A look behind the scenes: The Rule of Threes
Dive into the heart of The Rule of Threes with this behind-the-scenes FAQ: discover how a survivalist mantra inspired the title, why Jackson’s security-analyst role mirrors real-world experience, and what it really took to write those high-tension firefights. Learn the tools, tunes, and tactics that keep the story—and its characters—pulsing with life, and get insider tips on juggling multiple POVs and crafting unforgettable villains.
Character Deep Dive: Stephen Chase—The Mind Behind the Duty
“The moment the bill hit $22,450, Stephen’s world detonated—his only weapon a pistol he didn’t even know how to fire, his only ally a flicker of hope. Under the harsh fluorescent hum of the warehouse, with riots tearing the streets apart and Jace’s life hanging by a thread, every breath became a gamble. This is the point where survival isn’t optional—it’s everything.”
What Are Haints? Appalachian Folklore, Fear, and the Roots of Haint Blues
In the Appalachian mountains, stories don’t just entertain—they warn. Haints, the restless spirits of mountain lore, have haunted cabins, creeks, and porches for generations. This post explores what haints are, the meaning behind "haint blue," and how those old fears inspired the chilling world of Haint Blues, the prequel to The Citadel Protocol.
Introducing: The Citadel Protocol: Haint Blues
Discover the chilling prequel to The Citadel Protocol. In Haint Blues, three friends fight to survive as their mountain town unravels. Sign up at groverbentley.com to read it for free.
What if the world ended? - Episode 3
It didn’t happen with a bang. No sirens. No alerts. Just a quiet unraveling—one bus route, one empty shelf, one unanswered email at a time. The world ended. You just didn’t notice.
What if the World Ended? - Episode 2
You wake up groggy, stretch, glance at your phone—no signal. Not just bad reception. Nothing. No texts. No power. No sound from the street. The world feels... hollow. And slowly, it hits you: the end already came. And somehow, you missed it.
What if the world Ended? - Episode 1
What would happen if you woke up tomorrow and the internet was gone—not just down, but erased from existence? No social media. No GPS. No online banking. In this thought experiment, we explore the ripple effects of a world suddenly offline—from panic and collapse to surprising moments of reconnection. Would society fall apart... or find a way to start fresh?