Stories told with mystery, magic, and Mother Nature
The Lanterns of the grove is Now Available!
WOW! It's really happening! At midnight on October 20, 2026, something I once only dreamed about becomes a reality. My very first published story is officially out in the world!
I can't quite put into words how surreal, exciting, and downright unbelievable this moment feels. What started as a little spark of imagination has become something I can finally share with all of you.
To everyone who has supported me, encouraged me, believed in me, and, every so often, ever so gently kicked me in the pants to get me writing again—thank you. From the bottom of my heart, I couldn't have reached this moment without you. I love you all!
And now, without further Abu (yes, the monkey from Aladdin—you knew I couldn't resist), it is with an overflowing heart, a ridiculous grin, and more than a little disbelief that I humbly present... 🍂 The Lanterns of the Grove 🍂
Welcome to my worlds—places where ancient forests hide forgotten magic, strange creatures may be closer than you think, and the guy working at the local electronics store can somehow end up providing tech support for things that definitely should not exist. From Harley Winterthorn’s journey into the mysterious Grove to a reluctant paranormal fixer whose biggest qualification is being bitten by something in an attic and finding himself stuck with an artifact that cryptids seem to recognize, my stories tend to begin when ordinary life takes one very strange turn.
Some of these worlds are filled with magic and ancient powers. Others have cryptids, questionable electronics, mysterious artifacts, and problems that probably aren’t covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. But they all share the things I love most: adventure, mystery, humor, nature, and ordinary people trying to figure out what to do when the impossible suddenly becomes very real. So have a look around, pick a world, and see where it takes you. Something strange is probably waiting just around the corner.
“In the quiet corners of the world, magic is not a spectacle—it is a whisper waiting for the right heart to listen.”
J. Hunter Blake