Brad Writes Worlds

“Myth, memory, and the collapse of certainty.”

My Original Works:

The Broken Legacy Saga
Help Yourself… Or Don’t – A Generational Memoir of Gen X
Boomers – A Generational Memoir

Fanfic Archive

Posts:

Brad Slade – Author Biography

Brad Slade writes worlds. Some burned. Some survived. All remembered.

A Gen X survivor of silence, grief, and VHS static, Brad crafts stories that dig into the marrow, fiction that bleeds, essays that punch, fanfics that dare to finish what others abandoned. His works span mythic fantasy, science fiction, post-collapse memoir, and reimagined continuations of epic sagas like A Song of Ice and Fire and Stargate.

His nonfiction book, Help Yourself… Or Don’t, is a raw, poetic field manual for anyone raised on sitcoms and sarcasm, searching for truth in the wreckage of burnout and broken promises. It’s not a self-help book… it’s a last-chance mixtape for those still standing.

Whether he’s reconstructing Westeros, reviving the Stargate program, or building entirely new realities from the ruins of this one, Brad writes with purpose: not to escape, but to confront.

📍 Based in Texas. Fueled by coffee, mixtapes, and righteous frustration.
📚 Explore his fanfiction archive, download full works, or read Help Yourself… Or Don’t on Amazon.

    • Pre-Orders Are Live: A New Saga Begins January 1

      Pre-Orders Are Live: A New Saga Begins January 1

      The wait is almost over.

      Pre-Orders are now live for Aric: The Corruption of Concordia, Book One of The Broken Legacy Saga.

      This book marks the beginning of a ten-book epic set in a world reshaped by catastrophe, rebuilt around order, precision, and control. After the Unbinding shattered ancient seals and returned raw magic to the world, some of humanity responded the only way it knew how, by building systems, by enforcing balance, by trusting that perfect structure could prevent collapse.

      Concordia is the pinnacle of that belief.

      Aric Kaelen is one of the city’s most trusted technomancers, an auditor trained to read the flow of mana and machine as living systems. He believes in Concordia. He believes in correction. He believes the system works.

      Until it doesn’t.

      What begins as a minor anomaly becomes something far more dangerous, a flaw that refuses to resolve, a pattern that suggests the city’s perfection is not balance at all, but containment. As Aric digs deeper, he uncovers truths deliberately erased from history and encounters forces that exist outside Concordia’s reach, unseen by its grids, untouched by its safeguards.

      Aric: The Corruption of Concordia is a science-fantasy novel about control disguised as harmony, systems that learn to lie, and the quiet rebellion of a man who refuses to ignore the crack in a perfect world.

      The Kindle edition is now available for pre-order on Amazon and will be automatically delivered on January 1, 2026. Paperback and hardcover editions will release the same day. New year, new saga.

      This is the first step in a long story I’ve been building for years, one that grows wider and stranger with each book. If you’ve followed my work before, thank you for being here at the beginning of something new. If you’re just discovering it now, welcome, the story is just getting started.

      More updates, excerpts, and behind-the-scenes notes will be coming soon.

      The saga begins.

      Pre-Order The First Book in The Broken Legacy Saga on Kindle Here

    • The Case of the Missing Apostrophes

      The Case of the Missing Apostrophes

      I was polishing Aric’s manuscript this week and stumbled across something unexpected. Not a plot issue, not a thematic oversight, not some grand structural revelation. Nothing nearly that dramatic.

      No, it was a keyboard ghost from the past.

      Somewhere in the endless word count I noticed a pattern. A strange absence. A tiny punctuation rebellion that I have apparently been waging for years without noticing.

      I almost never use the apostrophe.

      It turns out that learning to type on a typewriter leaves a few quiet fingerprints on you that last longer than any teacher ever warned us about. The apostrophe was always the awkward key. The one that stuck. The one that required just a little more force than the others. The one that snapped the smooth rhythm of the machine and made a sound like an interruption.

      So, I unconsciously did what any stubborn young writer would do. I avoided it.

      And decades later, here I am, editing a hundred thirteen thousand word novel and catching myself writing things like cannot, do not, did not, could not, will not, etc. and its with the confidence of someone entirely convinced this is how English works.

      I laughed, fixed them all, shook my head at myself, and kept editing.

      Aric’s book is almost done now. Final polish is moving smoothly toward the January first release. It is a strange feeling to see the finish line approaching after spending so long building the world and the cast that will shape The Broken Legacy Saga. It feels real in a way it didn’t before. Small discoveries like my ancient feud with the apostrophe only make it feel more like the universe is tapping me on the shoulder and saying yes this is happening.

      I’ve thought about going back someday to clean up my older fanfics, especially now that I can see every little quirk in my writing with fresh eyes. But right now I simply don’t have the time. The Broken Legacy Saga is my main focus, and I’m still working on my Stargate Universe episodes as well. Between the original series and the crew of the Destiny, my plate is full in the best possible way.

      The fanfics will stay as they are for now. They were written at a different stage of my life, and they still carry that version of me. I am letting them remain exactly as they were while I move forward with what comes next.

      This original world’s been waiting a long time to take its first step into daylight, and I’m looking forward to finally sharing it.

    • The Broken Legacy Series

      The Broken Legacy Series

      Announcement: The Broken Legacy Series Has Officially Launched Online

      After years of worldbuilding, drafting, rewriting, and dreaming, The Broken Legacy Series has begun its journey into the world.

      Each book in this ten-part epic now has its own dedicated home on my website.

      You can explore character arcs, story summaries, world lore, and exclusive excerpts as they unfold:

      The Broken Legacy Series Homepage
      Epic fantasy, science fiction, myth, and memory converge as humanity enters a new age shaped by belief and powered by machines older than history.

      Explore the timeline, the factions of a fractured Earth, and the magic that refuses to stay buried.

      Start the journey at the series hub:
      The Broken Legacy Series

      Aric: The Corruption of Concordia
      Book One of Ten – Coming in January 2026
      A conspiracy noir sci-fi thriller set in the Age of Unbinding.
      Follow compliance auditor Aric Kaelen as he uncovers a flaw in a perfect system that refuses to be wrong.

      Visit Aric’s page here:
      Aric

      Reina: The Fractured Rider
      Book Two of Ten – Release Date to be Announced
      A Dustland survival odyssey set in the Age of Unbinding.
      Ride with outlaw scout Reina Valdez as she crosses the shattered American frontier and outruns a future that already knows her name.

      Visit Reina’s page here:
      Reina

      This saga has lived in my head for years. Now it finally has a place to grow and you are invited to walk alongside it from the very beginning. Thank you for supporting this dream.

      More reveals and chapters coming soon.
      Myth. Memory. The collapse of certainty.
      Welcome to the Age of Unbinding.

    • The Broken Legacy Kickstarter is Now Live

      The Broken Legacy Kickstarter is Now Live

      I’ve written stories in some of the greatest fictional universes ever imagined. Thousands of readers have joined me on those adventures. Today, I’m asking for your help to begin one of my own.

      Aric: The Corruption of Concordia is the first step into a world that has lived in my head and heart for years. A world rebuilt from the ashes of a magical apocalypse. A world where hope is fragile but worth fighting for.

      The Kickstarter campaign is now live. If you believe in the power of stories, if you enjoy my writing, if you want to see this world fully realized, please consider backing it or sharing it with a friend.

      Every pledge counts. Every share matters. Together we can bring The Broken Legacy to life.

      Back it here:
      [Kickstarter for BradtheScribe]

      From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

    • New Stargate!!!

      New Stargate!!!

      A New Stargate Series Has Been Greenlit

      The Gate Will Soon Open Again

      Fans of the franchise have waited a long time to see the wormhole ripple once more. Today we finally received the news we have been hoping for. Amazon MGM Studios has officially ordered a brand new Stargate series, led by veteran producer and writer Martin Gero. This will not be a reboot or a reset, but a continuation of the story universe that has inspired audiences for nearly three decades.

      A new chapter. A familiar stargate. A legacy that still matters.

      Franchise icons Brad Wright and Joseph Mallozzi are involved as consulting producers, ensuring that the heart and history of Stargate remain central as the series evolves into its next era. The production is now entering its earliest stages. Scripts are being formed. The writer’s room is assembling. The creative engines are firing.

      Nothing is more exciting than a universe that refuses to stay dormant.

      As someone who has spent the past years writing, imagining, and continuing the narrative of the Stargate Program through fanfiction and analysis, this moment feels both triumphant and deeply meaningful. For a long stretch of silence, the future of the franchise seemed uncertain. Yet the fans never stopped believing. We kept exploring, kept asking what comes next, kept the torches lit in the darkness of the unknown.

      Now we finally have direction. And a wormhole once again waiting to be dialed.

      I’ll be following every development closely and sharing confirmed updates as they arrive. Whatever form this new chapter takes, one thing is certain. Stargate endures because its core idea endures: exploration, curiosity, courage, and the belief that humanity can rise to the challenges hidden among the stars.

      We will walk through the gate again.
      And the universe will welcome us home.

      Sincerely,
      BradtheScribe

      Read more about it here:
      Joe’s Post on Reddit

    • Nominated for the 2025 r/ASOIAFFanFiction Awards

      Nominated for the 2025 r/ASOIAFFanFiction Awards

      I am honored to share that A Dream of Spring has been nominated for the 2025 r/ASOIAFFanFiction Awards, in Category #23: Best Book Based Fanfiction.

      This story represents years of passion, reflection, and respect for the legacy of George R. R. Martin. It began as a wish to bring closure to a saga that shaped a generation of readers and became a labor of love, written over many long nights spent exploring the emotional landscapes of Westeros.

      To everyone who has read, commented, or simply shared the journey, thank you. Recognition like this means the world because it comes from the very community that inspired it.

      You can view the full list of nominees on r/ASOIAFFanFiction.

      Winter has ended. The dream endures. Truly, Thank You for the Nomination.

    • PDF Now Available for All Fanfics

      📢 New! Full PDF Downloads Now Available for All My Fanfiction Works

      Dear readers and wanderers of worlds,

      I’m excited to announce that all of my major fanfiction stories are now available for download as PDF files directly from my website. No more detours or redirects, you can read and keep your favorite tales of Westeros, Stargate, the DC Elseworlds, and beyond, anytime, offline, and in your preferred format.

      Each story has its own dedicated archive page where you’ll find:

      • Complete, well-formatted PDFs for easy reading on any device
      • Seamless access to all chapters online, with downloads just a click away
      • Updates as new stories and episodes are added, your one-stop hub for every saga I craft

      This is about putting the story in your hands, on your terms. Because stories deserve to be carried, remembered, and returned to, long after the screen goes dark.

      Visit the Fan Fiction Archive page now and start your journey in whichever way you choose, streaming, scrolling, or savoring page by page.

      Thank you for walking these worlds with me. Your support fuels the fire and sharpens the blade. This is just the beginning.

    • Zevrin Dominion Now Live!

      Zevrin Dominion Now Live!

      The next chapter of Destiny’s journey has arrived.

      After the fall of the drones, the crew of the Destiny believed they finally had breathing room to explore the stars. But in the dark expanse of a new galaxy, they encounter the Zevrin Dominion, a fanatical civilization that claims the origin signal as their divine right.

      To the Zevrin, the crew of Destiny are not explorers… they are heretics.

      This story will take you into the isolation, danger, and moral dilemmas of the Stargate Universe as the crew navigates a galaxy teetering on the brink of holy war. Expect political tension, survival under fire, and first contact that could end in extinction.

      📖 Read it now:
      Stargate Universe: The Zevrin Dominion

      This is a story of isolation, fanaticism, and the cost of reaching for a light claimed by another.

      If you’ve been following The Long Road and The Drone Threat, this is the next step in Destiny’s voyage… and it’s live today.

    • Both Books Now Available on Amazon!

      I’m proud to announce that both of my published works are now available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and digital formats:

      ✦ Help Yourself… Or Don’t

      A Gen X survival guide for navigating collapse with wit, grit, and zero pretense.
      Whether you’re burned out, fed up, or just trying to make sense of a world in freefall, this no-nonsense handbook cuts through the noise with sharp insight and hard-earned wisdom.
      🛒 Buy on Amazon – Paperback & Kindle
      eBook: $4.99 Paperback: $9.99 Hardcover: $19.99

      ✦ Boomers: Given Prosperity, Left None Behind

      An unflinching, unapologetic examination of the Boomer legacy through the eyes of a Gen X father who watched the promises of the past unravel.
      This isn’t a rant… it’s a reckoning.
      🛒 Buy on Amazon – Paperback & Kindle
      eBook: $4.99 Paperback: $9.99 Hardcover: $19.99

      Both books are written from the ground up for people who are tired of the sugarcoated, influencer-friendly nonsense. If you’ve ever felt like the world’s gone mad and no one’s saying the truth out loud, these were written for you.

      I’ve set the pricing as fair as possible, because I want the words to matter more than the money. But every purchase helps keep the lights on, and keeps me writing.

      If either book speaks to you, please consider leaving a review on Amazon or sharing the link. Independent voices don’t have marketing teams, we have each other.

      Thanks for reading.

    • Boomers is Now Available on Kindle!

      Boomers is Now Available on Kindle!

      If you grew up with rotary phones, roadmaps, and the cold war humming under your childhood… this one’s for you.

      My latest book, Boomers, is now live on Kindle.
      Paperback and Hardcover Coming Soon!

      This isn’t a eulogy. It’s a mirror held up to the generation that could have changed everything… and then took the world for themselves.
      From disco to debt ceilings, from free love to raising latchkeys, Boomers dives into the truth, the myths, and the glorious contradictions of the post-war generation that broke the mold… and maybe the planet.

      🔥 What’s Inside:

      • Real talk on politics, privilege, and personal failure
      • Cultural time capsules from TV to taboos
      • A reckoning with the narratives Boomers wrote… and the ones they dodged
      • Sarcasm sharp enough to shave a mustache off a Ford-era dad

      If you liked the first book, you’ll love this one. And if you’re a Gen X’er reading this… yeah, you’re probably going to want to buy this for a Boomer in your life. Or maybe just at them.

      📘 Grab Boomers on Kindle now →
      📘 Read an Excerpt Here →

      Thanks for reading. And thanks for surviving.

      Brad Slade
      Author – Help Yourself… Or Don’t, Winds of Winter Fanfic

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