Weekly Check-In
Another week has come and gone, and the story's progressing well. I'm very happy with how everything's going. So, what are you all thinking? Do you have any comments or questions?...
2022-05-21 17:52:52 +0000 UTC View Post
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Chapter 81 - On the Road Again
“Do you want to talk about it?” asked Abby, sitting next to Zeke on one of the rocking chairs positioned on the cottage’s porch. She had just told him about her assassination of Callum Einar,...
2022-05-20 13:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 80 - Final Preparations
That night, Abby flitted from one shadow to the next, barely making a whisper as she infiltrated the residential area for the guild’s inner members. Once, she’d dreamed of owning one of the man...
2022-05-18 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 79 - Training
Zeke tried to raise his shield in time to intercept the blow, but he was too slow. A split-second later, a weighted training sword crashed into his armored shoulder. His armor didn’t clang like m...
2022-05-16 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostWeekly Check-In
I'm really happy with the chapters that were published this week (I loved writing Friday's chapter), and I'm super excited about what's coming next. So, what are your thoughts? Any comm...
2022-05-14 17:00:27 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 78 - The Twins
Talia clutched her ribs, trying to ignore the blood seeping between her fingers as her eyes darted around, obsessively scanning her surroundings. There were only a handful of them left – a couple...
2022-05-13 13:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 77 - Disappointment and Opportunities
“I’m sorry, but there doesn’t really seem to be enough evidence to accuse Elder Einar of any wrongdoing,” the man said. Dirk’s official title was Warden, and given what Abby had told Zeke...
2022-05-11 13:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 76 - The Smart Way
Still wearing his armor, Zeke made his way through the city, drawing more than a few curious glances along the way. He did note that, as he strode down the streets, the crowds of pedestrians parted...
2022-05-09 13:01:04 +0000 UTC View PostWeekly Check-In
Another week is now in the books, and I'm really pleased with how the story's going. I just wrote a really cool arc that I had a lot of fun with, and I'm eager to see what you'll all think of...
2022-05-07 14:00:42 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 75 - Armor
Zeke was still fuming as he stalked through the city, a mindset that must have been imminently readable in his expression because the other pedestrians were quick to get out of his way. Of course, ...
2022-05-06 13:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 74 - Human Nature
Abby knew Zeke was on his way, if only because of how antsy and excited Pudge suddenly became. The bear was practically prancing around their inn room, which, for a beast his size, quickly became p...
2022-05-04 13:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 73 - The First Threshold
Sitting in the cottage in the middle of the sewers, Zeke turned the slim book that he’d found near the altar over in his hands, inspecting the unadorned cover. It was made of some unnamed leather...
2022-05-02 13:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostWeekly Check-In
It's Saturday, so you all know what that means! I'd love to hear what you all think of the overall story, this week's arc, or, really, anything else. If you have any questions, those ar...
2022-04-30 13:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 72 - Fecal Fiend
Zeke suppressed an urge to vomit as he watched the vaguely humanoid mass of sludge undulate in his direction. To call it grotesque would’ve been underselling just how disgusting the thing was. Tw...
2022-04-29 13:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 71 - Ritual
Zeke’s mace slammed into the priest’s face, shattering its skull into a million bloody pieces. It dropped to the slime-coated stone floor, but it was soon replaced by two more of the robed liza...
2022-04-27 13:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostSecondary Project
I'm about to start working a little more diligently on a new project (in addition to Death: Genesis), and I'd love to know what you all would prefer. The choices are pretty simple: a science ...
2022-04-26 03:42:17 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 70 - Spymaster
Abby trekked through the city, climbing the main ramp and barely noticing her surroundings. Once upon a time, before she’d begun to see the seedier side of Beacon, she’d been awestruck by the m...
2022-04-25 13:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostWeekly Check-In
It's Saturday, which means it's time for this week's check-in. So, what do you think of the story so far? Do you have any questions or comments? We're coming up on one of my favor...
2022-04-23 23:03:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 69 - Lizards
The moment Zeke stepped past the sewer grate, he knew he was in for a miserable experience. It wasn’t surprising, considering the purpose of the tunnel before him. Zeke had never considered himse...
2022-04-22 13:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 68 - Investigation
Heavy sheets of rain fell from the sky as Abby stood next to Zeke, who was staring at the sewer grate with obvious apprehension. Abby could sympathize with his feelings on the matter, given the mis...
2022-04-20 13:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 67 - The Champions of Light
“You didn’t say anything about a monster,” said the innkeeper, Bruce. With his arms crossed over his broad chest, he added, “Going to have to charge extra for that.”
Abby rolled her...
2022-04-18 13:13:53 +0000 UTC View PostWeekly Check-In
Another week gone, and it's time for this week's check-in! We're steadily climbing toward the next goal, which will increase my publishing schedule to four days a week (from three), and I cou...
2022-04-16 14:24:12 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 66 - Tailors and Tacos
“This all feels so weird,” Zeke said, tugging at the shirt in the middle of the tailor’s shop. The top was loose-fitting and white, without any decorations aside from the laces down the front...
2022-04-15 12:49:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 65 - An Unnecessary Apology
After wandering around Beacon for another few hours and taking in the city’s sights, Zeke began to understand why Abby had wanted to show him around. To him, it was as if every turn showed him so...
2022-04-13 13:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 64 - Equipment
Another long one today, but I had a lot of ground to cover with this chapter! Hope you all enjoy it!
“Are you feeling up to this?” asked Hawthorne, who seemed much ...
2022-04-11 10:55:39 +0000 UTC View PostWeekly Check-In
It's Saturday, so that means it's time for this week's check-in, where you all can ask me questions or let me know what you think of how the story's going so far. So, ask away - I'll do my be...
2022-04-09 10:05:49 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 63 - What Doesn't Kill You...
Zeke’s eyes fluttered open, and he was greeted by the sight of Abby leaning over him, an expression of concern painted across her face. More than that, there was a set of notifications flashing a...
2022-04-08 13:01:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Sixty-Two - Rewards
This one's a bit longer than normal (almost 3500 words, as opposed to the usual 2500), but there was some heavy lifting that needed to be done. Anyway, here's the chapter! 2022-04-06 12:17:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter Sixty-One - Beacon
The rest of the trip to Beacon went by without a hitch, save for the threat of the poison hanging over Zeke. Abby tried to be circumspect, but Zeke couldn’t help but notice how often she would lo...
2022-04-04 12:44:49 +0000 UTC View PostChapter Sixty - A Tough Road
“Does it really not bother you?” asked Abby as she walked down the road next to Zeke. Neither of them had any interest in sticking around the scene of the ambush, so once they’d buried Regina...
2022-04-01 05:31:40 +0000 UTC View Post