Author Frank Morin

Interlude 4 - from Book 2

Here is Interlude 4 from book 2 - Nexus Runner - Rampage!

“Are you still sure this was a great idea?” Tomas asked as he used Flash Step to appear 20 feet away from Jane.

Behind him, the Demolition Rhino smashed through the h...

Interlude 3 - from Book 2

Here is Interlude 3 from book 2 - Nexus Runner - Rampage

“We need 8 more margaritas,” Sam called over the bar.

“Sure thing, boss,” Steve responded, glancing up from his workstation piled high with glasses, salt, tequila,...

Ch 248 - The Danger of Fools

A quick announcement before we dive into the next chapter in book 4 - Nexus Runner - Royal.

The Nexus Runner audiobook is now LIVE on Audible! Yay!

Check it out here: 2025-12-31 17:00:13 +0000 UTC View Post

Interlude (2) from book 2

And here is the second interlude from book 2 - Nexus Runner - Rampage

Ruby clapped her hands together a couple times to announce herself outside of a Base Camp tent standing in a long row of similar tents. No answer. She had to clap a...

Ch 247 - Ed Makes Some New Friends

As Ed, Nigel, and I headed for the military command building made up of magical building blocks where we’d meet up with Tony and his forces, Cyrus’s voice boomed across the sky.

“Good morning, contestants from Earth! Day 17, and look h...

Interlude (1) from book 2

As I'm wrapping up edits to book 2 - Nexus Runner - Rampage - so I can prepare to send it off to my narrator for recording, I added some fun new Interludes. Here is the first of them:

Ysara was jarred out of her focused concentration ...

Ch 246 - Good Things Come From Epic Loot

Sythrak’s scales brightened again and he spoke without having to reference any notes. “The consortium, known as Aurion Verge, is headquartered on the tier-4 world of Caelthys. For the purchase of the Threxil Vein mining rights, they offer 5,00...

Nexus Runner - Audio Sample - Ch 11

You get another audio sample today. This is Chapter 11 - Sporks and Fuzzy Pants - the chapter in the Forest Glade Dungeon.

Enjoy!

Ch 245 - Ed Embraces the Power of a Whisper

Aaaaaannnnndddd . . . Here we go! We are now starting what will be book FOUR!

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Audio sample - Nexus Runner - Chapter 1

It's official! I have received the audio files for Nexus Runner audiobook! Yay!

Keith Brown did such a fantastic job! I am absolutely loving the process of listening through the entire book in a final QA process.

And I want you to cele...

Need Your Best Alien Races Ideas

Good morning, my friends!

As we roll into book 4, I am working on catching up on edits I want to finish prior to posting too much of the book so you don't have to re-read things. The book is already great, but the planned edits will make it ...

Nexus Runner is LIVE!

Good morning!

You may have noticed, but Nexus Runner ebook is LIVE as of this morning! Yay!

You should have access to the post that includes the ebook. As paid members, you can download the ebook.

Please tell your friends about N...

Nexus Runner ebook

This fast-paced action fantasy litrpg adventure, bursting with combat, magic, and nonstop adventure, is perfect for fans of DCC and Primal Hunter.

Ch 244 - Nectar From Above

Moments later, we all stood in my basement facing 2 new vaults. Tydrion’s vault had moved to the wall next to Velexis’s, with the 2 new ones across the way. The sight was pretty awesome, and I pulled my Keys of the Treasurer with an eager hand...

Ch 243 - Victor's Rights

Ruby rose and her comfortable, soft outfit changed to a set of battle leathers. Somehow she even changed her hair to a long braid at the same time. “Thanks for the reminder. I’m heading for the Training Guild too.”

“How did you chang...

Ch 242 - Doubling Down

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I made it back to town just before dawn, more or less. The dark, gloomy, chill, rainy Ruin ...

Ch 241 - Monster Hunter Ghostbuster

Count Vhaernos had to be doing 200 miles per hour as he shot toward me. If not for my enhanced vision, he might have smashed right through me before I even realized he was around.

No doubt he had ghostly minions watching the area and had spo...

Ch 240 - I Chase a Rumor

“Glad you didn’t risk breaking a nail,” I wheezed through panting breaths.

The censer disappeared and Syvelis smiled warmly at me. “We will have such fun together, you and I.”

I nodded, using the moment to scan the area again...

Ch 239 - I Meet a Dude Named Harald

I awoke with a groan and a splitting headache. My eyes blurred and I saw double as I tried to focus. My mother talked about how bad migraines were sometimes, but I’d never had one, so never really understood.

I understood now. It felt like...

Ch 238 - Sink or Swim

I reflexively stiffened from the intense pain spearing through my torso. Corrosive power poured out of the harpoon to infect me, but I surrounded it with convergence mana to prevent Nextharos from flooding my entire system with his dark power.

Ch 237 - I Take Second Place in a Swimming Contest

I pursued, vaulting the piles of rubble and landing near my opponent just as he staggered back to his feet.

“How can you hit so hard?” he wheezed. The side of his armor was dented and split.

Any hit I landed would deal enormous ext...

Ch 236 - I Get a Taste of Oblivion's Kiss

I felt a hint of the mighty force before it was redirected to my doppleganger, which exploded into motes of purple light under the onslaught of raw power.

“Congratulations, Lucas! Mimic has captured Tidelash Coup. Time remaining to re-cast...

Ch 235 - Hunt and Hunted

Before heading back up to the rainy main street, I sent a message to Syvelis.

Count Blacktide: “The man Lucas took the bait. I’m closing in now.”

Countess Syvelis: “You’re late. He has caused me some trouble tonight. Do not f...

Ch 234 - Traitors or Clueless Fools?

I pulled out another potion Jeeves had picked up for me and handed it to Martin. “Drink this. It’ll counter the poison before you melt from the inside.”

“Potion of Truth. Rare. Must be drunk willingly. Will compel one to speak only t...

Ch 233 - Promises Promises

I finally slowed and banished Switchblade a couple hundred yards from the spot I’d seen the Briggs. From there, Nigel disappeared into the rainy darkness while I activated Mirror Cloak.

The darkness turned even more monochrome as light ben...

Ch 232 - The Benefits of Getting a Big Head

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My views had taken an enormous jump, and my favorites had doubled. My VIP points had continued its steady climb, but as interesting as wa...

Ch 231 - A Bit of Dawnfire

With a flash of light, a golden scroll covered in silver writing appeared in the air. It was a longer than the other contracts I’d signed so far. A lot longer. An unfortunate truth of the multiverse seemed to be that the bigger the corporation, ...

Ch 230 - I Get a Sweet Deal

“What kind of sweet deal?” I had a lot of goodies on hand, but I’d never turn down another intergalactic gourmet dessert.

“I’ve found you an ideal sponsor!” Cyrus chortled.

Sponsor? I leaped off the bed, heart racing. Burns...

Ch 229 - I Become a Texting Fool

Another month, and the story rolls on!

Unfortunately, starting next week, I will be reducing my weekly posts to twice per week. I've fallen behind my planned schedule due to this shoulder surgery I had last month. There are edits I need to m...

Nexus Runner 1 - Bloopers

Another bonus chapter! This is a fun new addition to the end of book 1 - some Bloopers!

Like with any creative work, not everything in the first draft ends up in the final revision. Some ideas don’t work out, and others were ...