Welcome, Traveler.
I’m T.L. Andra, a fantasy writer, playwright, and worldbuilder exploring stories rooted in hope, guided by wonder, and filled with magic.
Explore my completed work, follow The Catalyst Archives, or join me on Substack for new stories, writing updates, and adventures from the desk.
If you are visiting from the promotional bookmarks, you can find the promised story The Fox Stone here. Please feel free to browse my Completed Works page for more free reads!
Until the next adventure,
—T.L. Andra
In the excitement of all of the progress I made on another writing contest and other projects in the works. I forgot to make an announcement for the release of Episode 005 and The Mission Database, which were both released last week.
The Mission Database is a growing archive of published missions so you can easily explore information about the Catalyst’s journey to Domus Nova.
Episode 006 is also available today!
Welcome aboard, Traveler!
—T.L. Andra
My 100-word story The Oblivion Games received an Honourable Mention in the Writing Battle Solstice Owl competition.
You can find the full story, the results and my insights on the word battle-worn.
Read The Oblivion Games on Substack!
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Episode: 004
Status: AVAILABLE
Classification: Captain’s Log
Mission Day: 5
A new record has been added to the archives.
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Today is August 4th, 2026. Ray Bradbury imagined this date in his 1950 short story, called There Will Come Soft Rains. To celebrate this story and the writer behind it, I wrote an essay and a companion short story that continues the literary conversation Bradbury began 76 years ago.
Today In Bradbury’s Future – Essay
Scarcely Know That We Are Gone – Short Story
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Episode: 003
Status: AVAILABLE
Classification: Captain’s Log
Mission Day: 2
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July 2026 Recap
July was a wild ride.
I launched a website and a Substack. I began publishing my microfiction serial, The Catalyst Archives, and have kept it going every week. I also completed a 100-word story for Writing Battle (I’ll share it once the results are in) and, fingers crossed, finished an essay and companion short story that will be released in early August.
This month has been filled with beginnings, equal parts terrifying and rewarding. I am looking forward to learning and growing more within these new chapters.
Looking ahead, I plan to spend more time on The Author’s Least Favorite, get a few short stories polished and ready for submission, and start collecting some rejection letters.
Until the next adventure,
—T.L. Andra
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Episode: 002
Status: AVAILABLE
Classification: Earth Transmission
Mission Day: 1
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Episode: 001
Status: AVAILABLE
Classification: Captain’s Log
Mission Day: 0
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Archive Notice 001
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While preparing for an upcoming 100-word writing competition, I began working on a project practicing microfiction that quickly became more than just practice.
It started as a continuous log following the captain of a spaceship named The Catalyst, quietly documenting humanity’s journey beyond our solar system. As I kept writing, the story grew to include transmissions from Earth, conversations with the ship’s AI, AutoPilot Vega, and the small moments that shape life on an extraordinary voyage.
Writing microfiction has been both a challenge, but also a lot of fun, and I’m excited to finally share it with you.
The Catalyst Archives is a micro serial fiction. You can follow the mission as new records are released on my Substack every Monday starting July 20th. As it stands, the first season will consist of 22 episodes, and I’m already finding myself sketching ideas for Act Two.
Until the next adventure,
—T.L. Andra
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Thank you for stopping by.
For years, I have created stories, and I have always wanted to share them with the world. They’ve lived in Google Docs, notebooks, and overstuffed folders. Some have found their way to the stage, and others have been in competitions. The others are growing and waiting for their time to shine.
This website is a new chapter for me. It’s a place where I can gather these stories, share the ones I am working on, and invite others along for the journey. Along the way, you’ll find updates on projects, glimpses behind the scenes, and, a little bit of wonder.
I’ve always believed the best stories are the ones that leave us with more than an ending. They leave us with memories of our favorite characters, thoughts of unforgettable places or maybe even just a feeling that travels with us long after “The End”.
Whether you are just stopping by, or planning to stay a while, I am happy you are here.
Until the next adventure,
— T.L. Andra
You can also find me on substack!
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