Author:
Dan Luffey lives in Osaka, Japan. Aside from writing original fiction, he's also translated Japanese books into English, such as Edogawa Rampo's "The Fiend with Twenty Faces," and video games such as "The MISSING." Dan is also co-founder of DANGEN Entertainment, an indie video game publishing house. Dan can be contacted at danluffey@gmail.com.

"The world is yours...to destroy."

4 years ago, Vance's mother went missing. Everyone thought she was dead...but Vance knew better. What he did not know was that his search for her would take him across multiple parallel dimensions filled with psychotic killers, demented warlords, righteous angels and bloodthirsty demons. As Vance learns more about his lineage and his new surroundings, the stakes will rise, until his journey takes him to the end of the universe itself, and he comes face to face with the one who created it.

Those who enjoy descriptive, deep stories with plot threads linked across multiple chapters and strategic, action-packed battles will not be disappointed here. As human as it is otherworldly, at its core this story is about family, love, loss, and growth midst tragedy.

Shattered Remnants of a Dream

Frank Arazia kissed his wife goodbye and grabbed his briefcase from the counter. He hadn’t spoken a word to her or anyone else about what he’d seen when he decided to trail Grayson out into the oil field. Even though it lingered in his mind, part of him felt that talking about it would only make the despair seem more real.


"I love you, honey," he said, more to himself than his wife, then headed for the garage.


As soon as Frank touched the handle, he heard the phone ring. Possibilities swam into his mind, and he dashed back into the kitchen to answer it.


"How are you doing, Frank?" It was Edward's voice, sounding shakier than ever.


"Just fine," Frank replied slowly. "What can I do for you, Ed?"


"Well, I just got situated here in Bakersfield," Edward answered, and Frank thought he heard a hint of a smile.


"Oh!" Frank said, suddenly putting two and two together. "Let me be the first to congratulate you then, buddy!"


Chapter 31: Like Raindrops