Stefon Mears

In the tiny California town of Briar, on Cedar Street, a house with an evil reputation awaits its next victims. Neighbors speak of it in hushed tones. Teens dare each other to approach it, swear something stalks the halls. Something that hates the living. June, 1989. Happy couple Lex and Gina Dumas think they've found the perfect house. Close to Lex's new job. Enough bedrooms for all six children. But problems begin the very first night. Strange...

Carteho, a small town along the coast of Northern California. A town not on any map, even in this age of satellites and GPS.Janet's beloved mysterious uncle died suddenly. Now she owns a house in this 'Caterho.' Of course she drags her best friend to go see it over spring break. But the supernatural truth she finds in Carterho will change her life forever. Rise of Magic author Stefon Mears brings the Scottish fairy tale of Tam Lin to modern America,...

A dozen worlds, captured in page-turning stories.Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before. Tales of adventure from deep space, across time, or from distant lands of magic. Tales of deadly monsters -- supernatural, or all too human. All from the twisted mind of Stefon Mears, author of the popular Cavan Oltblood, Rise of Magic and Ars Portlandia series.The Patreon Collection presents...

Hold my ancient tome and watch this...Only Perry would bind a familiar spirit into a chalkboard. And only Perry would try to impress a friend by conjuring while drunk.That spirit runs loose in the city now. Perry and his friend, both wizards, must trap it before it unleashes havoc.Time runs short. Once it adapts to this world it will summon its kin...Drinking and Conjuring Don't Mix, a lighthearted fantasy short story about the problems caused by...

The Ice Dagger, a mighty mountain on the border of two lands. Where miners unearth gemstones buzzing with magic forgotten even by the elves of the southern deserts. Cavan Oltblood, half wizard, half warrior, bastard son of a king. Even three of those gemstones radiate power beyond Cavan's dreams. His to command, if he can survive their secrets. But another covets those gemstones...And ancient monsters stir deep within that mountain. The Ice Dagger,...

Velec, a charming adventurer, skilled in the ways of shadow and dagger.Velec and his friends, dusty and hungry, roll into the Sunken Treasure tavern in the port town of Qa-rey. Just the kind of place that overflows with quests and treasure maps, mysterious strangers mumbling arcane prophesy and nobles seeking justice.But tonight Velec only wants a beer."Quest for Beer" – a humorous fantasy short story in a richly imagined setting. Gamers, and fans...

The cabin. Deep in the Oregon woods. Solidly built. Over fifty years old. Maybe a thousand feet from the Willamette river. A beautiful bargain, way underpriced. Stupid purchase for Jess and Steve. Two crazy kids, just out of college and into marriage. Yet over the years, their love made that cabin paradise. But Jess died. Now Steve returns one last time. Not intending to leave it alive. But magic happens in the Oregon backwoods. "A Last Meal for...

A dozen page-turners, adventurous and exciting… Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before. In this collection of those stories you'll find tales like these… "The Night of Absinthe and Regret" -- a man testing time travel tries to save his relationship "The Forgotten Rebel" -- a look at the magic behind a famous Scottish victory over the English "Young Monster Hunters in Love"...

The first manned mission to Mars. Paving the way for settlers. Every crewman the best of the best. But a long flight, where grudges and tempers have their chance to flare.Blaine, outside of the ship. Spacewalking to repair the refrigeration unit. A simple repair…But a spacewalk Blaine may not survive."The Most Important Sound in Space" – a thrilling short story of hard science fiction. One man must fight space and technology for survival. From...

Half warrior, half wizard, all adventure.In a world where elves build on the bones of lost civilizations, Cavan Oltblood carves out a path to adventure. Not quite a warrior and not quite a wizard, this king's bastard rides with Ehren the smiling priest, and Amra, the deadliest swordswoman alive.Killers burst through the door at the worst time. So much for Cavan's bath, much less his date.Someone wants Cavan dead. Someone willing to kill everyone Cavan...