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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

This story is too cute to pass by – check it out now!

Love fluffy queer stories? Why not take a peek at some of our other offerings, such as Got You Covered by D. V. Morse and The Problem with Wishes by Annabeth Lynch?

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: In Our Store, New Release, Sage Mooreland, Short Stories, Story Teaser
Posted on January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

New Release: “Best Friends AND…” by Tris Lawrence

The January theme for stories is “Snowed In,” and we start the month with this offering from Tris Lawrence – a new side story in her Welcome to PHU ‘verse. But even if you’re new to that setting, there’s plenty to love in this stand-alone wlw story about two high school best friends realizing that maybe they can be “best friends AND”…

Title: Best Friends AND…

Author: Tris Lawrence

Genre: Modern with Magic

Series: Welcome to PHU

Rating: General Audiences

Trigger Warnings: bigotry (anti-magic), dubious consent (mild), micro-aggressions (anti-magic), misogyny

Relationship: f/f, f/m (background), friends to lovers

Character Features: high school student, in the closet

Tags: car accident (mentions of), clothes sharing, first kiss, getting together, high school setting, mutual pining, new york, pov third person limited, present tense, sports (academic), united states of america

Teaser:

Someday Eve should write all the evidence down and see if she can figure out who is and isn’t Talented on the STEM-athlon team. She suspects most of them are. It’s a welcoming place for people who are a little different than the supposed norm.

“We’ll be there in five.” Eve pushes the door closed. “I have a spare T-shirt in my bag,” she says. “I brought it just in case I got something on me during my lab. You can wear it.”

“I have a spare too,” Sandy replies. “Sometimes I get dirty lying down on the gym floor to launch the plane. I’d figured I’d save it for tomorrow, but now is good. I feel gross; it’s been a long day.”

Eve is disappointed; she wanted to share hers with Sandy. Maybe she wants to save the day, or maybe she just wants to see her best friend wearing her clothes.

Length: 14 pages/5,077 words

Price: $1.99 US

Get your New Year off to a gentle, fluffy, friends-to-lovers wlw feels with this all-new story!

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: In Our Store, New Release, Short Stories, Story Teaser, Tris Lawrence, Welcome to PHU
Posted on December 31, 2022January 9, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

New Release: “The Act of Salvation” by Nicola Kapron

Duck Prints Press ends our 2022 publication catalog with a dark story with a hopefully ending – hopefully a mirror of the world’s future, with our hopeful chapter starting with the New Year! In the world Nicola Kapron has crafted, climate disaster has left humanity barely holding on, and so the gods settle on a desperate plan to save it…

Title: The Act of Salvation

Author: Nicola Kapron

Genre: Fantasy with Science Fiction, Dystopia

Rating: Mature Audiences

Trigger Warnings: body horror, dubious consent (minor), genocide (mentions of), major character death, minor character death (past)

Relationship: creation/creator, interspecies relationship, m/m

Character Features: deity, doctor, magic user, naïve, non-human, prehensile hair, scientist, sentient construct (magical)

Tags: body modification, environmentalism, first kiss, heaven, hopeful ending, mythology inspired, past tense, pov second person

Teaser:

The first thing you saw was light. Harsh, white light, streaming down from all sides, carving through the cool darkness of non-existence like scalpels. It tore the lingering weariness from your head and left you with a series of uncomfortable truths. First, you were lying on what appeared to be a dissection slab. Second, you were strapped down with a network of shining golden threads, glowing hot against skin the colour and texture of bone. Third, you were not breathing.

Length: 16 pages/5,490 words

Price: $1.99 USD

Check out The Act of Salvation by Nicola Kapron now for a vision of the end of the world – and it’s possible salvation!

And, while you’re at it, why not also take a peek at Kapron’s Campfire Stories, another intriguing view on an Earth similar but very different from our own…

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!

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 and read your fill!

Categories: In Our Store, New Release, Nicola Kapron, Short Stories, Story Teaser
Posted on December 17, 2022January 9, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

New Release: Let the Solstice Come by D. V. Morse

This Saturday, December 17th, brings our second story by D. V. Morse, and it’s also the second of our theme stories inspired by “The Holidays.” Don’t expect any fluff here, though – instead, why not schedule some rebellion for the start of your winter?

Title: Let the Solstice Come

Author: D. V. Morse

Genre: Historical with Magic

Rating: General Audiences

Trigger Warnings: forced breeding (mentions of), starvation

Character Features: air elemental, aroace, aromantic, asexual, earth elemental, nature spirit, non-human character, water elemental, slave

Tags: enslavement, environmentalism, humans are the villains, ireland, isolation, past tense, pov third person limited

Teaser:

Eithne released her bipedal form as soon as she reached the center of the field of sprouting emmer, dispersing her mass through the soil. It should have been a relief to do so. She should have been soaking in her home element, savoring the smell and taste of it, drifting off for a much-needed rest as the ground cooled for the winter.

None of those things were the case.

Length: 14 pages/4,514 words

Price: $1.99 USD

Bring on the Solstice with Duck Prints Press! Get your copy now!

And while you’re at it, check out Got You Covered, also by D. V. Morse – a modern-day fluffy w/w story that takes place in the same setting as Let the Solstice Comes; this story tells about that world’s past, and Got You Covered about its present!

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.

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Categories: D. V. Morse, In Our Store, New Release, Short Stories, Story Teaser
Posted on December 10, 2022January 9, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

New Release: “Meet C(omm)ute” by Violet J. Hayes

Love wlw? Love fluff? Want some fanfiction-esque meet cute feels with all original characters you’ll love? Of course you do! So check out this week’s new short story release from Duck Prints Press!

Title: Meet C(omm)ute

Author: Violet J. Hayes

Genre: Modern

Rating: General

Trigger Warning: microaggressions (racist)

Relationship: f/f, m/m

Character Features: bipoc, executive assistant, in the closet (partial), lesbian, teacher

Tags: fraught family dynamics, first date, flirting, meet cute, past tense, pov third person limited, public transit, united states of america

Teaser:

Priya locked her apartment door and started down the three flights of stairs to the street. Her mornings were calm and predictable: wake up, shower, breakfast, and pray the bus wasn’t late. Lately, though? Lately she’d been wishing for something slightly less predictable, something that would leave her waking up each morning with a sense of anticipation.

Changing things up was completely within her abilities. She could put herself out there, ask the few college friends she still kept in touch with if they knew anybody to fix her up with, maybe join a dating site. The thought alone had her shuddering. While Priya was extremely popular with the five-and-under set at work, talking to other adults—particularly women—felt less natural than playing dragons in a wooden block castle.

Length: 10 pages/2,885 words

Price: 99 cents US

A meet cute that’s the perfect length to read on a short commute? Can’t be any better! Get yours now!

Want some other wlw fluff? While you’re buying Meet C(omm)ute, why not also grab a copy of Got You Covered by D. V. Morse and The Problem with Wishes by Annabeth Lynch!

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!

Want to support the Press and get lots of our stories? Consider backing our Patreon or ko-fi monthly at a level that includes free stories, and read your fill!

Categories: New Release, Short Stories, Story Teaser, Violet J. Hayes
Posted on November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

A New Short Story for Our Patreon and ko-fi Backers!

Did you know that every month, all backers on our Patreon and ko-fi get a free fluff story of up to 2,500 words? We just posted this month’s story yesterday…

Title: Crowded Table

Author: Nickel J. Keep

Genre: Modern, Fluff

Rating: General Audiences

Relationships: f/f, f/m, found family, friends to lovers, m/m, polyamory

Character Features: anxiety, shy, trans male

Tags: getting together, meeting the family, mutual pining, past tense, transphobia (past) (implied), pov third person limited

Teaser:

August stood outside, staring at the door in front of him. He was at the correct address, he was sure of it, but being there didn’t feel right. He could hear the laughter coming from the inside, the joyful sound filling his tired bones with warmth.

But he didn’t deserve it. The camaraderie and friendship on the other side of the door were things he was told he could never have.

Want to read more? You’ll need to be come a backer! We have levels starting at $3/month, all with free stories and other fabulous perks!

Become a backer on Patreon or ko-fi NOW!

Categories: Ko-fi, New Release, Nickel J. Keep, Patreon, Short Stories, Story Teaser
Posted on November 12, 2022January 9, 2023 by Claire Houck — Leave a comment

New Erotica Release: “Heart’s Scaffold” by Alec J. Marsh

Our first erotica title of November is our second title by the incomparable Alec J. Marsh! This steamy story serves a heavy dose of feels with a side of emotional hurt/comfort. You won’t want to skip it!

Title: Heart’s Scaffold

Author: Alec J. Marsh

Genre: Erotica, Science Fiction, Academia

Rating: Explicit

Relationship: dom/sub, established relationship, m/m

Character Features: anxiety, dom, graduate student, low self-esteem, scientist, sub

Tags: aftercare, alcohol use (casual) (mentions of), corsetry, hand job, kissing, penis in anus sex, orgasm delay, past tense, pov alternating third person limited, praise kink, rope bondage, sexual teasing, subspace, topping from the bottom

Teaser:

Kit stared at himself in the mirror in dismay. He wasn’t ugly. He knew he wasn’t ugly, from his own artistic and critical eye and from the way other students looked at him behind their books and from the affirmations he begged out of Ally.

Tonight, with so much riding on his ability to make a good first impression, all he could see were flaws.

There was a pimple above his eyebrow, a rough patch of razor burn on his chin, a slump to his shoulders leftover from too many nights hunched over a book. He needed to convey control and competence, and he couldn’t do that looking like a nervous schoolboy.

Ally stirred in the bedsheets and sighed deeply. “Come back to bed,” he murmured.

Length: 14 pages/4,369 words

Price: $1.99 US

Tie up your weekend plans with this fabulous story!

Or, make it a double-header by getting this story AND “Study Hall,” our other dose of delicious smut written by Alec J. Marsh.


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