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Posted on March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

Saturday Releases: All-New Stories by Nicola Kapron and Annabeth Lynch!

This week, we’re welcoming in spring with two very nature-oriented tales: one of the forest, grown wild and out of control, and one of the creatures that play amidst the fireflies during a hot summer night.

Dead Man’s Bells by Nicola Kapron

Dark Fantasy, M/NB, Demonic Possession (Voluntary)

The vines were alive. They writhed like snakes as he ran a hand over them. As one, they untangled themselves from the shrouded shape of the spear. A few even dropped off entirely and nudged at his ankles. Underneath, the weapon gleamed with the soft, wet shimmer of fresh growth.

Around it, he could make out the silhouette of something that was almost human. Luminous green eyes. Roots wrapped tightly into the shape of arms, legs, musculature. Foxglove flowers blooming in the hollow of a throat.

A forest demon persisting long after it had been cut down and sanded into a useful shape.

Beautiful, Liam thought. This feeling might be awe. If he didn’t need to keep moving forward, toward it, he would have fallen to his knees.

For a moment, the ringing paused, and the vines slowed in their movements. “I am not dead,” said the voice that wasn’t his own. “You did not kill me. Even like this, you cannot tame me. Raise me, and I will live again.”

Follow Liam as his life intertwines with that of the verdant growth possessing the basement of his family’s manor. Read Dead Man’s Bells now!


Away With the Fairies by Annabeth Lynch

Modern with Magic, Siblings and Family, Fae/Fairy Kidnapping (Consensual)

“Why do the lightning bugs only fly up?” I asked Linda.

“Not all of them do. But this kind produces light as they fly. They’re sending signals to the others,” she said, coming to look at the ones I grabbed. “They’re telling each other things with the lights.”

“Like what?”

“Like what kind they are, or if they’re boys or girls, or whether they want to have babies. They talk by flashing. That’s why they blink.”

“What about that one?” I pointed at a fast-moving one. “That one isn’t blinking at all.” Linda looked at the one I pointed at. She watched it for a long time, waiting for its light to blink off.

It didn’t.

What have Linda and her sister Suzy found amidst the fireflies (spoilers…it might be in the title…)? Read Away With the Fairies and find out!


Love works featuring nature spirits, fae, and fairyfolk? These two aren’t the only ones in our catalog! Check out our anthologies Add Magic to Taste, He Bears the Cape of Stars, and She Wears the Midnight Crown, or…

  • Let the Solstice Come by D. V. Morse (historical with magic, elementals are enslaved by humans, rebellion)
  • The Fairy Garden by Rhosyn Goodfellow (modern with magic, child point of view, fae and fairyfolk)
  • A Glimmer of Hope by Nina Waters (modern with magic, m/m, novel-length, angst with a happy ending)

Who we are: Duck Prints Press LLC is an independent publisher based in New York State. Our founding vision is to help fanfiction authors navigate the complex process of bringing their original works from first draft to print, culminating in publishing their work under our imprint. We are particularly dedicated to working with queer authors and publishing stories featuring characters from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Love what we do? Want to make sure you don’t miss the announcement for future giveaways? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and get previews, behind-the-scenes information, coupons, and more!

Want to support the Press, read about us behind-the-scenes, learn about what’s coming down the pipeline, get exclusive teasers, and claim free stories? Back us on Patreon or ko-fi monthly!

Categories: Annabeth Lynch, In Our Store, New Release, Nicole Wilkinson, Original Fiction, Short Stories, Story Teaser
Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

New Backer-Reward Fluff Story by J. D. Harlock!

An author who we recruited to do a fluff story for our monthly backers on Patreon and ko-fi unfortunately wasn’t able to complete it due to life going haywire for them (and we are glad they stepped back when they needed to! Accommodating peoples’ real-life challenges is one of our Press-wide goals), which has meant that for some time we’ve been “one story behind,” owing our backers the story they were supposed to receive in September, 2023.

This is that story! This cute, funny story about “the Solarpunks” – a group of teens trying to exercise their rebellious years in the midst of an early semi-utopian solarpunk society – has our young offenders being forced to attend a workshop to try to “fix” their rebellious ways. It’s a sequel to the first Solarpunks story, Viva la Revolución, which is also a Patreon/ko-fi exclusive!

Title: The Solarpunks (are Forced to) Attend the Workshop to End All Hate and Misunderstanding Ever with Infinite Love and Endless Laughter

Author: J. D. Harlock

Genre: Science Fiction

Rating: General Audiences

Relationship: friends

Character Features: bipoc, non-binary

Tags: alcohol use (casual), humor, past tense, pov third person omniscient, teenage rebellion, solarpunk

Teaser:

“Do you all know why you’re here?” Mx. Majzoub asked the attendees, with one eye on Dokgo and the other on Sami. “Anyone?” Dokgo raised his hand, but Ms. Majzoub kept looking around the room. “Anyone else?” Dokgo jerked his arm back and forth. “Anyone?! Please…” Dokgo stood up to speak anyway. “Okay, fine. Dokgo.”

“Mx. Majzoub,” Dokgo pushed back his spectacles with a smirk on his face. “Does it have to do with ending all hate and misunderstanding ever with infinite love and endless laughter?”

The students groaned loudly as Mx. Majzoub nodded and smiled as hard as she could. Dokgo, who seemed to enjoy this, then raised his arm again.

“Now, class.” Mx. Majzoub readily ignored him with one eye on one of the drawers on her desk. “For this exercise, I want you to pair up. One of you needs to present their fist, and the other needs to open it with whatever method they can think of. Hint, hint, it may involve some love and laughter.”

Length: 9 pages/2,304 words

All backers on Patreon and ko-fi, from our minimum level of $3/month and up, can read this story now for free!

Brighten up your mid-week with some solar sunshine and teen shenanigans! Back us on Patreon or ko-fi and read The Solarpunks (are Forced to) Attend… now!

Who we are: Duck Prints Press LLC is an independent publisher based in New York State. Our founding vision is to help fanfiction authors navigate the complex process of bringing their original works from first draft to print, culminating in publishing their work under our imprint. We are particularly dedicated to working with queer authors and publishing stories featuring characters from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Love what we do? Want to make sure you don’t miss the announcement for future giveaways? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and get previews, behind-the-scenes information, coupons, and more!

Categories: Crowdfunding, J. D. Harlock, Ko-fi, New Release, Original Fiction, Patreon, Short Stories, Story Teaser
Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

Backer Reward Fluff Story: “Count the Number of Seeds” by Lyn Weaver

Every month, every single backer of our Patreon and ko-fi gets access to a brand new, six-month-exclusive free story! This month’s free story is Count the Number of Seeds by Lyn Weaver, the third story in the “Sunrise Over the Black Forest” universe; the first written (though third chronologically) is the erotica story We All Need to Get By (available in our webstore!) and the second, Things We Know, But Don’t Recall, is also erotica and is currently Patreon exclusive. Combined, the stories explore the meetings between Sevan, vampire and Lord of the Black Forest, and Kel, a less-than-innocent priest who takes over an abandoned church deep in the woods.

Title: Count the Number of Seeds

‘Verse: Sunrise Over the Black Forest

Author: Lyn Weaver

Genre: Fantasy with Technology, Gothic

Rating: General Audiences

Relationships: interspecies relationship, m/m, relationship of convenience

Character Features: amnesia, in a religious order, immortal, magic use, nature spirit, non-human, vampire

Tags: church setting, fluff, past tense, pov third person limited, unreliable narrator, vampiric feeding (mentions of)

Teaser:

Kel was bent over the stage, attacking various stains with the concentrated effort of a man taking out his frustrations on something that couldn’t fight back. His golden hair was up in a messy ponytail, and he’d taken off his outer vestments, presumably to keep them clean.

Sevan wanted to tug that tail. To materialize beside Kel instead of meters away. To sink his teeth into the nape peeking out of Kel’s untidy dress shirt.

He carefully set that train of thought aside and tossed one of the apples up. It made a satisfying thunk when he caught it. “Good evening.”

“Hello, neighbour,” Kel said. He glanced up briefly, then went back to scrubbing. “You’re later than usual. I was starting to think you weren’t coming.”

Length: 9 pages/2,407 words

Best of all? This is only one of the TWENTY-FOUR stories you could read RIGHT NOW if you backed our Patreon or ko-fi for at least $3/month! And, as if that’s not enough, if you backed at $10/month or $25/month, you could access forty-seven stories posted for our backers, AND claim free stories from our webstore!

Intrigued? Back us on Patreon or ko-fi now, and find out what awaits Kel in the depths of the Black Forest…

Who we are: Duck Prints Press LLC is an independent publisher based in New York State. Our founding vision is to help fanfiction authors navigate the complex process of bringing their original works from first draft to print, culminating in publishing their work under our imprint. We are particularly dedicated to working with queer authors and publishing stories featuring characters from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Love what we do? Want to make sure you don’t miss the announcement for future giveaways? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and get previews, behind-the-scenes information, coupons, and more!

Categories: Backer Reward Story, Crowdfunding, Duck Prints Press, Ko-fi, Lyn Weaver, New Release, Original Fiction, Patreon, Short Stories, Story Teaser
Posted on March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

Backer Reward Story: “Awkward and Oblivious” by R. L. Houck

Did you know? People who back us on Patreon and ko-fi get a minimum of one free story a month (backing levels start at $3/month)! Depending on your backer level, you may get way more than one! Curious about our most recent freebie? Well read on and learn all about it!

Title: Awkward and Oblivious

Author: R. L. Houck

Genre: Modern

Rating: General Audiences

Trigger Warnings: harm to animals

Relationship: employee/customer, idiots to lovers, w/w

Character Features: oblivious, trucker, veterinarian

Tags: everyone knows but them, fluff, getting together, humor, love at first sight, past tense, pets, pining, pov third person limited

Teaser:

Dr. Anna leaned forward and booped Mako on the nose, making the puppy’s tail wildly wag. Then Dr. Anna turned and took a step toward the door that led to the back of the clinic.

Say something. Ask her, you idiot! “Oh, uh! I was wondering—?”

Dr. Anna paused and turned back. “Yes?”

Alex clutched Mako to her chest, running her fingers through the beagle puppy’s soft coat for reassurance. “Um. I just—I’m so grateful for all you did for Mako when she was sick. Would you like to go out for coffee sometime? As a thank you?”

Length: 10 pages

Want to read on? OF COURSE YOU DO! Well, back us now on Patreon or ko-fi, and read your fill!

Categories: Ko-fi, New Release, Patreon, R. L. Houck, Short Stories, Story Teaser
Posted on March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

New Release: “Warmer Lights” by Era J. M. Couts

Title: Warmer Lights

Author: Era J.M. Couts

Genre: Modern

Rating: General Audiences

Relationship: m/m

Tags: berlin, fluff, germany, present tense, reunions, second chances, second person, sports (dancing)

Teaser:

In the beginning, it feels like a game.

A playful game, where there’s laughter and giggling and energy to no end. A game where every move is fun, every day is fun, every breathing second is fun.

You’ve just met someone, and it’s exciting and pure and intense.

Length: 7 pages/1,430 words

This Saturday we bring you second chances, short and sweet! Check it out now!

Who we are: Duck Prints Press LLC is an independent publisher based in New York State. Our founding vision is to help fanfiction authors navigate the complex process of bringing their original works from first draft to print, culminating in publishing their work under our imprint. We are particularly dedicated to working with queer authors and publishing stories featuring characters from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Love what we do? Want to make sure you don’t miss the announcement for future giveaways? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and get previews, behind-the-scenes information, coupons, and more!

Want to support the Press, read about us behind-the-scenes, learn about what’s coming down the pipeline, get exclusive teasers, and claim free stories? Back us on Patreon or ko-fi monthly!

Categories: Era J. M. Couts, In Our Store, New Release, Short Stories, Story Teaser
Posted on February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

New Release: “Princess Antonia del Montari, aka The Accidental Barista” by A. L. Heard

Title: Princess Antonia del Montari, aka The Accidental Barista

Author: A.L. Heard

Genre: Modern with Magic

Rating: General

Relationship Type: commoner/noble, employee/customer, f/f

Character Features: royalty

Tags: attraction at first sight, coffee shop setting, first date, meet cute, mistaken identity, pov third person limited, present tense

Teaser:

“Excuse me?” someone asks from her right.

Toni startles slightly. She frowns in dismay as the coffee sloshes over the edge of one of the mugs.

Once everything’s balanced again, Toni looks over to the nearest table.

Black leather jacket, knee-high boots over dark skinny jeans, a too-loose T-shirt for a band Toni’s never heard of, and a myriad of piercings all conspire to make Toni’s heart pound in her chest and her mouth go dry. It’s only worse when she meets the woman’s eye and gets lost in caramel. She stands there, marveling at the beautiful woman so long that even Toni’s aware it’s become awkward.

Length: 10 pages/2,553

You know your Saturday would be better with some wlw meet-cute fluff, so get some RIGHT NOW!

Who we are: Duck Prints Press LLC is an independent publisher based in New York State. Our founding vision is to help fanfiction authors navigate the complex process of bringing their original works from first draft to print, culminating in publishing their work under our imprint. We are particularly dedicated to working with queer authors and publishing stories featuring characters from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Love what we do? Want to make sure you don’t miss the announcement for future giveaways? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and get previews, behind-the-scenes information, coupons, and more!

Want to support the Press, read about us behind-the-scenes, learn about what’s coming down the pipeline, get exclusive teasers, and claim free stories? Back us on Patreon or ko-fi monthly!

Categories: A. L. Heard, Short Stories, Story Teaser
Posted on January 26, 2023January 26, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

Coming Soon: Duck Prints Press February Release Schedule

Wondering what we’ve got coming out in February? Well, wonder no more! Learn all about it, and read some teasers!

The theme for February is Storm’s Coming. Themes are selected by our monthly backers on Patreon and ko-fi, and we invite all our authors to interpret the theme loosely and draw inspiration from it. In February, three of the six stories we’re releasing are theme stories.

Duck Prints Press Titles (General Imprint)

February 11th: In Good Company by Nicola Kapron (theme story). Genre: Modern. Relationship: m/m. Primary Tags: horror, murder-husbands-to-be. Length: novelette.
Teaser: The first time Haruki Aoyama had gotten close to someone rotten, he’d been heartbroken. Now he was so used to being disappointed that he’d begun to seek it out. The signs were easy to spot once he’d learned to see them: a household with a too-quiet child and a too-loud adult. Kids who were never dressed right for the weather sitting in parks and under overhangs, waiting for someone to finally let them in. People who bought kids’ toys and clothes at the counter Haruki worked and said contradicting things when he commented on how the kid never seemed to join them at the store. Yes, once you had your eyes open, it was easy to see how many children were being failed by the monsters of this world.


February 18th: Princes Antonia del Montari, aka The Accidental Barista by A. L. Heard. Genre: Modern. Relationship: f/f. Primary Tags: meet cute, fluff. Length: short story (under 3k words).
Teaser: Toni slumps in her chair and stairs forlornly out the cafe windows. It’s a beautiful day, complete with a cloudless sky, birds singing cheerfully, and that perfect spring temperature appropriate for wearing anything from tank tops to sweatshirts. Really, it’s perfect.

And Toni’s stuck inside, working on an essay and about to get her third cup of coffee


February 25th: Moonweaver by Willa Blythe (theme story). Genre: Fantasy with Science Fiction. Relationship: f/f. Primary tags: trauma, climate change, friends to lovers. Length: short story.
Teaser: “The Universe has spoken,” Grandmother Flame said quietly, tossing a bit of powder on the fire and turning the flames a brilliant indigo. “Pomegranate and Honeycomb will beseech the Moon on our behalf to bring back the night and restore the balance of the world. I trust you will all send them both off with honor.”

Duxxx Prints Press Titles (Erotica Imprint)

February 4th: Lightbringer by boneturtle (theme story). Genre: Fantasy. Relationship: m/m. Primary Tags: amnesia, martyrdom, reunion, second chances. Length: novelette.
Teaser: There is a village at the far edge of the world where the people return to the same life each time they die. Endlessly, they forget, and live each of their lives as though it was their first. They climb the mountains, and fish in the frozen lakes, and eat what the forest provides. They are improbably happy, and they pray to no one.

Except for once, each year, when the light begins to fade.


February 18th: The Fated Prince by Mikki Madison. Genre: Historical with Magic. Relationship: m/m. Primary tags: arranged marriage, human/fae relationship, as slow a burn as you can get in 5,000 words. Length: short story.
Teaser: “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today—” 

To watch His Royal Highness, Prince Richard, sacrifice himself on the altar of his father’s hubris.


February 25th: We All Need to Get By by Lyn Weaver. Genre: Gothic/Fantasy with Technology. Relationship: m/m. Primary tags: relationship of convenience, human/vampire relationship, vampiric feeding kink. Length: short story.
Teaser: Kel hadn’t set out to become a vampire’s snack. Like most things in his life, it had just sort of happened. He’d done something stupid because it had looked like fun, realized exactly where that path would lead him if he continued down it, and then somehow been surprised when he ended up exactly where he’d thought he would. The very first time Sevan had showed up in the old church, looking to thank the new neighbour for banishing that dreadful aura of zealotry that had been clinging on for centuries, Kel had looked at him and thought, I’m gonna end up being sucked dry, aren’t I?


Intrigued? Want to make sure you don’t miss any of these? Your best bet is to sign up for our monthly newsletters and get previews, behind-the-scenes information, coupons, and more! Alternatively, pick any of our social media platforms to follow us on – we always cross-post about new releases!

Interested in reading more, and maybe claiming some of these stories for free? Backers on our Patreon and ko-fi get lots of extra content, sneak peeks, and a minimum of one free story each month!


Who we are: Duck Prints Press LLC is an independent publisher based in New York State. Our founding vision is to help fanfiction authors navigate the complex process of bringing their original works from first draft to print, culminating in publishing their work under our imprint. We are particularly dedicated to working with queer authors and publishing stories featuring characters from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.

Categories: A. L. Heard, boneturtle, Coming Soon, Erotica, Erotica Novelette, Erotica Short Story, Erotica Story Teaser, Lyn Weaver, Mikki Madison, New Release, Nicola Kapron, Short Stories, Story Teaser, Willa Blythe
Posted on January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

New Release: “A Mutual Interest” by Alec J. Marsh

Do you know about our theme months? Well, every month we give our authors a prompt, and they can choose to write a short story to that prompt! The theme for January is “Snowed In,” and Alec J. Marsh has written our second snowed-in together story. Learn all about A Mutual Interest…

Title: A Mutual Interest

Author: Alec J. Marsh

Genre: Fantasy with Technology

Rating: General Audiences

Trigger Warnings: death of a parent (past), harm to animals

Relationship: f/m, f/m (past), friends to lovers, friends with benefits (past), m/m (past)

Character Features: bisexual, criminal, magic use, member of a resistance movement, veteran

Tags: break-up (past), dystopia, first kiss, getting together, love declaration, love triangle, past tense, pov third person limited

Teaser:

Tirsa stopped arguing with Jeromy after they reached the outskirts of the city, and by the time they’d made it to open countryside she had fallen asleep, snuggled against the window of the jeep under his coat. He didn’t mind her arguing, not exactly, but she was arguing against her own best interests. She deserved a weekend off.

The traffic grew thicker as they neared the army checkpoint into Kestilav Province, and Jeromy pulled to a stop. Tirsa didn’t stir, and her breathing whistled a little bit. Jeromy’s heart squeezed with fondness.

Length: 20 pages/7,282 words

Price: $1.99 US

Can’t wait to see how Jeromy and Tirsa’s relationship will develop during their journey? Check out Alec’s newest release now!

Did you know? This is Alec’s fourth publication with Duck Prints Press! Check out his other works here (though watch out, some of them are spicy!).

Who We Are: Duck Prints Press LLC is an independent publisher based in New York State. Our founding vision is to help fanfiction authors navigate the complex process of bringing their original works from first draft to print, culminating in publishing their work under our imprint. We are particularly dedicated to working with queer authors and publishing stories featuring characters from across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Love what we do? Sign up for our monthly newsletter and get previews, behind-the-scenes information, coupons, and more.

Through the month of January, 2023, all new monthly backers on our Patreon and ko-fi can claim a merchandise freebie in addition to all their backer rewards – which, depending on your backer level, could include a free copy of this story! Why not take a peek at what we have to offer?

Categories: Alec J. Marsh, In Our Store, New Release, Short Stories, Story Teaser
Posted on January 16, 2023January 16, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

Downhill into Unfamiliar Territory by MusicFren

The author MusicFren decided to post a fic they originally wrote for the Duck Prints Press Patreon to AO3, so now anyone can read it! This is a super cute story about two runaway pets becoming friends. You should check it out, and shower MusicFren in kudos.

Title: Downhill into Unfamiliar Territory

Author: MusicFren

Summary: A cat and a snake meet while on the run from their owners, and despite their differences, help each other come to terms with their upbringing.

Teaser:

“And get your dirty paws off of my tail!”

The small gray cat mews apologetically as she clambers off of the snake’s tail, slipping like a newborn taking her first steps in the world. She lands heavy in the tall grass, fur shimmering as it becomes damp with morning dew. With a shake, she sends droplets flying in all directions, a cascade of rainbows against the morning mist. Tongue flickering irritably, Sylvian shuts his eyes against the unwelcome barrage.

Give it a read!

Categories: Backer Reward Story, Ko-fi, MusicFren, Patreon, Short Stories, Story Teaser
Posted on January 14, 2023January 14, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

New Release: “Bubble, Bubble” by Sage Mooreland

Title: Bubble, Bubble

Author: Sage Mooreland

Genre: Modern

Rating: General Audience

Relationship: established relationship, f/f/m, family, parenthood, polyamory

Character Features: bipoc, bisexual, child, engineer Tags: fluff (domestic), halloween, kidfic, past tense, pov third person limited, pregnancy, slice of life

Teaser:

“Punk, if you don’t get your rear end down here, we’re not going to be able to go!” Charlotte called up the stairs. “I thought you wanted to do three blocks tonight?”

There was a muffled thump, some child-friendly cursing, and then running feet. “Mama, gimme a minute! Dad’s fixing my costume!”

Length: 9 pages/2,370 words

Price: 99 cents US

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