The Roads Converge Here

ADHD-fueled journeys that don't fit the norm. From noir detectives to dimension-hopping heroes, action and humor shake hands and give boredom the bum’s rush.

Welcome To My World(s)

The darkness of the room engulfs me like a man who hasn’t paid his electric bill. In my line of work, the paydays are few and sporadic. Whatever lurks in the corners of my mind, be it mystery, suspense, the macabre or the outrageous, you can bet that it is enjoyed by a precious few. And trust me, friend, not one of those few are sitting on a mound of cash. If they are, they didn’t inform me. “Largess” doesn’t seem to be a word in their vocabulary. In fact, it’s not in my vocabulary - I looked it up to learn how the other half lived.

The name is Vince Hase. Here at my desk I am bombarded by the random thoughts of my trade. I gave it all a name: Quantum Noir. Where adventurers stumble into alternate worlds, hard-boiled detectives find the rug of reality pulled away from their eyes, and horror is met with a wisecrack and a shrug. I find hope in cynicism, and light in darkness. If you don’t like the way I drive, pal, stay clear of the walkway.

Through all the twists and turns, I simply plug along. What else is there to do? Someone has to take all the randomness and make something out of it - It might just as well be me. And the stories? I think they’re worth the trip, or I wouldn’t keep punching at it day after day.

After all, accountancy is for the ones who give up the fight, and that ain’t me, brother. If I wanted a nine to five, I would have taken a correspondence course. Instead, I type away on this Royal until my fingers go numb, letting the darkness out to play and giving you spectacle to gawk at.

So, why not pull up a chair? The coffee's a bit old, but the tales are fresh and ready to pounce.

What’s on the Docket?

Here’s the kind of things that cross my desk. When you subscribe, you get a front-row seat.

• Active Case Files: Get sneak peeks, first-look chapters, and progress reports from my novels-in-progress. From the pulp sci-fi of Lance Zoom to the gritty noir of Astra Detective Agency, you'll see the stories as they take shape.

• Mental Prison Escapes: Exclusive short stories, micro-fiction, and humor pieces written just for this community.

• Behind the Typewriter: My ADHD used to be an unseen monster. Now, it’s a warm, cuddly puppy that I’ve taught to do tricks. See how the nuts attach to the bolts, from random notes on a cocktail napkin to the final twist on the last page.

• The First Story From The Worlds Of Lance Zoom (pdf or ePub):

  

Putting a Writer on Retainer

A writer on a leash? Maybe. This is a Substack, and yes, there’s a way to slip a few bills under the door. But let’s get one thing straight, nothing is ever behind a paywall. Think of the subscription not as a gate, but a partnership. It’s for folks who want to help keep the lights on.

• Level 1: FOOT IN THE DOOR. (Free Subscription)

  Read whatever it is I’m currently shovelin’, straight to your inbox. It’s like magic, if you have no idea how email works.

• Level 2: PROGRESS FOR ALL. (The Accountability Group)
  Subscribers can join the live weekly work sessions. An hour of shared, focused time to work on whatever you need to move forward on. Writing, drawing, organizing your sock drawer. You’re helping me just as much as I’m helping you.

• Level 3: QUANTUM SUPPORT. (The Patron)
  You like the work. You want to see more of it. You throw a few bucks in the hat to keep the coffee pot full and the ideas flowing. I'll be flattered, humbled and caffeinated. It's a win-win (win). And you’ll see the fruits of my labors either in your physical mailbox, or on the e-reader of your choice.

Why Sign On?

Because you want a good yarn, and I’m the guy who writes them. Simple.

When you subscribe, you:

• Get stories that make you laugh, think, and check your back room for lurking aliens.

• Join a crew of readers who appreciate a good genre-mashup and a well-timed joke.

• Support an independent author who’s building worlds one warped idea at a time.

• Never miss an update. Which is crucial, because my creative clock is... well, it's quantum.

Standard Disclaimers

Side effects of reading my work may include:

• Humor that shows up out of left field. Sometimes right field, but mostly left. After all, I’m left-handed (which has nothing to do with the phrase “out of left field,” but now, unfortunately, I have the word ‘left’ stuck in my head).

• Increased creative confidence, along with the urge to start seventeen projects at once.

• The realization that being different isn't just okay—it's a tactical advantage.

• Left. I told you it was stuck in my head.

Your Move, Friend.

Here's the play:

1. Hit the subscribe button. It’s around here somewhere. Don’t overthink it.

2. Tell your friends. Pass a note. Send a coded message. Whisper it in a smoky back room. Let anyone who appreciates a good yarn know where to find a dose of Quantum Noire.

3. And please, for the love of all that is holy, help me find my car keys. I know they're around here somewhere. I swear I saw them last week. I’d be able to leave the office…

Welcome to Quantum Noir. Let's see what kind of trouble we can get into. Are you in, or are you out?

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Dang it…