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[Castling the Long Way] Chapter 24

When Madam Pomfrey saw Hermione, she gasped but quickly composed herself. Without asking any questions, she nodded at a chair for me before levitating Hermione into the next ward. Figuring the examination could take a while, I shrugged off my cloak and boots, sprawled on the nearest bed, and drifted off.

I woke up to the prickle of diagnostic charms. Bright sunlight streamed through the window—it was already morning.

“You’re perfectly fine, Mr. Weasley,” Madam Pomfrey said...

[Demons of NC] Chapter 46

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The city was like an angry hive someone had tossed a firecracker into. Police sirens wailed through the streets as honking cars clogged intersections. Vendors, tourists, homeless folks, and random onlookers gathered in every nearby spot with a view of the building, hoping to catch a glimpse of the chaos.

By then, I’d already seized control of the AV garage systems, locking the gates and burning out the mechanisms. I overloaded ad displays, creating a thick...

[Prof. Umbridge] Chapter 44

Halloween was approaching, and Marina Nikolaevna noticed that Draco Malfoy had grown increasingly gloomy and jittery. He kept disappearing to unknown places, and strangely enough, he didn’t show up on the Marauder’s Map, though Crabbe and Goyle appeared perfectly well. Since Apparition wasn’t possible within the castle, this meant Malfoy had access to some kind of hiding place unknown to others... though she herself had once advised him to find a secluded spot for his secret activities....

[Demons of NC] Chapter 45

It felt like holding my breath before a dive off a cliff into the sea. Same anticipation, but cranked up by five or ten times.

I stared at the concrete ceiling above, caked in dust and cobwebs. This half-abandoned basement in Northside was a shitty place to die. So I had no choice but to survive.

"If this one or the red light flashes, pull that switch. Got it? I’ve written it all down," Lucy repeated her instructions. Becca shifted her gaze between devices, taking it in.

"...

[My Ending] Chapter 13

For a long time, the Academy had been sealed off from the outside world by a barrier. A barrier so powerful that no one could enter without a special key, individually issued to each member of the Academy, no matter how desperately they might want to get in.

At least, in theory.

Leaving aside the issues that could arise within the Academy itself (which Kosta preferred not to think about, cursing the inner waifu fan growing stronger every day), the main challenge was simply breakin...

[My Ending] Chapter 12

The appearance of a new bearer of a Great Rune filled Nepheli with immense joy. Before parting ways, the warrior had extracted a promise from the new Rune-bearer to meet her at the Roundtable Hold, and now that moment had come.

Although this was the Tarnished’s first visit to the Hold, he maintained an icy composure, showing no surprise at the massive convergence of Grace around the table—one of the largest any Tarnished could ever witness.

Honestly, this slightly disappointed...

[My Ending] Chapter 11

Rogier cursed himself three times for agreeing to the deal with the newcomer. The castle was truly enormous, and exploring it wasn’t easy. The catacombs of Stormveil Castle, in particular, posed a myriad of challenges, forcing the sorcerer to recall why infiltrating the castle was a terrible idea unless one was either a powerful warrior or a sorcerer adept at hiding where it seemed impossible to do so.

Or, alternatively, someone entirely indifferent to the need to hide, like one certa...

[My Ending] Chapter 10

Honestly, Kosta felt a little uncomfortable. Not because of the strange echo of Meli-Meli’s shout, but because the soldiers had followed him and were now watching everything unfold.

Duels with bosses always felt intimate and personal to him. The rolls, the rare shield parries (when he bothered to use one), the search for the perfect timing, the constant counting of combos, and that unexpected strike the boss hadn’t used in the last twenty attempts...

What could be more intimat...

[My Ending] Chapter 9

Nepheli Loux wanted to see the newcomer. The Tarnished, previously unknown until recently, had captured her father's attention, and she understood why.

How could it be otherwise? The one who led the Roundtable Hold—a place where all Tarnished souls gathered—had to think this way. And so too did his adopted daughter, a warrior above all else.

This was the best chance they had in ages to breach the Castle. The pathetic demigod’s servants had shifted all their focus to the thie...

[My Ending] Chapter 8

Roderika had never been able to boast of courage or strength of spirit. She was a timid, soft-hearted girl, beloved by her servants and family but scorned by the rest of the Lands Between.

Their world was cruel—twisted, grotesque, and unforgiving. It had no place for the weak, and Roderika quickly felt this harsh truth in full.

The Tarnished were outcasts, abandoned not only by their Goddess but by the Greater Will itself. Though fate had smiled upon them again, with Grace retur...

[My Ending] Chapter 7

I’ve finally built up the backlog for My Ending! I’ll be posting all the chapters (up to Chapter 13) in the next few minutes.

The release schedule is still undecided—either 2 chapters per week or 3—but I’ll be posting at least one more chapter this week to get things rolling.

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Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy the story!

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[Prof. Umbridge] Chapteer 43

"Well then," said Marina Nikolaevna, patting a stack of manuscripts bound with a red cord and sealed with Ministry stamps. "Approved, certified, and stamped. Copies have been left at the Ministry, ready for printing. Though, as you accurately pointed out, that won't be a quick process."

"And what do you suggest?" Snape asked, picking up the top folder and running a hand over its worn cover almost affectionately.

"It's simple," she replied. "Luckily, your handwriting is legible..."...

[Castling] Chapter 23

I didn’t have to wait long, just about ten minutes—enough time to mull everything over properly. So, that’s the end of my brief friendship with Potter. Well, fine then. No use dwelling on it. I was only worried about Hermione with her over-the-top sense of responsibility. She’d definitely follow Harry into whatever mess he dragged her into. Maybe someone would save him, but her? Not so sure…

"Come in," Snape’s clipped voice broke my thoughts. He’d appeared out of nowhere, ...

[Demons of NC] Chapter 44

The long, painstaking, and expensive prep began. 

Every day brought new challenges that dragged us further away from the end goal.

A day after our brainstorming session, Lucy and I dove into the Net. Full immersion. It was our first deep dive together. A bit nerve-wracking, considering my... peculiarities.

In our cramped apartment, two open plastic tubs stood near the shower—basically coffins without lids. I used a hose to fill them with cold water, mixed in a special...

[My Ending] Chapter 5,6

Chapter 5

This time, Kale was well-prepared to meet his peculiar client. He’d even readied a leather armor set! Sometimes bandit attacks could be useful, after all, they expanded his inventory for free.

Extra runes were always a welcome bonus.

Kale had grown fond of Patches, the cowardly bald scoundrel who frequently came to him, always with a new gang and new goods. The stagnant life of the Lands Between had taught Patches nothing. Honestly, without such c...

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[Prof. Umbridge] Chapter 42

The next morning, the Headmaster did not appear at breakfast.

The Weasley twins were sporting bright red, swollen ears. It turned out later that they’d had the brilliant idea to try pranking an Auror. Unfortunately for them, they were caught, thoroughly yanked by their ears, and then, judging by the way they squirmed on the benches and scratched themselves, they had also received a few heavy blows with an Auror’s belt across their overly clever behinds. (At this, Marina Nikolaevna r...

[Mad Tiger] Chapter 15

“Deep in the hundred acre wood — Where the Ninja Tiger trains — You will find the ninja neighbourhood, — Of Tora’s academy days" I sang, unable to resist reworking a tune I vaguely remembered from Winny the Pooh.

"Shhh, Tora-chan, keep it down, or they’ll figure out you’re in my backpack," Naruto whispered, patting me through the fabric.

Ah yes, last night, I’d boldly claimed Naruto’s pillow as my bed, pushing the little Uzumaki off his own sleeping spot. I woke ...

[Castling] Chapter 22

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Hagrid’s hut was surprisingly cozy—embers in the hearth were still glowing faintly. I tossed in a couple of logs and a resin-coated firelighter, then gave it a few puffs with the bellows lying nearby. Soon enough, the flames sprang to life, crackling merrily.

"Seriously, Weasley, why all the effort?" Malfoy sneered from the doorway. "You a ...

[Demons of NC] Chapter 43

We left Dogtown in the predawn gloom. Mission accomplished. We got the contract on Abernathy, checked out Cynosure, tossed Slider the scraps of some engineering documents, and even dealt with Hunt.

The loses? Just a big toe that needed replacing and a few titanium implants in my right leg.

Night City greeted us with fog and a light drizzle. Wet asphalt glimmered faintly under the streetlights. Late-night stragglers wandered home—or into the arms of their favorite gutters.

...

Elden Ring: My Ending (Ch.3-4)

Chapter 3

Merchant Kale had encountered many Tarnished in his life. After all, his nomadic people once had the sight of grace but had long since lost it.

Life in the Lands Between, though perilous, had a peculiar stability. When Queen Marika shattered the Elden Ring, plunging the world into the war of demigods, it seemed events would unfold quickly. Surely, someone would soon rise to become the new Elden Lord, restoring order.

But that expectation was a delu...

[Prof. Umbridge] Chapter 41

"Come in," said Ingebjorg as Hrafn opened the door, letting the guests in. "Sit wherever you like. Would you like some tea?"

"Yes, thank you," replied Marina Nikolaevna, knowing that by "tea," the seer meant an aromatic and strong herbal brew that, with a drop of honey, was truly remarkable.

"No, thank you," Snape answered in unison with her, taking a seat in the free armchair.

"Serve them both, Hrafn," Ingebjorg ordered. "He’ll get curious and try it anyway, so might as w...

[Demons of NC] Chapter 42

"V, everything okay?" Lucy’s voice crackled through the comms.

Concern. Sweet of her.
"Yeah. All good. But I’m cutting comms now. Don’t want to risk it."

"Get out of there as soon as you can," she urged before I killed the connection.

The screech of metal made me whirl around. The hermetic door behind me was trying to close, but I’d yanked the manual lock in time. The place almost felt alive—like it was trying to swallow me whole. Alright, chill. Just a security...

[Castling] Chapter 21

Operation "Dragon" was set for the end of the week.

Charlie had sent me a letter asking for details, then another one just before the operation.

"You’re right, Ron. Hagrid definitely needs help, and I’ve sorted everything out," he wrote. "I can’t leave the Reserve myself to collect the ‘package,’ but I’ve sent a couple of reliable people to help. The key is to keep this under wraps, Ron. You understand how much trouble we’d all be in if this gets out. I’m counting ...

[Prof. Umbridge] Chapter 40

"Quite the mess you've made!" Snape said bitterly, catching Marina Nikolaevna after her first lesson and dragging her into his new office. "Had to give the dungeons to Slughorn."

"Me? A mess? If you must know, they were about to suspend me from teaching without so much as a warning! Completely unacceptable! Are you telling me you didn't know about this either?"

"How would I? I was simply informed that I’d be teaching Defense, and our dear old Head of Slytherin would take over Po...

Elden Ring: Different Ending. Ch. 2

A peculiar man sat by a Site of Grace, studying it with a thoughtful expression. To Melina, this was a promising sign. The Tarnished chosen by the spectral steed wasn’t merely a strong warrior with a bizarre knack for pulling items out of thin air (admittedly paired with a questionable combat style, but hey—it worked, didn’t it?). More importantly, he could see the Grace. He followed its guidance.

Those forsaken by Grace rarely saw it clearly. Most Tarnished could only sense its f...

Elden Ring: Different Ending. Ch 1.

If you missed the announcement, this is the new series I have just received permission to translate. Update schedule Tue/Fri. For more details look into announcement post.

Synopsis: real gamer in the Lands Between

Original: Elden Ring: Своя концовка by Лемор

Tags: crack-ish, comedy, paro...

Annoucement

Couple of Announcements:

• Castling the Long Way will now have one more chapter per week! The new release schedule is Wednesday/Saturday.

• I’ve received permission to translate another fic! For the first 10 chapters, the release schedule will be twice a week (Tuesday/Friday). If there’s enough interest, it will stay that way; otherwise, it’ll shift to once a week on Sundays 2024-11-19 18:15:28 +0000 UTC View Post