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My name's Joseph Hartman, known sometimes as MkfShard, sometimes as Halfwheel! Whenever I'm not playing games or reading books, I'm making games or writing books, or brainstorming new ideas for them!

I've written short stories, videogame narratives, and a novel presently in the querying process.

If you're interested, this site is the best place to check out what I can do! I hope you enjoy what you see!

My Games





Deadbeat is my first solo-developed game, and my foray into the Soulslike subgenre.

My Writing




Dragon Descent is my debut novel, out for querying. It tells the story of a Dragonslayer-turned-Dragon, running from his former friends as he tries to deal with his new body.

Accurst by the Sea is a Dark Fantasy WIP. It tells the story of a world that puts its faith in chance, as those afflicted by horrifically fatal curses struggle against their misfortune, the misguided mercy of the faithful, and those who would exploit them both.