About Pearl Dragon Studios
Roberte Riche’s Pearl Dragon Studios is where I build and expand the worlds I write. What started as a small idea during a simple drive turned into something much larger—multiple series, connected stories, and a growing universe shaped by the characters who live in it.
I write across different tones and styles. The Iron Revenant explores a darker, more brutal world where survival comes at a cost, while The Girl with the Pearl Dragon follows a more adventurous, character-driven path centered on growth, discovery, and the bond between a girl and her dragon. Alongside these, I write mythology-based short stories through the eyes of Callista, all of which are free to read and designed to expand the world beyond the main series.
My focus is on grounded storytelling—natural dialogue, real character reactions, and worlds that feel lived in rather than imagined. Every story I write is built to connect, not just to entertain, and to grow over time as part of something larger.
Pearl Dragon Studios continues to evolve as I develop new stories, expand existing ones, and create a place where readers can follow along, explore freely, and become part of the journey.
The Storyteller Behind the Studio
Pearl Dragon Studio began on an ordinary half-hour commute when I resolved to write a tiny tale that might encourage my partner to chase her own storytelling dream. Somewhere between the first stoplight and my client’s driveway, that “tiny” tale expanded into outlines for a full-length novel, then a trilogy, and finally multiple prequel stories exploring each character’s past.Years—and countless drafts—later, those early ideas have grown into everything now found on this site: the family-friendly Pearl Dragon Series, the free Bedtime Stories, the mythology-driven journeys of Callista, and the darker, more brutal world of The Iron Revenant.
The Worlds Within
The Iron Revenant
A dark fantasy series set in a broken world where power comes at a cost and survival demands more than strength. The story follows a resurrected warrior navigating a land that has long moved on without him.
Read Iron Revenant Information
The Girl with the Pearl Dragon
A young adult+ fantasy centered on discovery, growth, and the evolving bond between a girl and her dragon. This series focuses on adventure, connection, and the unfolding of a world filled with wonder rather than darkness.
Read the Pearl Dragon Free Chapters
Mythology Short Stories — Free to Read
The journeys of Callista explore mythological worlds through the eyes of a scholar who uncovers forgotten stories and interacts with legendary figures. These stories are available to read for free and serve as both standalone tales and part of a larger narrative journey.
Read the Callista Stories
Books, Craft, and Creation
Creativity within Pearl Dragon Studios extends beyond writing. Projects include 3-D resin printing, painted RPG miniatures, fantasy artwork, and handcrafted woodworking pieces—each created to support the continued development of new stories.
The shop also includes practical creations such as the Permaculture Logbook, designed to help track and manage up to sixty plants per growing space, along with story-driven works aimed at younger readers focused on environmental awareness.
Enjoy the Shop
A Community Built on Free Stories
Every short story published on this site remains free to read—without paywalls—because stories should be accessible before they are commercial. The goal is to build worlds that readers can step into freely, without barriers.
Voluntary support helps fund editing, cover art, and future books, but access to the stories themselves will always remain open.