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The Dabbler

Very few people speak of D, the Dabbler, and their experiences with him. Mostly because he can make sure that you don't remember a damned thing. But you can bet your life will be changed anyway.

He's a legend among the carnies of at least three continents, and possesses powers seldom seen in the modern age. Quick to anger when his friends or the innocent are threatened, he has a sense of right and wrong that would put a Marine regiment to shame.

Journey with D across the years and lands as he finds, and uses, ancient knowledge that will not only send shivers of terror up your spine, but also put starch in your sausage... whether you like it or not.

Please be aware that some of the chapters of D's life may never be written (it takes a witness to tell the stories, after all), although they may be referenced in other stories.

Before the Throne of Mephisto

Mephisto, a carnival hypnotist, takes an apprentice, a small town young man in the throes of discovering the world (and all of the sexy men in it).

Hammer's Fist - D apprentices himself to Hammer, a tattooist with a problem. Can D turn a mouse into a master? And can he survive?

Skaald's Brand - D travels to Amsterdam, to learn from the man who taught Hammer. But Skaald holds more than just a tattoo needle, and D must learn the price of what Skaald has to teach him.

Wrack and Rune - In Iceland, D meets with Daag, to learn about the significance of the runes used in magical tattoos. But what does Daag mean when he says that D must sacrifice his heart to learn this ancient lore?

Demons in Venice - Under the watchful and erudite eye of Esteban, D learns the fine, and often fatal, art of summoning demons. But demons often have something specific on their minds...

The First Sip - D is introduced to slave trader Azhmiid, who reluctantly agrees to teach D how he prepares slaves for sale. And clinches the deal with a drink...

A Red in My Head - D has convinced Matthias to teach him all Matthias knows of controlling others with his mind. Now, how does he get Matthias out?

A Labor of Honor - A forgotten samurai, a fabled power. But D is more interested in a different kind of katana.

Raven's Thunder

A gang of kids are intent on taking over Raven's bar. They should have started running last month.

Little Red

Rescuing a friend from a bad situation isn't that tough. It's finding them. And then deciding what to do with them.

  • Chapter One - (forthcoming)