Reck Well - Author

From the Desk of Reck: Stumbling Up Arc 2

Added 2025-08-13 14:00:17 +0000 UTC

I wanted to talk about the second arc in Stumbling Up. A lot has happened since we met our trio of losers and their slimy friend. But spoilers ahead... if you're not caught up to Chapter 43 STOP reading :)

They beat a [Corrupt] guardian, faced down Cole's family, and took on Rhi Voss herself. We've had some larger revelations about how the system works, Meredeath's off-worlder reveal, and the truth about Cole and Richard's bond.

A lot of ground was covered. The fight with the bear is the highlight of our cover and one of the more epic battles so far in the story.

I hadn't planned the scenes with Cole's family; they just happened. It was one of those instances where Leo and Tandy took the reins and swerved the story into Sunday dinner. I always knew Cole had a large farming family, but the dynamics between them were pretty organic. I have a sketch of his family tree somewhere, which I might post once I find it.

What did you all think of Rhi Voss? I would love to see the opening scene, where she emerges from the darkness, visually. She is such a badass. We're going to have to come back to her and her sister. There's a story there.

Thank you again for being on this journey with me! I'm enjoying every minute of it (well maybe not every minute... I did spend 30 minutes trying to decide what color Rhi's hair was going to be).

All the love!
Reck