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Mason Beck Fiction
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Long-time storyteller, beginner author.

Fantasy, Horror, and Tabletop Gaming

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My very first TTRPG publication, The Fowl Hydra, is now live on DriveThruRPG.

A comedic fantasy one-shot built for a single long session and escalating chaos.

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#newbieauthorpleasebegentle #ttrpg #5e #cyphersystem #DND #fantasy
The Fowl Hydra - Mason Beck Fiction | DriveThruRPG.com
The Fowl Hydra A comedic fantasy one-shot for 5e (levels 8-10) or Cypher System (Tier 3) You and your companions have be
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First #daggerheart game of the new year went smashingly!
My players foiled an assassination, got drunk at a tavern, dealt with an evil fairy godmother, and visited a beloved NPC accused of treason. Now they're off to find some orcs to help break a siege

#ttrpg #roleplaying #tabletopsky
January 12, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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The story hook for my upcoming heist one-shot, The Alchemist's Heirloom is up now!

I hope you enjoy!

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#TTRPG #DnD #OneShot #CypherSystem #TabletopGaming
The Alchemist’s Heirloom: Story Hook
This is the initial story hook and call to action for my upcoming TTRPG one-shot. Our last one-shot was a lighthearted comedy of errors. This one is a heist, and while I’m hoping to keep some…
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January 12, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Hire me to edit your TTRPG! I’ve read four games in 2026 already that just needed one last pass for polish, clarity, and a few errant details! Don’t skimp on a set of outside eyes, they really pull the whole game together, I promise!
January 11, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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Just finished reading Monte Cook's Neon Rain cyberpunk setting for Cypher System.

Now I have to build a campaign...

Thinking a Tad Williams' Otherland meets Edgerunners vibe.

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#CypherSystem #TTRPG #Cyberpunk
Neon Rain: Review
I had absolutely no plans to run a cyberpunk campaign anytime soon. Then I started reading Monte Cook’s Neon Rain for the Cypher System. Cyberpunk 2077 is one of, if not my favorite, video ga…
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January 9, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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A graphic novel adaptation the The Call of Cthulu, by H.P. Lovecraft .

Brilliant. Dark and enthralling, I didn’t want to put it down until it was finished.

#books #booksky #bskybooks #horror #manga #Lovecraft
H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulu, by Gou Tanabe
January 8, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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New year, new goals.

January's packed: horror short submission, a Cypher System one-shot in progress, Neon Rain review coming, and more Magnus Archives actual play on the way.

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#ttrpg #horrorwriter #indiettrpg #amwriting
January 2026 Update
Happy New Year! The holidays have come and gone, vacation’s over, and it’s back to nights-and-weekends work mode. I’ve set some ambitious goals for 2026, and January’s alrea…
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January 7, 2026 at 1:25 AM
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IDW’s hit horror franchise returns with a terrifying new tale! A dark memory is stirring in the heart of Romania, and it has set its sights on Barrow, the death place of Vicente.

Read 30 Days of Night: Falling Sun from @idwpublishing.com here:
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January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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As always, #booksky 💙📚, looking for #readers for my gothic/folk #horror series. Blood of the Witness (book 2) was recently published. I’m over 20k words into the final book (which I think will be the best). You can get started with the first book now!

#indie #writer

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The Dance of Rotten Sticks
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January 3, 2026 at 8:11 PM
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Hey #booksky 📚💙 if you're looking to do some more #reading or try some #gothic #horror in the #NewYear, I'd be honored if you gave my #horrorbook series a try.

Good reviews, only $2.99 on #kindle, and available on #kindleunlimited!

#writingcommunity

Take a chance?

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The Dance of Rotten Sticks
Amazon.com: The Dance of Rotten Sticks eBook : Vande Zande, J.C.: Books
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January 1, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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My final update for the year is live.

Thinking about stories, tabletop games, and finding small, meaningful ways to collaborate with other writers and GMs in the year ahead.

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#writingcommunity #ttrpg #collaborativewriting #amwriting #storytelling
2026 Plans Update #4: Collaboration
This will be my last update for the year. If you’ve been keeping up with my posts, you probably already know this, but I absolutely love stories. I love reading them, telling them, and sharing them…
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January 1, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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Want a better villain? Look at their followers. Why are they loyal? Because everyone's evil? Because they got paid? Flat. What did the villain actually do for these people? What made them believe? Multidimensional villains make readers and players think.
#WritingTips #GMTips
December 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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D&D homebrew rule: Variant Classes

A simple way to add flexibility to subclass progression without rewriting the system or power creep.

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#DnD #dndhomebrew #ttrpg #DMtips #5e #TabletopRPG
Variant Classes: D&D Homebrew
One of the ongoing friction points in Dungeons & Dragons is how rigid character progression can feel once you’ve locked in your subclass. Subclasses are meant to define your character&#82…
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December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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2026 update #3 is live.

Working on a huge homebrew campaign set on the backs of living, cosmic islands.
Built for exploration, discovery, and survival.

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#ttrpg #writingcommunity #horror #fantasy #DND #indieauthor #amwriting #newbieauthorpleasebegentle
2026 Plans Update #3: The Winged Archipelago
Somewhere between March and May, I’ll be stepping into the GM seat for a long campaign set in a new homebrew world I’ve been developing called The Winged Archipelago. I’ve been tu…
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December 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Second 2026 update is live.

First draft novel, ideas for a sequel, and stories from that world.

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#writingcommunity #horror #fantasy #indieauthor #amwriting #newbieauthorpleasebegentle
2026 Plans Update #2: Let Sleeping Gods Lie
Over the course of summer and fall 2025, I kind of wrote a book. A first draft manuscript, at least. It started as a short story idea, but the more I thought about how to tell it, the more it grew.…
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December 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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If you're wondering what to get me for Christmas:

Be kind to someone you don't know.
Remind someone they matter.
Empathize with someone you disagree with.
Forgive someone who hurt you.

And be kind to yourself.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays.

#Christmas #Kindness #Holidays
December 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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First 2026 update is live.

Campaign progress, one-shots, rules & mechanics, and where my short fiction is headed next.

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#magnusarchives #ttrpg #writingcommunity #horror #fantasy #indieauthor #amwriting #newbieauthorpleasebegentle
2026 Plans Update #1: Ongoing Projects
I originally intended to put out a single 2026 update near New Year’s, but as I started collecting my thoughts, it quickly became clear that it would turn into a very long post. More importantly, I…
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December 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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My very first TTRPG publication, The Fowl Hydra, is now live on DriveThruRPG.

A comedic fantasy one-shot built for a single long session and escalating chaos.

legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/5496...

#newbieauthorpleasebegentle #ttrpg #5e #cyphersystem #DND #fantasy
The Fowl Hydra - Mason Beck Fiction | DriveThruRPG.com
The Fowl Hydra A comedic fantasy one-shot for 5e (levels 8-10) or Cypher System (Tier 3) You and your companions have be
legacy.drivethrurpg.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Mid-December update is live.
Big news, a first official publication in the works, and some changes ahead.
Thanks to everyone who keeps reading. It truly means a lot.

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#newbieauthorpleasebegentle #horrorfiction #fantasyfiction #ttrpg
Mid-December 2025 Update and Big News
It’s been a bit of a wild couple of weeks since my last update. I’ve been heads-down on some larger projects, so I haven’t been posting as often. Even so, I’m still surprised and genuinely grateful…
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December 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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"The trunk must bleed before it may rise. The ground must drink to birth the fruit."
When her son returns from the forest, he preaches with divine authority from strange scripture.
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#HorrorFiction #FolkHorror #ShortStory #newbieauthorpleasebegentle
Where the Spirits Do Not Walk
Since this story is a bit longer, I’ve set it up as a series of linked entries rather than one long page. That way, it’s easier to keep your place if you need to read it in multiple sittings. Thank…
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December 6, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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December update is live! 🎄
Magnus Archives campaign continues with claw marks & cryptic texts.
Fantasy one-shot features a very angry wizard and his definitely-not-innocent goose.

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#WritingCommunity #TTRPG #MagnusArchives #newbieauthorpleasebegentle
December 2025 Update
November has come and gone, and somehow I hit my goals again, plus a bonus short story to finish out the month. The views and returning readers continue to blow me away. Thank you. I’m still …
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December 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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New short horror story is live.

The Space Between Heartbeats

I hope you enjoy!

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#shortstory #horror #darkfiction #newbieauthorpleasebegentle
The Space Between Heartbeats
The Space Between Heartbeats: Part One The Space Between Heartbeats: Part Two
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December 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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Just posted the mid-November State of the Blog update. Closing out month two with new stories, campaign progress, and a look at what's coming in December and beyond.

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#writingcommunity #amwriting #ttrpg #newbieauthorpleasebegentle
Mid-November 2025 Update
As November winds down, I’ve been thinking about how far this little site has come in such a short time. I launched it in early October with no expectations beyond having a place to put my work. So…
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November 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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GM Tip: Be an adversary; makes things hard. But that said, be an ally too. Some games focus very hard on how to challenge the players, but they rarely mention how sometimes the world should give them a leg up too.

#ttrpg #dnd #rpg #ttrpgCommunity #gaming
November 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Just shared the intro hook for my group’s next fantasy one-shot.

Cypher based, but will include 5e stats if time allows.

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#ttrpg #cyphersystem #dnd5e #oneShot #ttrpgcommunity #newbieauthorpleasebegentle
December One-Shot: Story Hook
In preparation for my group’s upcoming fantasy one-shot, I’ve put together the initial story hook. The title of this adventure gives away a bit too much, so I will hold that back until after my pla…
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November 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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I usually write horror or fantasy. This one’s different.

No monsters. Just two people, a shared silence, and the ache of what goes unsaid.

Strangers on a Train is ready.

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#newbieauthorpleasebegentle #ShortStory
Strangers on a Train
Most of what I write leans into horror or fantasy, usually with something magical, supernatural, or just a little off from reality. Strangers on a Train is different. There’s nothing otherworldly h…
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November 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM