Damage and Alatra, a pair of pit fighters, get a break from the relentless combat that defines their lives. Tasked with guarding a caravan, they discover a mysterious tower and learn that death courted outside the pits is just as perilous and decidedly more sinister.

They tricked him into committing murder, and now Black Morgan of Aldare is hunting them down in Michael A. Stackpole’s The Krells of Tancras Moor.

Redemption is never simply bestowed, it must be earned. James D. Mill’s The Evil Eye offers a particularly sharp commentary on this idea, for in his world, earning redemption can require payment in blood, or more…

In our first story today, Thomas Grayfson’s Pigborne, a gutsy ensemble of heroes, led by the porcine warrior Malion, venture beyond dimension to destroy an ancient evil set to consume their world.

For our first story in May, the Chain Story Project is overjoyed to welcome back Alina Lee with her tale, Duel At High Moon. A man has ruled a Badlands town for generations. He’s rumored to be immortal. Rowan Grim will put that rumor to the test.

Seeing March out the Chain Story Project presents A Feast For Pan by James D. Mills. It’s a story of strife and survival, and the price demanded by one for the other.

To bring some normality back to this crazy March, the Chain Story Project is pleased to offer Abhartach’s Castle by Aaron Canton—a story as old as time reminding us that there’s no enemy as fierce as a former, and once beloved, friend.

To finish off the month of February, the Chain Story Project is pleased to offer Into The Badlands by Alina Lee. This story is powerfully written and just doesn’t let go. This is not a story to miss.

Pip Strongpaw once again graces the Chain Story Project with The Hunt for Violet Shatterwing, the stunning conclusion to his first (of many, we hope) serial adventures. Please enjoy this brand new story from Bryan Young!

To round out the month, the Chain Story Project is pleased to bring you Of Crowns & Consequences, a story of Direk, Lord of Vengeance, by Jason M. Waltz. It’s a dark and philosophical story you will enjoy.

Pip Strongpaw returns in his third adventure! They say you can never go home again, Pip is going to do his best to prove them wrong. Please enjoy this new Pip story from Bryan Young!

As the winter digs in, the Chain Story Project is happy to bring you Terror Above Icehenge by Malcolm T. North. It is the latest in his series of stories in The Adventures of the Threefold Cord. It’s a somber tale full of twists, and a delightful read.

In a perfect way to round out the year, The Chain Story Project is delighted to present Demonfire, a tale of Shintaro Oba by C. L. Werner. It’s a dark and delicious tale of demonic depravity and duty held sacred.

Pip Strongpaw is back with his second adventure! Please enjoy this tale of one of Micedom’s greatest heroes, from the pen of Bryan Young.

This week the Chain Story Project is happy to introduce you to a brand new story from Katherine Monasterio, titled Blight. Summoned to the High Court in the Five Isles, Hazel Boncliff is tasked with ending a scourge, and what should be a simple job might just be her last.

This week the Chain Story Project is happy to introduce Pip Strongpaw, hero, wanderer and mouse. Please enjoy his debut tale from the pen of Bryan Young, Ice Hawk’s Aerie.

For our tenth offering of free fiction, we have Michael A. Stackpole’s Blood for the River. Please enjoy.

For our ninth offering of free fiction, we invite you to enjoy two stories. The first is Aaron Rosenberg’s epic The Cursed Cuff, and the second is Robert Greenberger’s captivating Of Nightmares & Jewels.