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Welcome to the Stand‑Alone Stories

Where every journey is self‑contained, yet brimming with the kind of magic and wonder that will linger long after the final page. If you crave distant worlds, uncanny powers, and unforgettable characters—without committing to dozens of volumes—you’ve come to the right place. Here, you’ll find singular adventures that whisk you through soaring sky‑cities, shadow‑haunted forests, and galaxies on the brink of discovery, each crafted to give you that perfect taste of my writing style.

Anchored Worlds: Vol I

The Anchored Worlds: Vol. I gathers tales from Izaic Yorks’ mythic universe—where prophecy, peril, and hope thread through magic and machine alike. From forgotten gods to rockets returned, each story offers a glimpse into a vast tapestry of faith, ruin, and resilience.

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For readers who walk between dragons and data, this collection invites you to journey through worlds bound by one enduring truth: hope endures.

Enter A Universe of Mythic Worlds

Book cover with an image of an anchor and reads the fantasy anthology title: The Anchored Worlds. Author: Izaic Yorks. Picture has a celestial anchor on the front.
A black and white book cover that shows a dragin breathing fire over the head of a bard with a golden lute. The poetry book is by Izaic Yorks. The title reads: A Bard's Guide To Surviving A Dragon's Attack

A Bard's Guide to Surviving A Dragon's Attack

When a dragon rises and kingdoms fall silent, one reluctant bard begins a journey shaped not by sword, but by song.

 

With nothing but a cracked lute and a heart full of doubt, he walks roads of ash and meets warriors, widows, fallen kings, and a second-born princess who teaches him that real courage doesn’t always roar

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A lyrical, soul-deep fantasy ballad about fear, faith, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going.

NOT ALL HEROES SLAY DRAGONS.

SOME SING TRUTH UNTIL FLAME FADES.

The Cast

Bard

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Lost. Found. Hero's Journey

Princess Esmerina

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Captivating. Calling. Love.

The Silver Blade and the Magpie's Blood

Rafen was once a warrior, but after years of crime, he traded his sword for a miner’s pick and built a quiet life on the frontier with his growing family. His days of peace are shattered when his estranged brother, charming yet dangerous, appears at his doorstep. He is fresh from the city, where their ruthless father was brutally slain by the King's Justice.

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With this news, old secrets and new dangers come hunting for Rafen and his family. Thrust from his quiet life, Rafen and his family are plunged into a journey to escape the shadows of his family’s legacy and the one who would seek its end at the point of the blade. With two children and another on the way, it is a journey that could break and heal the family — if only they can survive.

One family hunted because of his past. One journey to survive. Will they find peace in redemption?

A Fantasy book cover done in 2d artwork. Shows a family in silhouettes of blue and green. THe title read "The Silver Blade and the Magpie's Blood" the father holds a sword. His wife is pregnant. We see a preteen boy with a sword. And a daughter with magic. They stand before a sleepy village and forest, and magpie flies overhead.

The Cast

Rafen

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The Tower. Father. Protector

Mireza

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Captivating. Mother. Lover.

Timos

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Dreamer. Son. Hoper.

Elira

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Talented. Daughter. Becoming.

Dravien

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Criminal. Family. Redeemer.

Science Fiction Book Cover. Title reads: The Redline. Strong red and black tonals and shows a silhouetter of a man running past a neon red line

The Redline

Kal has one shot at freedom, but it means going against those who own him. Aborted and reborn for entertainment and advertisement, Kal's life has been nothing but misery. But when he is needed to recover a mysterious girl, he must make a choice: do as his masters bid or risk everything for a chance at True Freedom. In a futuristic world where genetically engineered and cybernetically enhanced humans are owned by corporations, Kal must use his speed and strength to break the shackles that bind him.

A slave born of aborted flesh with one last chance at freedom. A girl to be recovered. Will he be her savior or executioner?

The Cast

Kal

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Ghoul. Hero. Enduring.

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Slave. Quantum. Light.

Does a Snowflake Make a Sound?

In the whimsical, wintry world of Snowcider Lane, goblins bake pies, centaurs wander the streets, and ghosts seek redemption. When Hanna Bear passes on, she’s given an unusual mission from the Big Man himself—haunt the quirky residents of Snowcider Lane and save Old Man Withers’s life. But miracles don’t happen alone. With the help of a determined goblin, a perfectly timed pie, and a dash of faith, Hanna might just pull off the impossible.​

A cozy, magical tale of second chances, unlikely friendships, and the Christmas spirit.

Christmas Book cover depicting snowflake made up of cenataurs, a bear, and a smiling goblin. THe title reads: Does A Snowflake Make a Sound. Author: Izaic Yorks

The Cast

Danger

Simple icon of Danger, a goblin boy, with mischievous features and an adventurous pose.

Brave. Goblin. Hero

Hana Bear

Icon of Hanah, a smiling bear with a friendly and warm expression."

Lonely. Ghost. Miracle. 

Old Man Withers

Image of Old Man Withers, a drunken centaur, usually with a disheveled appearance and a carefree expression

Grumpy. Cenataur. Drunkard. 

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