From what I read about ghosts in Sir Roderick’s collection, I was under the impression that they could physically manifest their bodies, but what I had seen so far suggested otherwise.
... 2025-08-01 15:51:38 +0000 UTC View Post‘Here we go…’ Mustering my courage, I pressed forward. But after carefully stepping over the platform’s boundary and entering the stone amphitheater, I froze.
That’s because of what...
2025-06-04 14:12:20 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: At last, we're at the finale of Master Ayleth's little test! It took a bit longer than I anticipated, but I didn't want to end it on a lackluster note after so much build-up. There wil...
2025-04-29 19:48:50 +0000 UTC View Post‘Great, now what?’ I frowned, cursing my ill-fated curiosity that led us into this mess.
After working up the courage to at last challenge one of the red doors, we were now trapped...
2025-04-11 17:46:57 +0000 UTC View Post“Now let me show you how a true mage fights,” I told the three would-be rogues with a cold smile playing on my lips. Granted, I had no idea how a true mage would actually fight since I n...
2025-03-30 17:27:56 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Hi, guys! Sorry for the late update. I was terribly busy lately, which left me almost no time for writing. That said, I'm already finishing the next chapter, which will be both the fin...
2025-03-20 08:16:50 +0000 UTC View Post‘Ah, so that’s how it is…’ I managed to get only a brief look at the transforming potion before the essence dissipated and the elixir returned to its natural state. Still, it was eno...
2025-03-09 15:58:28 +0000 UTC View Post“You want to… cook something?” Gil's eyebrows shot up in surprise at my sudden proclamation, but he quickly regained his composure and gave me a dubious look. “Since when have you be...
2025-02-25 16:10:23 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Sorry for the late release. I had flu for the past week, so I had to take a few days off from writing. I'm back now and ready to pick up the slack. I'll try to finish the missing chapt...
2025-02-13 19:17:39 +0000 UTC View PostI was led through a long, dimly lit hallway, with only the occasional flameless lantern breaking the everpresent darkness. ‘If I didn’t know that this was still a part of the ground floo...
2025-01-30 09:05:43 +0000 UTC View PostStanding across the damned Alpha as it prepared for another lunge, I felt the sudden tension in the air. Now, it all came down to this - a final showdown.
Up close, the leader of the D...
2025-01-27 20:53:12 +0000 UTC View PostRight after the abominable clock finally hit zero, the rift’s surface rippled. Yet, this time, it shimmered with a much darker, more sinister light as if announcing that the stakes had bee...
2025-01-24 21:21:04 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Woohoo! We've made it to the 200th chapter! I know it's probably nothing much to brag about, but it's the first time I've ever written 200 chapters of anything, so it makes me quite ex...
2025-01-22 17:27:02 +0000 UTC View PostI watched with bated breath as the [Portal] began taking shape right in the middle of the towering crates. Yet, although it usually took only a short while to pop into existence, this time, ...
2025-01-20 16:47:40 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: I know that the state of advanced chapters for Scavenger's Ascension is a bit of a mess right now and probably will remain so until the RS run is over, as I'm currently trying to cram ...
2025-01-13 09:39:33 +0000 UTC View PostThe morning light filtered through the narrow window of our small room, casting a soft glow over the worn-out pages of my new book.
'That's right!' I now had my very own book! Granted,...
2025-01-10 12:46:36 +0000 UTC View PostWith my newfound wealth jingling in my pockets, I bid farewell to the bustling scrapyard and returned to Market Street, my steps light with anticipation.
I then gave the fancy store I ...
2025-01-03 13:38:08 +0000 UTC View PostI sat on the Domain’s cold floor, contemplating my poor life choices. I wasn't keen on spending another night sleeping on the hard ground, but if nothing else, I should be safe there—
As I neared the massive foundries, the air grew heavy with smog. I could see groups of crafters pushing around carts full of materials, and I even caught a glimpse of the venerated mechanics...
2024-12-28 21:16:33 +0000 UTC View PostFor all my loyal Patrons, I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays and thank you for your continued support throughout the past year. And I hope you had a good time following th...
2024-12-23 21:52:22 +0000 UTC View PostA/N: Hi everyone. For the next few days I'll be away spending the holidays with family so there will be only one chapter of Arcane Innovator this week.
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'Why do all ...
2024-12-23 21:16:33 +0000 UTC View PostSelling scrap metal was a very, and I mean very profitable business. Since the last remaining iron mine ran out of ore a few years back, the price of steel skyrocketed.
N...
2024-12-18 17:27:42 +0000 UTC View PostAfter hearing my unusual demand, Aileen's eyes widened slightly, but her previous amused demeanor quickly returned. "The Great Library? That's... an interesting request for a first-year." 2024-12-14 19:07:58 +0000 UTC View Post
What the hell just happened? I still couldn't quite believe that, in the end, I was somehow allowed to leave the compound unharmed.
However, the absurd order I was given ...
2024-12-13 16:51:18 +0000 UTC View PostWhen I cautiously stepped into the eerily quiet room, I was immediately hit by the sudden lack of light, which forced me to pause for a bit to let my eyes adjust.
I knew that if anyone...
2024-12-11 13:12:09 +0000 UTC View PostSmiling subtly, I quickly pocketed the glittering gem while making sure that nobody saw it.
Not that I was trying to steal it or anything, on the contrary. After all, it was me who fin...
2024-12-06 18:56:22 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing the untimely interruption, I could see Carson’s eyebrows twitch in annoyance, which prompted me to recoil back, as this was not a good sign at all.
From my rich experience ...
2024-12-02 13:35:42 +0000 UTC View PostI watched with wide eyes as the shadowy wolf-creature repeatedly lunged at the disheveled group hiding in the corner of the cavern, its jaws crackling with electricity.
Looking closer,...
2024-12-01 19:43:06 +0000 UTC View PostHi guys! Sorry for the late update. I had some difficulties with my computer so that I couldn't finish the next chapter on time. Luckily, it's all fixed now, so chapter 195 will come out tomorrow, ...
2024-11-30 19:00:42 +0000 UTC View PostAfter recovering from the harsh landing, I went on to check on Gil, who was a quivering mess beside me, clutching his knees as he muttered a string of curses.
I couldn't quite blame hi...
2024-11-22 20:56:00 +0000 UTC View Post