Richard Ritenbaugh

After a busy month, I can finally publish *Apex Predator - Ten*: “Recovery”! A seriously injured Ren regains consciousness only to discover he is stuck on a narrow ledge over a precipitous drop to certain death below. To read it, click on the URL in the comments.

*Apex Predator - Nine*: “The Hunt” is finally out! Reinforced by Kipchak's kinsmen and their dogs, Adon leads the company in a hunt for the gigantic lizard. To read it, click on the URL in the comments. ⤵️

After a bit of a hiatus, *Apex Predator - Eight*, “Dread and Doubt,” has posted! Upon returning to camp, those who faced the enormous lizard are greeted with skepticism. Artema and Ren spar over their readiness. To read it, click on the URL in the comments.

*Apex Predator - Seven*: “Encounter” is out! Mast and Artema perform a delicate chore, while Adon, Bandrick, Ren, and Kipchak explore the area, finding more than they bargained for. To read it, click on the URL in the comments. 👇

The next installment of *Apex Predator* is available! Adon's company enters the Coastal Mountains and approaches Sea Lion Cape from the north, choosing a site for a base camp with care. To read it, click on the URL in the comments. 👇

*Apex Predator - Five*, “The Huntsman,” is available! Adon's crew, joined by Duke Vash's huntsman and soldiers, embarks on their expedition to Sea Lion Cape. The huntsman tells his story. To read this, click on the URL in the comments.

At long last, a fourth episode of *Apex Predator*, “Duke Vash”! Adon and Artema meet with Duke Vorel Vash for a briefing and receive unsettling news. To read it, please click on the URL in the comments.

At long last, *Apex Predator - Three*: “Wesfair” finally hits the streets! Adon's crew travels to Wesfair, where they discover a trading fair in progress and decide to stroll through. To read it, click on the URL in the comments.

*Apex Predator - Two*: “One of the Crew” is out! Artema Santinetta, Adon's sixteen-year-old daughter, objects to his returning to duty after he has worn himself out with grief. Read it at the URL in the comments.