Zack Tucker
@zatsamizdat.bsky.social
Hi! I'm Zack. Author of upmarket speculative fiction, comic book enthusiast, gamer, and pro-wrestling fan.
I mostly write dark fantasy, historical fiction, and near future science fiction. Any/all pronouns.
My linktree: https://linktr.ee/ZATsamizdat
I mostly write dark fantasy, historical fiction, and near future science fiction. Any/all pronouns.
My linktree: https://linktr.ee/ZATsamizdat
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Zack Tucker
@zatsamizdat.bsky.social
· Apr 8
An Unequal Share [A Dark, Progression Fantasy]
Vero is an orphan, raised by a cruel and abusive master to hunt monsters after the death of her parents. To protect herself in a harsh feudal society, she has adopted a male identity and travels in me...
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My dark fantasy series, An Unequal Share, is available to read for free at Royal Road. If you like Game of Thrones or Witcher style fantasy stories, consider checking it out. 🧙♂️🧝📖📔📚🐲🐉 #booksky #fantasy #indiebooks #IndieApril #ebook #booklinks #fantasybooksky #author www.royalroad.com/fiction/7993...
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Hunting a powerful vampire, Vero plunges beneath an icy lake to infiltrate his keep through a hidden underwater postern, but even she is unprepared for what she encounters there.
Hunting a powerful vampire, Vero plunges beneath an icy lake to infiltrate his keep through a hidden underwater postern, but even she is unprepared for what she encounters there.
The Lady of the Lake
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
zacheriahtucker.substack.com
October 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Hunting a powerful vampire, Vero plunges beneath an icy lake to infiltrate his keep through a hidden underwater postern, but even she is unprepared for what she encounters there.
Hunting a powerful vampire, Vero plunges beneath an icy lake to infiltrate his keep through a hidden underwater postern, but even she is unprepared for what she encounters there.
I have some exciting news! For today and tomorrow (Oct 1 - 2) the anthology Things Left Unsaid, which contains my short story We Were Walking, is available for free on kindle. Check it out!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HKGWWGPL?&linkCode=sl2&tag=books12100-20&linkId=b531cfce09d4348f41d846e1c2497b9f&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
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October 1, 2026 at 8:44 PM
I have some exciting news! For today and tomorrow (Oct 1 - 2) the anthology Things Left Unsaid, which contains my short story We Were Walking, is available for free on kindle. Check it out!
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Vero hunts the most powerful known vampire in the world. Out of her order’s dreary fortress at last, her party prepares to destroy a cult of undead holding a small town in thrall.
Vero hunts the most powerful known vampire in the world. Out of her order’s dreary fortress at last, her party prepares to destroy a cult of undead holding a small town in thrall.
Church of Life, Church of Death
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
zacheriahtucker.substack.com
September 28, 2026 at 12:40 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Vero hunts the most powerful known vampire in the world. Out of her order’s dreary fortress at last, her party prepares to destroy a cult of undead holding a small town in thrall.
Vero hunts the most powerful known vampire in the world. Out of her order’s dreary fortress at last, her party prepares to destroy a cult of undead holding a small town in thrall.
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Vero hunts for the most powerful known vampire in the world. Out of her order’s dreary fortress at last, Vero and her companion cross a bleak mountain range haunted by a daemon.
Vero hunts for the most powerful known vampire in the world. Out of her order’s dreary fortress at last, Vero and her companion cross a bleak mountain range haunted by a daemon.
Beyond the Forest
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
zacheriahtucker.substack.com
September 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Vero hunts for the most powerful known vampire in the world. Out of her order’s dreary fortress at last, Vero and her companion cross a bleak mountain range haunted by a daemon.
Vero hunts for the most powerful known vampire in the world. Out of her order’s dreary fortress at last, Vero and her companion cross a bleak mountain range haunted by a daemon.
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Vero is given a hunt by the Curia for the eldest and most powerful known vampire in the world. It's a hunt almost certain to fail, by design, but also she finds unexpected allies.
Vero is given a hunt by the Curia for the eldest and most powerful known vampire in the world. It's a hunt almost certain to fail, by design, but also she finds unexpected allies.
An Undesired Arrival - Interlude I: Alexius
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
zacheriahtucker.substack.com
September 10, 2026 at 4:01 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Vero is given a hunt by the Curia for the eldest and most powerful known vampire in the world. It's a hunt almost certain to fail, by design, but also she finds unexpected allies.
Vero is given a hunt by the Curia for the eldest and most powerful known vampire in the world. It's a hunt almost certain to fail, by design, but also she finds unexpected allies.
Deep in the earth, Aaja searches for the remains of a dead civilization.
I'm happy to announce my micro fiction piece, Crystalline Concerto, has been featured in the new anthology, The Gathering! Now available for purchase on Amazon through the link.
#booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #books
I'm happy to announce my micro fiction piece, Crystalline Concerto, has been featured in the new anthology, The Gathering! Now available for purchase on Amazon through the link.
#booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #books
https://www.amazon.com/dp/106986479X?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PY5FB4J65JCMTG4SVFDK_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PY5FB4J65JCMTG4SVFDK_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_PY5FB4J65JCMTG4SVFDK_1&bestFormat=true
Amazon
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September 9, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Deep in the earth, Aaja searches for the remains of a dead civilization.
I'm happy to announce my micro fiction piece, Crystalline Concerto, has been featured in the new anthology, The Gathering! Now available for purchase on Amazon through the link.
#booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #books
I'm happy to announce my micro fiction piece, Crystalline Concerto, has been featured in the new anthology, The Gathering! Now available for purchase on Amazon through the link.
#booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #books
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Vero is given a hunt by the Curia for the eldest and most powerful known vampire in the world. It's a hunt almost certain to fail, by design, but also she finds unexpected allies.
Vero is given a hunt by the Curia for the eldest and most powerful known vampire in the world. It's a hunt almost certain to fail, by design, but also she finds unexpected allies.
An Invitation to a Hunt
Part of an Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
zacheriahtucker.substack.com
September 4, 2026 at 4:08 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Vero is given a hunt by the Curia for the eldest and most powerful known vampire in the world. It's a hunt almost certain to fail, by design, but also she finds unexpected allies.
Vero is given a hunt by the Curia for the eldest and most powerful known vampire in the world. It's a hunt almost certain to fail, by design, but also she finds unexpected allies.
I'm very excited to announce My micro fiction piece, We Were Walking, has been featured in the @freshwords special anthology Things Left Unsaid! Now available for purchase in paperback, or to read for free digitally through the link. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #books
THINGS LEFT UNSAID
A Flash Fiction Anthology
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September 1, 2026 at 1:07 AM
I'm very excited to announce My micro fiction piece, We Were Walking, has been featured in the @freshwords special anthology Things Left Unsaid! Now available for purchase in paperback, or to read for free digitally through the link. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #books
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. She's arrived at the lost academy, but Vero is far from safe. After a vicious assault, Vero and Conner are recovering in the infirmary, and Vero's plans for escape come into focus. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Those Desires Which Are Natural
Part of an Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
zacheriahtucker.substack.com
August 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. She's arrived at the lost academy, but Vero is far from safe. After a vicious assault, Vero and Conner are recovering in the infirmary, and Vero's plans for escape come into focus. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Recently I was part of a reading party, celebrating the launch of Quibble Lit's newest issue, Jungle. I read my microfiction contribution, A Caterwauling, as well as a follow up piece titled Honeysuckle, both are now available on YouTube. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #books #audiobooks
"A Caterwauling" & "Honeysuckle" - Prose Performed by Zach Tucker
Author Zach Tucker performs his flash fiction stories "A Caterwauling" & "Honeysuckle" as part of Quibble Lit's JUNGLE Reading Party
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August 25, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Recently I was part of a reading party, celebrating the launch of Quibble Lit's newest issue, Jungle. I read my microfiction contribution, A Caterwauling, as well as a follow up piece titled Honeysuckle, both are now available on YouTube. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity #books #audiobooks
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. She's arrived at the lost academy, but Vero is far from safe. When a mysterious priest arrives, seemingly following Vero on a divine mission, question are asked who really sent him. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
The Madness of Priests
Part of an Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
zacheriahtucker.substack.com
August 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. She's arrived at the lost academy, but Vero is far from safe. When a mysterious priest arrives, seemingly following Vero on a divine mission, question are asked who really sent him. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
A pair of feline hunters slink through a hot night in the suburban wilderness of back gardens, ponds, and fences, while a fight is brewing. My micro fiction piece, A Caterwauling, can be read free in the Eighth Volume of Quibble Lit, with the theme Jungle #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
A Caterwauling by Zack Tucker — Quibble Lit
Down beneath the bush with Robert, belly in the leaves. Then loping forward slowly, over soft, silent soil. The ferns ahead part. Feet in the lush, thick grass. The night atmosphere is cool, not…
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August 16, 2026 at 12:03 AM
A pair of feline hunters slink through a hot night in the suburban wilderness of back gardens, ponds, and fences, while a fight is brewing. My micro fiction piece, A Caterwauling, can be read free in the Eighth Volume of Quibble Lit, with the theme Jungle #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. She's arrived at the lost academy, but Vero is far from safe. Recovering from addiction, she fights to earn the respect of her new instructors. Lurking dangers prepare to strike. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
A Woman's Pride
Part of an ongoing Dark Fantasy serial
zacheriahtucker.substack.com
August 15, 2026 at 3:39 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. She's arrived at the lost academy, but Vero is far from safe. Recovering from addiction, she fights to earn the respect of her new instructors. Lurking dangers prepare to strike. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. Although she's arrived at the lost academy, Vero is far from safe at last. Even as she awakens, this strange school's masters are already manipulating her for their own ends. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
A Shrine to the Fiend
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
open.substack.com
August 8, 2026 at 3:35 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. Although she's arrived at the lost academy, Vero is far from safe at last. Even as she awakens, this strange school's masters are already manipulating her for their own ends. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. Although she's arrived at her order's lost fortress, Vero is far from safe at last. Even before she awakens, forces are already conspiring to manipulate her for their own ends. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
An Undesired Arrival - Prologue
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
zacheriahtucker.substack.com
August 1, 2026 at 3:04 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. Although she's arrived at her order's lost fortress, Vero is far from safe at last. Even before she awakens, forces are already conspiring to manipulate her for their own ends. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. Traveling deep into the mountains, Vero is finally on the verge of discovering her order's lost fortress. But, in the ruins of an old castle, old foes show themselves once more. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
An Unequal Share VII
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
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July 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. Traveling deep into the mountains, Vero is finally on the verge of discovering her order's lost fortress. But, in the ruins of an old castle, old foes show themselves once more. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
A solitary templar knight is assigned to protect a young painter on a journey. Along the way he finds himself warmed by the artist's cheerful outgoing nature. After facing down a dangerous gang of outlaws together, they find themselves growing even closer to one another #booksky #queerbooks #fantasy
The Templar and the Painter | ZATsamizdat
This piece is a romance originally published as part of the All Free and Queer anthology for Inkd Publishing. It takes place in the same wo
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July 26, 2026 at 2:33 AM
A solitary templar knight is assigned to protect a young painter on a journey. Along the way he finds himself warmed by the artist's cheerful outgoing nature. After facing down a dangerous gang of outlaws together, they find themselves growing even closer to one another #booksky #queerbooks #fantasy
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. This chapter explores her origin. When a griffon escapes near her village, Vero's excited to see it, but her decision to sneak away to find the monster brings dire consequences. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Hunting Party
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
zacheriahtucker.substack.com
July 19, 2026 at 12:01 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. This chapter explores her origin. When a griffon escapes near her village, Vero's excited to see it, but her decision to sneak away to find the monster brings dire consequences. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. Vero's received the map she needs at last. Before she leaves for her final journey into snowy mountains, Vero bids farewell to Ramiro, leaving him letters for both her former loves. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
An Unequal Share Part
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
zacheriahtucker.substack.com
July 11, 2026 at 4:46 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. Vero's received the map she needs at last. Before she leaves for her final journey into snowy mountains, Vero bids farewell to Ramiro, leaving him letters for both her former loves. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. A coven of vampires stalks the streets of the brothel district in an opulent merchant republic. Vero is hired to hunt them in return, all while drawing closer to her companion Dora. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
The Little Death Act II
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
tr.ee
July 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. A coven of vampires stalks the streets of the brothel district in an opulent merchant republic. Vero is hired to hunt them in return, all while drawing closer to her companion Dora. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. A coven of vampires stalks the streets of the brothel district in an opulent merchant republic. Vero is hired to hunt them in return, all while drawing closer to her companion Dora. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
The Little Death Act I
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
tr.ee
June 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. A coven of vampires stalks the streets of the brothel district in an opulent merchant republic. Vero is hired to hunt them in return, all while drawing closer to her companion Dora. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. She must now trust the drunkard student Ramiro, whose life she saved, to lead her to a scholar capable of translating her tome, leading her to the lost home of her order at last. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
An Unequal Share Part V
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
tr.ee
June 20, 2026 at 5:05 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. She must now trust the drunkard student Ramiro, whose life she saved, to lead her to a scholar capable of translating her tome, leading her to the lost home of her order at last. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. The line between personal and political becomes thin as Vero tracks an assassin for her lover the Marquis de Fer, but the killer strikes back closer than she ever thought possible. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Among the Better Sort Act II
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Serial
tr.ee
June 13, 2026 at 5:04 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. The line between personal and political becomes thin as Vero tracks an assassin for her lover the Marquis de Fer, but the killer strikes back closer than she ever thought possible. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
I'm happy to announce that my flash fiction piece, A Caterwauling, will be appearing in the summer issue of Quibble Lit magazine! The theme is Jungle, and my story follows a predatory feline stalking its enemies through a particularly suburban kind of jungle.
#booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
#booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Quibble Lit
Quibble Lit is a contemporary literature magazine publishing poetry, prose, and visual art. Established in 2022, self-funded, & built by a collective of artists and volunteers, we curate a quarterly…
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June 11, 2026 at 4:06 AM
I'm happy to announce that my flash fiction piece, A Caterwauling, will be appearing in the summer issue of Quibble Lit magazine! The theme is Jungle, and my story follows a predatory feline stalking its enemies through a particularly suburban kind of jungle.
#booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
#booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. The line between personal and political becomes thin as Vero tracks an assassin for her lover the Marquis de Fer, but the killer strikes back closer than she ever thought possible. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity
Among the Better Sort Act I
An Ongoing Dark Fantasy Series
tr.ee
June 6, 2026 at 6:19 AM
This #fantasy story, follows the journey of crossdressing monster slayer Vero. The line between personal and political becomes thin as Vero tracks an assassin for her lover the Marquis de Fer, but the killer strikes back closer than she ever thought possible. #booksky #indieauthor #writingcommunity