“Without you it’s hard to suuurrviiivveee!” Kyle slammed his elbow down on what he thought was the face of a Stage Three Mineral Slime. “’Cause every time we touch, I get this feeling, an’ every time we kiss, I swear I can flyyy!”
He noticed one of the many rocks floating within the ooze start to rise toward the surface. Unhurriedly, he took two steps back and a single step to his left. A second later, the stone flew from the Slime where he’d been pummeling ...
2023-08-12 15:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Nathaniel swung his glaive, clearing a large patch of brush before glancing curiously at his companion. He studied Rowan’s movements. As always, they were swift and graceful—efficient, no wasted movements despite the uneven terrain of the forest floor.
“Hmm…” Nathaniel’s low hum was nearly silent as he considered his friend’s words from the night before. ‘Something bad is going to happen, Nathaniel… I won’t stand idly by.’ Then there were those gua...
2023-07-29 16:53:13 +0000 UTC
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Kyle opened his eyes to find himself lying on top of a hill… again. This time his Grimoire—Iroh—was hovering diligently before him, blocking the sun so he could adjust. He snorted. This is all too surreal.
After pushing himself into a seated position, he looked around the area for any changes. He sensed that somethingwas different—not about the world itself, but more about how he perceivedit. Excited—and remembering what Iroh had said ab...
2023-07-29 15:50:01 +0000 UTC
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“This is amazin’, Rowan!” Locke shouted as he walked swift circles around the giant Hercules Beetle, examining each of its surprisingly sturdy legs before running his hand along the length of its carapace. The boy eyed Francis’ pincers suspiciously before walking to the front and tapping his finger on the tip of its horn that was longer than he was tall. He yelped and yanked his hand back. “Yikes! That’s sharp! What’d ya say this beasty’s name was?”
“Fra...
2023-07-23 16:28:20 +0000 UTC
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Kyle lay still in the darkness. His breathing was even, his expression serene, yet no matter how calm he appeared outside, he was anything but. Overwhelming sensations of searing pain and chilling cold raged within him, each one vying for dominance over the other.
He tried to move, to grit his teeth, to twitch… but his body wouldn't react. For the first time in many years, he was genuinely terrified. As the two powers fought within him, memories began to resurface… memo...
2023-07-22 15:34:14 +0000 UTC
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I sat at the foot of my bed, studying my cane and patiently waiting for the sounds of the boozers outside to die down. It was already a few minutes past the turn of the day, and the people were still as lively as ever. Glancing at the other bed, I saw Nathaniel lying back with his one leg crossed over his raised knee, looking back and forth between the four Cards in his hands—my Summons.
He’d asked to see them once we’d gotten settled in. Locke said he’d be staying ...
2023-07-15 15:55:01 +0000 UTC
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"Dun dun dun, another one bites the dust!" Kyle stomped hard on another light brown Slime, dropping its Health to zero. He knelt down and dug the tiny marble from the resulting mess. "And another one gone, and another one gone, another one bites the dust! Heeyy—Ooh!"
He stopped mid-step when a surge of energy rushed through him. Kyle eagerly motioned his Grimoire over and skimmed over his Attribute page.
[Achievement | Host has gained experience...
2023-07-15 15:50:01 +0000 UTC
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“Wh—wha’s ‘at?” Locke’s eyes widened and he looked like he didn’t know how to respond.
“I asked if you’d like to join our Party,” I repeated while doing my best not to show my amusement at his expression. I’d made it back to the table before our dinner was finished, so I had the time to ask the others’ opinions first.
Much to my surprise, neither Aurora nor Nathaniel questioned my decision. I expected as much from Nathaniel, but Aurora not even...
2023-07-08 15:55:01 +0000 UTC
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"Doo doo, dow wow, doo doo, dow wow, duh doo doo doo dow. Dun un dun dun! Big wheels keep on turnin'! Carry me home to see my kin!"
As Kyle ventured toward the hills, he sang and studied the people sleeping along the way—his neighbors. Just as he and his family had been, all of them were naked, and when he asked his Grimoire about this oddity, it was unable to answer.
"Doo doo, duh dow! Sweet home Alabam—huh?" He glanced back, barely able to make out the last of t...
2023-07-08 15:50:01 +0000 UTC
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Though Kyle was pretty sure that only half a minute had passed, he felt like he'd been writhing in agony for hours. Sweat poured from his skin, and his head throbbed from the abuse that his mind had been through. He gasped, dragging in great mouthfuls of air while casting a disdainful glare toward the floating book.
If I have to go through this every time you open… me an’ you are gonna have some problems.
He focused on the open page that had been covered ...
2023-07-01 16:25:20 +0000 UTC
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“I can’t believe me own eyes! Ye actually came!” Locke’s crooked grin was contagious, and I couldn’t help but smile back. “Ol’ Nic said ya prolly wouldn’t, but I told ‘em. I told ‘em, I says, that Rowan’ll find us, you’ll see. An’ Nic was all—”
“Locke!” a voice called from the bar, and I saw Nicholas walking toward us. His round belly pushed against the seams of a stained white shirt and the floppy hair that I remembered was completely gone...
2023-07-01 16:22:50 +0000 UTC
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I took a deep breath and grinned as we stepped onto the Fifth Floor. It was late at night and the usual ocean of Guild recruiters was nowhere to be seen. From the Fifth Floor onward, factions started to take control and manage the goings on in their towns. Some were more lax in their rules, but most tried to keep some semblance of civility.
This is it, I thought. This is where we start to make a name for ourselves. And… As promised, it’s time to open up a b...
2023-06-26 10:32:56 +0000 UTC
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Sorry for the late-night email guys! Just needed to get a picture up for the Path of the Aegis tag so people can use the tags to pick what they wanna read without having to search through all the posts!
Working on finishing Chapter 16 of Summoner this evening and gonna try to have it ready to post in the morning! After that, expect 1 chap of each book per weekend for a little while!
Gotta build up some stockpile for Summoner and save the stock I have for Aegis. Baby...
2023-06-25 04:39:02 +0000 UTC
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Squelch
Squelch
"Ungh…" Kyle groaned and rolled to the side, placing a hand below his cheek. He could feel an ache in his back and neck, which was normal these days, but there was another dull, throbbing pain in his foot—probably from where he’d twisted his ankle the night before.
Ignoring the discomforts of his aging body, he scrunched his eyes shut tighter to block out the morning sun and tried to fall back to sleep while it was still w...
2023-06-24 15:55:00 +0000 UTC
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Jason stood silently below the night sky of the Origin Floor, staring off toward a dark alley, waiting. Beside him, a hooded, white-robed man tapped his foot anxiously and glanced toward the floating clock that could be seen even from this incredible distance. In his hands was a strange device that looked similar to a lantern, but instead of providing the usual light one would expect, a dense gray vapor was seeping out from within the glass.
“It’s almost time, Jason,”...
2023-06-24 15:50:01 +0000 UTC
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"I'm afraid the catastrophe is already upon us…" An old man looked wearily over the group of men and women gathered before him. The last members of the Human Races were assembled in this underground chamber, a testament to how few were left.
The Council had done everything possible to preserve the Humans' way of life. Magical and physical barriers had been erected all around their territory… but it hadn't been enough. There, the last hundred survivors stood, looking up ...
2023-06-24 15:45:01 +0000 UTC
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It looks like Saturday won by majority vote (only by 1%, it was close!). So, let's set a time!
Tomorrow I'll toss up two or three names I like for the new series and let you folks choose your favorite.
2023-05-24 18:09:34 +0000 UTC
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Please vote for which day each week you would prefer to receive Chapters. Chapters for all ongoing series will be posted on the same day. An additional poll requesting a preferred time will be posted tomorrow.
2023-05-23 19:40:53 +0000 UTC
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Starting today, 5/19/23, I will be freezing all Patreon payments for 1 month. A few private issues have come up over the past few weeks that have kept me from working on Summoner. This has been a hard year for me, and I'm sorry that I'm not willing to go into further detail.
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I'm not sure exactly how freezing payments work, so I'm not sure if it will take today's payments or ...
2023-05-19 09:38:03 +0000 UTC
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I stood perfectly still, waiting patiently in the topmost branches of the colossal tree. The sun was midway between its peak and final hour, and long, dark shadows stretched over the small clearing. I took a risk and glanced at my timepiece. Not much longer now...
A glance toward the mouth of one of the fallen logs revealed a fidgety Aurora crouching in the entrance and scanning the treetops nervously. As for Nathaniel, he stood brazenly atop the giant log next to hers. It was ...
2023-05-01 23:46:02 +0000 UTC
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"Oi! This here should be the one!" I called back, then ducked into a fallen, rotting tree that looked to have been carved out by the local fauna. It was dark and damp, and I could hear my boots squelching as they pressed against the wet wood. Ahh, there you are. Patches of lengthy, glowing mushrooms dangled from the ceiling of the massive log, casting a dim purple light throughout the hollow.
I poked my head around the entrance to check on Aurora and Nathaniel. Aurora stood nex...
2023-04-21 23:25:35 +0000 UTC
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"I can't believe it," Aurora repeated for the fourth time since she'd summoned the small eel. "You actually managed to Tame a Plagued Beast, and we're only on the Third Floor... Do you realize how lucky you have to be to--"
"Ahh, that's right," Rowan interrupted Aurora and fished two Cards from his Deck Box. "You still haven't seen these."
Nathaniel stiffened slightly as Aurora's arm grazed his when she walked between them. He quickly moved to stand on Rowan's op...
2023-04-18 18:35:41 +0000 UTC
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A young man stood beneath the prismatic sunlight that filtered through the stained glass window of one of many Liberation Chapels. This one was a small branch at the northernmost point of the Tenth Floor and attached to the Liberation Exchange stationed there. The man stared at his feet, clutching a crumpled letter tightly between his shaking hands.
"Brother..."
He clutched the letter to his chest and blinked away the tears that tried to fall. First, his youngest sister... now his...
2023-04-15 09:18:56 +0000 UTC
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"I've got something," Nathaniel spoke up, and I glanced over to see his muscles tensed and straining against the pull on his line.
It must be a big one for him to have to put in that kind of effort.
Water showered the two of us as an enormous Plagued Beast burst through the lake's surface. The line went taut, and a long, flashing creature was lifted into the air. Details about the beast flooded my vision once its body was fully revealed.
[Name: Elec...
2023-03-23 01:44:39 +0000 UTC
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I shimmied down the rope, using the series of knots we'd tied as hand and footholds to make the trip easier. The further I descended, the more I noticed the artificial lighting that filled the cavern.
It's nearly dark out, so why is--Demon Glass. A cave full of the stuff. I gasped. It's not ready to cultivate, but that would explain the luminescence.
My movements slowed, and I studied the smooth, shimmering walls above the natural lake. I recalled the co...
2023-03-17 06:31:00 +0000 UTC
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Attached for your listening pleasure, I've included the brief sample/tryout for the first few minutes of Chapter 1.
Audio of Book 1 should also be released on Audible on 6/13, with Dungeon Crawler Carl star, Jeff Hays, at the helm.
[ I may remove this post in the near future, so enjoy it while you can =D ]
2023-03-09 23:01:58 +0000 UTC
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The cover as it will be displayed on Amazon, and what will be received when ordering the paperback through Amazon. Release Date 6/13
Note: Sorry that you'll get an email for this. I don't see a way to keep it from sending one, and I wanted a picture for the 'ASA Book 1' tag to help separate content.
2023-03-09 23:00:30 +0000 UTC
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Aurora groaned as they trudged through the thick mire of the northern forest. She knew it was her fault they were taking this route, but that didn't mean she had to enjoy it. As she lamented suggesting this to the group, a wave of cool, clean air washed over her.
Glancing forward, she saw a fading white aura covering Nathaniel and Rowan. The built-up sweat and grime vanished, and she sighed in relief. Though she'd been annoyed with Rowan's constant use of Cleanse at first, Aurora had co...
2023-03-09 21:19:36 +0000 UTC
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I chuckled at the man's sudden revelation. Whether he was giving more away than he meant to in his drunken state or simply wore his heart on his sleeve, I couldn't tell. Either way, the man was an open book, and I found his reactions amusing.
With airy steps, I backed into the fog and circled around my opponent. He continued to swing his weapon, stumbling about as he scowled, yet somehow always managing to keep me at his front.
What insanely high Perception... Tough to imagine...
2023-02-28 14:28:29 +0000 UTC
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"That old co-" before I could confirm my suspicions, the drunkard rushed forward... and he was fast. I scarcely managed to block the thick branch he carried as it arced toward my head. His assault pushed me back several feet, surprising me once again.
Nathaniel rushed toward the man, swinging his glaive upward in a long arc. The blade struck the man's waist almost perfectly before slicing cleanly through his chest and exiting his shoulder. Yet, there was no blood. As they watched, the g...
2023-02-20 23:06:39 +0000 UTC
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