Original Works



This section is where I showcase all of the original fiction and art I've compiled over the years. The star of the show is my series Different and Cool, a story about a middle school student and his relationship with the geekiest girl in school. Also on this page is Psych Masters, a sort of side-story of Different and Cool that chronicles the adventures of two young street fighters and their struggle against the gangs in their hometown. You never know what odds and ends might pop up here, so be sure to check it all out.

Cast of Characters


Andrew Champion (center)
Andy is the main character of Different and Cool, a fourteen-year-old attending Starlight Junior High. He has been known to go with the flow most of the time, but ultimately has a strong conscience and a hidden inner strength. Andy has a close relationship with his extended family, who took him in after his parents died in a car accident. He also enjoys karaoke, and has a karaoke machine in his house.

Justin Bishop (left of Andy)
Justin is Andy's friend, and the heir to the Bishop Corporation. Though he has a cold air about him, he is known to pull pranks now and again. Justin can be rather contemptuous of people, and has little tolerance for what he deems is "un-cool." Justin will sometimes use money to get what he wants, but he can be very hands-on too.

Slick C. Limestone (right of Andy)
Slick is Andy's other friend, and Justin's sidekick. He is a flirt, and a bit of a goofoff. Slick can be found teaming up with Justin on his mischievous endeavors, but doesn't have the same ruthless edge Justin has. Secretly, Slick enjoys magical girl shows.

Maru Mari (far left)
Mari is the most popular girl at Starlight Junior High, and Andy's crush. She is an all-star athlete at basketball and soccer, but bad at chemistry. Mari doesn't let her popularity faze her; in truth, she is lonely for real friends, as opposed to hanger-ons. She is friendly, and has a sense of humor.

Tarah Reichardt (far right)
Tarah is the least popular girl as Starlight Junior High, and Andy's classmate. She enjoys nature and insects, and can be eccentric and clueless. Tarah is a generally cheerful and energetic girl who is almost always well-intentioned. Though the other girls give her a hard time in gym class, Tarah is also a good athlete.


Game

Moonlighters: Moonlighters is a short, one-level demo, and it takes place 7 years after the events of Different and Cool. Take control of Andrew Champion and wield his powerful Seiryu Sword and Chekhov Gun to clear out the Dream Demons and reach the end of the stage.

Ver 7.0 Update: Added a second playable character, Tarah Reichardt. Tarah attacks with her quick Blossom Blade and far-reaching Missilein Rifle, and has superior mobility.

Ver 10.0 Update: Added a secret third playable character. Additional improvements to graphics and gameplay.

Ver 26.0 Update: Added a second level, and a fourth playable character. A new shop system has been added, where characters can buy weapons and health potions. More QOL upgrades, including character/stage select screens, along with additional gameplay tweaks.


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(UPDATE 11-11-22: Moonlighters full game is now complete! Purchase from GameJolt)

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Artwork

Different and Cool - Comic Adaptation: A short, five-page comic based on Part 5 of the original Different and Cool. Most of the main characters are featured in this comic (except Maru Mari).
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5

Starlight Teens: A joyful picture of Andy with Tarah on his arm.
Starlight Teens

Tarah Reichardt Sketch: The first pencil sketch of Tarah in which she looks pretty much the way she does now.
Tarah Reichardt Sketch

Andy and Tarah Costume Types: Various different outfits for Andy and Tarah, including everyday wear, battle duds, date clothes, and school uniforms.
Fun Fact: Andy's battle clothes are called Shockbreaker Gear; special fabrics interwoven with micro circuitry. When Andy is under attack, the Shockbreaker Gear kicks in, blunting the blow with a opposing feedback pulse. If it takes too much damage, however, it shorts out.
Andy and Tarah - Normal Type Andy and Tarah - Battle Type Andy and Tarah - Flashy Type Andy and Tarah - School Type

Mari Costume Types: Various different outfits for Mari, including everyday wear, battle duds, date clothes, and a school uniform.
Mari - Normal Type Mari - Battle Type Mari - Flashy Type Mari - School Type

Justin Costume Types: Two different outfits for Justin, including everyday wear and battle duds.
Justin - Normal Type Justin - Battle Type

Slick Costume Types: Two different outfits for Slick, including everyday wear and battle duds.
Slick - Normal Type Slick - Battle Type

Moonlighters: Spinoff idea for Different and Cool, with Andy and Tarah as young adults. Andy fights with the Seiryu Sword, and Tarah uses the Crystal Rose staff.
Moonlighters

Moonlighters - Andy, Tarah, Clark, Moses, Alt Andy: Art made for the Moonlighters game.
Moonlighters - Andy Moonlighters - Tarah Moonlighters - Clark Moonlighters - Moses Moonlighters - Alt Andy

Andy and Tarah - Valentine's Day 2017: Andy and Tarah in a loving embrace. Includes alternate costumes!
Andy and Tarah - Valentine's Day 2017 Andy and Tarah V-Day - Normal Type Andy and Tarah V-Day - Battle Type Andy and Tarah V-Day - Flashy Type Andy and Tarah V-Day - School Type

Champion Family: Andy's entire extended family, front and center! From left to right: Uncle Noah, Aunt Mary, Andy, Grandpa Moses.
Champion Family

Demon Hunter Moses: Grandpa Moses in his Demon Hunter garb! He arrives with his Demonbane Daggers and his trusty Crackshot whip.
Demon Hunter Moses

Mr. Clark - School-teacher Samurai: Teacher at Starlight Jr. High. Mr. Trent Clark is a skilled master of the sword, and a resolute ally for Andy and Tarah.
Samurai Clark

Paradise - The Laughing Swordsman: Andy's mysterious adversary makes his debut! Appears in "Different and Cool FT: A Test of Island Courage."
Paradise - The Laughing Swordsman

Justin and Phoebe: The hero's rival and his new girlfriend. Phoebe Mills is a talented toy-maker, and is changing Justin with her gentle pressure.
Justin and Phoebe

Jermaine Jones: An old friend of Andy and Justin's. Jermaine is a hip dude and skilled in martial arts (he only fights for fun!)
Jermaine Jones

Lydia Marquise: Tarah's rival from "Love's a Polygon" and "Extracurricular." A real tough cookie!
Jermaine Jones

Kimberly and Melissa: The cheerleading duo from "Extracurricular." Best friends with tons of pizzazz!
Kimberly and Melissa

Park and Risan: The two heroes of Psych Masters, shy guy Park Acrodan and his tough friend Risan Farron. They're ready for action.
Park and Risan

Park Acrocan: Park as he appears in Different and Cool, armed with his two swords Defender and Elysium (Park is a master of the Two Heavens Style).
Park Acrodan

Rematch! 2020: Art done for the 10th anniversary of my Rematch! series, and to commemorate the release of Rematch! Trilogy.
Rematch! 2020

Ricochet and Keisha: Ricochet McKnight and Keisha Branford are the stars of my latest story, Rematch! I'm going for a roughhousing, comic book appeal with this one.
Ricochet and Keisha Ricochet and Keisha - Flashy Type

Camille and Nathan: Two more characters from Rematch! Camille St. Claire is Ricochet's ex-girlfrield, while Nathan Branford is obviously Keisha's brother.
Camille and Nathan

Mary and Jarrod: A pair of peripheral characters from Rematch! Mary Chen appears in Round 2 as Keisha's best friend, and Jarrod Small shows up in all three Rematch! stories as a reoccuring nemesis for Ricochet.
Mary and Jarrod

Nora Queens, Old and Young: Nora Queens is Ricochet's wiseass trainer. Depicted in this artwork is Nora as she is now, and Nora as a young woman.
Nora Queens, Old and Young

Rematch! Cast: The main characters of Rematch!, now including Mary Chen and Nora Queens.
Rematch! Cast

Ricochet and Keisha 2: Another shot of Ricochet and Keisha. For this picture, I worked on refining their character designs.
Ricochet and Keisha 2

Keisha Loves Ricochet: The main couple of Rematch! again, this time with Keisha in a new jacket.
Keisha Loves Ricochet

Robbie and Nicki: These are two new characters outside of Different and Cool that I'm trying out, combining traditional anime with real world aesthetics. Say hello to Robbie Alexander and his main squeeze, Nicole "Nikki" Johnson. Currently, Nikki is an energetic, friendly girl skilled at capture-the-flag and arts and crafts, while Robbie can be rather meek. He's always willing to push himself to go the extra mile, though, particularly if he can impress Nikki.
Robbie and Nicki

Jeff Reubens: A new hero has appeared! Jeff Reubens is the mysterious vigilante “Captain Ocean,” and fighrs for the people with his water-powered “Dolphin Sword.”
Jeff Reubens

Mona Maxwell: Say hello to Mona Maxwell, another new hero! Mona wields the powerful claymore “Axiom,” and is an expert weapons designer.
Mona Maxwell


Fiction

Different and Cool Series

When Andrew Champion was paired up with school nerd Tarah Reichardt for a special class project, he had no idea how the experience would change his life. Together with Tarah, his longtime crush Maru Mari, and his friends Justin and Slick, Andy struggles though life's grand quest in search of his own answer.

Different and Cool: Try a Little Harder Rated: PG-13

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Unreal

Different and Cool: Try a Little Harder (2017 Version) Rated: PG-13

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Over Coffee and Cake

Different and Cool: Love's a Polygon Rated: PG-13

Part 1
Part 2
The Bandanna

Different and Cool FT: Look what Tarah Can Do Rated: PG-13

Part 1
Part 2

Different and Cool FT: Subterranean Rated: PG-13

Part 1
Part 2

Different and Cool FT: Toy Shop Trade-off Rated: PG-13

Part 1
Part 2

Different and Cool FT: A Test of Island Courage Rated: PG-13

Part 1
Part 2

Different and Cool FT: Playing on Quads Rated: PG-13

Part 1
Part 2

Different and Cool FT: Extracurricular Rated: PG-13

Part 1
Part 2

Different and Cool FT: It's Never Too Late Rated: PG-13

Part 1
Part 2

Different and Cool FT: Old Friends, New Friends Rated: PG-13

Part 1
Part 2

Psych Masters: It's Not Such a Bad Life Rated: PG-13

Story

Psych Masters: Blood, Sweat, and Tears Rated: PG-13

Story

Rematch! Series

Ricochet McKnight is a rising teen kickboxer from Chicago, who's quick with a quip as well as a quote from Rocky V. But when his place at the top is challenged, he'll find it takes more than bravado to achive ultimate victory.

Rematch! Trilogy Rated: PG-13

Story

Rematch! Rated: PG-13

Story

Rematch! Round 2 Rated: PG-13

Story

Rematch! Round 3 Rated: PG-13

Story



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