From war-torn fantasy to lighter tales and the occasional real-world essay, these are my published stories and ongoing projects—fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between.
Mia
The Magic of the Dragon Bridge
Mia, a curious Vietnamese girl, steps onto a glowing dragon‑shaped bridge and unleashes a dazzling dance of fire and water. With her friendly, talking lizard guardian by her side, she discovers that kindness and imagination fuel the bridge’s magic—inviting young readers to find their own spark.
Short Stories
- The Chair of Memories (Sci-Fi)
- Dreadmarrow’s Due (Fantasy)
- A Stranger’s Kindness (Non-Fiction)
More to come…
The Chair of Memories
In a dusty frontier inn where technology hums beneath the grit, gunslinger Vera locks eyes with a stranger over a relic that means everything. The Chair of Memories is a tense, atmospheric tale of grit, memory, and devotion.
Dreadmarrow’s Due
Calder Muir, a lightwright with too much loss and not enough restraint, stepss back into Dreadmarrow Cavern seeking answers in a darkness that remembers what his city would rather forget.
A Stranger’s Kindness
Days before meeting my future Vietnamese wife, I was drawn into the vibrant chaos of Da Nang—street food sizzled, motorbikes roared, and a quiet stranger offered me rice wine. Over shared food and broken words, I discovered that true connection transcends language, culture, and circumstance.
This is a true story of humility, gratitude, and the kind of moment that stays with you forever.
Steven Corbin 