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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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"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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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
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Session One of Strange Beginnings is now live.
Claw marks. Missing staff. Unsettling texts. Just another day at the Magnus Institute.

Read it here:
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The End of the Institute
A Magnus Archives Campaign Using MESH The Setting Countdown to Session Zero: Preparing The End of the Institute Countdown to Session Zero: Final Hours Session Zero: The Aftermath Cha…
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November 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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The presession narrative for Strange Beginnings is up, with player choices and all the dreamlike weirdness that kicked things off.

Session One recap’s coming soon-ish (RIP transcription bot).

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Strange Beginnings: The Presession
This is the full narrative of our presession for Strange Beginnings, the first story arc in my homebrew The End of the Institute campaign. The actual Session One took place last night, but unfortun…
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November 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Just updated my Rules and Mechanics page with some new homebrew for D&D and Cypher System.

Countermagic, a critical hit variant, and a little boost to initiative.

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Rules and Mechanics
Homebrew, Enhancements, and Customizations General MESH Playstyle Dungeons and Dragons 5e Armor Class Enhancement The Perkin’s Crit Critical Initiative Rolling Advantage Cypher Will Cut a Bitch: A …
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November 8, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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October’s goals met, November’s already in motion.

New fiction, campaign sessions, system talk, and homebrew updates on the way.

Read the full update on what's coming:
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November 2025 Update
It’s only been a month since I launched the site, and already it’s received more views and likes than I expected. Especially considering I haven’t done much to promote it. So to everyone who has st…
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November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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The finale of my short horror story, Where the Spirits Do Not Walk, is up now!

I hope you enjoy and have a Happy Halloween!

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Spooky Season, Another Spooky Story: Where the Spirits Do Not Walk Part 8, The Finale
It took a lot, but I did it. I finished the story in time for the spooky hours of Halloween. If you’re just joining, check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, and Part 7. If y…
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October 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Part 7 of my short horror story, Where the Spirits Do Not Walk is up now!

Hoping to get the full story finished by Halloween.

I hope you enjoy.

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Spooky Season, Another Spooky Story: Where the Spirits Do Not Walk Part 7
I’m starting to think maybe I should have put this in the “Long Stories” section…But I am hoping to reserve that for the stylized campaign stories and for larger projects. I…
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October 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Part 6 of my short horror story, Where the Spirits Do Not Walk is up now!

Hoping to get the full story finished by Halloween.

I hope you enjoy.

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Spooky Season, Another Spooky Story: Where the Spirits Do Not Walk Part 6
Check out parts one through five, linked on the homepage. I hope you enjoy! Ishmael sat before the pulpit, gathering his strength to speak once more that night. Eliza busied herself sweeping the fl…
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October 28, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Part 5 of my short horror story, Where the Spirits Do Not Walk is up now!

Hoping to get the full story finished by Halloween.

I hope you enjoy.

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Spooky Season, Another Spooky Story: Where the Spirits Do Not Walk Part 5
This section took a lot but I’m hoping I’ve gotten the shape of it right. While I struggled a bit, it was pretty fun. Check out parts one through four, linked on the homepage. I hope yo…
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October 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Part 4 of my short horror story, Where the Spirits Do Not Walk is up now!

Hoping to get the full story finished by Halloween.

I hope you enjoy.

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Spooky Season, Another Spooky Story: Where the Spirits Do Not Walk Part 4
Happy Saturday!If you’re just joining, check out Parts One, Two, and Three ! Stay tuned for Part Five as soon as I can think it through and get it written. Enjoy! The next morning, Eliza drew the s…
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October 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Part 3 of my short horror story, Where the Spirits Do Not Walk is up now!
Hoping to get the full story finished by Halloween.
I hope you enjoy.
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Spooky Season, Another Spooky Story: Where the Spirits Do Not Walk Part 3
Happy Friday!If you’re just joining, check out Parts One and Two! Stay tuned for Part Four as soon as I can think it through and get it written. Enjoy! The shouts of “Amen!” and “Praise be!” …
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October 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Part 2 of my short horror story, Where the Spirits Do Not Walk is up now!
Hoping to get the full story finished by Halloween.
I hope you enjoy.
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Spooky Season, Another Spooky Story: Where the Spirits Do Not Walk Part 2
Well, I just found out that The Outer Worlds 2 drops on the 29th, which means I need to pick up the pace on finishing this story. I’ll probably vanish into space for a couple of days once it launch…
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October 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM