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Everyone's a Catgirl! Chapter 1: The Backroll

“...And that’s how your journey into Nyarlea would transpire,” Leiana concluded, closing the screen with a few quick keystrokes.

Wait, what? What the hell had we just watched? “That was catgirl world?”

“Correct.” Leiana folded her hands on the desk. “I must say, you most certainly looked as if you could successfully battle the metal demon upon reaching Level 10.”

“Jesus. I almost died. Again. Four or five times,” I grumbled. �...

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 202: Antifragile

My steps carried me through the halls at a brisk pace, the corner of my eye twitching every second of the way. I couldn’t believe Keke refused to back me up when I needed her most. After everything we’d been through, how could Cannoli’s best friend abandon her like that? What would our journeys be like if Cannoli wasn’t there?

If Cannoli wasn’t there anymore, then…

Images of Cannoli cooking over an open fire with a wide smile filled my head. Pinching my cheek,...

March [Side Quest] Poll

As always, vote once, lest Saoirse smite you :)

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 201: Next Level

Cailu’s headache following his conversation with Matt had little to do with the previous day’s inebriations. How could Keke, a member of Matt’s Party, see the necessity of an adept healer, but he could not? At least Tristan seemed to grasp the weight of the task ahead of them.

Browsing what Eshe called the Room of Records, Cailu pulled another leatherbound tome from a cluttered shelf, setting it on the polished desk before leafing through the script penned within. So far, he’d f...

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 200: Clash of Classes

Keke and I waited in the dining hall for Cailu to return with Zahra. It was nice to spend some extra time with Keke lately, but I had to admit, it was weird not having Ravyn’s snappy retorts,  Cannoli’s soft voice, or Ceres’ melodic laugh with me. I missed them. If I was being honest, I was looking forward to getting the hell out of Rājadhānī so we could all be together again.

“Are you excited?” Keke asked suddenly.

“What?”

“To hit Second Class!” Sh...

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 199: Dozens of Details

Stretches of stone between square structures. Enormous pots of exotic flowering plants.

Tristan paced the courtyard, noting every detail as if preserving it to draw later. It was a habit he’d picked up long before Nyarlea—taking mental snapshots of people and places he wanted to sketch. It doubled up as a good distraction from stress and hunger on the days he only managed to scrap together enough for a couple of candy bars.

But, this time… this time it was so much h...

New Armor WIP & Quick Chapter Update

Hey guys,

Everyone will be getting new armor soon, so I have Kiora working on new pixel sprites for the girls and Matt. AI's outfit is for Nyarlothep (can you believe we'll finally see it?). Art and designs all by Kiora.

I had a family emergency this week, but will be back to writing tomorrow. I'll post chapters tomorrow and Sunday to make up for missing Wednesday.

I appreciate your patience and hope you enjoy the new designs.

See you guys soon,
DB

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 198: Streaks of Red

To help transition Svarga from an awkward situation, I talked with her to keep her company. I wondered what was going on in Tristan’s head, but I chalked it up to stress. This island had been the personification of Satan’s asshole, breaking wind whenever the sun rose.

Svarga was pretty reserved with Tristan’s absence. She spent much of the time scribbling in a yellowed book. With how silent things were, it took a while to get a good feel for when I could leave. Eventually, I found...

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 197: Sea of Stars (NSFW)

Tristan and Svarga's Bonus Quest Chapter is here 

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Tristan went to the kitchens, tossing three goblets into his [Cat Pack] before filling a pitcher with clear water. Staying well-hydrated during intimate encounters was a habit ingrained into him at the School—one of the few he’d let stay with him. Even if Svarga claimed she wasn’t thirsty after their tryst, it was worth hav...

Everyone's a Catgirl! Bonus Quest: Manohari (NSFW)

Patreon-Exclusive chapter with Tristan and Svarga, Queen Toast's Creator Tier. Thanks, Toast!

Follows immediately after Chapter 195. 

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Svarga couldn’t hide the wry smile that tugged at the corners of her mouth. This boy? Teach me? “Perhaps we could wait until my daughter is a few years older,” she countered. “A better pairing, I believe.”

Tristan�...

Full-Res Cannoli Art by Milavana & Important Updates

Art: Matt and his Party are all getting new armor soon. I realized it's been a lot of chapters since their last upgrade. Cannoli's new design is one of my favorites. Milavana did her incredible justice. 

New Chapter: I'm sick as hell. Got up to post this and I'm heading back to be...

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 196: House of Healing

I was in a strange mood. On one hand, I felt like skipping over to Melly’s house. The fact that Ceres and Lara were awake was great news. I’d spent the majority of my time agonizing over what I could’ve done to prevent Ceres from suffering such a terrible wound. Still, every time I tried to think of what I could’ve done better, I was always led back to the same thought—Sanrai was a monster. A catgirl truly deserving of the word. If anything, we were lucky to come out in as good shap...

Full-Res Bookmark Preview for Kickstarter by Rellian

Rellian finished the bookmark art! I'm still figuring out the back, but this came out fantastic!

There are two versions, one without sparkles and extra shine, and one with. Any preference? I'm thinking if we go shinier, that could be the "metallic" part of it.

These will be included with everyone who pledged for physical rewards on Kickstarter. I'll also make them available in the Merchants shop at ...

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 195: Guess Who

Tristan sipped his water as he watched Cailu and Ravyn finish off one dark bottle, then a second, then called for another. Cailu’s cheeks were flushed, and, despite his claim of needing a good night’s rest, the dark circles beneath his eyes suggested he’d barely slept. Something was wrong.

Naeemah hadn’t joined them for breakfast, and Kirti had come and gone without a word. Matt left to see Ceres while Keke, Cannoli, and Zahra were elsewhere. Tristan reasoned that he’d give De...

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 194: Clue

When I awoke, Keke wasn’t there. Her scent covered the bedsheets, filling my nostrils and putting me at ease. I groaned as I stretched my ligaments—every bone and muscle in my body felt weighty. The last day or two had hit me a lot harder than I’d anticipated. The constant tension we’d been suffering was at last melting away, and I struggled to find the willpower to leave the one place of comfort we’d found.

I really could just sleep for a couple of days, I think.

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 193: Spin the Bottle

Tristan returned to his room to find Zahra asleep while Ravyn and Cannoli were huddled at the headboard of the second bed. Dark circles framed Cannoli’s eyes, and Ravyn had one arm over her shoulder while Buttons and Ball Gag affectionately fussed at Cannoli’s hair and cheeks.

“Do you need me to leave?” Ravyn asked, tossing her head toward Zahra. “I don’t want to wake her.”

Tristan looked at the three girls in turn, then shook his head. He riffled through his [Cat Pa...

Everyone's a Catgirl! Side Quest: Ravyn's Garnet

Ravyn stood on the balcony, peering down at the catgirls below. They looked like tiny bugs moving across a pond. The thought of them getting lapped up by the long tongues of aplitods—a slimy, green roach that lived in lakes—elicited a giggle. Using her pointer finger and thumb, she shut one eye, overlapped her fingers over the specks of catgirls, and pretended to gobble them up.

“Nom! Nom! Nom!” Ravyn said, mimicking the feeding behavior of the aplitod as she held onto one of th...

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 192: Twister (NSFW)

We left Melly’s house after the sun had set, so the moonlight and oil lamps from the Second and First Shells were what guided us back to the castle. It was good to see the girls in high spirits, still working vigorously on taking down the wall. Jaya caught my arm to let me know that all cages had been lowered, and they were nursing many of their inhabitants back to health. A handful hadn’t made it, but everyone was doing what they could to help those that did.

Well, almost everyone....

January/February Behind the Scenes

We've made it to March! I'm so glad to have you all here. These last two months have been the absolute craziest for EaC! and I can't thank you enough!

Kickstarter:

I cannot believe the level of support for the Kickstarter. We freaking did it. With a few piggyback pledges, we made it to 100 backers and over $8k. 

Thank you so, SO much for helping me turn this d...

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 191: Risk

After leaving Matt and Tristan to their affairs, Cailu moved to the citadel’s foyer alone. Kirti was still occupying herself with whatever dark avocations she filled her pastimes with, but Naeemah had found her way back to the great hall. She was discussing quiet affairs with a dark-haired girl, Naeemah’s face serious and her voice soft. It was bittersweet to see her returned to her element—though the dark looks and sharp glances of other catgirls still in the palace did not escape his ...

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 190: Circling Back Around

The Encroacher battle had proven to be much more effective than Tristan had anticipated. Since his escape from the school, he had seen the slow trickles of Experience and understood how long it could take to gain a Level in Nyarlea. To hear Matt obtain 93 Experience in mere minutes was simply jaw-dropping.

Tristan approached as Jeenie entered the arena to retrieve the collars from the didrillas.

“What does that collar do?” Tristan asked, pointing at Jeenie’s hand.

“O...

February [Side Quest] Poll

Thank you guys so much again for the Kickstarter support and hype. You all are the absolute best.

I'll be catching up on the last few chapters this next week, so expect uploads every day starting on Monday. 

As always, vote once, lest Saoirse smite you :)

Final Day for Kickstarter!

There are 14 hours left in the Kickstarter!

A few last-minute reminders:

1. Saphira's ice cream keychain and the bookmark will be free with all physical pledges. That means the $15 tier and up.

2. There are additional metal options for Bell Coins now: Gold, Silver, Copper...

[Kickstarter] - All Four Pins FUNDED!

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Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 189: Red Diamond

“This feels pretty awful,” I said, looking at the tiny Encroachers. A few cages with thick iron bars were set around me. Each pen stood as high as my waist, the infantile roaches snarling at me from inside.

“Try not to let it bother you,” Jeenie said with a dismissive wave. “They were born for this; bred for it. Try to look at it more like a farm—nothing here goes to waste once it’s all over. These babies’ll provide food and materials for the rest of the girls living her...

Full-Res Zahra Artwork by HP Parker

I've been really excited about this one. I'm glad I finally get to show you guys.

Completed Zahra artwork by HP Parker.

As always, artwork is for personal use only :) 

Everyone's a Catgirl! Chapter 188: Durga Yantra

The courtyard was large enough to give Olympic-sized swimming pools a run for their money. Tristan could think of no single room in the citadel that matched the courtyard’s colossal span. The snarls and snapping of the Encroachers shook him of the reverie.

“Training?” Tristan asked.

“Yes.” Cailu furrowed his brow. “If the two of you are to become proper protectors, then we must expedite the process. Appear, iPaw.” The device fell into Cailu’s hand, and the man awkw...

First Stretch Goal Achieved! New Stretch Goals Unlocked!

Note: This is copied from the Kickstarter update!

You Crushed it!

I barely had a chance to announce the first stretch goal before it was absolutely knocked out of the park. Thank you so, so much!

Every backer receiving physical rewards (the $15 and up tiers) will include a free Saphira Ice Cream Keychain designed by 2023-02-18 22:52:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 187: Fair and Square

Magni crumbled to the side in a heap of blood and viscera. Cailu’s final Spell had seared his insides, and his face bore an empty horror that twisted my stomach. As I’d watched them fight, a sobering realization dawned on me.

There would have been no way in hell that we could have taken Magni down. Not me, not Tristan, not the combined force of both of our parties.

Third Classes were in a league of their own. Every Spell cast, portal opened, and Skill utilized would have crush...

Kickstarter Fully Funded!

Everyone's a Catgirl! Volume 1 is 100% Funded! 

I'm floored. We went from 52% funded to 100% in one day. All of you are absolutely incredible. Thank you for believing in and loving this story as much as I do.  All of us working on the project are so excited to make the paperback, eBook, and audiobooks a reality....