Business Ventures

Exploring New Opportunities

Beyond IT consulting, I explore various business opportunities that align with my interests and expertise. Here are some of the ventures I've launched or participated in.

Crayon Quest

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Meet Crayon Quest, your artistic guide to a world of colorful wonders! As the creative force behind vibrant coloring books, Crayon Quest invites young minds to explore and bring their own touch of magic to the pages.

Unleash creativity with each stroke of a crayon and embark on a journey of imaginative expression. Join the coloring adventure and let the colors unfold under the imaginative guidance of Crayon Quest.

Welcome to a world where every page is a canvas waiting for your colorful inspiration!

The Puzzle Architect

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The Puzzle Architect creates premium Sudoku puzzle books with 400+ computer-verified puzzles per volume. Each book features large print format, clear grids, and guaranteed unique solutions.

From easy puzzles perfect for beginners to expert challenges that demand complete mastery, there's a book for every skill level. Complete solving guides and progress trackers included.

Launched December 2025 - Available on Amazon with new volumes added regularly!

The Calm One

Available Now

The Calm One is now available! This book combines storytelling, philosophy, and real-world insights. Published under the Mason Hollow™ pen name, the project includes a hardcover book and professional branding.

Available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon. Cover art shown above is the final edition used for the official release.

The Captain Dumbass® Forum

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A tech community forum for IT professionals, developers, gamers, and makers. No-nonsense technical deep dives, homelab guides, security tutorials, and robotics projects - all delivered with straight talk and zero corporate fluff.

Categories include IT & Systems, Development & Code, Gaming & GameDev, Creative Projects, and Robotics. New technical content published regularly.

The Captain Dumbass® is a registered trademark of Dennis Ayotte. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Registration No. 8,069,225.

Future Ventures

In Planning

I'm always exploring new business opportunities that align with my interests and expertise. Check back periodically to see what new ventures are in development.

🕒 Last updated: January 31, 2026