Carl D. Smith

Welcome to Blackhawk, Colorado. Blackhawk has always been strange. Natural disasters. Disappearances. Murders. High strangeness is a part of daily life. We can't hope to explain it, but we can chronicle its past. Learn from it. Fear it. Blackhawk is an experimental fiction series set in a shared universe, written by a variety of talented authors. It is the brainchild of David M Brown (Plague Doctor, Modern Animals) and Carl D Smith (Moleb the Giant, Darkness Out of Carthage). Each story will contribute to an organic, evolving mythology as diverse as the voices behind its tales. For fans of True Detective, Lost Highway, Twilight Zone, and The Terror. This is Volume One of the series, and contains these three stories; Gravity, To Kill a Fire, and Charon. NOTE: For fans of Lake Lord Publishing's prior horror titles, be warned that Blackhawk will contain content that is perhaps more disturbing.

The world is on the verge of an age of enlightenment. Generations have passed since mankind was last forced to contend with magic and monsters. Yet in the True North, unbeknownst to anyone, an embittered king has released his most fearsome and hated enemy. That loathsome creature is Moleb, the last giant.Now freed from isolation, the giant wanders south to find both healing and revenge. After haunting the borders of Russland for decades, Moleb is finally granted a chance for redemption. His destiny not only threatens to disrupt the winds of change, but may also usher in a new era of terror and chaos for all mankind. Moleb the Giant is the first book of the Cardinal Fates, a unique post-RPG fantasy world where the civilizations of man are in the throes of progress and discovery, but they will first have to contend with powers refusing to fade into antiquity. What are these forces, and can mankind break free of their influence?

Do you like to tell stories? Do you want to develop creative problem solving skills while having fun? Have you ever wanted to introduce friends or family to role playing games without the usual stacks of books and hardcore rules? Play Your Own Adventure is the game for you This RPG is designed for all ages, with an emphasis on problem solving over violence. Adaptable to any setting you can imagine, PYOA uses collaborative storytelling and dice to create a fun gaming experience. This very same system of rules will also power PYOA choose-your-path style gamebooks, hex-tile modules (which will support group and solo play), and other PYOA projects in development So create the hero character you've always wanted to be, gear up, and get ready for an adventure tailor-made to your own unique imagination But be warned, it's going to take a lot of Confidence... and lucky dice rolls

Draw Your Own Adventure is a series of books where key moments in the story are left blank for the reader to illustrate Whatever you draw becomes a part of the story, and adds your own unique and imaginative touch Our story starts off in the familiar town of Skunkton, where Bigfoot Jones and his friends are enjoying some mini golf and capture the flag... until a strange event in an abandoned theme park transports Bigfoot Jones and his friends, Martha Brick and Green, to a magical world of fantasy adventure. What will the three unwilling adventurers encounter in the strange land of Minnowa? Who will they meet? Are the residents friends or foes? Will they discover a way to get home again? And most importantly, what exactly is in Bigfoot Jones' fanny pack? Only you can decide, with the drawing implement of your choice You will answer these questions and more So grab a pencil and your imagination and get reading Adventure awaits

A BCWYWF Argosy is a collection of comics and reflections upon their creation from the short-lived indie comic anthology series "Be Careful What You Wish For." It celebrates the high points and discusses the process of going from novice to publisher.

Draw Your Own Adventure is a series of books where key moments in the story are left blank for the reader to illustrate Whatever you draw becomes a part of the story, and adds your own unique and imaginative touch Our story takes place in Loonville, a small town in the Minnesota wilds where a mysterious house suddenly appears one day. Living in this strange house is a mom, a dad, and a certain young woman that would desperately like to get to know the neighborhood kids. Oh, and this family is awake only at night, for they hide from sunlight What will happen when the neighbors start to talk? Will Patty find even one friend? Are they vampires? You can only find out inside As a matter of fact, you will help answer these questions and more

Over 100 years before Julius Caesar's assassination, Rome marched against Carthage and left it in ruin. Contrary to recorded history, Rome fought not to eliminate her greatest rival but for the survival of all mankind. A secret lost to time is now revealed; told through the eyes of a witness to the horrible darkness spreading out of Carthage.Mixing historical fact with elements of Lovecraftian horror, The Darkness Out of Carthage explores the Third Punic War with the question "what if Rome fought not to be the world's conqueror but its savior?"