CM Simpson: Writer & Gamer

The stand-alone short story,  Stiletto's Luck , is now available for pre-order. Releasing in just under fivedays' time, this short, dark fantasy piece is my only foray into the genre of angels vs. demons...although in this case it is more that the interdimensional foes thus named are creating havoc on yet another world.   What's it About? As a bodyguard, assassin, spy, and demon hunter, Stiletto walks the edge of an eternal war, refusing to ally with the most logical choice, but what happens when an angel saves his life? Is the debt ephemeral or eternal? And what are his choices?   How Does It Start? Sheathed in a suit that shifted with the colors of a city night, Stiletto crouched in the shadows, looking very much like the other gargoyles on the roof line, but one set far too close to the casement. Those he’d arranged to meet in the room beyond had been on time. They’d come, as arranged, bringing no nasty surprises and no extras, but he wanted to learn something m...

As most of you know, I work across several projects at once, and as many of you know, I've had trouble writing since making a difficult change in early 2024, and having to re-find my feet, amidst a flurry of Life events that made gaining traction difficult. Am I back? I don't know, but here are today's first words, regardless. Project 1: Strays of Lunar 1, Book 5 - The Uncooperative “I’m sorry, boss,” Lewis was as hang-dog as Oliver could have wished. Oliver clapped him on the shoulder, and the man flinched, ducking his head but keeping his eyes on Oliver’s face. It was as submissive a gesture as his human form would allow. Oliver gestured to the damage around them. “You will be. I’m taking the damage out of your cut.” Lewis rolled his eyes, and Oliver bared his teeth, partly in amusement, and partly as a warning. Lewis hung his head, then rolled his shoulders. “So, what’s next?” he asked, and Oliver glanced at the one camera he could see.   Project 2: Ranso...