite possibilities. But some things remain immortal, including the legend of Sherlock Holmes of Dr. John Watson. These characters made such an indelible impression on the world’s consciousness that they have been imitated in countless ways ever since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created them.

Now, members of the...

A Warhammer 40,000 Anthology

In the grim darkness of the far future, the galaxy burns as its disparate races fight for resources, territory, and divine purpose. The Imperium faces threats both alien and heretic, and the touch of the warp is ever a moment from seeping into reality, with deadly consequences. Survival is earned in blood.

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A Warhammer 40,000 Anthology

Across the Imperium, warriors of all stripes pursue their missions against a myriad of foes. Each act of daring, sacrifice, and valour is but a tiny spark in the inferno of war, but these soldiers keep going, for to stop is to invite disaster.

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War rages across the galaxy by uncounted billions of souls,...

“No bold act is too small to be without consequence.”

An Astra Militarum Anthology

This collection of 12 short stories tells tales of the most humble soldiers of the Astra Militarum. No gene-enhanced warriors or mutant juggernauts here – just brave men and women rising to the challenge of protecting humanity from all enemies within, without, and...

A Kroot Short Story

There is no time for peace. No forgiveness. No respite. There is only war.

The galaxy writhes in the mailed fist of all-consuming conflict. The Imperium of Mankind teeters on the brink of annihilation, beset upon all sides by heretic warlords, daemon-summoning witches and rapacious alien empires. In every star system and upon...

An Astra Militarum Short Story

A medic from a different regiment hatches a plan to retrieve an important relic and earn her place among her new comrades.

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The Cadians are a proud regiment. Learn what an outsider must do to show them what Valhallans are made of and earn their trust.

THE STORY

Cadian medic Cathris Korr, a Valhallan...

From acclaimed writer/artist team Mark Russell and Steve Pugh: a new volume of the near-future adventure that “satirizes capitalism’s endgame” (The Hollywood Reporter). Billionaire Island, tax-free, unregulated hideaway of the richest people on Earth, is no more! Two years after its fall, the global economy lies in ruins and the President of the...

A stylish noir tale featuring Janie “Strummer” Mercado, L.A.’s ONLY werewolf private investigator! Strummer tries to prevent a young girl from becoming a monster with the aid of her suave djinn assistant Ben Si’lat. But will Strummer gain an intern instead? And why is an old enemy sending mysterious packages to her house? “Werewolves and...

The evolution of crime, punishment, and justice in the future.

What happens when time and technology change the definition of crime and punishment?

Science fiction often focuses on future technology without considering the society housing it. Social norms may change as tech changes — or not. What will criminals, investigators, judges, and juries...

Gunslingers. Lawmen. Snake-oil Salesmen. Cowboys. Mad Scientists. And a few monsters.

The Old West has never been wilder!

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UNCANNY presents sixteen original and never-before-published adventures by some of today’ s most visionary writers who have spun wildly offbeat tales of gunmen, lawmen, magic, and weird science.

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Welcome back to Neo Babylon, a city where rebellion sparks hope and the spirit of the people rises to face down the most impossible odds. These stories aren’t just about machines or myths but about people striving for change, defying oppression, and daring to dream. Some fight for justice, some search for love, and some simply try to survive,...

In these upbeat action-packed tales, women turn history inside out, improving their cultural standing and role in society forever.
Envision the aftermath if the Mercury 13 had flown.
What if Boudica had defeated the Roman legions?
Could stopping a single murder change the intellectual landscape forever?
What if battles by Indigenous Americans, and...

Augment is Shadowrun’s official magazine. This is a fully in-universe publication, and can be used in Shadowrun games as well as enjoyed by the casual reader.

Augment, Fall 2083. Politics and fashion are two sides of the same coin, and we have the goods to prove it! Discover if new dragons have been found while Poppy Yelverton dines with the one...

Arkham’s bold investigators strive to defend the world from the influence and chaos of the Ancient Ones – learn how Winifred Habbamock first encountered the eldritch shadows that live amongst us, in this new chapter of The Investigators of Arkham Horror.

Download the deluxe illustrated PDF version of Winifred’s story, or listen to and read the...

Arkham’s bold investigators strive to defend the world from the influence and chaos of the Ancient Ones – learn of Lucius Galloway’s encounters with the strange occurrences in Arkham, in this new chapter of The Investigators of Arkham Horror.

Download the deluxe illustrated PDF version of Lucius’s story, or read the story online.

Arkham’s bold investigators strive to defend the world from the influence and chaos of the Ancient Ones – discover Kōhaku Narukami’s strange experiences in Arkham Woods, in this new chapter of The Investigators of Arkham Horror.

Enjoy Kōhaku’s story in your choice of text, audio or deluxe illustrated PDF format.

Arkham’s bold investigators strive to defend the world from the influence and chaos of the Ancient Ones – discover Marion Tavares’ nightmare at sea, in this new chapter of The Investigators of Arkham Horror.

Enjoy Marion’s story in your choice of text, audio or deluxe illustrated PDF format.

Arkham’s bold investigators strive to defend the world from the influence and chaos of the Ancient Ones – uncover Nathaniel Cho’s motivations for fighting the darkness in Arkham, in this new chapter of The Investigators of Arkham Horror.

Enjoy Nathaniel’s story in your choice of text, audio or deluxe illustrated PDF format.