CM Simpson: Writer & Gamer

Death Comes in Bone is the second short story release for December 2024, and it's now available on pre-order. Releasing on December 12, 2024, this dark fantasy short story is a tale of betrayal, vengeance, and a brother's promise. What's it About? Death Comes in Bone is a dark fantasy short story concerning a n undead prince bound to life by an oath. A treacherous best friend suborned by a succubus. And a sister in peril. Can Tanag rescue his sister from Arrin’s clutches before the rage of undeath overtakes him? How Does it Start? Tanag woke as light broke into his resting place. He didn’t know how long he’d been dead, only that he’d been murdered and was still angry about it. His best friend had betrayed him, had chosen his family’s ambitions over loyalty and friendship, after all. Tanag had made a serious misjudgment of character, and he worried that it had cost his family their lives. Careful, lest he should be destroyed before he’d woken, Tanag lay still. His ...

I know, some of you will be thinking this book isn't new. You're right, but the EDITION is new. Long story short, when I began recording readings for my YouTube channel, I found a few things that required fixing, and that a chapter restructure was also needed. That last required a new edition, as did the  updated front and back matter. That new edition released today. Questions? Do I need to buy the 3rd edition, if I already own the second edition? No. The story is essentially the same, but has been organized to provide better flow, and had slight wording changes to clarify meaning, and reduce some phrase repetition. Is the 2nd edition still available? No. It was removed from circulation 2 weeks ago - unless you find a paperback secondhand. When is Book 2 coming? The rewrite of Dark God's Rise , Book 2, is complete, and the book is undergoing audio-editing, of which there are 18 chapters to go. That book is penciled in for a January 2024 release date, and will be availab...