Chapter 152
Meeting With The King
Clop, clop, clop.
Mallory angrily strode forward, she was still one of my plus ones for my Death Shroud, I also think she was one of Gwen’s three spots as well. Which was good as we were both following her right now.
At first, we thought there was going to be a conflict, as indeed the guards that were present all ran towards her as if to stop her. Then she held up the unsealed marriage contract, that instant...
2023-10-23 16:20:48 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 8
Swing Shift
Andrea drove to her office building, unaware that she had been tailed every mile that they left the school, all the way to series of office buildings downtown where she worked as a warehouse sales representative.
In all, her job was remarkably simple, all she had to do was go in, track all packages coming into and out of the warehouse. Then update listings with what was packaged and placed onto which distribution truck and provide an updated route to ma...
2023-10-22 15:49:45 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 151
The Marriage Contract
“Marriage contract?” Mallory asked, the words hitting her like a brick to the mind, temporarily causing her to pause.
“Yes, a Marriage contract to ensure lasting peace and civility.” I responded.
Silence.
Mallory stared at me for a long moment, then finally let out a laugh.
“HAHAHA! Oh, that was good, you nearly got me there.” Mallory stated.
I just stare at her, maybe I wince slightly at her resp...
2023-10-21 15:13:26 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 7
Back To School
“You sure you are ready to go back?” Andrea found herself asking Misha.
No grand insight came, no great revelation about what to do next came to Andrea, despite her desperate plea. In the end her only recourse was to eventually put Misha to bed, and then to lie down, where she tossed and turned all night until finally giving way to fits of disturbed but restful sleep.
Honestly of the two, Andrea realized she was the worst to wear, as Misha ...
2023-10-19 11:33:33 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 150
A Proposed Truce
(Thirty Minutes Later)
Whoosh.
I exited from my own personal portal, as my true self. No more fakes, no more posing as the lost princess. This time, I was just me. Which was nice, as I had long since been out of energy from my Spiritual Doppelganger Trait and had been converting mana from my different Traits to compensate for my rapidly depleting pool of energy.
Meeting me immediately are Kujo and Ms. Kujo, w...
2023-10-18 02:33:30 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 35
WHOOSH!
“SCREAM!”
There was a burst of light and power at first, followed by the deafening scream of a little girl filling the afternoon air. Instantly everyone paused as they all looked around for the source of the disturbance.
Only Terra seemed to recognize the burst of energy and its importance. The reason why she recognized it so easily was the fact that she had experienced that same exact set of events hundreds of times in her life.
J...
2023-10-16 09:52:21 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 149
Reinstated
(Cass)
“You, you came back to me?” Rahul said, a faintly annoying lisp to his words. I heard there was one, I even read it, but I thought it more of a deep baritone, versus the slightly nasal sound that was now coming from the Lich’s clacking jaws. An impressive feat considering the Lich no longer possessed a nose.
“I am not here for you. I have come to fulfill my obligations to my guild, and I have done so.” I state, using my Court...
2023-10-15 16:32:14 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 6
What Not To Do When Getting Stopped By Cops.
Blaring siren.
No sooner had Andrea launched the cursed black card from her purse, than her actions had apparently been spotted by a patrol car that had been following behind.
Whi-woo-whi-woo.
“AH!” Misha cried out, her hands going to cover her head.
Clop.
Her hands struck at the bike helmet that her mother still wished for her to wear, despite apparently not needing...
2023-10-14 12:37:52 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 148
Just Wait
(Gwen)
The alert came loud and imposing. As a dedicated healer with not much else to her name, Gwen of course jumped at the chance of leaching both skills and experience from helping the higher up members of her guild.
For months they had been searching for the secret entrance, to the realm of the elven king that had all but declared war on the guild when they first established a presence here.
Ever since that first encounter, there was noth...
2023-10-14 06:29:50 +0000 UTC
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<<<<Author's Note: Again, as promised, here is 5 of 5, thank you all and happy Thursday! >>>>
Chapter 5
Uncharted
Dr. Grier stood there, right behind the little girl. The fact that she had no mana, or aspects of the world were a dead giveaway that she had at one time had powers and then those same powers had been corrupted.
It was not uncommon for unique Vampirism or cases of Lykanthropy to spring up out of the...
2023-10-12 23:19:18 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 4
Adjusting
“A genius. Your daughter is too smart for our current curriculum.” Ms. Folk, Misha’s second grade teacher said.
“What? We just pushed her ahead and now you are saying that she is still too smart?” Andrea asked, feeling frustrated by this. Not that hearing that her daughter was brilliant from others was a bad thing, but that others clearly seemed to think this as well was both an amazing feeling and frustrating.
It was great in that Andrea ...
2023-10-12 23:16:36 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 3
Acceptance
Beep, beep, beep.
The rhythmic sounds of the EKG machine registering heartbeat after heartbeat rebounded and echoed throughout the hospital room.
Coma.
That is the medical term for what was happening right now to the little girl who lay motionless. Well, that was not entirely true, her eyes never seemed to stop moving, always in a state of near perpetual motion.
As Andrea watched, that was the one main solace that she received ...
2023-10-12 23:15:12 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 2
She’s Electric
Dr. Grier watched the little girl with her helmet and gloves enter the office building. In a way she looked like a cross between a space cadet, and a racecar driver. Her clothes were plain and nondescript, which only helped to highlight how odd the gloves and other accessories she wore were.
“Good morning Misha, are you ready?” Dr. Grier asked, going out and personally meeting with Misha.
This time Misha appeared less troubled than she ha...
2023-10-12 23:13:46 +0000 UTC
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<<<< Author's Note: Good evening everyone, last time I started a new project, I was asked to wait until the first five chapters were completed before posting. I have heard and followed your advice. With that, I would like to present to you the first of five consecutive posts to be released today.
Also attached is the proposed cover for this story.
Hope you enjoy it, and as always, thank you for reading. >>>>
2023-10-12 23:12:21 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 147
Going Home (Almost)
There was a slight hush, as I waited for the aftermath of the battle to subside. Before me lay the quivering body of the Viscount who had been drained of all mana.
Then I received the reward from completing the impromptu quest.
Quest Completed: A Duel of Magical Masters (II): Dr. Octavia Spiritlight has won her duel against Viscount Grahm De’Carve. Viscount Grahm De’Carver will lose all rights to h...
2023-10-10 16:38:50 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 34
“Lady Rose, perhaps we could talk in private?” Professor Helga spoke, as she did there was a rare form of vulnerability to her words. This was something unexpected from the instructor who to this point in Terra’s life had come across as a hard as nails, no nonsense type of person.
Hearing the request, Terra turned first to her charge, Marianna and locked gazes with her. The intention was clear, if Marianna did not agree to this, then Terra herself would also not a...
2023-10-09 14:22:37 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 146
Troubles That Bind
“I agree.” The Viscount said, with a snarl on his lips.
Then just like that the system began stepping in and making sure everything was above board.
A formal dueling request has been registered.
With that, I felt a wave of energy wash over me as I could tell the system was somehow scanning every part of me and of the Viscount.
Checking into whether a handicap would need to be applied due to level disparity.
2023-10-08 14:41:56 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 145
The King
Stretching.
Fortunately, the best part about soul bound gear is that it will stretch to fit you perfectly. This was a feature designed to make it so even when a player got older and stopped working out as much, their legendary equipment would still fit properly. Nothing is worse than going out, earning the ultimate set of gear, only for it to not fid due to old age and bad habits. As such, the ability for soul bound items to stretch and heal the...
2023-10-07 14:40:23 +0000 UTC
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Good morning everyone,
With everything going on, getting picked up by a publishers. And with preparations for the upcoming November Writathon, I have decided to stop the payments for this month that would accrue on 1 November 2023.
This is my way of saying thank you all for being here, and I hope you all stay (especially as it is free).
That said, I still plan on writing and publishing here, you just will not be charged by this.
2023-10-06 10:00:26 +0000 UTC
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Interlude II
Off in Galandria, the land known of the devout Seers, Sister Huang one of the now six heavenly maidens, watched on as the crystal ball, the sacred relic from the Gods. An item so old that its exact nature and origination had long since been lost to time had slowly glowed darker and more compact with malevolence over the past month.
Then just as everyone expected the best to happen, for the champion of light to be reborn stronger than ever, there was a problem. The pow...
2023-10-06 01:46:50 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 144
Liches, Always Ruining The Best Things
Whoosh!
There is an explosion of force, before I feel every muscle in my body contract and spasm. Then what feels like a miniature implosion in my stomach that almost feels like the start of a black hole opening up withinside me, attracting in all my Qi and any possible remaining Qi in the area around me, before it condenses down to a spot the size of the tip of my pinky finger.
Trembling.
There...
2023-10-03 22:13:05 +0000 UTC
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Good morning Everyone,
I know I teased out a response related to ALEXiThymiA last week, and it turns out a lot can happen in a week.
Good News: ALEXiThymiA is being picked up by Mango Media LLC, special thanks to Lijwent for the suggestion! With this, I was also recommended to Podium Publishing and they wish to start by publishing the first three books of the series.
That said, there are a few changes. Followed by a Co...
2023-10-03 17:11:32 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 33
With Marianna there, Terra knew what she must do. Just as so many instructors and dignitaries had done so in her past lives, so too must she now. Seeing the glowing eyes of Marianna, a true sign that she was the new chosen one of the Gods, Terra lowered herself bending the knee and lowering her head she did what so many had done before.
Just by assuming the position of supplication, and truly wanting to swear fealty, the words came to her.
“I, Terra Rose, do her...
2023-10-02 10:49:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 143
Liches Getting Stitches
“I am the person who will Resurrect you, then I am going to take a quick dive into your Qi run off pool over there. Then I am going to save my Guild Members who are currently being interrogated by your King.” I state, speaking slowly while trying to gain control over my emotions as I explain in detail what I will do next.
With that all three of the elven ghosts just stare at me.
“You, you mean that don’t you?...
2023-10-01 13:31:27 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 142
The Lich
A Lich, how do you know you are in a Lich’s lair, simple. A Lich is both extremely powerful and not at the same time. They have an immense power over Death energy, but this one clearly lacks a well-balanced feel for magic, making him weak on so many levels. First of all, there is the fact that he is all bones and Spirit energy that has one fine line of weak concentration leading to a grossly beating heart in the other room. ...
2023-09-30 16:15:37 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 32
“Who, who’s there?”
The words were as profound as they were innocuous. Who was Terra? Honestly that was something that she had been grappling with since the start of this reincarnation. She was not the chosen hero; she wasn’t even mortal. By all standards she wasn’t even a true Immortal as she had just extended life span, without any of the other flaws that went along with such a curse. So, who was she? What was she, these were all questions that she herself w...
2023-09-29 10:28:13 +0000 UTC
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So we have the initial colorings for the proposed Augmented Aspects cover, and since you all are going to be the primary readers, it only makes sense that you all are the ones who vote on its coloration.
As with all choices, I want you all to be involved as much as possible, so we will have a vote. Let me know what cover you like better.
Also, there is a "secret" on the back page that you all can now see. Let me know what you think of that as well, please.
2023-09-28 14:41:28 +0000 UTC
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Good morning everyone,
I woke up with the intention to write, but before doing so I checked my emails and might have a development coming for ALEXiThymiA. More to come as things become more concrete, but I felt I needed to share this information with you all.
I don't want to jynx anything by stating too much as I had a similar trend come up last year with a different company for the 13th Loop, only for that to fall out at the last minute, but this o...
2023-09-28 11:12:02 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 141
The Knight
“Howdy!” I exclaim excitedly as I happily wave to the spirit guards who are on duty. Now I must admit that this is my first time being in an alternate realm since I’ve been back and I might be a little punch drunk on the nostalgic energy covering the place.
I also have made it a point to go around without my face covering on, just in case people need to see me in order to realize I am a Spiritlight. I know that will be my number one way of avoidi...
2023-09-27 12:46:11 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 140
The Missing Patrol
“What should I do next?” Jhonny asked, clearly excited to know what the next step of the process would be for learning magic. Especially now that he had a concept of what the basics were for simply moving magic within his body.
“Next? You haven’t even mastered the basics. Why would you want to even try to understand what comes next.” I state, again feeling that I am a bit too hard on Jhonny, but he needs to have his expectations reset...
2023-09-27 00:13:43 +0000 UTC
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