Welcome to The Aphuanian Tales, a series of short stories about the continent of Aphing as told through the eyes of its citizens. I'm so very glad you've taken the time to join me on these adventures, and I hope that you'll appreciate them as much as I enjoyed writing them.
The stories you'll find in The Aphuanian Tales are intended to be read in any order, and their intertwinements are meant more to serve as a treat for faithful readers than as an obligation in order to understand everything, so if any of my stories catch your attention immediately, feel free to explore those ones first. The Aphuanian Tales are meant to have something for everyone.
Below is a short preview of every story in this series. I'll be updating this note with every release.
Finding Work - Cheri and Takir are siblings from the desert land of Shalgras, looking to make a name for themselves in the Sevisian City of Dravensport. The city of commerce is nothing like home, however, and if they're not careful the city may eat them alive!
Tags: POC lead, Action, Knights, Class Struggle, Pirates, Magic Length: >10,000 words
The Shopkeeper - All Arin wants is to make it through another day of retail hell and go to bed, but the life of a shopkeeper is not an easy one. Will they survive the absurdities of their job?
Tags: Slice of Life, Life of an NPC, Comedy Length: >5,000 words
Brooders - There are some who gather in the darkest corners of Aphing, dressed in black and trying very hard to look menacing. They're not very good at it. Come find out about Aphing's strangest people on Brooders, and embark on a journey of self-discovery in the process.
Tags: LGBT, Romance, Comedy, Satire, Dry Humor Length: >8,000 words
The Incredible Documentaries of Lady Forista - A young researcher from the city of Stockholme wishes to embark on new adventures to explore The Aphuanian Wilderness, but her naivety wll only lead her to her doom - unless she has help.
Tags: LGBT, GL, Slow-burn, Adventure, Action Length: >15,000 words
Unrelenting Fate - A young man named Ezra has a chance encounter with the crew of the legendary Crimson Tempest! Will he escape from their antics, or will he dig himself a hole he can't hope to escape?
Tags: LGBT Cast, Nonbinary cast, Action, Comedy Length: 17,000 words
The Fell Wren - Journey into the dark past of The Fell Wren, and discover the fate of a boy who longed only to be a hero. Be warned, The Fell Wren is not for the faint of heart.
Tags: Hero, Knights, Origin Story, Full-length Feature, Dark Power, Epic Length: In progress, but short episodes. Bonus Content - On weeks that I don't post a new story, I have bonus
content that serves as a bit of a lore drop for the world of Aphing to
help flesh it out!
Aphuanian Appendix - Larger lore-drops that cover the history and background of Aphing, magic, and its people. Released in blocks of three episodes each.
Thank you again for taking the time to look through my work. Those who have already been with me for a while are encouraged to head to the comments section to talk a bit about which of my stories is your personal favorite. The Aphuanian Tales is a project that has grown with me throughout my entire life, and I'm excited to watch as this series grows with its new audience here on tapas.
If you like my work, and wish to support me, please take a moment to check out my links. I have a patreon where you can support me directly in exchange for free oracle readings and early access to my content, along with a ko-fi for smaller donations.
You can find all of my links and social media at https://linktr.ee/hippieghost
Explore the kingdoms of Aphing through the eyes of its people in this collection of stories big and small! Sail the high seas with The Crimson Tempest, Explore the dark past of the man called Oathbreaker, and marvel at the absurdity of a shopkeeper's sad, sad life. Opportunities await! Your mileage may vary.
Each story is intended to be able to stand on its own, so if you're new to the series, feel free to pick up at whichever unique title catches your attention!
Check out my Patreon for Early access to the next story in each queue! Subscribers will receive a free oracle dice reading based on their tier!
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