(My effort to control the chapters to a comfy 2k, absolutely fails. Oh well, more chap to read. Anyway, hopefully Moogs stays alive through tomorrow. We'll see, natural calamities really love him smh.)
After explaining my plan I was met with a lot of uncomfortable looks. I scanned the room and found tension I didn’t expect.
“I mean there’s nothing to lose right? I...
2025-06-03 05:08:49 +0000 UTC View Post
A wave of sinister energy shot forward. The red tide moved like lightning, shooting from box to box. Each snap sounded off like cannon fire, binding the stone and revealing the dozens of enchantments hidden underneath.
When it reached our box the floating container jerked with an abrupt holt that sent things flying. I wrapped my tail around Arturous' leg and held my ground but the malicio...
2025-05-30 18:19:03 +0000 UTC View Post
(Sorry ran a little late. I lost some of thiis chapter and had to redo it. Wasn't my best work but hope it's entertaining enough! And boy shit's about to start. Any theories? :P To make up for it, the chaps 3k. Enjoy!)
(Moogs still dead. Maybe he lives in a tornado now, like if Dorothy just decided nah, and stayed in her house and casually stayed inside the tornado and never stepped foot ...
2025-05-27 23:19:50 +0000 UTC View Post(Moogs still dead but I think I did okay. So anyway, enjoy!)
I settled back, waiting for the questions to come, but they never did. The king made an amused expression and pulled the cork off a bottle before slowly pouring it into a crystal cup formed from his skill.
“Shouldn’t you be asking questions?” I asked, tamping down the irritation that had started to flutter.
“...
2025-05-24 04:07:24 +0000 UTC View PostTime passed and I loaded another plate with what seemed to be an endless buffet. Whenever I went back for more, food kept piling on the table as if the ravenous horde of adventurers hadn’t scavenged it dry. If it wasn’t for the different dishes and the very real flavor on my tongue, I’d have assumed it was all an illusion.
By now, more than an hour had passed. The Lightcrests practi...
2025-05-20 07:00:37 +0000 UTC View Post(It's ssomewhat edited, I know. I'll fix it come Sunday. Moogs is going through some serious shit thanks to Mother Nature so wish him luck and warmth if you're on the discord. Hopefully things look up soon. Enjoy the weekend folks, see yah next week!)
(P.S. YES I KNOW THE KING'S SPELLING IS IN LIMBO. I'll fix it up, it's Allaron but my head constantly shifts it to like 3 different version...
2025-05-17 03:42:21 +0000 UTC View Post(Waiting on Moogs to finish the barrel of breadsticks. We'll see if he lives.)
Teddy and Igas stepped into our corner of the maze following Eodyne. The oni stopped upon seeing Isaac trapped in a crystal cube.
“What did he do this time?”
“Unlawful imprisonment,” Isaac protested. “I demand my release. Teddy, get me out of here.”
“What are the cha...
2025-05-13 22:46:20 +0000 UTC View Post
(I got my internet back somewhere around 8pm -- Also the fcking apartmtent complex is repainting the exterior of the building so they are forcing our windows closed and covering them in plastic. A 56 degrees made my apartment feel like I sauna and I actively sought death. And before y'all give me shit--that's too warm in Alaska. And I gave up tropical living life. It's supposed to be cold u...
2025-05-10 08:04:53 +0000 UTC View PostSurprisingly, there was a distinct lack of screaming around us. With that said, screams existed. They filled the air below us in rising shrieks. It would have been terrifying, anxiety inducing, except Broken Tower and friends were more than used to the insanity of Teddy’s parents.
Well, not entirely, and certainly not everyone. I did hear Khrem yelp as the platform shook. I ...
2025-05-06 08:10:51 +0000 UTC View Post
I adjusted my collar in the mirror, shifting the leather strings of my hood to align with the graphic on the sleeve. Noira continued to deliver high-class work. Embedded into the stitch, the shifting scale pattern glistened a metallic red before transitioning into dark emerald as I turned. Similar quality of work went into the dark burgundy jacket over it. The runework shined in nearly visible ...
2025-05-03 05:56:35 +0000 UTC View Post(Late af Chap. But hey it's 3.2k so more to read. Moogs came in clutch! See you Friday!)
Teddy’s mana retracted, the golden film dimming to a faint ember that hovered near the center of his chest. He opened his eyes and stretched before taking a stand.
“I never expected to be training you in aura when Uncle Brelten first asked us to allow your company. It’s refreshing. ...
2025-04-29 06:47:47 +0000 UTC View Post(Moogs is asleep. Ignore the grammar issues :P Maybe he'll revive in a good mood.)
Walter neatly folded the edges of the thick sheet over the floor and bowed before leaving. While he left, Teddy walked in.
“Walter says you needed me?”
I tossed him the letter from the king and knelt down. With a wave half a dozen of the monkey corpses plopped onto the sheet.
“Glib-l...
2025-04-26 05:10:58 +0000 UTC View Post(Oh fun, Patreon is forcing everything into bold and removing italics again. Yaaaaaaaay -_-)
Zharia flew above, circling through the sea of tree branches before finally veering downward toward the forest floor. The monkey-like creature shrieked in response and activated mana. Wind extended from the pseudo-wings behind its back and slammed it forward, reaching my familiar.
(There had to be some payoff to all this :). Any theories as to how Cal will react to Cyrus' crazy?)
As I arrived at the gate, I raised my fist to activate the rune embedded into the metal but stopped.
“How long have you been stalking me?” I asked, turning to look at my feet to the left.
The shadows stretched and strands separated as they stretched into the ai...
2025-04-18 18:19:02 +0000 UTC View Post(So some author talk here, behind the scenes a.k.a. my headspace. I almost skipped this fight. Like I was ready to just have slow chunks revealed through the next chap and following but that felt unsatisfying when I thought about it. I still feel weird about this chap but I think I conveyed what I needed. I hope you enjoyed it, and we'll see how things go down and the gang's reactions when he g...
2025-04-16 05:56:10 +0000 UTC View PostNow that I was returned to the present, the distinct taste of blood faded from my tongue. I sat for a few minutes, replaying the scene in my head before Galarion sent a gentle probe. The smell of lemonade and the taste of chocolate made for an interesting sensation to experience through the thought-speech impressions.
Although, as the probe settled and Galarion retracted his tentacle, I s...
2025-04-12 05:19:04 +0000 UTC View PostAlex’s chest rose faintly as she slept by my side. Her hair spilled over her face, looking rough and disheveled but she still managed to look cute as she snored. More than an hour had passed, but if the rough bartender cared about her break lasting longer than she said, he would have shown himself by now. Not that it mattered, I doubted someone like Alex took kindly to being interrupt...
2025-04-09 00:17:33 +0000 UTC View Post(Rough and unedited. Will fix that tmr when Moogs gets to it. If he's still sick I'll get to it anyway. But I wanted a chap up, and I was happy that I managed to get this. I'm off to take a nice, long nap. Enjoy the weekend folks!) (P.S.S. Been awhile since we had a slightly spicy chap. I did promise a long while ago to a commenter that their would be busty bar maids and so here we are. Who kno...
2025-04-05 01:52:36 +0000 UTC View Post(Sorry for the late post. Spent most of yesterday throwing up and passing in and out of sleep. Alive now, possibly temporarily but meh. anyways, enjoy.)
The body fell away, the two halves coming to rest by my feet. Blood pooled, and a few organs slithered out of the bone prison that used to be a ribcage. What used to be a face stared lifelessly in return, both halves sharing curious eyes....
2025-04-02 01:15:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Sorry for the late af chapter. Been bedridden all week and sick as fuck (not in the fun way). Also this is the end of the alternative povs for Vell. I broke my own rule but I didn't think I'd write as much as I did when I started writing these 2 chaps so eh. Hope you enjoy it, and I hope you enjoy the little twists. 2.9k so enjoy :)
Extending the tether proved challenging, but he managed...
(So this will be in two parts, but things might get a lil weird format wise in part 2, but ohwell. Sorry for the late chap, I hope you enjoy this one and see you guys Friday :) )
Vel collapsed again the smooth floor, letting the mental avatar fall away as the mana skin shattered. He rolled to his side and coughed out the blood in his lungs.
“Damn b-bastard. Fuck, I almost...
2025-03-25 03:35:07 +0000 UTC View PostI blinked through heavy lids. The ground. Black glass? After shifting, a pair of legs came into view. Legs… My eyes trailed upward. Thin chest, covered. Neck wrapping, fur? Round eyes with amber light from within.
They were pretty.
Amber… Why is that familiar?
Below the mesmerizing eyes, the creature smiled and gave a light shrug.
I shot to my feet and poun...
The conversation with Myol had been… Weird. I expected gruff, snark, a little concern but only a little.
Coward.
I waited, dragging my feet as the pain would enter my chest or the headache to come crawling back inch by inch. It didn’t.
I snorted and cracked my neck, readjusting my spear. Well, if the arena-master wanted to comfort me in some misguided sense of guilt,...
2025-03-18 02:58:48 +0000 UTC View Post(This chapter had more to it, but I cut it because it felt weird while rereading it. I think I'm fine with what it is for now. And apologies for the raw state the chap is in. It's completely unedited but I have a mini emergency to take care of and TGW's editor-Moogs is currently experiencing natural disaster problems. I'll edit it in the morning, but It's 2:30 am and I need sleep. Nighty night ...
2025-03-15 10:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostThe arena went silent, the crowd having taken a collective breath. Those who spoke, did so in whispers to their neighbors. Unlike them, my senses spread far enough to see inside the barrier. While I couldn’t see through the purple mist, I could sense two signatures inside.
One dwindled, but remained at a steady constant. Sereza. She had moved from her position after belting out the pois...
2025-03-11 03:37:27 +0000 UTC View Post“Huh,” I mumbled.
Sereza deflated. “How is he more popular than me? Or Zog, or you?”
“Hmmm. People do love the underdog,” Igas mused. “Easy to route for the little guy who isn’t dominating his fights.”
“That’s… Fair. Fine, that’s easier to stomach.”
I chuckled along with the others and shook my head. The damn portrait proudly displayed a ...
2025-03-08 03:41:41 +0000 UTC View PostThe first part of the match went as expected–normal to the point of being boring. The beastkin and the swordsman paired up while the strange rogue and the spear-wielder moved to one side.
The beastkin’s fighting style led with nimble footwork and a mean left jab. Each punch probably wouldn’t have hurt much, even for someone like me who wore minimal armor. His opponent took it as a ...
As we settled into the couches, I brought out snacks as usual and propped my feet on the table. Sereza took to my right while the others slowly filled in around us. My chest ached near my sternum but I shook it off and grabbed one of the drinks.
“Looks like you were right. Two days was bad enough, three days delay must have been too much to stomach for the arena,” Sereza said. 2025-03-01 03:41:05 +0000 UTC View Post
The house to the left slammed its door shut followed by the locking of several deadbolts. By the fifth clunk the neighborhood had become all but silent save for the angry barking of some mutt.
“I guess it’s time for dinner,” Vell sighed.
With a lazy stretch, he stood up and grabbed his gear.
Knives? Check. Belts? Check. Poison vials? ...
(Moog's is alive and a saint.Anyway, had a bit of an author crises today but I think I've mostly worked through it. Small mercies. Hope your Friday was decent and the weekend is even better. Enjoy the chap!)
I sat down on the opposing chair and leaned back, welcoming the sun as it reached my face. The wind blew against my body, allowing for a cool breeze to spread the scent of flowers fr...