Everything shifted as Bob took over and Max felt himself fade into the background. It was like he was in a dark tunnel, watching the fight take place from a distance.
There was still pain, but it was muted. Max knew that the wildfire was consuming his body, yet it wasn’t able to affect him as it had a moment ago.
Bob somehow handled the pain better, almost seeming to thrive in that moment.
The sound of Vyr Kjal calling out in agony as two hundred feet of his being wa...
2025-11-06 14:00:06 +0000 UTC
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That’s a big Jutonn…
It’s a good thing Fowl’s not here or we’d have to endure the joke that would arise.
Max grunted, the cold of the arena not even bothering him as he stared up at the two-hundred-foot-tall blue opponent.
Its arms and legs were covered in a black and silver chain but the blue of its skin was noticeable on Vyr Kjal’s hands and face. A long, white beard was braided and easily over thirty feet long as it hung down ov...
2025-11-05 14:00:10 +0000 UTC
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“So… Dad…” Miranna said between bites of her birthday pancakes. “What would you say if I told you I got a new skill this morning when I woke up?”
“Well, since it’s your hundredth birthday, I’m going to guess it’s another one of those free ones you get,” Max replied. “You going to share it with me?”
“Yes… It’s just… I didn’t expect it,” his daughter stated. “I kinda started believing I wouldn’t get any more. I mean, ...
2025-11-04 14:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Book 11 Starts now - Enjoy the ride
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“You do realize these threads have spread,” a short, hooded figure said from a corner of the hallway. “This shouldn’t be happening.”
“And yet it is,” the other cloaked being replied. “Many things happen that shouldn’t or couldn’t have happened over all these years. Yet here you stand, proof that the impossible can happen.”
No sound came as both stood there, aware that none were appro...
2025-11-03 14:00:12 +0000 UTC
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Hey all!
It's hard to believe November is here, but I'm ready for it.
Yesterday was the 2 year anniversary from when UL1 started and I'll always be grateful for the support. In 4 days book 10 hits Amazon and it's such a surreal feeling to know that in 24 months I've had 10 books published in that series. As a reminder - Due to Amazon rules i'll have to take down UL1 chapters on the 4th for book 10.
Tomorrow (Nov 3rd). Book 11 starts. Right now I've got ch...
2025-11-02 14:23:15 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 80
Stenson’s face was like stone.
Francis had seen this expression multiple times in all his deaths, but this particular one was different. There was nothing more than a tiny narrowing of the brows, just barely brought closer, and the general’s lips curled in slightly. His jaw didn’t show the tightness it sometimes held; instead, it barely reflected anything beyond teeth held together.
It was moments like this that Francis had been sent to the Spires, o...
2025-11-01 13:00:22 +0000 UTC
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Francis’s blades came at the panther, who spun, ignoring the knight it had just kicked and sent tumbling across the field.
“Where is your—”
“Screw you!” Francis shouted, attacking with everything he had.
[ Power Strike ]
[ Quick Attack ]
Francis repeated that combination two more times, ignoring the strain of doing so, praying that Kels would join the fight sooner rather than later.
Curved blades came for Franci...
2025-10-31 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 78
Francis couldn’t help but stand in awe of the man before him. Baxter had looked intimidating since the first time he had seen the behemoth of a man. Today was no different.
Standing in a black set of plate armor with red wolves etched into it, the King shifted the shield that was taller than Francis with ease. Baxter’s sword hand was free right now, but Francis had seen the blade the king had displayed for a moment and the sight of that red blade with black lines ...
2025-10-30 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 77
Stenson’s eyebrows had almost become one connected layer of hair.
Francis had seen this expression multiple times in all his deaths, but this particular one was different. There was nothing more than a tiny narrowing of the brows, just barely brought closer and the general’s lips curled in slightly. His jaw didn’t show the tightness it sometimes held; instead, it barely reflected anything beyond teeth held together.
It was moments like this that Fran...
2025-10-29 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 76
Francis felt unstoppable. Behind him was an army, cheering for him.
Stenson had helped procure better armor and another sword from the king. Baxter had balked at first at the request of his general to give this kind of equipment to someone so young, but after having watched Francis duel Kels in the training area, he hesitated no longer.
Francis had to turn down plate armor, partially because none fit his physique and the other reason was that he had never ...
2025-10-28 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 75
Francis felt reborn. It was unbelievable how a single act had stripped away all of the frustration that had built up over three thousand deaths. Now he roared with fury every second he took the battlefield.
Sometimes Francis wore a blindfold, other times he simply closed his eyes. There were loops he stuffed his ears and nose, relying only on his eyes. Death came, that damn bell rang, and Francis each time moved with purpose.
He mixed things up, not ...
2025-10-27 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 74
“This is absurd! What right does this one have to challenge me?!” Valehart shouted.
“Oh, are you a coward?” Francis asked. “I’m sorry I though the rumors of you being a gifted man with a sword were true. Perhaps I was wrong. You only fight the weak because that is what you are. A weak man.”
The circle of warriors and guards chuckled as Valehart’s eyes glared at Francis. The disgraced officer turned toward Stenson while pointing a finger ...
2025-10-26 13:00:31 +0000 UTC
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So this is a spot I felt might work for what I wanted in the story and one of the first changes I wanted to make after you all gave me some feedback. Let me know your thoughts.
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Chapter 23
Francis could almost zone out through most of the first few moments, able to repeat everything as the previous time, earning some extra silver, punching a bully he hated, and securing a chain helm after having learned what not to say to the same armorsmith.
2025-10-26 01:11:55 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 73
“A noble's son, Valehart, used to be an officer under some of my men,” Stenson said. “He was… aggressive and spoiled. Perhaps you know the kind?”
Francis grunted and nodded.
“He was a smart man, capable with planning, gifted with the sword from his training and ruthless in his love for blood,” Stenson continued. “I knew little of him at the time because there were other concerns at that time. There were countless spats between the noble houses an...
2025-10-25 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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So I have a friend who let me use his office space this week. In 3 days I managed 24k words which is more than I've gotten in a single week in so long. I was finally able to just 'focus' on my stories and write.
UL1 book 10 ended - Picks up on Nov 3rd
Time loop ends at chapter 80 currently ((looking at writing a few chapters to potentially fix/flesh out some stuff)).
I also went back and commented on the one long post for time loop. You all gave me some great f...
2025-10-24 21:46:23 +0000 UTC
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Everyone shifted in their seats as they sat around another one of the stolen Faction tables inside Max’s dimensional space.
“This place always feels weird,” Sog sighed.
Ignoring his demon friend’s complaint, Max focused on Jazzjak. “This is about as safe a place as can be to talk? Right?”
“Yes and no,” their helper shrugged. “You know that we’re basically inside a space of the one we won’t mention. Provided we don’t say that name, we’re probab...
2025-10-24 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 72
Stenson’s eyes were bright as the older man stared at Francis.
“You’ve grown from what you’ve told me. And a day earlier than usual. All so you can have some armor to fight in. It appears that you are taking what you say I’ve taught to heart.”
“I need to get stronger,” Francis replied. “This is going to be the new norm. While the fighting naked has worked well, I’m sure I can improve in other ways if I stay alive longer and push deeper into t...
2025-10-24 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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DP Deposited
20,000,000 Arena Win
240,000,000 Arena Betting Payment.
New DP Total: 1,410,682,401
Max knew Bob was doing the math on what he still needed to reach tier six as Jazzjak showed Max’s current DP total for everyone to see.
“That’s a lot of DP,” Sog said slowly. “What are you going to do with it all?”
“Spend it, of course,” Cordellia stated. “He’s going to spend...
2025-10-23 13:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 71
[ Endurance Milestone Advanced Acquired - Select when ready to proceed ]
Francis looked around and felt this place in the woods was as good as any.
It had been hard not to start the process already. Every part of him wanted to do it upon resurrecting again but the memory of the first one had not been pleasant. He was certain the attention would have caused problems between now and when he arrived to talk with Stenson.
Francis sat dow...
2025-10-23 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Hey everybody, I’ll let you know that I read the comments you leave and make a note of them
Sometimes I have the opportunity to reply and sometimes I don’t just depend on life, but I want you to know that I appreciate all the comments you make regarding the stories
So for the time loop, let’s talk about it for a second. Let’s make this post the one that we converse in for a while. I’ll try and see if I can find a way to sticky it and I’ll comment on the post th...
2025-10-22 20:26:27 +0000 UTC
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Max felt the same force assault him the moment he appeared in the arena that had the first time he met this void god.
“You came,” Zogooruth said, his voice booming across the sand dunes they both stood on. “What place is this? A desert?”
Laughter followed as Max shrugged, pointing at the arena he had picked out.
If what I asked for happens, we’ll have roughly ten miles of desert to use. And the ceiling of this place should only be about a quarter mi...
2025-10-22 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 70
“What’s wrong? Stenson asked. “Something's troubling you.”
“I just hate using Baxter’s trust like this,” Francis replied.
The general nodded, frowning slightly. “Sometimes we must do things we dislike to win a war. I’d rather not do such a thing but because of your skill we can see what may come from this attack. You of all people know this is the only way.”
Throwing away lives because you know they don’t have consequences. Lose t...
2025-10-22 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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“So it’s not a black hole bomb?” Max asked, studying the metal ball in his hands that looked just like the one Nerdok had displayed on the screen.
“It is not one, but it looks and will act like a real one at first,” Nerdok stated. “I sent in my request, got laughed at, discussed who I put in the request on behalf of, endured a day’s worth of grumbling, and three days later, received that.”
“So I’ve been given a fake one,” Max said, ...
2025-10-21 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 69
“The Concord… you know of it?” Priscilla asked.
“Everyone knows of it,” Francis sighed, waving his hand. “Please do not speak like I am some child arriving at the Spires for the first time and learning the history of our kingdom.”
Priscilla nodded and frowned. “Forgive me. The Concord was a mistake and I wish it had never been done, but I understand the reason it was created. Do you truly understand my bond?”
Francis didn’t reply, takin...
2025-10-21 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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It’s that terrible time and all stories when I tell you that a book is going to be ending this week and we will have one week off before I resume posting chapters.
Ultimate level one book 10 will end on the 24th and I will take a week off and then start posting the book 11 on the following Monday Nov 3rd. Book 10 will hit Amazon on November 6. After that, I’ll probably be on a five chapter week schedule for book 11.
I am finishing up some plotting points on...
2025-10-20 14:02:26 +0000 UTC
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Max found himself in a simple room that was similar to the ones he and the others met in back on his world. The only difference was the four large thrones, evenly spaced around a circular metal table.
“Please, take a seat,” Nerdok said as he motioned to one of the thrones. “Don’t worry, none of them will care, as they haven’t been here in decades.”
I knew it!
You never chose one.
Smiling, Max moved to the closest throne and studied...
2025-10-20 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 68
“Tell him,” Stenson said when only the three of them remained in the tent.
“Feels kind of wrong to share my secret but I won’t argue,” Kels sighed.
Francis watched as the young man took a deep breath and let it out, a serious expression replacing his constant cheerful one.
“I have a Legendary skill… it gives me a boost to everything I practice.”
“Just say the name,” Stenson said.
Kels snorted and shook his head. “If it wer...
2025-10-20 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Max felt the world shift after having traveled to a planet he had forgotten about. Knowing the rules of the place, he immediately stepped off the platform he was on, spotting a bald gnome with spectacles looking ready to shout at him.
Moving to the side, he found a bald dwarf and a hairy goblin standing nearby, both wearing orange jumpsuits, talking about lunch choices.
“Excuse me,” Max said, holding out a card. “Where are the ones I need to check in with?”
“Bah, c...
2025-10-19 13:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 67
“So… you weren’t lying,” Michael said, grinning like a fool.
Francis finished chewing the bite of food in his mouth and nodded at his brother. “Remember how I promised you what would happen with those two women and the life you would be living?”
“Well, yeah, but I mean who's to say this isn’t a dream?” his brother asked.
“Do you want me to kick you in the crotch and try to wake you up?” Francis replied.
His brother laughed and s...
2025-10-19 13:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Max stared at the name displayed on the screen. He could feel the looks everyone was giving him.
“Why do I feel like something is different than usual?” Jazzjak asked. “Is it because we’re just a month or two from you all being here a hundred years? Or perhaps of the party in the tower, that—”
“It’s the name,” Max said, cutting their helper off. “I’ve faced him… Well, I didn’t fight him, but he’s the one I surrendered to when I was the champion of...
2025-10-18 13:00:05 +0000 UTC
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