Regrets (But Not Really) - In the spirit of my recent wedding, here's a joking list of regrets that I've compiled. Again, this is all a joke!

Mani Vs. Danger Woman - Mani has a run-in with local celebrity/super heroine Danger Woman on the train.

The Insanity of Mani: A Comedy - Probably my most famous rant in all of the history of Club Ninja. What happens when your ex gets engaged shortly after your breakup, and Sanity decides to go on vacation? Read on.

Dragon*Con 2006 - The Missions - Various things that I will be attempting at Dragon*Con this year. Occasionally updated, open to suggestions, and expect a full account after it takes place!

Club Ninja Takes Over the World - Be a part of the revolution, or be crushed under iron heel of the new regime. Occasionally updated and open to suggestions!

In Prep For College... - A list of random suggestions for the incoming freshmen. Updated occasionally and open to suggestions!

The Dark Side of Fandom - Me trying to make sense of a situation witnessed at Anime Weekend Atlanta some years ago. A little more serious than my normal faire.

What 2007 Has Taught Me - I ended up losing my original list, but fortunately was able to recall most of it. 2007 In Review! Also, we have the Club Ninja Year In Review!

What 2006 Has Taught Me - You know the routine by now, I imagine.

What 2005 Has Taught Me - 2005 In Review. Also, we have TC's Thoughts on 2005 as well!

What 2004 Has Taught Me - Same thing as before, but for the new year!

What 2003 Has Taught Me - A list of random thoughts going into the new year. And here we also have TC's thoughts on the new year as well.

The FUTURE - The beginnings of a story about a secret government agency that doesn't exist. In fact, there is no agency. Ignore that last sentence.

Make Your Own Generic B-Movie Martial Arts Flick! - Create your own martial arts movie, suitable to go straight to video, or be seen late night on HBO!

Geeks Vs. Fanboys - Are you your average Geek, or have you slipped into the realm of being Fanboy? Updated occasionally, and open to suggestions!

People You Do Not Pick a Fight with in a Martial Arts Movie - A handy list of people to avoid should you ever find yourself in a martial arts movie. Updated occasionally, and open to suggestions!

Mani's Guide to Attending Conventions - A short article designed to help ease the newbie into attending his or her first big convention, with relatively little pain.

Glenshire Abbey: History of the World - A brief history of the world of Illordia, the location of an RPG campaign I'm running currently. Covers the ancient stuff, up until the modern age.

Fandom Overload - A response to Mani's Guide to Attending Conventions, compiled by myself and Galen recently. Basically, we address a number of things that Galen felt was left out. It's a teensy bit grittier than the first, so be warned!

Final Fantasy Origins - The ongoing account of my progress through the re-release of the original Final Fantasy, which, alas and alack, I've never beaten. That's about to change.
Chapter One: A Tale of Four Heroes

A series of in-character interviews conducted by Natalie Firebrand of Realmwalkers fame. It started off as a joke, but at the suggestion of several associates, I decided to make it a regular feature here at Club Ninja.

Webmaster Damani Zayas - The one that started it all. An interview with myself, addressing everything from women, RPG's, and that damned ninja Mani.

Cain Harlocke - Natalie talks shop with Cain in regards to future projects, street-fighting, and drunken karaoke.

Sumire Winters - Natalie and Sumire discuss street-fighting from a female point of view, Tokyo nightlife, and love triangles.

A weekly (hopefully) feature where I showcase one of my characters. Here you'll find NPCs that have appeared here and there, to characters I haven't worked with since sixth grade. Who knows what sort of ideas and projects may come about from this?

Cyberpunk meets Fantasy in a new world, created by alumni from the FFRPG and the NuRPG. Herein we find the tales of Dexter Kincaid, a gun/sword for hire whose past is due to catch up to him at any given moment.

Dexter Kincaid: Stats
Chapter 0

High fantasy mayhem ensures as a trio of special agents are hired to escort the daughter of a well-known scholar, who is pioneering technology that could change their entire world. Needless to say, there are a lot of people that would like to get their hands on it. These are the adventures of the Dark Elf ranger Brock, a young Human thief named Raine, and an occasional fireball-chucking Wood Elf by the name of Kado.

Appendix I: Where Did These Guys Come From?
Chapter 1

Worlds and Realities collide when Martosa, a banished demon lord breaks free and declares war on the entire multiverse. Realmwalkers was an RPS started by myself some years ago; while its time may have passed, its legacy and ideas live on. In here you will find the tales of Natalie Firebrand, a young woman seeking her place in a new world.

Natalie Firebrand
Stats | Stats: Darren Mason (NPC)
Chapter 0
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8

The Riddle of Dark: Strange events abound in New Malstron, as the city not only has to deal with the attacks of the native races of Haven, but also the interloper known as Kaiser Dark. Natalie and her friends begin to seek their own answers. This takes place right after Chapter 8, so there's still some continuity with the previous chapters.
Chapter 1: Primal

Unrequited: A look at some of the incidents of Realmwalkers through the eyes of Darren Mason, Natalie's friend and traveling companion. There is a more humanistic approach to this one, as we attempt to understand the mindset of someone thrust into circumstances beyond his control, all while dealing with his feelings towards Natalie.
Part 1

One Shots
Stretching Darkness
The God of War
Absolute Darkness

 

One of the granddaddies of all online RPS's. I owe a lot to Nu; this is where I really cut my teeth as a writer. We've had a good run, and I wouldn't exchange the experience, or the people that I've met through it for the world. I still find it hard to believe that I've been a part of this since 1996- where does the time go? Here, you will find the exploits of the ninja Mani and Eric Dulcimer, a duo that really can't seem to stay out of trouble. 

Mani
Intro: Desperate Struggle
Chapter 1
Chapter 2: Storm and Festival
Chapter 3
Chapter 4: [Cowritten with Magus]
Chapter 5
Chapter 6: Part One | Part Two
Special: From Sunrise to Sunset

Lily
Chapter 1: [Written after Candle 5]

The Limits of Honor: How far does honor extend? Mani, Eric, and Lily each find themselves questioning the very concept. Unfortunately I didn't get to do as much as I would like to have done with it, but I have plans to go back and tie up a few loose ends.
Lily 2
Lily 3
Mani 7
Mani 8
Lily 4
Mani 9

Mani
Chapter 10
Chapter 11: The Demon Within
Chapter 12: Broken
Chapter 13: Wrath [Cowritten with J]

Prophecies foretold the coming of a demon lord that would start a chain of events eventually leading Second Realm into another Age of Darkness. The prophecies also told of a band of young heroes that would stand up against him and his minions. Will the Travelers be able to defeat Lord Paradox and change the course of history, or will they simply delay the inevitable? These are their stories.

Risks: An excerpt from The Traveler Chronicles. What happens when you take a gamble that does not pay off? Mani learns this the hard way as he risks his life for a friend that perhaps does not want to be saved.
Part One
Part Two
Part Three

Freelancers: The unofficial sequel to The Traveler Chronicles. Several veterans from the war with Lord Paradox return to action to face off against a self-proclaimed seer, whose guise of benevolence hides something much more sinister. Also shares a bit of continuity with the Realmwalkers timeline, and even has Lodoss War-esque interludes between chapters!
Chapter 1 | Interlude 
Chapter 2 | Interlude

Ninja Gaiden: Damnation
Introduction: Bloodlines

Not unlike River City Ransom, the world of Junior Force is full of gangs terrorizing the local high schools, and those brave enough to stand up to them. Three books were written by Neil and myself years ago, and I couldn't be happier that one of my earliest projects is seeing new life.

Junior Force: The History - Three books worth of history, fights, friends, and allies, in one simple history.
Distractions - Meet Donnie 'Dweeb' Dawkins, closet hentai artist, and former lackey for the Elite. Reforming is never easy. Originally written at jury duty, with the mindset of an RPG campaign.

Junior Force: Legacy: A new hero rises in the face of adversity. Inspired by the actions of the original Junior Force, a young man goes against those that would oppress and bend others to their will. Heroes will be born, and new enemies will be made.

Chapter 0: Newbie - Ryan Anderson finds himself as a new student at Central High, considered by many the archetype of the perfect high school. 

Anime Weekend Atlanta 1999

Katsucon 2000: The K2K Experience - My first out-of-state con!

AWA 2K - Anything Goes Limbo! Thongs! And the debut of the Generic Black Mage
- Friday
- Saturday and Beyond!

AWA 2K1 - Videogames! Mayhem! And the dreaded Wrath of the Four Horsemen!
- Friday
- Saturday and Beyond

Origins/Espercon 2K3 - Roleplaying!  Madness! And Foam Sword Combat in Ohio!

AWA 2K3 - Videogame Tournaments! Room Parties! And Preaching from the Book of Slayers!
- Friday

The year is 2032, and aliens have begun moving to Earth. As to why is anyone's guess. The beginnings of an Space Action/Comedy sort of thing. Hell, I don't know what to call it.

An Introduction - Welcome to this strange, strange chain of events. Here's an attempt to explain everything that is going on.

Chapter 1 - Meet Adam and Domingus, space cargo shippers, and dregs for hire. But they're still good guys.