Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. X: A New Odds 'n' Endings Story in the Works, and the Groundskeeper, Part X

Dearly beloved, it is with great excitement I share a new Odds 'n' Endings story is in the works! If all goes well, it may see the light of publishing as early as April. Calypso is in preorder, and the latest installment of the Groundskeeper has arrived. Read on for details ...

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M A D A L E X
February 28th, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes

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Calypso

An ill-colored and darkly glittering background appearing like waves crashing into each other, though in tones of yellow orange and green. The title "Calypso" is displayed in all caps toward the top, superimposed over the Mad Alex emblem which is somewhat blended into the background. Toward the bottom, text reads "Mad Alex presents A Tale From the Odds n Endings Boutique." This text is displayed as a minor headline on a circus playbill, though superimposed over the background.

Calypso is the reimagining of Immortality, the first story ever written in the Odds ‘n’ Endings universe, and the third to be published in it. Come and brave the journey with the narrator as they realize too late the cost for an otherwise interesting purchase. The story drops on the 13th of March, but you can preorder it now:

Showdown at Sunrise

Calypso’s release date is March 13, 2025. When Calypso is released, the price for Showdown at Sunrise will, well, rise. You can currently purchase a digital copy for 1.99 USD. On March 13, the price will rise to 2.99 USD. I know, it’s only a buck; no big deal, right? Still, if you would like to grab a copy of the story and save yourself a dollar, do so before March 13.

The silhouette of a cowboy on a horse is superimposed over a background depicting an old farmhouse in a desert brush landscape. The author's name, "Mad Alex," is display over the title, "Showdown at Sunrise," at the top center of the design. At the bottom, the words "A Tale From the Odds n Endings Boutique" are placed over the Mad Alex emblem.

What the F*CK did I Work On This Week?

One very peculiar thing happened this week: I stumbled upon a stash of very old stories and writing projects begun many many years ago. Of note is a book and short story serial I designed around the Greek pantheon, centering on the enigmatic ferryman of the Underworld. Perhaps this will see the light of publishing.

Perhaps. We shall see. You will be updated post-haste once a decision is made with regard to these old projects.

In other news, there is a brand new story in the works in the Odds ‘n’ Endings universe! I don’t want to say too much about it at the moment, but I will not be able to keep my mouth shut once the main draft is complete and ready to move into editing. You will hear more about this soon enough. In addition, Unholy Requiem and Rise of the Warlock Queen are coming together—but, like, together, as in with each other. Two different worlds, those. But they are each coming closer to completion.

And of course, more progress with the Groundskeeper and A Vampire’s Vengeance happened, per usual. Which brings us to …

The Groundskeeper, Part X

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