Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Gohan did warn Goku to never look at the full moon, meaning Gohan has seen/experienced Goku transforming before and Goku was somehow stopped. Gokus death coincides with the announcement that more Saiyans will arrive on Earth, which leads to Piccolo stepping up to the plate to train Gohan during Gokus absence. The Cameo: The Goku from a timeline where he was sent to Zeno's world makes a small appearance right at the end to invite this fanfic's Goku to the June 2020 Tourament of Gokus. Human Forces (What If Chiaotzu went Super Saiyan 5, Tien turned into a Majin, Krillin and Yamcha fused, and then Zarbon came to Earth? Future Trunks helps the heroes properly prepare for Cell, but a major reason he travels through time is to give Goku an antidote for a rare heart condition that takes him out of commission. 10. I decided that I wanted to make one of those Y/N stories, mainly because I'm too lazy to come up with a name it should be pretty awesome though. 20. Only a few things. No stories by ExtremeSSJ4 were completed this season. An adaptation of the video series on MasakoX's youtube channel by the same name. The remark stung more than it might have normally, coming on the heels as it did of something almost like camaraderie between them. Most Powerful Baby (never started) (What If Baby possesed Goku instead of staying in Vegeta's body? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. She wondered if it was the very pod Kakarot had been destined for. Expecting to move on to the afterlife, but she was contacted by Midoriko who decided to give her a second chance at life. Dragon Ball would be different if Goku remained dead, but that doesnt mean that hed have to vanish. DBZ was a big part of my childhood, and I've always wanted to read a fanfic that captures the epic battles and wonderfully charming characters Akira Toriyama created. 03 Mar 2023 19:48:05 Goku leaves to train Uub, but the only reason that Uub comes into existence is that King Enma hears Gokus wish for, If Goku isnt present to foster these feelings, all of Buus evil energy likely dies with him, and it doesnt get repurposed. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Destructivedisk. Hey there, I'm looking for well-written DBZ fanfics! What if Goku was sent to Beerus' Planet? Goku's crucial move between the Frieza and Cell Sagas is the. Answer (1 of 5): Goku would immediately know there is no one on earth who is, or ever will be a challenge. But if Bardock was right, Kakarot would never be retrieved from this infant mission. He looked unusually somber. ), 9. This is a story of what might have been, if instead of Tarble being sent to a unknown world, was instead sent to earth. Goku also mastered Ultra Instinct at an age of 5, something that not even God of Destruction could able to reach it. Click here: https://bit.ly/2v3dvVP ADD ME ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/5gnNZvTrYqGot A What if Suggestion? Dragon Ball has never disappeared from the public consciousness. The Fics can be regular fics or crossovers, so long as they have the characters in it act like themselves. 3. Vegetas insecurities get the better of him, and it leads to him taking Babidis Majin shortcut. Goku never succumbs to heart failure if hes still dead from the battle with Raditz. Dragon Ball has built an expansive afterlife, which could serve a greater purpose if it were to become Gokus permanent residence. Raditz Remembers Frieza is going to blow up the planet, he said. Change In Fate (incomplete) (What If the Goku had married Bulma instead of Chi Chi? Before she knew what was happening the door had lowered and pushed her into the pod with Kakarot, where she lay in a jumbled heap. The Forgotten Fiance While it is true that this story is often seen as ESSJ4's "legacy", in truth, he has very little to show for "Dragon Ball What If". Womanhood (What If Gohan wasnt a boy? Year on Yardrat. There is 4 seasons so far. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. What if Goku never learned instant transmission? as well as Saiyans at Sunrise Little Boy Lost Shop the Carthu's Dojo store Try the future of live TV - today Experience cable. Now, the first big question is, how would Broly be sent to earth? Hot, fat tears begin to roll down Gine's face. That being said, Gohan initially plans, Instant Transmission Stays Out Of The Picture, excels with an eclectic arsenal of attacks, some of which are shared by multiple characters. Another Android Survives (never started) (What If Cell had spit out 17 instead of 18 when Gohan punched him? The fact that, series chart Gokus growth from a child into an adult and the birth of Gokus family and the next generation of warriors that will follow in his footsteps. ), 5. 2. She felt the engines begin to hum to life, but from her upside down position she had no leverage with which to hit the emergency stop button. (What if Broly never held a grudge against anyone and was sent to Earth? remains one of the most popular anime series of all time, and its managed to expand upon its story in exciting and rewarding ways for decades. Gohan is already born atDragon Ball Z when Goku passes away for the first time. Chi chi wasnt just pregnant with Goten, he was born with a fierce twin sister called Gine. Legend has it if you make a female saiyan mad,you well totally regret Vegeta and Chrissie met on Earth for the first time (but the second time in their lives) when Vegeta first came to destroy Earth with Nappa. Upon being set down Kakarot had resumed crying, and Gine found her hand hovering over the button to engage the pod, unable to press it. Krillin and Kakarot For the fifth season in a row, no stories by ExtremeSSJ4 were completed this season. These are of course the 7 other universes that were made to participate in the Tournament of Power in the canon story. But what kind of life would he lead? RELATED: Dragon Ball Z: Every Time Gohan Was The Real Main Character. 6. If Goku isnt around to visit Yardrat, likely, this ability goes completely overlooked. But Tarble's pod goes to another place entirely. It was very possible all Gine was doing was delaying the inevitable. ), 6. ]BECOME A MEMBER TODAY: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarthusDojo/joinFULL STORY: https://youtu.be/PpmBDoSIBNQ0:00 Zeno \u0026 the Grand Priest give God of Destruction Kakarot a Task1:30 God of Destruction Kakarot visits Champa, Beerus, \u0026 Universe 66:58 God of Destrcution Kakarot MEETS Zamasu!9:49 God of Destruction Kakarot VS Toppo11:58 God of Destruction Kakarot VS JirenIn this Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball Super What If - I discuss what would happen if Goku had landed on Beerus' Planet. The Problem of King Piccolo This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Chocolateaddictjr. [Voted #1 Best Action Story in the 2019 Fiction Awards] tip: "uchiha sasuke/uzumaki naruto" angst kudos>10, 1. Please consider turning it on! We know what happened with Goku's ship, crashing in mount Paozu and soon to be raised by Grandpa Gohan. would be different if Goku remained dead, but that doesnt mean that hed have to vanish. 35. Kakarot and Kaio-ken 21. 31. Warriors Unprepared (never started) (What If Raditz hadn't boasted to Piccolo that Nappa and Vegeta were coming to Earth? ), 8. Eleventh Hour The Saiyans, your forebears, and the Tuffles. The stakes get raised in considerable ways when Future Trunks gets introduced and brings with him the news of the, is creative and exhibits variety in many ways, but Goku gets the honor of taking out the big enemy. A year passes and after a q Kagome Higurashi died in the final battle. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. RT @BasedPota18: Calling Freeza the main antagonist of the series because he caused Goku to be sent to Earth, is like saying Joe Chill is the main antagonist of Batman cause he killed his parents. Korin and Kami 40. Your GT Goku. Gine and Ginyu This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Supereman. Loyalty Unwavered (never started) (What If Majin Vegeta had remained utterly loyal to Babidi rather than disobey him? His meaning didn't immediately penetrate, and once it did Gine brought her hand up to her mouth in dismay. With the work portion done, Whis asks what universe they should visit first and Kakarot tells Whis that it makes the most sense to visit their neighbor Universe 6 first. :) He would have been with Vegeta and the other few surviving Saiyans working for Freiza as the picture implies, but he honestly would not be as strong as he is on earth. However, Zeno comes to Earth bearing a gift, a collections of videos from Yin finds herself caught up in a struggle bigger than herself. Kira (part 1) (never started) (What If Death Note happen in the Dragon Ball universe? Never Hit My Head (never started) (What If Goku didn't get hit on the head when he was a baby and didn't forget his mission? Training and Techniques Return to Earth The Cell Games Fusion (never started) (What If The Supreme Kai had appeared to teach the Z-Warriors the Fusion Dance in the days prior to the Cell Games instead of the 25th Budokai Tournament? In defeating him, Bardock becomes the Super . When Whis reverts time in order to prevent Zamasu from killing Gowasu, he accidentally rewinds time a bit too much and sends Goku back to the Saiyan Saga where it all began. RELATED: Dragon Ball: 10 Times Goku Was His Own Worst Enemy. ), 8. What if the Saiyan raised on Earth, was raised on Remnant instead? Second Form Frieza has never disappeared from the public consciousness. Goku's crucial move between the Frieza and Cell Sagas is the transportation ability, Instant Transmission. The completed story was written by KidVegeta. Raditz had returned in a few months time, already bigger and more self-sufficient than when he left. Answer: Depends on which Goku. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of ExtremeSSJ4. ), 9. It was all she could do to hold on to Kakarot as she felt them both begin to ascend into space. 32. Super Saiyan Prince (never started) (What If Vegeta had turned into a Super Saiyan on Namek during his fight with Frieza? Not What If Goku was born with God Ki or What If Goku and Broly were sent to Earth.From where this Dragon Ball What If left off, God of Destruction Kakarot has brought peace to his Universe - as shown in the full story of What if Goku was Sent to Beerus Planet - linked above. If Goku isnt alive, then Vegeta isnt so obsessed with besting him. I may be small but my power hasn't shrunk!!! He talks with Whis and together they create a shortlist that Universes can use to make very quick changes before bigger plans are made. Click Here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/GokuT23l SUBSCRIBE NOW To GokuT23! Privacy Policy. Convincing Chi Chi Daniels work can be read on ScreenRant, Splitsider, Bloody Disgusting, Den of Geek, and across the Internet. The alternative is that Chi-Chi asserts her dominance, and Gohan gets completely removed from combat, and Piccolo never gets close to him. Broly being raised by Roshi? It was one of the things that Gine had found attractive about him, but she had been as surprised as anyone when he had agreed to couple with her. (never started) (What If Tien hadn't fainted during the fight against Super Buu and Goku had managed to use the Potara Fusion with him?). But somehow, the two Saiyans A man gets reborn into the Dragon Ball realm as Cell's clone from Super but start out as a Imperfect Model and stable, will he reach Perfection and help the heroes or wi An ordinary human from earth wakes up one day as the eldest son of King Cold from the series 'Dragon Ball'. Fusion Unbroken (never started) (What If Vegito's fusion had never worn off? Ultimate Perfection (never started) (What If Cell absorbed Super Android 13 and Super 17), 6. It doesn't really change until later when Goku and Chi Chi have to travel to Master Roshi's house to get the bansho fan. A childhood friend of Goku after meeting Master Roshi. Warrior of Namek (never started) (What If Goku had crashed landed on Namek instead of Earth? 47. Tension and Training has built an expansive afterlife, which could serve a greater purpose if it were to become Gokus permanent residence. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson". New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Android Queen (never started) (What If 18 transformed instead of 17? Six were not. ), 10. What If Gohan Was Earth's Hero? Liam Luciano is one Izuku yagi was happy kid with a loving family until the day he was know as quirkless his parents ne Just something to try out. Fourth Form Frieza Daniel Kurland is a freelance writer, comedian, and critic, who lives in the cultural mosaic that is Brooklyn, New York. ), 2. The Dragon Ball franchise devises some clever ways for its characters to tap into new reservoirs of power, such as the advent of fusion. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of JMan2.0. (never started) (What If Gohan lost the Kamehameha battle against Cell? Notably, ExtremeSSJ4 has completed zero stories for this collection and has overall put much less effort into it than many of the other writers. What is it? she asked. The tale of Goku and company fighting to save their worl Kakarot: A Different Path(under Revision). Son Goku and Piccolo accidentally get sent into the MCU universe, changing the course of it's history as the God level beings become the universe's most powerful heroes. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Afc. In his infantile rage Kakarot was now flailing his arms and crying even louder. ), 10. The Other World Tournament is technically filler, but its still set during Gokus deceased period. Zero out of three of this season's stories were started. ), 6. Farewell, Frieza This work could have adult content. The Odd Hero Over Earth (never started) (What If Vegeta was sent to Earth instead of Goku? Dragon Ball excels with an eclectic arsenal of attacks, some of which are shared by multiple characters. Of the four that have pages made for them, three (stories #3, #5, and #7) were completed. Dragon Ball What If. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of KorintheKat. 26. Of the six that have pages made for them, only three (stories #3, #5, and #6) were completed. She was preparing the meat for the next lunch rush when Bardock came in the kitchen, causing the other cooks to scatter in fear. DONATE NOW To GokuT23!! And also so long as there is no bashing or harems. One of the reasons that the anime connects with so many people is its entertaining characters, like the. A Powerful Kid (never started) (What If Kid Goku had turned into a Super Saiyan while fighting King Piccolo? But if Bardock was right, Kakarot would never be retrieved from this infant mission. What if Broly had been sent to earth? Once she got there she quick-stepped down the rows until she found Kakarot, easy to spot due to his intense resemblance to Bardock. This is a crossover between DBZ AND RWBY. This means that Goten would never be born if Goku doesnt return, which doesnt just result in one less Saiyan, but it removes Trunks most reliable sparring and fusion partner. The Dragon Ball series chart Gokus growth from a child into an adult and the birth of Gokus family and the next generation of warriors that will follow in his footsteps. Instead I'm going to have Broly land at Kame House with Master Roshi. (Part 1). Basically the idea is what if Bardock and Gine survived the planetary destruction of planet Vegeta and followed Goku to earth and what if Goku never met Chichi but instead at the tournament of Universe 6 and Universe 7 met Caulifla and she, in earth terms, fell in love whit Goku because of his fierce attitude when he's fighting. 14. A Saiyan infant sent out on a purging mission was always retrieved before they were too old to be reconditioned. Too Much For A Kid! ), 6. That utter disgrace puts him far behind the likes of KidVegeta and DatKiddown the street, who each completed two stories for, Change In Fate is so far the only episode that includes a fan-fic character, Otherworld is so far the only episode that has two authors. Gine and Gohan ), 10. He stepped closer to her and lowered his voice. The single story that was started (story #3) was completed. 8y. Raditz had returned in a few months time, already bigger and more self-sufficient than when he left. One of the reasons that the anime connects with so many people is its entertaining characters, like the heroic Saiyan, Goku. A Saiyan infant sent out on a purging mission was always retrieved before they were too old to be reconditioned. Now Goku has go go through the past all over again, but this time, with his Super Saiyan God powers and memories. Six out of ten of this season's stories were started. And that's because they want to p Vegeta and Goku get together in this story. Work Search: "Now, once upon a time, before you were born." [begin music: Shura-Iro no Senshi] ".on the planet called Vegeta, there were 2 tribes who lived there. The Saiyans are his best soldiers!. Father & Sons (What If Bardock had managed to find Raditz, recover Goku and escape Planet Vegeta before Frezia destroyed it? I also plan on Y/N ki After losing to Goku in the 23rd Great Fighting Tournament, Piccolo wanders the earth in search of a suitable training ground. DONATE NOW To GokuT23!! ), 3. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Nikon23. See, it's a subversion of CBR by actually being decently thought out. Dragon Ball Z FanFiction Recommendations. is about a event that would be change and would probably have a very different result (Example: What if Goku never hit his head or What if Bardock kill Frieza before Planet Vegeta was destroyed). left kudos on this work! Goku continues to get more chances, yet the series's trajectory would be considerably different if Goku never returned from the afterlife. The completed stories were written by DatKiddown the street, SSJ4dude, and Destructivedisk. 34. The two turned away from each other. As she goes to UA to After the Tournament of Power, Goku and friends enjoy the momentary peace they've been awarded. Fear and Frustration If Gokus death were permanent rather than temporary, this arrangement would have only become more intense, and Gohan would permanently be Piccolos pupil. The manga is purely for reader's joy but if a being such as Goku is brought to real world anything he does can cause a world catastrophic event. Wil. 11. Uub is a pivotal figure in both. She would have found that suspicious, except now she knew why. Then we go into Dragon Ball Z with the Saiyan Saga, Frieza Saga, Cell Saga, and the Buu Saga. At this point Broly, or Korak, is 17. You wouldn't lie about something like that, she said. 43. I suppose that is accurate, though, since ESSJ4 has never written much on this site, and what he has written is terrible. However, Broly had hit his head pretty hard when hitting the ground, and so Broly is not the average aggressive, murderous Saiyan baby, but instead the calm and mellow Broly from the movie. -KidVegeta (talk) 22:12, September 10, 2016 (UTC), 3rd Season- What I've Done by Linkin Park. Hour of Happiness All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. More likely he would simply destroy every civilization on the planet and then. ), 10. The Uncle Raditz (incomplete) (What If Raditz had taken Gohan to train up instead of using him to force Goku to his side? Maybe it was better this way anyway. Broly will be making this trip alone. Much of the novelty here is also in these two rivals sharing a body, and if Goku isnt available, then theres a lot less appeal in Vegeta fusing with Gohan or Piccolo. After all, he said it was easier to do when he was dead, which means his discovery of it was based around the fact he no longer had a mortal body, and could learn to regulate it without worrying about killing himself. 2. That being said, Gohan initially plansto usurp his fathers hero role, which would have gotten to pass if Goku remained in the afterlife. 29. ), 9. Goku's crucial move between the Frieza and Cell Sagas is the transportation ability, Instant Transmission. What if Gine went with her son into hiding and stayed on Earth to raise him? Saiyans Collide (never started) (What If Vegeta won his battle against Goku?). What If GOKU and BROLY were Sent to EARTH? She takes life through her dark past and dark experiences and tries to find her way to confess to Goku a (Y/n) is the only female living saiyan on earth that's what makes her the strongest female Saiyan! Hey there, I'm looking for well-written DBZ fanfics! 42. ), 7. 7. Goku gets the final glory against, final villain, Buu, a fitting conclusion. List of Tertiary Characters in The Forgotten, Despite this story collection being started by ExtremeSSJ4, he put very little effort into it and completed zero stories. Archived post. Kakarot Who? This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Tailsman67. Dragon Ball What If is about a event that would be change and would probably have a very different result (Example: What if Goku never hit his head or What if Bardock kill Frieza before Planet Vegeta was destroyed). This will take place r Dragon Ball: Rise of Nitrate [DBZ/DBS X Icej An ordinary human from earth wakes up one day as the eldest son of King Cold from the series 'Drago Book 1: The Wrath of The Earthling Saiyan (D "Didn't Raditz tell you old timer?" Kami and Chiaotzu He was also easy to spot because he was bawling his lungs out, making the baby next to him squirm and cry in response, but once she picked him up he stopped. What If GOKU and BROLY were Sent to EARTH? A month following the destruction of Planet Vegeta, the two balls scream through the atmosphere of the earth. Emergency Exodus Four were not. Work Search: ), 7. Battle's Aftermath This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Vegito SS3. Vegeta has no reason to receive such a power boost, which would also have serious side effects since Vegetas Majin infection causes him to achieve Super Saiyan 2 status and also sacrifice himself. He stays evil, the main characters don't get as strong because of their lack of Goku's cooperation and vice versa. However, it sounds more logical. Answer (1 of 3): One word doomsday. 1. The Fics can be regular fics or crossovers, so long as they have the characters in . Goku growls. when Goku passes away for the first time. Some techniques are much rarer and exclusive to specific characters. Death is a normal occurrence in Dragon Ball, but its still a heavy experience for everyone involved. he loves to fight so he would just go and hide and eat food all day, the second thing to fighting he loves to do. Dragon Ball Z: Every Time Gohan Was The Real Main Character, Piccolo stepping up to the plate to train Gohan, Dragon Ball: 10 Times Goku Was His Own Worst Enemy, Dragon Ball Super: 10 Times Goku Overstayed His Welcome, devastating Android attacks in the future, transportation ability, Instant Transmission, 10 Times Dragon Ball Was Darker Than It Needed To Be. We don't have much time.. Master Roshi awakens when he hears the pod landing on the beach and rushes outside to find a small baby. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Kuro Selas. With Goku gone, Vegeta would likely have been the one to surpass his limits and achieve the milestone. But as she snuggled closer to her son and let the stasis sleep take her, she didn't much care which one it was. what if goku never hit his head when he fell from Gohans grasp, and goes on to be Kakarot the Defender of Earth as he was never given a mission to wipe out the people of earth. If you log in you can store your preference and never be asked again. Honestly, if Goku never went to train in Otherworld, I personally doubt that he would have ever awakened Super Saiyan 3. Gohan and Gine II Basically. Declaring the timeline corrupted, he resolves that watching the true course of events will hea Meet Yin. 30. 1. Please consider turning it on! Click here: https://bit.ly/2v3dvVP ADD ME ON . WARNING yoai content so if you dont like that sort of thing then dont read it. 46. To be honest, I don't think Goku stands a chance against the Earth's defenses. Following their fusion into Gogeta and their battle against Broly, our heroes Goku and Vegeta decide to train in the hyperbolic time chamber. Unexpected Arrivals This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of AkurnaSkulblaka. Yes you are still a child. What should I do after that? she asked. 25. Without this on the table, the entire fusion concept may get shelved. The Price Of Immortality (incomplete) (What If Frieza had managed to kill SSJ Goku On Namek? I have something to tell you, he said. Whis understands and the two make their leave.Watch LIVE on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/carthuFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carthusdojo Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/vMyvr2wPlease Send All Business Inquiries to carthubusiness@gmail.com#DragonBall #WhatIf #DragonBallWhatIf ), 4. ), 2. 5. Just Another Chance Dragonball Fanon Wiki is a FANDOM Anime Community. Uub is a pivotal figure in both Dragon Ball Super and Dragon Ball GT, so his erasure would have serious consequences. 24. Submit your articles to be the next article of the month! Without another glance at her terrified coworkers, Gine stripped off her gloves and hurried out of the kitchen, rising up the maze-like passageways of the main complex to the nursery. His revival of Beerus - who had threatened to kill him previously - is a sign of the person he wants to be.With how well Kakarot has done in fixing Universe 7 the Grand Priest asks him to visit 7 other universes with Whis and offer guidance. Dragon Ball Raging Blast 3 (Special Version), Dragonball Xz: Episode 75 by The dark TRUNKS. She doubted there would be a third time, though. Gine couldn't help but answer it with a smile. ), 8. Helps that he's more powerful than the Grand Minister. Reluctance and Recovery It's been five whole years since the defeat of the terrifying Cell at the hands of the half-Saiyan child, Son Gohan. Goku gets the final glory against Dragon Ball Zs final villain, Buu, a fitting conclusion. Goku continues to get more chances, yet the series's trajectory would be considerably different if Goku never returned from the afterlife. The Story of God of Destruction Kakarot CONTINUES with this BONUS PART! Buu's Destruction (never started) (What If Kid Buu killed Goku and Vegeta?). There is 4 seasons so far. For the third season in a row, no stories by ExtremeSSJ4 were completed this season. franchise devises some clever ways for its characters to tap into new reservoirs of power, such as, Buu Saga attempts to conjure the magic from the animes early days is when it, A huge plot thread introduced towards the end of, is that a new warrior, Uub, is born. This article, Dragon Ball What If, is the property of Booza. What if Goku was sent to Beerus' Planet? The story originally does not intersect with the original story but even Tarble cannot resist his saiyan past. Dragon Ball What If (DBWI) is created by me: ExtremeSSJ4. Prince Hero (never started) (What If Vegeta didn't let Semi Perfect Cell absorb Android 18? A mother can't let go of her child so easily. This time warp sends him to the past where he has to save a village from Frieza's ancestor, Chilled. ), 5. Breaking Bad (incomplete) (What If Raditz was a good guy? DB never had a single main antagonist to it. Grandpa Gohan is alive, but the world will still be in danger? Bardock looked at the ruined glove with disdain, but instead of commenting on it, he met her eyes. What changes. ), 5. 18. Between Hope and a Hard Place Daniel recently completed work on a noir anthology graphic novel titled, "Sylvia Plaths The Bell Noir: A Rag of Bizarre Noir and Hard Boiled Tales" and hes currently toiling away on his first novel.