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A Soldier's Life - 441 - The Emperor's Return Policy (edited 8-21-25 +100 words and cleaned up a little)

Chapter 441: The Emperor’s Return Policy

Seeing the normally unemotive Lepidus smile sent a chill through me. His lips were as scarred as the rest of his face. Fenlorian thought Lepidus would try to use me and my void magic to kill the Lich Emperor. I was very wary of the situation we were in. “Why are you happy?” Bharok asked Lepidus suspiciously.

Lepidus’ smile vanished, realizing his emotions were showing. The steam coming off his skin had subsided, and he moved to re...

A Soldier's Life - 440 - Wraithful Bovines (8-18-25 minor edit)

Chapter 440: Wraithful Bovines

From its masculine attributes, it was definitely a bull minotaur, and it snorted a misty red cloud as it roared in triumph, thinking it had cornered us. It thundered toward us, and at its shoulders, it was over four feet wide as its shoulders brushed the ivy on either side. It had no weapons other than its fists and black horns.

I was surprised when it dropped to all fours in its charge and lowered its head; a spray of ivy leaves swirled behin...

Soldier 294 and 295 moved from Seraphim to Book 5 Final Edit

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A Soldier's Life - 1 - Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Read the description of the collection. This is the final edit of book 1. I am going to try and find a publisher for the series in hopes it will go into print in book stores. This will also be the version for the redo of the audiobook. Corrections welcome.

Chapter 1: Wrong Place, Wrong Time

My nephew decided to have a shotgun wedding in South Dakota...in January. His high school girlfriend was pregnant, and her father was strongly insisting on it. I decided to drive from North C...

A Soldier's Life - 439 - Moo-tilated Minotaur

Chapter 439: Moo-tilated Minotaur

Bharok cleared the area of the earthenware settings and made a makeshift bed on the table, while Baelira took the thick carpet by herself and was already asleep. I decided not to remind the dwarf that the table had also been a mimic.

“I am going to harvest some more scales,” I announced softly. Before Bharok could grumble and follow, I stopped him. “I will be fine. A room needs a whole day to reset. I don’t need much sleep and will be ba...

World Sphere - 76 - The Return of Gaston

Chapter 76: The Return Of Gaston

On the return trip to Hen’s Hollow, I didn’t see Gareth, Mera, or Fera on board, so I was slightly curious about where they had all gotten off to. Mera had made good progress with learning the brewer trade, and I hoped she would be able to start fermenting some mead soon.

Aelyn seemed happy to be traveling with me. We talked a little about the Frost Vault dungeon delve on the long trip. When the skyship landed, we made our way to Ennet’s ho...

World Sphere - 75 - Fries, Milkshakes and Politics

Chapter 75: Fries, Milkshakes, and Politics

The table of five women and Bylura, the small Wolfsguard, looked at me as I approached. Many had smiles on their face, and it was Leda who jumped out of her seat, wearing a dark gray uniform, to come and hug me. Leda spoke in a giddy voice. “Storme, it is good to see you!” She said in my ear before backing up. “We saw you fight and knew you would win every time!” 

I saw Tessa Torrent grimace. Her platinum blond hair was st...

World Sphere - 74 - Profitable Devling

Chapter 74: Profitable Delving

We gave Fera a few minutes to stare around in awe at the dungeon before moving into the forest. Without Talia’s ranged magical assistance, the large bees were slightly more difficult to deal with. Fera had a staff, and Gareth was working with her, encouraging her to strike a bee. When she finally got one of the bees, she was beyond excited and immediately gained confidence. I continued secretly using the bee’s stingers to train my neutralize poison s...

A Soldier's Life - 438 - Two Heads Are Better Than One (edit 8-16-25 fixed mistakes)

Chapter 438: Two Heads Are Better Than One

“The entry describing the room was a hundred years old, and dungeons can evolve—the mimic room was completely new, too. I should be able to handle one creature easily,” I said with confidence and broke the plane of the archway. The naga would now be free to pursue us if it wanted.

“How deep is the water?” Bharok said uncertainly, remaining in the corridor.

“Not very, but just stay on the mossy islands. The naga is twen...

POV Vote for Book 7 Epilogue

Working on Chapter 438, but also added 600 words to 437 a few minutes ago

So, the POV of the epilogue will explain to the reader what is happening to the dungeons and ley lines. You get to choose from which perspective you want to learn this.

A Gladiator's Life - 5 - The Language Of Pain

Chapter 5: The Language of Pain It was completely dark when Joren returned from the kitchens. He smelled of grease and sweat and was holding

Chapter 5: The Language of Pain

It was completely dark when Joren returned from the kitchens. He smelled of grease and sweat and was holding a lantern. Joren was missing an arm, but his one arm was dangerously thick with muscle, and he looked unhappy to see me on his sleeping mat. Even with one arm, I thought he could easily handle me.

A Soldier's Life - 437 - Table Manners Optional (edit 8-13-25 +600 words)

Chapter 437: Table Manners Optional

Bharok’s socks made a sucking sound as his dwarf feet pounded across the room to the fireplace. I didn’t hesitate and swung magebane at the dining table. My blade sank in with a thud, and I briefly wondered if I had been mistaken in my target as it sounded like striking wood.

The entire illusion of food disappeared, as each item was now a pseudopod extending from the gray table. The pods were sucked into the table, and the table folded its...

A Soldier's Life - 436 - Enter At Your Own Risk (edit 8-14-25 fixed plot inconsistencies)

Chapter 436: Enter At Your Own Risk

We kept track of the ghouls as we rushed across the lava flats. Lesser undead like the ghouls couldn't move very fast. Since they had no circulating blood, they used nether essence to contract and relax necrotic-infested muscles and tendons. It caused their movements to be jerky, and they could only move at a quick walk. Still, they were clearly moving to intercept us, so someone was directing them. As our boots scuffed along the worn path across th...

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editing Seraphim 435 right now and then going into writing 436. Will update next weeks chapter releases before I start

World Sphere - 224 -

Chapter 224:

Kiara sat beside me, her head level with mine as she gazed at the woman. She was prepared to use her powerful tier four confusion ability on her if she showed any signs of threat. I smiled and, instead of accepting the drink on the table, pulled my own from my dimensional closet and sipped it. “You asked for this meeting,” I indicated, signaling she should explain.

“I need you to drop all charges against Kyle,” she said directly. “I have given you ample re...

A Soldier's Life - 435 - The Soulless (edit 8-10-25 +220 words)

Chapter 435: The Soulless

The chaos of battle erupted around us, but the Sentinels were prepared. On the stern, flame erupted from Torandir as he fought the freezing salt water that would prevent our escape. Fenlorian jumped off the bow into the shallow water to take on the rushing undead in chainmail armor.

“Where is the mage?!” someone shouted. I assumed he was asking about the mage creating the ice, as it was forming much faster than the fire could erase it.

Another...

Fan Fiction Contest Deadline Moved Back to September 1st

Due to the timeline for editing. I am moving the deadline back from August 15th to September 1st. Link below. Someone had already submitted an entry!! I hope we get a few to vote on this round!!!

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A Soldier's Life - 434 - Truth Or Fiction?

Chapter 434: Truth Or Fiction?

The news of the dungeon collapse spread through Sanctuary like wildfire. Most Sentinels were unaware of the planned expedition to the Isle of the Dead, but once the cutter left the port, they would find out. I was feeling anxious about traveling to the Isle now that it was becoming real. It was bothering me so much that I felt forced to ask not to go.

Before heading to the artificing workshop in the afternoon, I went to request an audience with Fen...

Soldier's Life - 433 - Maveith

Chapter 433: Maveith

Maveith realized this was all Eryk’s fault. The next time he saw Eryk, he would make sure he voiced his anger at being put in this position by Eryk’s machinations. Maybe he could find a reason to tell Eryk that now. It should take a few months. Then he remembered Myra and his children—no, he could not leave them.

“There are two more petitioners this morning, Honorable Maveith.” A goliath in black robes said loudly, catching Maveith’s attention. T...

Soldier 290 and 291 moved over

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Seraphim Chapter 433 is in process, it is the Maveith POV the Seraphim supporters voted on

A Soldier's Life - 432 - The History Of The First Legion (edited 8-6-25 +300 words)

Chapter 432: The History Of The First Legion

The next morning, I traveled down to the Last Reliquary Vault. A Sentinel stood guard, whom I did not recognize. The dark-haired elf nodded and stepped aside for me to enter the open heavy stone and steel door, and I found Baelira inside. “Did you sleep?” I asked her. As she looked up, her eyes were bloodshot, and I knew the answer.

“This Vault holds everything the Death Sentinels know about the Isle of the Dead,” she answered...

World Sphere - 73 - The Shiny Platinum

Chapter 73: The Shiny Platinum

After Remy and Isla left, I worked through the fatigue and finished the artificing on my windows. The crystal I was using to keep them charged should last about thirty days between recharges, as none of the enchantments drew a lot of power. I could also upgrade the crystal later.

I went outside, and it looked at it from the plaza. The wall looked seamless, and you could not see the windows to my apartment. It was early morning, and Talia was leavin...

World Sphere - 72 - From Dungeon To Diner

Chapter 72: From Dungeon To Diner

An alarm spell woke me, and I checked the image the spell sent into my mind. Isla was in my room. I needed to get the locks installed on the doors. In the future, I would also use my arcane lock on the room door. I dropped my privacy bubble, and Isla jumped as she was staring right at my privacy screen.

“I am sorry, Storme, I didn’t know you were in here. I was checking what furniture had been delivered up here,” she said while blushing. I...

World Sphere - 71 - First Delve

Chapter 71: First Delve

I already knew six was the limit. “Gimble, it is your call on who enters. You are in charge here,” I stated with an assuring smile.

Gimble looked at me and said, “Even though Remy has a lot of experience in the Frist Vault, I think having a strong healer will help expedite their first delve.” He had a grin, and Remy looked pleadingly at me to take his place.

“Fine, I always wanted to see the inside of a dungeon. One time should be fine,”...

A Soldier's Life - 431 - Everything Is Not What It Seems (minor edit 8-2-25 +150 words)

Chapter 431: Everything Is Not What It Seems

My two bodyguards and I sat across from the others as Fenlorian started to explain. “Besides six sailors, this is the group that will travel to the Isle.” He opened his hand to indicate the seven of us. I was slightly surprised the High Sentinel was coming, but it alleviated some of my angst with Lepidus coming. “The undead lords have set up defenses that prevent us from scrying their island with magic. Fortunately, the same arrays pr...

Back at it starting tonight.

Four days of sleeping most of the day is enough. Back to writing tonight! Fever seems gone and just some fatigue that I can push through. Soldier Seraphim 431 is outlined and has 600 words from a few days ago.

Denver Sickness Update

Sorry, I have been sleeping most of the last two days. Just woke up and going to go back to sleep. Soldier Seraphim 431 has 600 words from last night, but I only tried to edit for a bit today, and I cannot focus on the screen. No longer have a temp and thought I was coming out of it, but the exhaustion comes in waves. I am going to move 2 extra chapters over from Soldier Seraphim (288 and 289) in a minute and go back to sleep after taking the dogs out. Sorry I am not posting anything t...

A Soldier's Life - 430 - Hooked on Essence (minor edit 7-31-25 +100 words)

Chapter 430: Hooked On Essence

The roughly circular fish were easy to catch. They ranged from a foot to almost three feet across. The larger the fish, the slower they reacted and moved. It was best to drift slowly over them and stab them, pinning them to the sandy floor with my sword. I surfaced with three large fish to find Bharok dripping wet and arguing with Baelira on the bridge. The elf looked more amused than worried as Bharok laid into her. I hauled my catch to the walkway and ...

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working on Seraphim 430 at the moment but plan to do a read/edit on 429 tonight as well

World Sphere - 223 - Bad Day

Chapter 223: Bad Day

Kiara was racing through the city, causing a stir as her camouflaged form tried to reach me. I wasn’t panicking. The three half-orcs were competent fighters by their body language, but this noble brat clearly was not. “I forgot your name,” I stated with amusement.

“Lord Kyle Day of House Day,” he said, trying to sound important.

“A pleasure to make your acquaintance. Now, if you don’t mind, I have places to be and things to do.” I took ...