Heart of the Oasis
Added 2025-11-14 06:31:34 +0000 UTCThe first 2000 words of the next story, Heart of the Oasis, are ready to go. The second option voted for in the Halloween poll, this one will feature the Egyptian Goddess Anput, female counterpart of Anubis, and her relationship with a simple temple priest named Merit.
You can follow the story in progress below:
https://snekguy.com/stories/fantasy/heart-of-the-oasis/
The lovely artwork was provided by SickJoe:
https://www.deviantart.com/sickjoe
Comments
15,000 words edited, chapters 6 to 8.
Snekguy
2026-01-21 07:31:07 +0000 UTC20,000 words edited, chapters 3 to 6.
Snekguy
2026-01-20 01:35:08 +0000 UTCThe first two chapters are edited, 20,000 words.
Snekguy
2026-01-17 23:40:38 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “Finish for me,” Finished! The final word count is just over 71,000 words, and I'll start editing tomorrow. The cover for this one is already good to go, so it should only be a few days before it's is ready for retail.
Snekguy
2026-01-17 00:36:37 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “I have never felt more confident that I made the right choice in you,”
Snekguy
2026-01-16 08:18:43 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “You are a sweet little thing, Merit,”
Snekguy
2026-01-15 07:45:58 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “Now, you are going to experience what only a handful of mortals ever have,”
Snekguy
2026-01-14 08:10:41 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “What did you make of Bastet?”
Snekguy
2026-01-13 07:35:19 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “What of you and Ptah?”
Snekguy
2026-01-11 06:19:40 +0000 UTCUnfortunately I was too busy for an update today.
Snekguy
2026-01-10 07:47:07 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “I believe that we all go through phases in our lives,”
Snekguy
2026-01-09 08:47:33 +0000 UTC1500 word update, new content at 'I wouldn’t dream of it, High Priest'
Snekguy
2026-01-08 08:10:07 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “Good boy. You have done well, Merit. Very well.”
Snekguy
2026-01-07 07:18:51 +0000 UTCNow resuming work on Heart of the Oasis. 2000 word update, new content at “And look how you keep yourself pure for me,”
Snekguy
2026-01-04 07:23:09 +0000 UTCToday is the 23rd, and Christmas is in a couple of days, so I'm going to be spending some time with family. This means that updates for this week may be sporadic or non-existent, depending on how much free time I get. I had really hoped to have Heart of the Oasis finished by now (I estimate only 10k words remaining) but Covid really threw a wrench in that plan and cost me several days of work. I should be able to wrap it up in the first couple of weeks of January. Stay tuned, however, as I have saved up some artwork to post over the coming days, and I have a very special surprise planned for Christmas!
Snekguy
2025-12-23 05:35:28 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at 'After a couple of minutes of enjoying her waning euphoria'
Snekguy
2025-12-21 07:28:05 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at ‘He felt her hand on his bald head’
Snekguy
2025-12-20 09:02:22 +0000 UTCNot feeling too hot today, still dealing with some Covid stuff. Gonna roll what I wrote today into tomorrow's update and get an early night.
Snekguy
2025-12-19 04:49:34 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “I would like that very much,”
Snekguy
2025-12-18 07:33:13 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “If this is corruption, my Lady, then I welcome it.”
Snekguy
2025-12-17 07:12:17 +0000 UTCUnfortunately I ran out of time for an update today, I had to manage a lot of art stuff. Should have a big holiday surprise for you guys soon.
Snekguy
2025-12-16 06:00:04 +0000 UTC2300 word update, new content at ‘She relaxed in the water’
Snekguy
2025-12-14 04:23:55 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at ‘Merit felt his excitement grow with each step’
Snekguy
2025-12-13 06:22:40 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “I have toyed with you long enough,”
Snekguy
2025-12-12 05:01:22 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “I know that you are diligent in your studies,”
Snekguy
2025-12-11 03:13:00 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at ‘Taking his hands in hers again’
Snekguy
2025-12-10 07:05:14 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “I shall teach you how to wash and braid my hair.”
Snekguy
2025-12-09 03:51:05 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “It was wonderful to see you again,”
Snekguy
2025-12-07 05:45:23 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “I fear that such days are far behind me,”
Snekguy
2025-12-06 05:17:38 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “A fine way of saying that I overindulge,”
Snekguy
2025-12-05 02:25:36 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at ‘The porters set down the palanquin’
Snekguy
2025-12-04 02:21:25 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at ‘A morning routine was fast forming’
Snekguy
2025-12-03 06:25:25 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “The ritual is not yet complete,”
Snekguy
2025-12-02 06:33:05 +0000 UTC2700 word update, new content at “She left you flowers and sweets?”
Snekguy
2025-11-30 06:09:28 +0000 UTC3000 word update, new content at ‘They sat and ate for a little while’
Snekguy
2025-11-29 06:48:34 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at ‘Anput sent for Merit in the evening’
Snekguy
2025-11-28 04:04:27 +0000 UTCHad to catch up on some art projects that stalled while I was sick.
Snekguy
2025-11-27 06:28:46 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “I am pleased to hear that you enjoy its scent,” Thank you for your patience and kind words, I'm feeling well enough to resume my usual schedule now.
Snekguy
2025-11-26 06:35:25 +0000 UTCDon’t push yourself too hard! Though I certainly appreciate the update!
Dreadcrown_of_Swarms
2025-11-25 00:20:48 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at ‘Merit popped one of them into his mouth’ Covid is still hitting me pretty hard but I was able to get some work in today. Should be back up and running soon.
Snekguy
2025-11-24 07:08:13 +0000 UTCOh gosh, feel better chief! Take it easy please, I promise we’ll be patient.
Dreadcrown_of_Swarms
2025-11-22 06:00:05 +0000 UTCI'm currently suffering from a bout of Covid, so please excuse any delayed or missing updates over the next few days, I'm gonna be trying to sleep it off.
Snekguy
2025-11-22 01:50:59 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “I am sure that the high priest would not want me speaking of it.”
Snekguy
2025-11-21 04:03:18 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at ‘Merit was quick to avert his gaze’
Snekguy
2025-11-18 05:28:50 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “Will you not look at me, Merit?”
Snekguy
2025-11-16 06:39:48 +0000 UTCNot sure what you mean, I said I was doing three short stories before I start on the Jakkari. Jaguar is done, Anubis is next, then Orcs.
Snekguy
2025-11-15 05:36:42 +0000 UTC2000 word update, new content at “Go on, then,”
Snekguy
2025-11-15 05:35:40 +0000 UTCAlright, i'm confused. Is this like a trilogy thing?
mraanonymous
2025-11-14 06:48:01 +0000 UTCThe art goes sicko mode. Can’t wait to read!
AppleBetaPi
2025-11-14 06:33:38 +0000 UTC(^o^)
Giggles fun time
2025-11-14 06:32:51 +0000 UTC
