From Myths to Monsters: How Indie Author Richard Aden Vance Crafts Emotional Sci-Fi
Where Stories Begin / The Written Works of Richard Aden Vance
Independent storytelling thrives on imagination without limits, and that is exactly where I write. Across fables, speculative fiction, emotional sci-fi, and intimate character-driven tales. I craft stories that explore identity, sacrifice, wonder, and the quiet battles within us all. Whether you’re looking for mythic allegory, surreal transformation, or raw emotional journeys, my works offer something unforgettable.
In Aden’s Fables, short-form storytelling becomes something timeless. Each tale reads like a whisper from another world stories that feel ancient yet strikingly modern. These fables explore morality, longing, pride, love, and consequence through symbolic characters and the adventures they go through. At this time there are ten titles under the Aden’s Fables Series, spanning across two volumes and in Kindle Unlimited:
● Martian Manifest
● Ancient Isle
● Firewatch Static
● The Black Between Currents
● Immortal Blood
● Clockwork Heart
● The Skylands
● The Color Thief
● The Broker of Memory
● A Saint for Monsters
However, not only do I write short form content, but also I have written novels. In Twilight Symbiosis, I explore the delicate and sometimes dangerous bond between beings, from Monstrous to human and everywhere in between. If you are looking for a longer horror read, this is the one I recommend.
BLURB: “Daniel Reeves is researching local wildlife in the Blackwood Forest when he discovers tracks inside his cabin. Soon he starts to become ill. He begins to change, his body morphing into something new. Teamed with Marcus and Eleanor, Daniel must see his new symptoms through to the end. Can he survive the transformation?”
In A Bear’s Burden, I tell a story of weight, both literal and emotional. Through powerful symbolism and grounded storytelling and religious symbolism, the narrative explores responsibility, resilience, and the quiet endurance required to carry more than one should.
BLURB:“A story of unlikely heroes in the right place at the wrong time doing their best to handle the dangers of faith and fantasy. Monsters lurk around each corner while the ragtag team sets out to try and make a better future.”
Coming soon as well is my third novel. Stay tuned for:
The Black Book of St Ignatius.
BLURB: Father Mateo Yoshida; a Jesuit priest, scholar, philosopher, and linguist with roots stemming back to Japan; serves the Vatican for a secret purpose: He hunts the supernatural. Mateo looks at these creatures existing in God’s world, not with contempt, but a form of understanding. They, too, are God’s creations. Is it right to dispatch them with extreme prejudice, or can monsters be forgiven?
I want to take a moment to sincerely thank every reader who has taken a chance on my stories. Whether you’ve stepped into the world of Aden’s Fables, wandered through Twilight Symbiosis, or felt the weight of A Bear’s Burden, your support means more than I can put into words. As an independent author, every purchase, review, and recommendation truly matters. You are the reason these stories exist beyond the page. I hope you enjoy reading these stories as much as I enjoyed writing them.
Author Bio:
R A Vance is an independent author of fiction whose stories explore sacrifice, transformation, and the fragile line between light and dark. His works include the Adens Fables series, Twilight Symbiosis, and A Bear’s Burden.
Blending fantasy, horror, religious, and philosophical undertones, R A Vance crafts immersive worlds populated by flawed heroes, haunted souls, and quiet moments of revelation.
R A Vance was born in June of 1997 in West Virginia. Being from the heart of Appalachia provides a rich base for his love of the paranormal. West Virginia and Appalachia are abundant with folklore, myths, and legends; all of which helped shape R A Vance’s writing.
Every story R A Vance puts out is carefully curated to be a part of an expanding world. R A Vance believes that stories are bridges to different cultures and that it is the duty of story tellers to keep the cultures alive by sharing those stories; in essence, crossing the bridge.
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