Why We Exist
The world rushes forward—fast, loud, shallow, and forgettable.
Story resists that.
It slows us down.
It asks us to pay attention.
It reminds us who we are—and who we might still become.
Life of Fiction exists to tell stories that do more than entertain.
Stories that explore courage, failure, humor, sacrifice, and the quiet moments where real change happens.
This is a living fantasy world—written, illustrated, and shared openly—where imagination is treated not as escape, but as rehearsal for becoming more human.
What Life of Fiction Is
Life of Fiction is the ongoing storytelling work of Jaime Buckley, creator of the Wanted Hero universe.
It includes:
a long-running serialized fantasy epic
standalone novels and short fiction
illustrated comics and artwork
audio readings, music, and field notes
essays and reflections on story, power, and meaning
Everything essential—the core stories, the world, and the archive—is free to read.
Always.
Where to Begin
If you’re new, the best place to orient yourself is here:
That page will guide you through:
where the main story begins
how the world fits together
how to explore at your own pace
There’s no wrong entry point.
Read in order, jump around, or follow curiosity.
The Stories
Chronicles of a Hero
The flagship serialized story.
It follows Wendell P. Dipmier, an awkward teenager from Earth who finds himself dragged into a dangerous, sarcastic, and deeply inconvenient fantasy world.
New chapters release weekly.
The story grows season by season.
Demoni Vankil
A shadowed prequel.
Told through the records of Höbin Luckyfeller, gnome historian and reluctant truth-keeper, this series explores forgotten faiths, buried empires, and the cost of knowing too much.
Bloodsticks
A gnome noir redemption tale.
Set in the Black Market, where addiction and loyalty collide, this story follows Höbin as he confronts his own failures—and the darkness he’s tried to catalog instead of face.
Short Fiction & Lore
Side stories, field notes, and fragments that expand the world without interrupting the main narrative.
Some are playful.
Some are unsettling.
All of them belong.
Art, Audio, and More
Life of Fiction also includes:
a complete 13-issue comic series
illustrations, concept art, and experiments
podcasts, readings, and original music
Different mediums.
One world.
Who’s Behind This
Jaime Buckley is an author, illustrator, and father of thirteen who writes dark, hopeful fantasy with humor and heart.
His work blends wit, consequence, and meaning—stories where magic is real, choices matter, and redemption is possible.
And then there’s Höbin Luckyfeller—gnome historian, field scribe, and your occasionally exasperated guide through the archive.
He keeps records.
He asks uncomfortable questions.
He reminds everyone that history is rarely tidy.
About Support
Everything essential at Life of Fiction is free.
Some readers choose to support the work financially.
That support helps keep the stories open, the archive growing, and the work sustainable.
From time to time, supporters may see optional extras as a thank-you—but the story itself is never locked away.
Support is optional.
Curiosity is enough.
Final Word
Life of Fiction isn’t a newsletter.
It’s a shared world.
A place for readers who believe stories still matter.
For creators who care how they’re told.
For anyone who knows imagination changes people.
Pull up a chair.
Read at your own pace.
The fire’s already burning.
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Life of Fiction
