Time to Level Collapse: One day and 16 hours.
The group turned and headed toward the gate. We’d instructed them on how to find the employee line, which would be free of monsters. Bautista and about twenty others held back as I went through the complicated process of trying to get the cart switched over to one of the regular colored lines. It didn’t matter which one, a...
2020-10-09 09:58:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe second cart for the Mindaro line never arrived. That was Bautista’s, leaving his group stranded at the end of the line. So without any further fanfare and very little discussion about how terrible of an idea this was, the four of us loaded up onto a rapid response cart and dialed ourselves onto the Mindaro line and headed down the track in an attempt to find the source of the p...
2020-10-06 09:46:32 +0000 UTC View PostHere is the early version of book 2. It's still going through a few editing phases before we're ready for prime time. Plus the cover art isn't ready yet, but here it is, yo. Thanks everybody.
2020-10-05 04:49:41 +0000 UTC View Post
“He ended up being really brave,” Donut said as we lashed the last hand to the pedestal. “Especially for a dog. It’s kind of sad.”
“Kind of?” I said. “Everything about this sucks.” We really needed duct tape for this. Instead we had to use rope to keep the hands in place. If one of them fell off then all of this would be for nothing.
Some of the chapters of the Amazon version of DCC will have some small spot artwork. Here is a sampling of what will be in there. This is all done by my friend Erik Wilson, who did the cover art for my book The Grinding.
I gave him a one-sentence description of 25 different items, and these are the drawings. So while some aren't perfectly book-accurate, I'm pretty surpris...
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Followers: 5.2 Quadrillion
Favorites: 1.9 Quadrillion
Time to Level Collapse: 3 days, 3 hours
“Save them all? Really?” Donut said after Li Jun left.
Katia emerged from the small apartment. “We need to slow down. I think I see station 75 coming up on my map.”
“Seriously, Carl,” Donut ...
2020-09-23 02:41:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Hekla’s body peeled off the wall and collapsed into a heap.
System Message. A champion has fallen. A bounty has been claimed.
The door to the train flew open, and the two mages and healer burst in. More of the daughters crowded in behind them, screaming and crying.
“Katia, what did you do? What did you do?” Eva cried.
If you haven't read the newest chapters (94-96), you might want to read those first before you vote. A little different this time because you can vote for more than one item, but there can only be one winner! And this time there's no "Let the author pick" option, so ya'll in control. What you pick here has the power to simply add a little flavor, be a non-event, or to wildly alter the course of...
2020-09-12 22:32:30 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 93
The production trailer was a submarine, not a boat. We ended up being late for our appointment, but this time it was because Zev had delayed it. She said both my conversation with Frank and “Donut’s amazing lap dance” at the male bordello were the top two feeds in the world during that hour. I didn’t want to know what had happened in the strip club.
I ...
2020-09-07 09:18:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Time to level collapse: 4 days, 20 hours.
It took me longer than I’d like to admit to figure out how to turn the train around. There was a section of track designed for the purpose. The track was shaped like a T on its side, and I had to steam past it, get out and hit the switch, back into the base of the T, hit the switch again two times, and i...
2020-09-03 22:07:00 +0000 UTC View PostBautista: Yeah, you’re a little late there, buddy. Can’t talk. The whole damn station is a city boss. We gathered about 400 people on the train, and when they went up the stairs, it swallowed the first twenty of them like it was eating Cheese Rings. We’re on the platform now fighting off its tongue and its minions. It belches and these walki...
2020-09-01 08:45:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 89
I awakened to find a message from Elle and Imani.
Elle: Hey Hotshot. Your instincts were right. There is a secret way out of the robot rooms. It’s a long tunnel, leading downward at an angle. It doesn’t look like it opens up until after the robots wake. And the robots don’t wake until the monsters start their withdra...
2020-08-27 09:35:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Views: 123.8 Quadrillion
Followers: 1.5 Quadrillion
Favorites: 372.4 Trillion
Leaderboard rank: 6
Bounty: 100,000 gold
The Nightmare Express Landing - Station 283
Time to Level Collapse: 6 days, 23 hours
I watched Donut train with the hole spell while we...
2020-08-18 09:22:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 86
Beige Line - Station 281
Time to Level Collapse: 7 days, 12 hours
The moment Dismember died, the Fleshers—now “Bereft Minions”—swarmed. We continued to press the metal up against the door, and they were unable to break through. I could see the X of Dismember’s body for a few moments. It soon disapp...
2020-08-13 05:36:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 85
Ochre Line. Station 149.
“Carl, Carl, I hit level 28 and I got a sponsor!” Donut said as I pulled myself to my feet. She gasped. “Carl, guess what? It’s Princess D’nadia of the Prism Kingdom! I love her!”
I shook my head. I still felt disoriented. Below, a clockwork Mongo was gingerly pulling on Gore-Gor...
2020-08-09 05:17:51 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 83
We returned to find Hekla sitting on the couch in our base drinking an Arby’s milkshake.
“What do you think?” she asked, jumping up the moment we appeared. She held out her arms. She spilled some of the shake onto the couch.
“No eyeshadow,” Donut said. “She doesn’t wear makeup. And she’s a lot bigger. But you did a really good job....
2020-08-01 23:54:18 +0000 UTC View Post
I was out of my chair, fist forming before I realized what I was doing. I was prepared to drop a smoke curtain, or if necessary, Protective Shell. But would that work against fellow Crawlers? I tried to remember if Frank and Maggie’s dots had turned red when they attacked us. Shit. I don’t think they did. That meant Protective Shell would be useless.&nbs...
2020-07-27 21:52:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 81
The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook.
24th Edition.
Potions, Explosives, Traps, Secret Societies, Dungeon Shortcuts, and more. Much more. This guide to creating chaos was originally generated into the system during the fifteenth season. It was awarded to the High Elf Crawler Porthus the Rogue on the ninth floor, disguised...
2020-07-22 00:25:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 80
Time to Level Collapse: 8 days and 18 hours.
Views: 50.2 Quadrillion
Followers: 890 Trillion
Favorites: 199.7 Trillion
Leaderboard rank: 6
Bounty: 100,000 gold
The dwarf conductor on the next train was significantly grumpier than Vernon, but by the time we pulled up to s...
2020-07-17 23:00:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Banshee Station 116. Yellow Line.
Unlike the previous platform, this one held multiple exits. The moment the train pulled away, more red dots appeared, shuffling up toward the station. These were more monsters getting ready for the next train, which would be here in about ten minutes.
“I can see the whole area on the map,” Katia sa...
2020-07-14 23:23:45 +0000 UTC View Post10K+ of words. Hopefully this doesn't break Patreon. If it gets weird, let me know, and I'll break it up into two posts.
Chapter 77
It had been several hours since I’d beaten my knuckles raw on the wooden dummies. Both Donut and Katia entered the training room about twenty minutes after I did. Donut worked on her dodge skill, bouncing back and forth while the hologram o...
2020-07-10 09:41:33 +0000 UTC View PostEntering The Royal Palace of Princess Donut.
You have upgrades that need to be placed.
We entered into an empty, industrial-styled room. It reminded me of the interior of an airplane hangar.
“Whoa,” I said, my voice echoing. “This is way bigger than I expected.”
Before proceeding further, you ...
2020-07-05 09:35:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 75
The platform to traveler station #83 looked like any other subterranean subway station from before the collapse. It was a narrow, concrete platform with a small set of stairs leading up to a different area. The featureless, white-tiled walls gave off an early industrial vibe. A lone bench sat against the wall, and a faded thick yellow stripe was painted on th...
2020-07-01 10:55:32 +0000 UTC View PostThe next chapter will include both Carl and Donut receiving a Platinum fan box, which will take a few days (and chapters) to open. I have Donut's prize already chosen, but I will write into the story whatever you choose for Carl. You may vote for more than one item. If this works out, we will continue to do this, including having you guys vote for what's on the list in the first pla...
2020-06-29 11:46:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Part 4
The Iron Tangle
Chapter 74
Time to level Collapse: 10 Days.
Views: 43.1 Quadrillion
Followers: 677 Trillion
Favorites: 158.1 Trillion
Leaderboard rank: 6
Bounty: 100,000 gold
Red Line.
...
Now is your chance to help shape the story!
So, I am currently working on the 4th floor. As you know, all of the floors from now on will be themed. I have multiple ideas, but I want YOUR input. Only those with certain tiers may vote. If you have any questions, suggestions, etc., please let me know!
(Note. This will appear as an epilogue in Book 2, but for continuity’s sake, I’m keeping it listed as chapter 73)
Epilogue (Chapter 73)
“It looks like we now have definitive proof that sex tape with the late Maestro was indeed a snick,” Odette mused. The audience roared. Donut was on her back, howling with laughter as my cheeks burned.
I ...
2020-06-22 01:16:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Remex screamed. The sudden, terrifying noise jolted my eyes open. I took in the room.
“Fuck,” I said, scrambling up. I jumped for the case, which had fallen to the ground.
We hadn’t died. Obviously. Light streamed from the container like a miniature, caged sun. The explosion had been completely silent. Lance-like rays burst from the glass, one of...
2020-06-20 01:31:43 +0000 UTC View PostNote and a warning: Chapter 72 isn't quite ready yet for Patreon. Chapter 71 ends on a massive, massive cliffhanger. I know how some of you guys hate cliffhangers. I will try to get 72 up ASAP. It's almost done, but I didn't want you to have to wait any longer.
Chapter 70
I pulled the rope back into my inventory while I still hung 15 feet off the ground. I was very happy I...
2020-06-15 11:29:41 +0000 UTC View Post