Zachary Johnson

Discover the events of the day when everything in Alex/Xeal’s life seemed to fall apart around him, while going beyond the events he was aware of! © 2023 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Like many teenagers, there's a lot about Daniel Meadows' life that's out of his control. For example, having to start in a new school district for his freshman year of high school thanks to his dad's new job. Inside the realm of his control, however, is the decision to try a brand-new sport purely to impress a girl. But the day of tennis tryouts proves far more fateful than Dan ever could have imagined, when a failed attempt by Truck-kun and the powers that be to kill him and transport his consciousness to a fantasy realm leaves him on Earth with miraculous abilities instead. Stuck on his boring home planet with magical powers to harness and learn, Dan finds himself in a unique situation. Will he use his powers for greatness? Will he abuse them? Or will he simply use them to become the greatest tennis player ever just to chase the girl of his dreams? Who knows? After all, it’s freshman year and he’s got a long way to go. This slice-of-life tennis LitRPG serves up progression, sports, and fun in one hilarious series.

A Prequel to Warden: Nova Online #1 Thirty minutes. A short time on any normal day, but when your treasure hunt has gone terribly wrong, your quest-giver meets a death as gruesome as it is untimely while you watch, and you’re now stuck aboard the abandoned wreck of a crashed starship surrounded by tentacled horrors hell-bent on eviscerating you, being told, “You’ll have to hold out for thirty minutes” until help arrives might as well mean, “Have fun dying.” But that’s where Axel, Piper, and Sykes are. There’s a lot of XP and even more loot in it for them if they live. The question is, will they?

Blaze MacKenzie is a brand new heiress who just discovered that her ‘parents’ actually found her abandoned as an infant in a bizarre human sacrifice in the woods. Along with that news came a six hundred thousand dollar check, a strange golden feather, and the ability to move to the Alaska Bush and begin her dream-life living off the Grid. But unfortunately for Blaze, something else was there first, and he's not willing to move...

At 19, Bonnie Stanford is your average hardworking urban college student in Alaska—just a typical girl trying to find her place in the world while avoiding her psychotic parents. (Well, typical if you don't count the fact that she doesn't know that she's an un-awakened Vampire Queen.) Having just lost her job, Bonnie reluctantly accepts the request to house sit her parents’ place out in the middle of Nowhere, Alaska, while they go on a three-week vacation. Two days before they are due home (and she can go back to quietly ignoring them), however, Bonnie receives a strange package and a letter, both of which turn her world upside down. Suddenly, she finds herself at the top of the Supernatural Most Wanted List, just because she has to suck blood and can, oh, by the way, enthrall people. Being hunted by the Inquisition and vampire lords who wanna kill her or enslave her, with only an ancient Samurai who is just as wary of her as she is of him as a companion, Bonnie tries to handle the insanity she has just been immersed in. Will the tentative trust formed between the centuries-old warrior and the naïve young woman be enough to help her survive the dangers to come? Will the unlikely pair be able to overcome their fear of each other to survive the coming supernatural apocalypse? Or will Bonnie fall to the supernatural creatures seeking to bind her and use her to make their dark armies?

Year 2286. Alex Bell has put in 20 years of work in the VR game Eternal Dominion -- a full-dive fantasy VRMMO game that accounts for around 20% of the world's economy. He had risen to the top as a vice guild leader, and thanks to his work his guild was steps away from truly standing with the other top guilds. Only fate decided to rip it all away at the last moment. After his fall, Alex awakens to see his 18-year-old self looking back at him in the mirror. It's 2266, and Eternal Dominion is set to launch in a matter of hours, but this time, things will be different. This time, he will succeed in life and make sure his friends and family are along for the ride ... even if he has to drag them along to do so.

Long ago, Kaashifah the Fury, Chosen warrior of the Lord of War, fought a djinni to a stalemate in an ancient duel of souls. Three thousand years later, she and ‘Aqrab, the passionate djinni prince of the Fourth Lands, are still bound together, each waiting for the other to make that final, killing blow. To complicate matters, they are being hunted across the vast Alaskan wilderness by a team of holy soldiers who are specially trained—and highly successful—at capturing the numerous magical beings of the Five Realms. In order to save their friends from the Inquisition, some compromises must be made…and some boons given. But in unraveling the magics that bind them, will these two ancient immortals learn to trust each other, or will their own thawing hearts be their undoing?

Having teamed up with Theo, a very old and surprisingly chivalrous vampire lord, Bonnie and her samurai friend Masaaki now have a slightly better chance of surviving the next couple weeks. But trouble calls when one of Theo's old friends gets kidnapped by a rival lord, and he and the samurai leave the untrained queen alone while they rush headlong into a trap. Angry at suddenly being the rich errand girl, Bonnie makes a very unwise decision to go rescue a barghest from local slavers—the same barghest that both of her guardians repeatedly warned her not to save because barghests eat vampires. But she is inexplicably drawn to the huge beast called Björn, even as he makes her tremble in fear. Now, while Theo is missing in action, and Masaaki is wandering lost in the Alaskan wilderness, Bonnie alone must find a way to keep the barghest from eating everyone who pisses him off while simultaneously staying out of the hands of the Inquisition.

Xeal and friends continue their journey to the top of Eternal Dominion. However, as Xeal searches out potential leaders for his guild and bolsters its ranks, others are moving as well. Will he and his guild weather the storm, or will they lose their footing and be stopped before they can even really begin?

After narrowly escaping the Duke of the Nightlands (and leaving Theo at his mercy), Bonnie and the feylord (Tl'oghk'etnaeyen) find themselves reunited with Björn. Barely surviving a run-in with a Fury, Bonnie finally learns to compromise and communicate as they continue their search for Masaaki. In the process, Björn finds out the past may not be quite as he remembers it; Bonnie and Tl'oghk'etnaeyen forge a deeper trust and understanding of each other; and Theo ends up in an uneasy alliance with a brainwashed Inquisitor. But even as new, fragile partnerships are formed, a malignant demigod is getting closer to seeing his evil plans come to fruition. Will Björn and Tl'oghk'etnaeyen each find a way to end their miserable curses? Or will Bonnie’s hasty alliances crumble, leaving her to face Pestilence alone? Join the suspense...

After overcoming the assault in Eternal Dominion by Abysses End's members Alex/Xeal and his friend have shown that they can stand firm. Now they must navigate Abysses End's advances in reality without isolating themselves from the entirety of the VR gamming workshop community. While the nobles of Nium have begun to take a vested interest in Alex's/Xeal's progress. Will Alex/Xeal and his friends be able to navigate these diplomatic situations or will they find themselves dancing to the tune of others.

Two young friends returning home on a routine hunting trip scramble for survival, chased by creatures of legend and nightmare. Can young Will and Rum live to see their journey completed, or will they vanish forever, trapped within the unforgiving clutches of nature?

Short stories for Book 4 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

Alex/Xeal tried to let things come to him and in doing so things escalated quickly almost ending in disaster for him. Now it’s time for him to make his Will known and assert himself on those who wish to assert themselves on him. As forces from both reality and Eternal Dominion try to manipulate Alex/Xeal for their own designs, will he succeed or will he find himself overwhelmed and bogged down by the plans of others? Make sure friends and family stay together: Check Get first guild bonus: Check Establish a stable revenue stream: Check Secure future leaders for his guild: Check Spread the fame of his guild: Check Become A knight of Nium: Check Become a true noble of Nium: Maintain his freedom in and out of ED: Develop members of FAE into elite players:

Short stories for Book 5 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

Abysses End has left for the time being, but they left behind a parting gift of sorts. Meanwhile in Eternal Dominion the major workshops are stirring up trouble for FAE to waylay their progress. All while Alex/Xeal tries to advance himself and his guild further in both reality and the virtual world once more. Will FAE succeed in fending off the latest moves from the major players, and what other surprises does life have instore for Alex/Xeal.

Short stories for Book 6 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Xeal/Alex has once again thwarted the designs of the major workshops and can once again return his attention to the quests that Prince Victor has assigned him. Meanwhile in reality Abysses End has returned with the next group of their young members and Alex must deal with the issues they cause. All while preparing himself and others to making the push for tier-5 and share his, Sam's and Nicole's news with others.

WARNING! Incomplete, UNSTABLE audio. Listen at own risk! Raw audio of upcoming audiobook No edits - includes chatting, mess-ups, cursing and laughing Available for a limited time! (Until complete version is published to Audible) Guardians of the First Realm, Alaskan Fire: Finally — an Alaskan fantasy adventure written by a lifelong Alaskan! Blaze MacKenzie is a brand new heiress who just discovered that her ‘parents’ actually found her abandoned as an infant in a bizarre human sacrifice in the woods. Along with that news came a six hundred thousand dollar check, a strange golden feather, and the ability to move to the Alaska Bush and begin her dream-life living off the Grid. But unfortunately for Blaze, something else was there first, and he's not willing to move... Paranormal Romance / Werewolves & Shifters Fantasy For lovers of Contemporary Fiction and Romance, Werewolves & Shifters, Mythological Fantasy, Paranormal & Urban Fantasy, and Adventure Fantasy, Alaskan Fire is a fresh new look into the myths and monsters of old. A Contemporary Werewolves & Shifters romance for adults, but also suitable for mature Teen & Young Adult readers.

Short stories for Book 7 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Having completed his tier-5 trial, Alex/Xeal can finally travel to the other continents and explore. Meanwhile, a certain guild that has found themselves in trouble hasn’t given up on securing his assistance. Add to the mix another quest from Prince Victor, and Alex/Xeal will find himself very busy as he tries to balance multiple diplomatic missions while his guild continues to have one member after another face their tier-5 challenge to include two ladies that mean the world to him. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Short stories for Book 8 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Having picked up a trio of young ladies who are in need of an escort back home, Xeal sets off to return them to their tribes in the beast-man lands. If Xeal can manage to strike a few deals with the various tribes along the way, all the better. All while Abysses End has come once again to pay Alex a visit in reality, bringing four more of its workshops members who have anything but good intentions for him. All leading up the holidays and the last days before Alex and his friends have at home, before they move out of state! © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Short stories for Book 9 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

It's time for Alex to officially move into his new home in Colorado, as new associates join him in developing FAE in reality. Meanwhile, in Eternal Dominion, he continues to move forward with his quest, to gain the approval of Nium’s nobility in the final year before he is to be wed to Princess Enye. While also getting to know the two other princesses from foreign nations who have their eyes on him as well. All while tracking down a few potential boosts to his guild in the form of a pair of phoenixes. As always, this series contains a no smut harem that seems to be getting out of control, but is really just settling into what it will truly be.

WARNING! Incomplete, UNSTABLE audio. Listen at own risk! Raw audio of upcoming audiobook No edits - includes chatting, mess-ups, cursing and laughing Available for a limited time! (Until complete version is published to Audible) For lovers of unforgettable shapeshifter fantasies, intense Alaskan adventures, and hilarious paranormal romances, Alaskan Fury is an award-winning stand-alone novel that leaves readers breathless to the very last page... Long ago, Kaashifah the Fury, Chosen warrior of the Lord of War, fought a djinni to a stalemate in an ancient duel of souls. Three thousand years later, she and ‘Aqrab, the passionate djinni prince of the Fourth Lands, are still bound together, each waiting for the other to make that final, killing blow. To complicate matters, they are being hunted across the vast Alaskan wilderness by a team of holy soldiers who are specially trained—and highly successful—at capturing the numerous magical beings of the Five Realms. In order to save their friends from the Inquisition, some compromises must be made…and some boons given. But in unraveling the magics that bind them, will these two ancient immortals learn to trust each other, or will their own thawing hearts be their undoing? ALASKAN FURY is a whirlwind tale of two immortals woven together by a three-thousand-year-old curse who are forced to flee across the Alaskan wilderness in search of dragons to save their friends. It is a story of love and adventure, of djinni wish-makings and brutal sword fights, of Inquisitional wits and mythological heroes, of depth of spirit battling bigotry and violence. Fast-paced and full of action, it will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

Short stories for Book 10 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

In reality, Alex welcomes all of his friends back from their month abroad, and they quickly notice the newest additions to his life, as they prepare to truly get used to living in Alex’s new home together. Meanwhile, in Eternal Dominion, the time has finally come for Xeal to meet with the reclusive elven queen to speak about the future relations between men and elves. Will the talks go smoothly, or will Xeal have to deal with a few unwanted wrinkles? This and more as Alex/Xeal continues his journey to stand at the top of Eternal Dominion and ensure his life and the life of those around him in reality are ones of comfort and prosperity.

Short stories for Book 10 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

The time for wedding bells to ring has arrived in Eternal Dominion. Xeal must make his final preparations for what is sure to be a unique experience in marrying three princesses from very different backgrounds and families, as there will be no going back once it is done! Especially with three more waiting brides and the fulfillment of their duties as nobles to take care of after the wedding.

Short stories for Book 12 of Eternal Dominion.

With his weddings and honeymoons behind him, it is time for Xeal/Alex to return to his climb to the top. Only, a new force seems to have other ideas regarding that. In a battle where one's will can only carry them so far, just how far will Xeal/Alex's will carry him? And will he break Eternal Dominion completely in the process?

Short stories for Book 13 of Eternal Dominion.

Phoenixes to find, new allies to make and a trip back to his home town await Alex/Xeal as his journey both in the virtual world of Eternal Dominion and reality continues.