Author/Self Publisher D.B. Stryker. Writing science fiction stories for both children & adults
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The Storyverse of D.B. Stryker
From tail-wagging clues to starbound quests and secrets buried deep—explore three worlds, one boundless imagination.
The Starbound Academy Series
Three Books in the Series
Book #1
The Quantum Entrance
In the year 2149, Earth’s top young minds are chosen to attend Starbound Academy, a secret interstellar school hidden on a moon orbiting Saturn. Only kids between 10 and 13 can enroll—because that’s when brains are most adaptable to quantum learning. But this is no ordinary school. Students learn space piloting, alien diplomacy, antimatter chemistry, gravity-surfing, and interdimensional travel theory. Each year, the academy is threatened by mysteries: rogue AIs, vanishing planets, and an ancient alien signal that's been waking up long-dormant forces. The central group of students called the Nova Team, uncover a prophecy about The Child Navigator, a mysterious figure from an ancient alien race who will one day decide the fate of the galaxy. And it might just be one of them.
Book 2#
Hidden on a moon orbiting Saturn, where only kids between 10 and 15 can enroll, because that’s when brains are most adaptable to quantum learning. But this is no ordinary school. This is Starbound Academy where students learn space piloting, alien diplomacy, antimatter chemistry, gravity-surfing, and interdimensional travel theory. Each year, the academy is threatened by mysteries like rogue AIs, vanishing planets, and an ancient alien signal that's been waking up long-dormant forces. The central group of students, called the Nova Team, uncover a prophecy about The Child Navigator, a mysterious figure from an ancient alien race who will one day decide the fate of the galaxy.
Echoes of the Navigator
Book #3
Beyond the Singularity
The cadets of Nova Team have crossed the threshold—leaving behind planetary certainty for a realm where time folds, glyphs whisper truth, and identity fractures with every pulse of spiral resonance. As Leo’s path unravels across dimensional echoes, forgotten transmissions awaken and Zara’s final algorithm begins to decode itself. Choices ripple backward. Memories bleed forward. And what lies beyond the Singularity is not death... but initiation. In this climactic chapter of the Starbound Academy saga, past missions resurface as myth, enemies become allies through distortion, and the Academy’s deepest protocol—The Convergence Mandate—demands activation. With reality bending and consequence coalescing, only those who understand the glyphs will survive the unravel. The Unknown Will Soon Be Revealed.
Adventures of Ruff Barkington Series
Seven Books in the Series
Ruff Barkington & The Case of the Missing Biscuit Someone stole the last Barkford Biscuit — the crumbliest, most coveted treat in all the land. And Ruff Barkington, hound detective extraordinaire, isn’t about to let it go unsniffed. Armed with nothing but instinct, a magnifying bone, and a nose for trouble, Ruff pawtrols alleyways, interviews squirrel informants, and sniffs out secrets hidden beneath chew toy caches. But the deeper he digs, the more he realizes this case isn’t just about a snack... it’s about loyalty, legends, and the prophecy of the Biscroll. Will Ruff crack the crunchy code before Barkford crumbles into chaos?
The Case of the Missing Biscuit
In a neighborhood where every tennis ball hides a secret and every muddy pawprint might be a message, one dog dares to ask the chewy questions: What happened to Pickles? Who’s behind the squeaky floorboards? And why do the biscuits keep disappearing? This tale—tail, rather—grew from a simple idea: What if your backyard was more mysterious than you ever imagined? Ruff Barkington isn’t just a canine with a magnifying chew toy. He’s a loyal friend, an investigator of the ordinary, and a defender of truth beneath the hydrangeas. Following The Case of the Missing Biscuit, readers asked for more: more clues, more paw-scratched messages, and more daring escapes through hydrant burrows. Pawject Jailbreak answers with a biscuit-sized epic full of laughs, loyalty, and layered mysteries. May you read with nose to the wind and heart in the chase. —D.B. Stryker
Pawject Jailbreak
The Adventures of Detective Ruff Barkington & The Case of the Missing Mayor: Every city has its rhythms — the chime of the clock tower, the shuffle of paw-steps in the square, the hush just before a mayor speaks. But sometimes those rhythms go wrong. Sometimes the silence isn’t peace — it’s a puzzle. This story began with one such silence. Detective Ruff Barkington and the Case of the Missing Mayor isn’t just a mystery. It’s a celebration of listening hard, looking deeper, and believing your questions matter — even when the grown-ups stop answering them. In these pages, you’ll follow Ruff, a dog who trusts his nose more than a headline, and Peaches, his artistic partner-in-crime who sketches clues faster than a whistle can blow. They’ll uncover forgotten tunnels, bend through bureaucratic brush-offs, and chase spirals through rooftops and roots — all in pursuit of one disappearing pawprint. If you’ve ever felt something wasn’t quite right and wondered what would happen if you followed that feeling all the way to the truth… You’re in good company. Let’s begin. — D.B. Stryker
The Case of the Missing Mayor
The Great Muzzleford Caper – Book 3 in The Adventures of Detective Ruff Barkington. When Muzzleford’s prized Crown Collar vanishes moments before the annual parade, chaos ensues. Bunting flutters. Donuts fly. And Detective Ruff Barkington finds himself paw-deep in a mystery stickier than a treacle tart in summer. With kitten Scouts in tow and one very theatrical tabby juggling trouble, Ruff must sniff out a culprit hidden among confetti and crumbs. But this time, it’s more than just parade pride at stake—there’s talk of betrayal, secret tunnels beneath the biscuit cart, and a mysterious clue etched into a pancake. As Ruff digs deeper, he uncovers a caper so grand it threatens to unhinge Muzzleford’s cozy charm forever. The clues are stacked. The collar is missing. And somewhere nearby... a shadow watches.
The Great Muzzleford Caper
Detective Ruff Barkington & The Crumbs of Suspicion: There’s something timeless about a good mystery. Not the kind filled with gloom and stormy nights—but the sort stirred gently with jam jars, cookie crumbs, and a clever pup who trusts his nose more than a map. Detective Ruff Barkington & The Crumbs of Suspicion began with one simple idea: What if the world’s sharpest snack detective lived in a town where every clue was edible? From that seed grew Biscuitville—a cozy place filled with charm, laughter, and just enough sprinkle-fueled drama to keep readers turning pages long past bedtime. This story was crafted for young minds who love asking questions, solving puzzles, and believing that sometimes the most important clues are the ones we almost overlook. Whether you’re a first-time reader or a lifelong mystery fan, Ruff invites you to sniff out secrets, follow your curiosity, and never underestimate the power of a well-timed cookie. So grab your magnifying glass and settle in. The trail begins here.
The Crumbs of Suspicion
Can one collar, stitched with forgotten song, unravel the secrets of a town that’s quietly beginning to remember? Detective Ruff Barkington, Biscuitville’s beloved bow tie–wearing sleuth, isn’t your average mystery solver. With a pipe puffing vanilla-scented clues and a magnifying glass that’s seen its fair share of biscuit crumbs, Ruff’s never met a case he couldn’t solve—until now. When a collar mysteriously appears beneath the Bellflower Bush, carrying faded notes and the name Crooner McSnout, Ruff is pulled into a musical trail scattered across Biscuitville’s coziest corners: the Music Box Museum, Whistlepost Bakery, the Fountain of Floofs, and a library where even the whispers leave bookmarks. But this isn’t just a hunt for a missing harmonica—it’s a lullaby stitched through memory, friendship, and the kind of mystery only young sleuths can fully appreciate. Alongside the ever-curious Muffin and a cast of charming neighbors, Ruff must decode verses hidden in cookie crumbs and stone fountains, reconnect a town with its forgotten melody, and maybe—just maybe—remind Biscuitville how to feel again. Warm, whimsical, and tuned for readers ages 7 and up, The Adventures of Detective Ruff Barkington & The Mystery of the Crooner’s Collar is a cozy chapter book filled with heart, gentle suspense, and musical clues that linger long after the final whistle.
The Mystery of the Crooner's Collar
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Some stories are told.
Some are remembered.
And a few are lived forward, echoing across memory, emotion, and futures yet dared.
Seedfire Protocol is not simply a narrative. It is a myth-stream (mythstream) an exploration of belonging, identity, and transformation shaped not by plot, but by pulse. It challenges the reader to participate, not just observe; to feel, not just think; to become, not merely to understand.
Here, myth-born (mythborn) societies rise from resonance, governance is shaped by contradiction, and drift corridors open to truths unspoken. You will not find easy answers or comfortable destinations within these pages. What you will find is permission: to remember slowly, to dream bravely, and to reshape the self through story.
This work honors emotional architecture, symbolic recursion, and the courage to believe that civilization itself can bloom from silence, feeling, and a shared becoming.
To those who are brave enough to spiral inward—
Welcome to the protocol.
— D.B. Stryker
The SeedFire Protocol
Author Bio
D.B. Stryker is a storyteller shaped by the rugged beauty of the American West. Born in Southern California and seasoned by life in the Colorado high country, Montana, Washington, and now Central Oregon, he draws inspiration from the landscapes he’s called home. Whether hiking forest trails, casting a line into alpine lakes, or tracking game through quiet woods, Stryker finds creative fuel in the rhythms of nature and the solitude of the outdoors.
Before turning to writing full-time, Stryker spent 14 years teaching elementary school, where he cultivated a deep appreciation for the curiosity and imagination of young minds. A proud graduate of the University of Houston, where he earned his degree Cum Laude, he brings both discipline and heart to his craft. His stories reflect a lifelong love of learning, a fascination with mystery, and a desire to spark wonder in readers of all ages.
Stryker is the author of The Starbound Academy Series, a thrilling dive into speculative fiction; The Detective Ruff Barkington Series, a whimsical mystery collection for children; and The SeedFire Protocol, a gripping tale of transformation and cosmic intrigue. When he’s not writing, he’s likely exploring the wilds of Central Oregon or dreaming up new adventures that blend imagination with emotional depth. His work invites readers to journey into worlds where curiosity is rewarded, courage is tested, and the unexpected is always just around the corner.
