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Cozy Isekai Craftsman, ch 10

I'm putting up another 4 or 5 chapters today to see what you all think after that.

Please let me know!

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Joe walked outside with Brian, Niamh and John, ushering the kids over what once was one of the walls to the front part of the house, which had been burnt down by the now-dead fire elemental spirit.

Apparently, fire elementals were different from fire spirits, according to Emily. Even though she argued with the lizard kin forger, who...

Cozy Isekai Craftsman, ch 9

Joe dashed out of the burning house after Emily, the acrid scent of smoke filling his nostrils. As she slammed her hammer against the door, flames licked at the wood, threatening to consume the entire structure. But Emily's strike was like a bolt of lightning, unleashing a powerful surge that doused the flames in an instant. Joe's eyes widened in awe as he caught a glimpse of the hammer's rippling aura - it was as if he had witnessed magic in action. It must have been some kind of enchanted h...

Cozy Isekai Craftsman, ch 8

In the middle of his bed, Bryan woke up with his siblings on each side. On the other side of his head were their pairs of feet. Amongst the triplets, Bryan was always the first to wake up, before the first rooster crowed. He liked to have that early morning silence to himself, so he could think about how he was going to tackle the day and which bugs he was going to draw in his small little notebook.

But that moment of silence never lasted long. Niamh usually woke up only a few minutes a...

Cozy Isekai Craftsman ch 7

As Joe stepped out of the jail, he couldn't help but feel grateful for the warm rays of the setting sun that greeted him. He looked around and realized that this was no ordinary world - a second sun was shining in the sky, and a beautiful moon was already visible on the horizon. Tiki torches dotted the streets, casting a warm glow on the surroundings, and Joe couldn't help but wonder if they were fueled by magic or oil.

The whole situation was so strange and surreal, but Joe couldn't he...

Cozy Isekai Craftsman, ch 6

Joe stepped into the jail cell, surprised by how much more spacious it was than he had anticipated. His initial thoughts of a medieval, coastal village filled with rotting wood and excrement were quickly shattered. The cell was surprisingly clean and well-maintained, with only a faint whiff of mustiness lingering in the air.

The room was smaller than he had expected, with only ten cells lining the walls. It seemed odd to him that with the harbor and numerous ships coming and going, ther...

Cozy Isekai Craftsman ch 5

Caroline led Joe through the medium sized kitchen space.

Despite the primitive technology reminiscent of the medieval era on Joe's home planet, he was pleasantly surprised to see an immense furnace chimney blazing with a crackling fire, its heat radiating through the room. A row of griddles attached above the fire acted as a makeshift stove, with several mammoth pots perched atop it.

Caroline deftly tossed a couple of logs that were stacked nearby onto the fire, and using a hefty ...

Cozy Isekai Craftsman Ch 4

As the morning light trickled in through the window, Joe slowly opened his eyes, feeling as if he had emerged from a cocoon of restful slumber. He stretched his limbs, feeling every muscle and bone in his body come to life. It was a feeling he had long forgotten since the cancer took hold of him.

As he sat up, he felt a rush of energy coursing through his veins, like a wave of warm sunlight on his skin. His mind raced with possibilities of what he could achieve today, and he eagerly swu...

Cozy Issekai Craftsman (reupload) ch 3

Rickart, former Soldier of God, woke up in his bed next to his loving wife.

The soft moonlight spilled through their open window as Rick stirred awake. The sun had yet to rise, leaving the room hazy with its blue glow. He sat up in bed, his breaths slow and measured, as he relived the dream he always had. The dream of war, of battle, of glory, of thundering hooves, of might and strength. In his dreams, he fought against the tides of demons alongside his comrades. He was the flag of hope...

Cozy Isekai Craftsman (reupload), ch 2

Joe groaned as he opened his eyes to a magnificent sight. The bright blue sky stretched out endlessly, framing not one, but two enormous suns. His neck felt stiff as he sat up and surveyed his surroundings. He found himself in a vast expanse of emerald grass, flanked on one side by a dense forest, and on the other, a boundless ocean that seemed to shimmer with a brilliant radiance. The warm sea breeze carried the tangy scent of salt and summer, caressing his face with its gentle touch, and he...

Cozy Isekai Craftsman (reupload) ch .1

This chapter has some additions and changes.  I figured I'd upload it again.  Most of the changes are the new POV at the end.

I'm going to be uploading 10 chapters tonight. I'd really like to get opinions from the folks who read the story.  This one was a joint effort between myself and C. Cheesecake.  

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Joe turned off his work computer and exhaled. He zipped up his thick winter coat, pulled his woolen hat over his ears, and slid his fe...

Sponsored Apocalypse ch 17

Leaving the system of tunnels felt like it took much less time than coming in, but that was probably just because this time I knew what to expect.  We traveled fairly quietly since speaking was difficult in the tunnels themselves.  Once we were outside again, near the river under the bridge, I looked around.  No monsters in sight.

“Did you make the entrance here on purpose for some reason?” I asked.  “Like by the river?”

“Kinda, yeah.  The lower ...

Sponsored Apocalypse, Chapter 16

Wow, I thought.  14 advancement points really was quite a bit.

An obvious thing to spend my points on was the path of [Bone Strengthening] -> [Elastic Joints] -> [Natural Armor] that I’d seen before.  There were some other good paths, too, though.  I was impressed by how tough my body already was.  Of course, the reason I’d emerged from getting clocked by the troll earlier was because of [Stalwart Pan of the Lonely Mountain].  I had reason to...

Sponsored Apocalypse, ch 15

So...somehow I didn't post this last night.  I was super tired.  This chapter might still have more errors than usual, so apologies for that.

Anyway...

Hope you like it!

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When I woke up, my mouth tasted like something had died in it.  It took me a minute to remember where I was and what had happened.  There were notification windows hanging above me, but I waved them away.  I was not usually a morning person anyway, and notif...

Sponsored Apocalypse, ch 14

I jerked my improvised spear out of what felt like the hundredth goblin that night.  Finally, I saw what I’d been waiting for.

[Level up! Congratulations!]

I’d finally hit level 10.

New windows popped up and I sighed.  “I just hit level 10.  You were right.  I got a whole bunch of stuff.”

Behind me, Aldina didn’t reply, just kept watch.  After our last fight we’d taken shelter in the loading dock of a furniture stor...

2 chapters dropping later today, and links to Outspan Foster's work!

Hey all,

Pretty self-explanatory.  I'm dropping 2 chapters for Sponsored Apocalypse today.  They're both pretty long, hence the wait.

I've also been getting questions about what Outspan Foster has been up to.  His 2 latest fictions are on Royal Road right now.

Return of the Wandmage https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/59219/return-of-the-wandmage

and<...

Cozy Issekai Craftsman, ch 5

Caroline led Joe through the medium sized kitchen space.

Despite the primitive technology reminiscent of the mediAval era on Joe's home planet, he was pleasantly surprised to see an immense furnace chimney blazing with a crackling fire, its heat radiating through the room. A row of griddles attached to the fiery behemoth acted as a makeshift stove, with several mammoth pots perched atop it.

Caroline deftly tossed a couple of logs that were stacked nearby onto the fire, and using a...

Sponsored Apocalypse, ch 13

The glass shattered and dark shadows rushed in.  A shard of ice flashed from Aldina's hand.  Whether through luck or skill, the monster she'd been aiming at managed to dodge.

I cursed and triggered [Stalwart Pan of the Lonely Mountain] before the monsters were halfway across the store.  The knowledge of how to use the ability was sitting in my mind like something I’d always known.

My body tingled and I felt a subtle difference all over.  There wasn’t any ti...

Cozy Issekai Craftsman ch 4

As the morning light trickled in through the window, Joe slowly opened his eyes, feeling as if he had emerged from a cocoon of restful slumber. He stretched his limbs, feeling every muscle and bone in his body come to life. It was a feeling he had long forgotten since the cancer took hold of him.

As he sat up, he felt a rush of energy coursing through his veins, like a wave of warm sunlight on a cold winter day. His mind raced with possibilities of what he could achieve today, and he ea...

Cozy Issekai Craftsman, ch 3

Joe sprinted past endless fields of vibrant green, his eyes darting around to take in the kaleidoscope of colors. He marveled at the vegetables and fruits being grown, some of which he didn't recognize. But there were others that he did - each one more wondrous than the last. It was like nothing he had ever seen before - a world of boundless beauty and discovery.

As he ran, his heart pounded with excitement, and his lungs filled with the sweet scent of blooming flora. But soon enough, h...

Cozy Issekai Craftsman, ch 2

Joe groaned as he opened his eyes to a magnificent sight. The bright blue sky stretched out endlessly, framing not one, but two enormous suns. His neck felt stiff as he sat up and surveyed his surroundings. He found himself in a vast expanse of emerald grass, flanked on one side by a dense forest, and on the other, a boundless ocean that seemed to shimmer with a brilliant radiance. The warm sea breeze carried the tangy scent of salt and summer, caressing his face with its gentle touch, and he...

Cozy Issekai Craftsman, Ch 1

Joe turned off his work computer and exhaled. He zipped up his thick winter coat, pulled his woolen hat over his ears, and slid his feet into his sturdy boots. Peering out of the window, he could see the snowstorm brewing outside, the fat, fluffy flakes falling fast, blanketing everything in a pristine white.

With a heavy heart, he closed down his bookstore, switching off the lights one by one, until the shop was plunged into darkness. As he stepped out into the storm, the bitter wind w...

Announcement: New Series with Outspan Foster

Hi folks!

Outspan Foster has been working on something in secret, and we've been collabing on it.  He said he's okay with sharing it here in my Patreon, so...that's what I'm gonna do!

The working title right now is Cozy Issekai Craftsman.  If you all read the story and have a better suggestion later, let us know!

The first two chapters will go up right after this announcement.

This project is not taking any time away from my other work, s...

Sponsored Apocalypse, Chapter 12

The store was completely empty–we had the place to ourselves.  I figured that even without power, some silent alarm had probably gone off, but I highly doubted anyone was going to actually show up to investigate.  The police had bigger problems right now…if they were still alive.

We both moved to the pharmacy section of the store.  Since we were in a small town, there wasn’t any other type of security–no steel gate or anything like that.  Of course, it wouldn...

Sponsored Apocalypse ch 11

When we could see the drug store at the corner ahead, Aldina pulled me into an alley.  She put a finger over her lips. When I looked a question at her,  she jerked her head back the way we were going. “Take a look.”

Her unwillingness to talk much despite her stealth field kind of told me as much as her nervous body language.  We peeked out of the alley.  She pointed at something in the distance.

Her eyes must have been fantastic.  Or her other senses. ...

Sponsored Apocalypse ch 10

“Alright, maybe this could work.  Yeah.  Maybe it’ll be fine,” said Aldina.  She looked at me in an appraising way, from my toes to the top of my head.  “You might be able to keep up.  Hmm.  So I figure you’ve already thought about places you could find items for your skill.  Junk yards, antique shops, antique furniture stores, swap meets, that sort of thing.”

She’d phrased it as a question, so I nodded and said, “Yup.”  Inside I...

Sponsored Apocalypse, ch 9

Aldina almost stopped me when, after revealing Amanda’s horrible-looking injuries, I spit on her friend.  But then her eyebrows climbed into her hairline as the wounds began to visibly heal.

“First I’ve ever seen that,” she muttered.

As I carefully moved  Amanda to see another cut, I asked, “How did this happen?”

“Goblins,” growled Aldina.  "Little bastards can squeeze through small places.  Just left her next door for a minute.  I ca...

Sponsored Apocalypse, ch 8

The next few moments were terrifying.  It was like a nightmare come to life, all Illuminated by the dim red light.  Every roar of the monsters outside, accompanied by the security bars shivering, was a reminder that we would all be dead already if not for the protection.  The bars might have seemed tough and overkill prior to the apocalypse, but now I couldn’t help but wish they were even thicker.

My pistol bucked in my hand as I emptied an entire magazine at the monste...

Miles' Reaper weapon

Hey all!  Please forgive the unfinished fireplace.

Now I have both the real steel version of Shrug's weapon in Sponsored Apocalypse, and a trainer so I can practice with the style without cutting my leg off.

New chapters are coming soon.  Sorry for how slow it's been.  I'm getting better at chugging along through the winter, though!  Small wins.

-BC

Sponsored Apocalypse, Ch 7

This chapter took me a really long time.

Every story I've written has had one chapter that is kind of pivotal, a chapter that communicates what readers can expect for the rest of the book, or at least a glimmer of it.

With Delvers LLC, it was the chapter where Henry and Jason fought the goblins in the cave with nothing but sharp sticks.  In Apocalypse Cultivation, it was the chapter where Jake becomes a zombie.

In this book, I...

Sponsored Apocalypse, ch 6

The town where I’d chosen to put down roots before the end of the world was pretty old, in the state of Alabama, right  on the border with Georgia.  I’d carefully chosen where to live based on a bunch of criteria, including population density, self sufficiency of the area, and even projected nuclear fallout paths if the end of the world had been nuclear war.

I really hadn’t planned for monsters.  Zombies, sure.  But not cyclops and goblins.

It took me a w...