Author Paul! Lang

“The beast of the gulch is on the move. It hunts without reason. It kills without eating. Its prey is the sound of a beating heart. Within the shallows of the gulch dwells death.”

Book 9 of The Kingdom’s Disdain is available now!

  • A poem inspired by The Muse of Cold Earth. Special Effects  Chest pain Is a constant  A wall between myself and the body There is a chronology that I am separated from as I hover  Above the flesh, noncommittal Like a prince who can’t make up his mind You’re falling into the water You’re stumbling…

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  • Nooreh’s Friend

    I’m trying out a new format where I will write and post a fantasy flash fiction or short story each Thursday. It might not work out this way every Thursday, but I do want to try. Kingdom Short Nooreh’s Friend “Why don’t you make yourself useful instead of sitting around,” Nooreh’s father said, taking a…

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  • Celestial

    Seek and you shall find me Gray and half chewed by rabbits teeth Laid in a cradle of dust But I would not wish that upon you Nor even your capture A frame of cracked bones, chattering Teeth and a hand squeezed tight like a grenade Will you, Robin and Sparrow, whisper Secrets into my…

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  • Necroguys: A Rant

    Creator Journals 12/16/25 It was brought to my attention during a famously unreleased podcast episode that I tend to write a lot of necromancers. What’s the reason for that? Well, there are a number of likely reasons. The main reason is that I like them. They’re my go-to class in any given RPG game. I…

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  • Guess Who’s Back

    Creator Journals 12/15/25 Hey, guys. I know I’ve been gone for a little over a week. I had a lot going on with my job, and with that, the holidays, and the fast deadline for Eversolstice, I ended up needing to save my energy. I’m back now. I think I need a little break from…

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  • Creator Journals 12/4/25 I’m almost asleep, but I’d still like to update my blog. I didn’t get to finish writing chapter 4 today, so I might have to break my usual weekend policy and write on Sunday if I want to get Eversolstice out in time. Just one time. Shouldn’t be a big deal, but…

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  • The Devil

    Dragon wing Tortured laugh Blank book and Unlit candle I outmaneuver you to have  My way with the treasure trove Glistening diamond, gold and wealth But it’s all just pretend I feel your coils around be, just as bright as the the rubies on the grail And your whispers in my ears “All is well…

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  • Creator Journals 12/2/25 I went full tilt into the Eversolstice today, and I love what I wrote! I’m very happy with it. I’m at chapter 2 out of 6 and it’s already about half as long as I planned the whole book to be, so we’ll see what happens. I need to have this draft…

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  • Official Launch

    Creator Journals 12/1/25 December, and snow is falling outside, so it’s finally time to announce my holiday tale of dark magic and eldritch forces “Eversolstice” available for pre-order now! Releasing 12/19/25! “What is the nature of holiday spirit? And, if Eternity exists, what must it be like to live inside of it? Vulture sets her…

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  • Thankful for Necromancers

    Creator Journals 11/29/25 It has been a few days! I have been out of town for the holidays and had less internet access than I am used to! I hope my dear readers will forgive me, as I strive not to beat myself up for this brief lapse in output.  I’m so excited for Eversolstice.…

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  • Creator Journals 11/25/25 Just finish drafting chapter 1 of Eversolstice. I’m proud of what I’ve created. I think it’s fun and original and strange, and I can’t wait to see how people feel about it. This whole thing is really just supposed to be a fun, holiday side-story, like “Feast of Lights” and “Edreimlecheth’s First…

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