Lykanthropy

Trash: Interlude I Pruning

Interlude I

Pruning

It was the annual fostering declaration day. A day that families fully legitimized fostering exchanges between bloodlines. While the official paperwork was handled elsewhere, this meeting held behind closed doors served two functions.

First, the meeting legitimized the fostering exchanges. This was important for if a fostering child acted out, their actions would no longer reflect poorly on the birthing family, but be considered a stain on the upbringing ...

Trash: Chapter 13 Skill Advancements And Legacies

Chapter 13

Skill Advancements And Legacies

“Now that is how you show the difference between going through the motions and true talent,” Madame Voyou exclaimed.

As for me, I still felt a faint dull ringing sensation as my mind tried to process what had just happened. Yet, I had the system right there telling me what I had done. I had reached down deep and for one moment tapped into a passion, into a pulse of inspiration that I didn’t even know existed.

Then when I...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 376 Forced Aura Farming

Chapter 376

Forced Aura Farming

You ever know a moment that is going to spring instant karma? The moment when you are driving along, minding your business in an overcast day, but you have your headlights on for safety. When suddenly an officer pulls you over, for having a headlight out.

This was a similar moment, one where I stated what I felt, but they were mean words. Words spoken out of frustration more than anything.

My Simulacrum, knowing of my fear of the Void re...

Trash: Chapter 12 The One-Legged Bard

Chapter 12

The One-Legged Bard

Fortunately, my next class was arguably the class that I still gained the most enjoyment out of. First, it still had the satisfying effect of granting my Skills level up. But more importantly, it let me see a complete badass of a teacher.

How do I know my music teacher is a badass? Simple, she never claims to be or have been a badass. She never spoke about her past, only her present.

Despite having a body that all but begged questions fro...

Ignition Broker: Prologue II

Prologue II

(Rayalta)

“No one is ever truly prepared for battle, you just have to act when the time arrives. And most importantly, you have to be able to run away, when your enemy is too tough.” -Marcon on why you never skip leg day

Just when everything looked like it was about to be cake.

Cake, the just desert that you get from hard work and dedication, a fatty reward that you have to indulge yourself with, otherwise you would never push yourself through such Hell...

Trash: Chapter 11 A Late Bloom-er

Chapter 11

A Late Bloom-er

Needless to say, I was late.

Worst of all, Mr. Wallace did not give me a pass, despite clearly being the one to detain me and make me late for class. That was a demerit.

To add insult to injury, I was already being compared to my new step-sister.

“Catarine Bloom, thank you for gracing us with your presence today,” Mr. Zion, our homeroom and first period teacher began. He was the type of hypocritical teacher who would preach about fa...

Psycher Chronicles: Chapter 106 When to Write Off Your Family

<<<<Author's Note: I updated the Ending, hope you enjoy.>>>>

Chapter 106

When to Write Off Your Family

(Phil Tulley)

“Oh, good, you are back,” Phil Tulley cried out excitedly from the living room as the College Freshmen all came in with their assorted bags and items that they would need to have another successful semester at school.

“Hello,” Misha called out and then walked over to give her ...

Trash: Chapter 10 New Day, New Blazer, Same Set of Problems

Chapter 10

New Day, New Blazer, Same Set of Problems

The next day, I awoke to the aroma of breakfast. It was an odd assortment of smells that seemed to permeate the air, and only my past life memories helped me to realize what the smells might be.

Still, I knew not to expect food early, and not to expect food that was not freely offered. As such, I took this time to both prepare for my new day, and to get ready for classes. This is when I use my time to focus on improving th...

Trash: Chapter 9 Settling In

Chapter 9

Settling In

As it turns out, that room that the Arbiter originally found me in, was in fact my room. Whether it was always meant to be my room or not I am not aware, but after everything was settled, it was my room. A fact that was pointed out to me by the Madame.

For her part, the Madame was relatively calm. Especially calm, considering the fact that I basically got her to swear under oath to an Arbiter that the Bloom estate would cover a year of magical classes. ...

Trash: Chapter 8 In Bloom

Chapter 8

In Bloom

Faint distant conversation. The first thing I hear as my mind slowly fades into focus is the sound of what seems to be three people talking in the hallway. Given my childhood for the past eleven years, my first instinct is to listen in and focus on what is being spoken about.

I half expect the conversation to be about me, resting in a really comfortable bed. Probably the most comfortable bed I’ve been granted access to since my reintroduction he...

Trash: Chapter 7 It Ends In A Draw

Chapter 7

It Ends In A Draw

You ever have one of those plans that works too well?

A plan so perfect, you can cut down a legion of basically benign spirits. Or spirits that are considered basically benign to you? Well that was me.

I assumed the reason why I now had a gallery of Bloom family members watching was that I was the only one who could see or even interact with the spirits. By now, not just Madame Bloom, but her one of the coachmen, and even Ms. Bloom my new mo...

Trash: Chapter 6 Less Than A Legion

Chapter 6

Less Than A Legion

Enraged spirits charged forward causing a tension of fear to rise in me, but only for a second.

I hated being afraid. I hated that I still got jumpy when I saw ghosts, despite it literally being part of my awakened bloodline. And most of all, I hated feeling weak due to my fears.

That was why, rather than running, as my instincts screamed for me to do, I stopped and composed myself. I could have taken this time to reach down and grab more w...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 375 A Terra-ble Choice

Chapter 375

A Terra-ble Choice

Sometimes the worst ability in the world is Precognition, or Mother’s Intuition, or both. That feeling of knowing that something terrible is about to occur, but you are completely unable to do anything to stop, alter, or even hinder the events.

Watching Penelope move forward, her mind clearly elsewhere as she navigates her new status screens of becoming a Guild Leader. Not just any Guild Leader, but the first ever Artificers ...

Trash: Chapter 5 True Magic

Chapter 5

True Magic

In next to no time, I find my 31.1 cubic inches of Trash and cause it all to just disappear like it was nothing. It doesn’t seem like much, particularly when there are hundreds of yards of scrap metals, biological waste, and discarded debris littering this apparent once great park.

I always wanted to do something like this, to actually be able to make a difference, and slowly but surely I am. The power I have now, my Personal Skill, it is everything I ...

Trash: Chapter 4 Full Bloom

Chapter 4

Full Bloom

“Now that this is all settled, we can begin,” Madame Bloom began, but suddenly paused as she seemed to stare at me for a moment. “Is everything alright dear?”

“Yes,” I answered as quickly as possible, though there was still the faintest trace of hesitation to my words.

Hearing my words, Madame Bloom cocked her head to the side for a moment and then spoke, “don’t worry. I know it might be a bit of a shock, but this is truly for the b...

Trash: Chapter 3 The Switch

Chapter 3

The Switch

You ever have one of those moments where you made a huge mistake. One where you just opened your mouth to protest, only to realize that there was nothing to truly protest? Yeah, that was me.

There I was pointing and making a huge spectacle about what I believed was happening around me.

“… I will not marry that monster! I refuse!” I declared and pointed my finger at said monster to prove my point.

Silence.

Rather than ange...

Trash: Chapter 2 The Assessment

Chapter 2

The Assessment

I follow Mithanial silently down the hallway. Watching his movements, it is clear that he spent most of his Skills on mental skills, that or didn’t work on his Physical Skills enough as he is awkward. His body is gaunt and emaciated in appearance, a typical sign of being a DiVoratore, but made doubly apparent by his body frame and movements.

He is so loud and clumsy that he apparently failed to notice me, and even turned around to see where I was. ...

Trash: Chapter 1 Family Life

Chapter 1

Family Life

Necromancy.

That is the one word everyone uses to describe the DiVoratore family.

I don’t know how the family first came to be, as we clearly have spirit slaying in our blood, but somewhere along the way something must have changed. Either an ancestor got a conscience, or someone found a way to communicate with our bloodline’s apparent enemy. Regardless of the reason or origin, the family, my family, has now become noted for being the most pow...

Trash: Prelude

Prelude:

“If you don’t use it, you lose it. This is the most common knowledge known to us humans.” The teacher began, already I could feel the tension building in my head, as I would have to again force myself to sit through yet another lecture on this world’s odd logic.

The first time I heard the explanations of this world, I was in awe. For this world had one thing that I could only dream about in my past life, namely I had the ultimate of head starts. First, I had a hea...

New Story: Trash

Good morning everyone,

As I noted earlier, I have been in a funk the last few days due to the loss of a friend and former co-worker. Unfortunately, one of the few "good" coping mechanisms I have is to write.

That said, I don't want to write in that type of headspace for older established series as I generally feel I throw off the vibe for those series too much, when I do write under such situations.

Which is why, I felt the need to write, and to start a new st...

Sorry for the lapse in recent posts.

Everyone,

I just wanted to apologize for not releasing anything recently. I found out a former co-worker of mine, and good friend passed away on Friday (they didn't pass away on Friday, but Friday was the day I was informed of their sudden passing) and it is hitting me a bit harder than I expected.

I will get back to writing shortly, and again I apologize for the delay.

Very best.

Lykanthropy

Ignition Broker: Epilogue I

Epilogue I

Northern Hemisphere Landing Zone

(Lead Cadet Khan)

“Fate is as unpredictable as people are to understand. Know that just because something looks easy, a person seems blessed with all rewards in the world, they still face their troubles.” -Marcon on understanding a mark.

Taking a moment to realize they were but ten days in and only had time to watch the Cerusian beauties who had been assigned to their S-Ranked team bathe for the next few weeks se...

Psycher Chronicles: Prologue III

Prologue III

(Hasty)

Is it wrong to hate an unborn child?

This was the question currently going through Hasty’s mind as attended a baby shower for her Favorite assistant and right-hand woman Ms. Delaney. Yet, recently Hasty couldn’t help but notice that her assistant had changed.

Not only had she abruptly quit her role and position as Hasty’s secretary, but now she even seemed off? Or maybe forced is a better word. Worse, she couldn’t help but feel that Ms. Del...

Bent World: Chapter 40 Twenty-Nine (Part I)

Chapter 40

Twenty-Nine (Part I)

The next day I awaken early, how early? I don’t know. I just know that it is still dark out when I first awaken to full mental clarity. A quick cursory glance tells me that my body still needs time to rest, but I don’t want to waste these moments of full clarity.

Often, I’ve gotten to the point where if I don’t  stay up during these times and try to go back to sleep until a more optimal time, I feel tired and sluggish all day. I m...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 374 Cross-ing The Line (Part III)

Chapter 374

Cross-ing The Line (Part III)

Everything was going exactly as planned.

In hindsight, that should have been the first warning that something odd was going to happen. Who knew, I mean I was already reading the threads of Karma correctly.

As expected, Jhonny was the first, getting his Mojo Dojo guild condensed down to a singular worded Dojo Guild. Not the best of names, but hey, goes to show that naming things that aren’t copyrighted and are new is tougher t...

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 373 Cross-ing the Line (Part II) (Mallory)

Chapter 373

Cross-ing the Line (Part II)

(Mallory)

What does a Guild Leader do?

That is a very good question, that three years ago Mallory could provide a very generic answer to. She would say things like, “a guild leader sets the emotional and spiritual direction and pace at which the guild would go.” Then she would add in more details about being selective with their recruitment standards, and overall setting a solid foundation that everyone could depend on.

Augmented Aspects: Chapter 372 Cross-ing the Line (Part I)

Chapter 372

Cross-ing the Line (Part I)

(Jhonny)

“Thank you all for coming today, so that we might send off our vaunted heroes who will not only represent us, but hopefully our world in the upcoming Regional Qualifiers!” Mallory’s already loud voice was enhanced by the use of crystalized symphonic components and long noncorrosive metallic tubing.

Hearing her voice, and the subsequent cheers provided by all of the citizens of Worlds End caused a wave of intensity ...

Ignition Broker: Chapter 46 All In

Chapter 46

All In

“There are times when you will find yourself at a crossroads of what to do and what not to do. Now, it doesn't matter on what path you choose to take, but know that once you choose a path, invest yourself fully into that path. Don’t give yourself wiggle room, or doubts. When you go in, you stay in.” -Marcon on poker and life

(Two Weeks Later)

“Truly marvelous, the skills of a relic class are impressive,” the leader of the Freefolk began, see...

October 2025 Update

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I wanted to thank you all for staying with me for another month. I also wanted to apologize for the somewhat slower release recently, as I have been a bit under the weather the last few days. That said, I do have some good news!

First as many of you have been asking I finally have an update about Alexa Thyme Book 4 Black Mass. The important news is that Mare Trevathan was able to once again lend her talented vocals...

Psycher Chronicles: Epilogue II

Epilogue II

Decommissioned Bakshee Developmental Observation Station T&$5*# - (TASSOH)

Ambassador Col’inte’s last act as the official ambassador to the planet was simple, her last and final act was to deliver the last of the major blueprints needed to eventually establish space communications and travel.

Just as she had done hundreds of times before with the invention of tools, calculus, delivering important theories to society so that they could all grow and experie...