Time Travel

Discover the events of the day when everything in Alex/Xeal’s life seemed to fall apart around him, while going beyond the events he was aware of! © 2023 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

A mission meant to inspire hope… and nothing is quite as it seems. When a seemingly unstoppable evil descends upon the city, Ethan Tannor must race against time to save a desperate world that may fall to ruin. April 1986. The Cold War is nearly over. Or is it? Wealthy business mogul, Tobias Keane, is dead in an apparent suicide. But Ethan Tannor, a detective on the scene and nephew of Keane, suspects something else. In his effort to prove murder, Ethan discovers hidden items in his uncle’s safe that reveal there was more to Tobias’s past than he initially thought. These items include a strange watch that doesn’t tell time, a cryptic journal, confusing newspaper clippings from years past, a cipher that points to something ominous, a worn copy of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, and the mysterious words, “Tamám Shud.” The more Ethan uncovers, the more he realizes his own life is in danger. And when he stumbles upon a shadow group that tips him off to an impending hostile takeover of the United States, Ethan finds himself in the center of something he can’t explain. Political agendas headed by an enigmatic leader and an evil force tipping the balance of power will bring him face to face with things beyond the realm of belief and possibility. As the lines of reality and fiction become blurred, Ethan embarks on the near-impossible task of reshaping the world. If he fails, the battleground will be America, with new territory lines carved across the map, as the victor stakes their claim. But Ethan is determined to end it where it all began: April 1986.

Year 2286. Alex Bell has put in 20 years of work in the VR game Eternal Dominion -- a full-dive fantasy VRMMO game that accounts for around 20% of the world's economy. He had risen to the top as a vice guild leader, and thanks to his work his guild was steps away from truly standing with the other top guilds. Only fate decided to rip it all away at the last moment. After his fall, Alex awakens to see his 18-year-old self looking back at him in the mirror. It's 2266, and Eternal Dominion is set to launch in a matter of hours, but this time, things will be different. This time, he will succeed in life and make sure his friends and family are along for the ride ... even if he has to drag them along to do so. Note: Harem elements are introduced as the series progresses.

Xeal and friends continue their journey to the top of Eternal Dominion. However, as Xeal searches out potential leaders for his guild and bolsters its ranks, others are moving as well. Will he and his guild weather the storm, or will they lose their footing and be stopped before they can even really begin?

After overcoming the assault in Eternal Dominion by Abysses End's members Alex/Xeal and his friend have shown that they can stand firm. Now they must navigate Abysses End's advances in reality without isolating themselves from the entirety of the VR gamming workshop community. While the nobles of Nium have begun to take a vested interest in Alex's/Xeal's progress. Will Alex/Xeal and his friends be able to navigate these diplomatic situations or will they find themselves dancing to the tune of others.

Alex/Xeal tried to let things come to him and in doing so things escalated quickly almost ending in disaster for him. Now it’s time for him to make his Will known and assert himself on those who wish to assert themselves on him. As forces from both reality and Eternal Dominion try to manipulate Alex/Xeal for their own designs, will he succeed or will he find himself overwhelmed and bogged down by the plans of others? Make sure friends and family stay together: Check Get first guild bonus: Check Establish a stable revenue stream: Check Secure future leaders for his guild: Check Spread the fame of his guild: Check Become A knight of Nium: Check Become a true noble of Nium: Maintain his freedom in and out of ED: Develop members of FAE into elite players:

Short stories for Book 4 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

Abysses End has left for the time being, but they left behind a parting gift of sorts. Meanwhile in Eternal Dominion the major workshops are stirring up trouble for FAE to waylay their progress. All while Alex/Xeal tries to advance himself and his guild further in both reality and the virtual world once more. Will FAE succeed in fending off the latest moves from the major players, and what other surprises does life have instore for Alex/Xeal.

Short stories for Book 5 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2022 Soundbooth Theater

Xeal/Alex has once again thwarted the designs of the major workshops and can once again return his attention to the quests that Prince Victor has assigned him. Meanwhile in reality Abysses End has returned with the next group of their young members and Alex must deal with the issues they cause. All while preparing himself and others to making the push for tier-5 and share his, Sam's and Nicole's news with others.

Short stories for Book 6 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Having completed his tier-5 trial, Alex/Xeal can finally travel to the other continents and explore. Meanwhile, a certain guild that has found themselves in trouble hasn’t given up on securing his assistance. Add to the mix another quest from Prince Victor, and Alex/Xeal will find himself very busy as he tries to balance multiple diplomatic missions while his guild continues to have one member after another face their tier-5 challenge to include two ladies that mean the world to him. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Short stories for Book 7 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Having picked up a trio of young ladies who are in need of an escort back home, Xeal sets off to return them to their tribes in the beast-man lands. If Xeal can manage to strike a few deals with the various tribes along the way, all the better. All while Abysses End has come once again to pay Alex a visit in reality, bringing four more of its workshops members who have anything but good intentions for him. All leading up the holidays and the last days before Alex and his friends have at home, before they move out of state! © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

Short stories for Book 8 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

It's time for Alex to officially move into his new home in Colorado, as new associates join him in developing FAE in reality. Meanwhile, in Eternal Dominion, he continues to move forward with his quest, to gain the approval of Nium’s nobility in the final year before he is to be wed to Princess Enye. While also getting to know the two other princesses from foreign nations who have their eyes on him as well. All while tracking down a few potential boosts to his guild in the form of a pair of phoenixes. As always, this series contains a no smut harem that seems to be getting out of control, but is really just settling into what it will truly be.

Short stories for Book 9 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

In reality, Alex welcomes all of his friends back from their month abroad, and they quickly notice the newest additions to his life, as they prepare to truly get used to living in Alex’s new home together. Meanwhile, in Eternal Dominion, the time has finally come for Xeal to meet with the reclusive elven queen to speak about the future relations between men and elves. Will the talks go smoothly, or will Xeal have to deal with a few unwanted wrinkles? This and more as Alex/Xeal continues his journey to stand at the top of Eternal Dominion and ensure his life and the life of those around him in reality are ones of comfort and prosperity.

Short stories for Book 10 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

The time for wedding bells to ring has arrived in Eternal Dominion. Xeal must make his final preparations for what is sure to be a unique experience in marrying three princesses from very different backgrounds and families, as there will be no going back once it is done! Especially with three more waiting brides and the fulfillment of their duties as nobles to take care of after the wedding.

Short stories for Book 10 of Eternal Dominion. © 2022 Bern Dean ℗ 2023 Soundbooth Theater

With his weddings and honeymoons behind him, it is time for Xeal/Alex to return to his climb to the top. Only, a new force seems to have other ideas regarding that. In a battle where one's will can only carry them so far, just how far will Xeal/Alex's will carry him? And will he break Eternal Dominion completely in the process?

Short stories for Book 12 of Eternal Dominion.

Phoenixes to find, new allies to make and a trip back to his home town await Alex/Xeal as his journey both in the virtual world of Eternal Dominion and reality continues.

Short stories for Book 13 of Eternal Dominion.