The Detective Two
Several weeks ago.
The morgue was cold. Not surprisingly so, but still, the chill bit through his shirt as he stepped into the room, following a reedy older gentleman who may well have been the owner. “This’a way, sirs,” the old man said.
The morgue--Deadman and Sons--was an older but well-maintained building. Clean, dignified. It was likely that this was where plenty of nobles appeared once their days ended. Morgue w...
2025-09-10 21:56:21 +0000 UTC
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Mingrix is working on the art! It's coming along~
Chapter One Hundred and Five
The biggest issue, right out the gate, was that Fran took a liking to Jane.
Or, maybe not a liking but she didn’t seem to mind it as Jane wasted the afternoon away, forcing Fran into different outfits.
Now, I’d be the first to admit that the time wasting...
2025-09-10 02:25:27 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Five Hundred and Fifty-Six
Southerfell was as good a place as any to stick around for a day, even if I was a bit worried that the local nobility might be somewhat... not very nice, at least from the hints the nice guard captain had dropped.
We weren’t here for that, though, so I decided to not stick my ears out any more than I had to. It would be best to avoid problems.
Our goal was that little village that Celiga, the historian, had brough...
2025-09-09 20:48:44 +0000 UTC
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Gosh, I love Jane, but holy crap. The moment she's on the page, she derails the entire chapter. It's like she grabs the chapter in her little grubby hands and then takes off running with it. Every time.
Chapter One Hundred and Four
I showed up at the little chain restaurant in front of Full-Auto Stranger-Danger, parked my bike on the curb, then lingered there for a few minutes. Fran was on her way, but she had further to travel, and had to dea...
2025-09-08 22:32:32 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Seventy-Five
***
The next couple of days passed in a blur. That had happened to be before, of course. Entire weeks slipping past without me really noticing them. Interestingly, they were usually the weeks where things were kind of alright?
I guess high-stress moments focused things a lot. It was harder to disassociate when you were one wrong move from straight up dying. There had been a lot of that throughout my life, sure, but there were an ...
2025-09-08 05:21:39 +0000 UTC
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Oh boy, this is a baaad idea!
Pacing in this section is wack. Once this portal is done, I think the Mc will skip ahead a while without too much going on, because a TON has happened this 'weekened.'
Chapter One Hundred and Three
I was tired AF, so I kind of decided to spend the rest of this loop resting. I wasn’t sure if mental rest carried over perfectly, but a break was good for the soul, and I needed one right now.
So, a long n...
2025-09-08 00:04:37 +0000 UTC
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Chapter One Hundred and Two
I left the portal and... walked off.
What was I even supposed to do? Pick a fight with the wizard? That seemed very unwise. The moment I was out and heading over to my bike (two guys were lingering near it until I told them to fuck off. A Shadow Bolt shot past their heads encouraged them to scamper) I started it up and rode down the culvert some ways.
I stopped eventually for two things.
First, to punch in the ...
2025-09-06 21:43:12 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Thirty-Four
This was it, the perfect opportunity.
“Ready?” he asked.
Next to him, Pinprick nodded. She was dressed similarly to him. All-black, a turtleneck with a tactical rig over it, some essentials tucked into small velcro-covered pouches. Her shirt was tucked into cargo pants which were in turn tucked into heavy boots.
Not the image of a villain, really, except for the mask.
Neither of them really cared much for the...
2025-09-06 17:20:49 +0000 UTC
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Wizard!
Chapter One Hundred and One -
I stepped into the portal and felt the usual strange, shifting feeling that came from moving into another dimension. It twisted at my gut a little, but I was kind of used to it at this point.
Blinking as soon as I was in, I tried to take in the opening room at a glance.
It was, unsurprisingly, a cavern. But one filled with water. The cave was shaped a bit like a bowl, with a wall cupping it from be...
2025-09-05 21:02:10 +0000 UTC
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Selkie <3
Chapter One Hundred -
I rode my bike out to the centre of the city, next to where a long, narrow canal ran. It was one of the half-dozen or so channels feeding into that one natural river slipping through the city. I think it had been there prior to Fortress ENE going up, though it was obvious that some embankments had been built up and reinforced, and several channels and canals (what was the difference?) now dumped rain water and se...
2025-09-05 03:18:15 +0000 UTC
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Interlude K&K - Part Two
“You sure this is a good idea, Kev?” Kneebreaker asked.
“It’s the best damned idea we’ve ever had,” Kevin said. It was mostly to reassure his... friend? Yeah, he supposed that if they were in this deep, he might as well consider Kneebreaker a friend.
They were both ankle-deep in stagnant water, gasmasks and hazmat suits on. Not top-shelf stuff. These were third-hand, bought from some resupply vendor, but it wo...
2025-09-04 21:09:40 +0000 UTC
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Almost 100 chapters! Well... I mean, there's more than that already with all of the interludes (and lewds) but I mean mainline chapters! That's neat, no? This was a tough one to write this morning, but it's done!
Now... groceries, and then I'll see about doing a chapter of SCS today!
Chapter Ninety-Nine
I reached over and grabbed a towel from a small rack of them, then dragged it across my face. I was stalling for time a little, which I...
2025-09-04 15:55:29 +0000 UTC
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The Competitors Three - The Unwise
Unfortunately, he had burned several bridges before he crossed them, which is how he found himself in this strange and rather particular situation.
He stood on a long road, behind him were fields of swaying grass, and further back light forests filled with birdsong and swaying shadows. It was that particular time of day, where some might call it morning and others night, but all would agree that every passing moment the n...
2025-09-04 01:04:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Five Hundred and Fifty-Five
The pirates gave up at about the same time as reinforcements started to fly our way.
The ship at the very front of the convoy, the PMS Streaker, used a strong light and some shutters to flash a signal out ahead. It wasn’t very complex. “Encountered Pirates. Require Assistance.” The message was looped over and over again, and when one of the closer ships over Southerfell asked for clarification, the Streaker<...
2025-09-03 20:14:21 +0000 UTC
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Yeah! Okay, so... as promised previously, when Save Scumming is to hit 5,000 followers I'mma buy a sword.
Why a sword, you ask?
Because... it's cool?
Anyway! Let's make this more fun! Below are some swords I thought were cool, with a decent range of types and sorts, and I figured it'd be cool to put it to a poll! So, here are a few options, all within a... somewhat reasonable-ish price range (one day, I'll get an Albion)!
Last day!
Honestly, not the most exciting of days, though it really wasn’t bad!
Woke up suuuuper sick at about 1AM, and... yeah, that wasn’t great. I think I got a bug or something. I spent the morning in bed, but I was feeling better by 6-7AM. Had breakfast, went back upstairs because I was sick some more, and then... yeah, decided to leave the hotel.
Honestly, proooobably not the smartest move?
We did get into the vendor hall after a 45min wait, and then wa...
2025-09-02 02:08:09 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Ninety-Eight
Ctrl-Alt-Delts wasn’t at its busiest when I arrived. Probably because it was still pretty early, all things considered. Still, there were plenty of people around, pumping weights and working out.
I signed it at the front, then bounced on the spot a few times to limber myself up before I caught sight of a familiar face sitting by the rear. Natalie! She was sitting, elbows on her knees, a cellphone in hands, her posture a bit on the sh...
2025-09-01 17:25:54 +0000 UTC
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Busy day! But less so than Saturday. I’m getting the vibe that Dragoncon Saturdays are the big day?
Went to a heap of panels this morning! First one with Wolfy and Matt, about LitRPG and system apocalypse stuff. Matt C and Matt D were on the panel, along with KT Hanna and James Hunter. It was a good time!
Then we wandered back to the hotel. The night before, Jeff Hayes and I were taking, and Jeff forgot his bag nearby. So I kept it with me. Anyway, I went to fetch it...
2025-09-01 02:52:59 +0000 UTC
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DAY THREE!
Okay, this day was awesome! Well, minus the foot pain. Holy moly my feet huuurt.
Anyway, looking past that... started the morning by walking over to the Westin where I happened to find Void at the tail end of the Starbucks line. He bought me something they called a ‘croissant’ but it... isn’t one? We mocked American food. In French.
Sleepy Void is sl...
2025-08-31 02:48:19 +0000 UTC
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More Save! Written from bed. So, uh, might be a bit more jank than usual! Can't wait to return to my normal levels of productivity, but also this con has been a ton of fun! I'mma go watch some HEMA stuff with UraniumPhoenix today, which is hella baller!
Chapter Ninety-Seven
I got home, shucked off my shoes, tossed my coat onto the floor, and flopped down onto my bed. A few moments later, Mister Couchtop hopped onto my back and started to purr, and I pr...
2025-08-30 12:10:52 +0000 UTC
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Dragoncon Adventures Day Two!
Okay! So, first, a recap of last night, because after I posted, we went to karaoke! There were... a lot of us, tbh. It was kind of a blur, and I... didn’t really like it too much? The car ride over was a lot of fun though! We got to talk, and I do love talking.
Anyway! Left a biiit early, and went to bed.
Woke up this morning, day two, wrote a quick chapter of SCS before getting out of bed, then we went for brea...
2025-08-30 01:20:41 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Seventy-Four
***
I figured I was pretty much done for the day.
That meant three big things checked off the list that Gomorrah had given me, one after the other. Basically, I’d girlbossed my way out of my girlproblems and it was time for a girlbreak.
I drove back home, parked my bike, then headed up the elevator. The Bastion was in the garage already, so there was a good chance that Lucy was home, and she was.
“I’m h...
2025-08-29 11:13:20 +0000 UTC
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Hiii!
Chronicling my adventures at Dragoncon because if I don’t write something my brain will explode!
This morning, me and birbmom went to get our badges at 0930=ish, because I like waiting in lines! But unfortunately, the line moved really fast. Still, got our badges, and I got to hang out with Void Herald and Madix and Draith! I hadn’t really met Draith yet, so that wa...
2025-08-28 21:11:55 +0000 UTC
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What even is insider trading?
Anyway! Since I'm in Atlanta and not comfy at home, don't expect very many chapters this week! I'll try to bang out a chapter of SCS next, but it might be a slow one! Have some Ojou to go with your morning!
Chapter Ninety-Six
I rode out of podunky, hoping that I’d never have to see that town again.
Not that it had been all that bad, but... yeah, actually, now that the whole thing was done
2025-08-28 08:42:35 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Five Hundred and Fifty-Four
I woke up with a start from a name that wasn’t very satisfying. For one, I’d slept in my full armour and with my shoes on, which wasn’t nice. And for two, there was a burning kernel of stress in my tummy that made me feel a little cramped up and icky. That didn’t lead to good sleep.
But I had slept, at least a little bit.
Stress could keep me awake, but the battle had taken a lot of energy, and it had been ...
2025-08-26 19:11:34 +0000 UTC
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Uh... someone check that Japanese, lol! I had some help on the Discord (shout out to Misu, whose name is ironic considering the chapter), but I'm pretty sure I messed it up afterwards anyway! ;p
Interlude - Mizu the Angry - Part Two B
“Mizu,” Mercer hissed.
The woman on the chair’s eyes opened, then glowed a faint bluish purple. “Oh, you’re here,” she said. “I thought I heard someone coming. Your bunch isn’t very quiet, you know?...
2025-08-25 12:31:01 +0000 UTC
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Ended up splitting it in half, because it was getting long~ Plus I wanted feedback on what we have so far!
Interlude - Mizu the Angry Flame - Part Two
“We’re going where?” she asked. She was still feeling a little tired, and who could blame her? It was half past nine-thirty in the morning on a Saturday. She should still be in bed at this hour, not geared up in the back of an APC.
It was her, Mercer the leader of Yellow Squadron, Ste...
2025-08-25 06:46:07 +0000 UTC
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Hmm... picked up the pace a little. Think we're ready for the 'final' version, or should we have one more chapter of the MC bumbling around and trying to figure things out? It's hard to balance that.
Chapter Ninety-Five
In the fourth loop trying to solve the Synthcorp portal issue, I woke Jane up, but this time I brought snacks and was a little kinder. She grumbled a bit, but clearly didn’t mind the sudden appearance as much when I brought semi-stale...
2025-08-24 10:55:38 +0000 UTC
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Rebuilding that backlog... plus these arc is fun to write!
Chapter Ninety-Four
I entered the portal, then checked the area. Already, I could hear some sounds from further in, fighting, screaming, both orc and human, and the occasional shot that echoed through the stone-lined corridors.
A few dead orcs were left on the ground, heads blown off. Since I was alone, however, I decided to be careful, at least for now.
The room was relatively large...
2025-08-24 06:45:52 +0000 UTC
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Chapter Ninety-Three
I was back on my bike in Fortress ENE. The Reload hit me with a bit of a shock. “Alright,” I muttered as I kicked the bike on. What did I need?
I had a few thoughts on how to properly tackle the portal. But if I wanted to do it well... hmm.
Okay, new idea.
I rode out of the parking garage and turned right rather than left. I had a bit of time to waste because it seemed that I was probably years late to the breach opening. Syn...
2025-08-24 01:50:53 +0000 UTC
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