“Should… should we stop them?” Maggy asked as she watched the two small giants pound each other into the ground. They had all thought the spar would have ended after Bert had so thoroughly crushed Boarslayer. Yet, much to their surprise, after some rest, the two had gotten right back at it.
Eventually, most of the camp had turned their attention to other things and let the sound of ...
2024-05-24 17:15:34 +0000 UTC
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This was actually intended to the Epilogue for the second arc, but I got to much into the fight and it ran a lot longer! Hahahahah!
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Boarslayer ducked out of the way at the last second as Bert's right hook soared over her head. As she did, she planted several sharp jabs into Bert's ribs, to little effect. If anything, she did mo...
2024-05-21 20:48:48 +0000 UTC
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Edited.
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The cavern forest echoed with the sound of combat. The clash of metal against chitin. Primal roars echoed through the tangled foliage. A dozen Adventurers, their faces etched with determination, formed a ragged line along the wide forest trail. To their sides, the forest seemed to come alive with movement as mud-covered creatures emerged from the...
2024-05-19 00:34:16 +0000 UTC
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Man, this chapter is kicking me in the butt. I know what I WANT to do, but its just not coming out right.
SO instead of posting a crappy chapter that'll probably get rewritten anyway, I'm just going to sleep on it, and post tomorrow, instead. Sorry for the delay!
2024-05-17 21:39:21 +0000 UTC
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The Next Morning.
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The goblin village square was bustling with activity. Adventures and goblins rushed back and forth, stepping over those individuals still passed out from last night’s festivities. Near the longhouse, Boarslayer yelled out orders in her booming vo...
2024-05-14 21:24:29 +0000 UTC
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I adjusted the last bit of Jeremiah's scene in the previous chapter to make a bit more sense, given the previous events. Now it doesn't feel as much like he just brushed everything off and went back to bed.
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For the second time that night, Jeremiah awoke screaming.
His body surged upright, a violent jerk ...
2024-05-13 21:58:56 +0000 UTC
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(Author Notes - I’ll likely add more to this later today or tomorrow. It also might just be a short chapter, depending on how people feel about it. Like if it gives the chapter more feeling emphasis without bogging it down with more detail or another PoV. So tell me what you think!
This chapter is supposed to be slightly jumbled, reflecting Grim’s instability. It’s just as much Grim t...
2024-05-10 16:20:14 +0000 UTC
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Jeremiah awoke screaming.
His back arched as glowing, aqua-colored lines spread outward from his sternum. Thousands of thin metal wires bore through his body, and Jeremiah could feel each one. Even through the fog of his half-awake state, his brain raced to process what was happening.
For the split second before his mind was buried under the agony, Jer...
2024-05-09 20:59:31 +0000 UTC
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XD once more, I keep calling Infiltrate, Execute. my brain, man. Anyway, fixed.
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Si’dia strutted down the Battlecruiser’s main thruway with purpose. A woman on a mission. The details of the last meeting with General Haldorðr were still fresh in her mind.
Something was seriously wrong in the Expeditionary Force, and the fact that it had escaped their notice fo...
2024-05-07 15:52:01 +0000 UTC
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Tell me if this scene feels too convoluted or coincidental. Dr. Maria was never really intended to have such a deep background. Not at this point of the story, at least. But I felt this was a suitable compromise to help seal up the plot hole while not just hiding her away like the rest of Bosco's group.
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"CHEERS!...
2024-05-07 15:11:00 +0000 UTC
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Billy hauled himself over the rim of the fishbowl and landed on the bedside table with a soft plop. For a moment, he froze, large, curious eyes sweeping the shadows of the sleeping nook, searching for any lurking threat. His instincts whispered warnings, but after a careful scan, he found nothing but stillness and the gentle hush of Jeremiah’s breathing.
Emboldened, Billy dragged his da...
2024-05-06 23:53:49 +0000 UTC
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2253
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Jeremiah hefted one of the boxes with a grunt. For its modest size, it felt deceptively heavy. He glanced over at Mr. Roger, who was casually balancing another equally large box in one hand as if it weighed nothing. At least...
2024-05-03 03:14:17 +0000 UTC
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So, looking through my notes, the Plot hole that delayed Alpha Strike previously had bigger implications than I realized, and I had to throw out a big chunk of what I was working on.
What was the issue? To put it in simple terms; There's no way Alpha's plan was going to work if the Expeditionary team ever got the chance to speak to any of the bandits. There's more to it, but with how I h...
2024-05-02 18:47:04 +0000 UTC
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Jeremiah sighed, rubbing the bridge of his nose.
“Thanks…” he said, turning to Mr. Roger with a tired smile.
“No problem, Jerry. They mean well, but they are a handful. What’d they do this time?” Roger asked, laughter in his voice.
“They ambushed me — in my own apartment,” Jeremiah said.
Roger’s brows shot up. “How’d they manage that?”
Jer...
2024-05-01 17:33:52 +0000 UTC
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Two pieces of news today!
First! A slight change to the schedule! Starting next week, the release schedule will be as follows.
Monday - We Lease The Kraken.
Tuesday - Alpha Strike.
Wednesday - Editing Day (no chapter)
Thursday - We Lease The Kraken.
Friday
2024-05-01 17:02:52 +0000 UTC
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Robert’s eyes widened as he watched the mud-covered creature ‘stand.’
Maybe ‘stand’ wasn’t apt, as the creature didn’t seem to stand on its own power. Instead, the dozen or so muddy tendrils extending from its back lifted the creature into the air. The rest of the creature hung limply, its head askew and its eyes glazed over, a slimy stream of mud dripping from its gap...
2024-04-30 20:25:08 +0000 UTC
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Well! We're officially 5 chapters into the new story, and I'm really liking the flow so far.
As I said before, its a nice departure from the more goofy, sometimes chaotic and over-the-to story of Alpha Strike.
Not to say the Story is perfect, by any stretch.
Part of the reason I'm starting it here on Patreon is to get reader's feedback, gauge how the story is going, and mak...
2024-04-29 23:59:16 +0000 UTC
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Monday, September 19th, 2253
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Sigh…
Jeremiah stood outside the apartment building, rolling his stiff shoulder and trying to work out the knot in his back — the stubborn ache that had haunted him for weeks now. It was the price of leaping straight...
2024-04-29 20:02:14 +0000 UTC
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Hey everyone! so a quick poll for you all!
I hope you all like have enjoyed "We Lease the Kraken!" so far.
Its a fun story with a different feel to Alpha Strike, and I've enjoyed working on it. Its really help clear some of that writer's block too.
That said, someone made a suggestion to me recently, and I wanted to run it by all you first, since you'd be the ones most affecte...
2024-04-26 23:43:31 +0000 UTC
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“And this is the kitchen. Not the fanciest setup, but all the appliances work, and it comes fully stocked with dishes and pans. All we ask is, if you break anything, replace it when you can,” Merry Grim said with a cheerful lilt.
They were just finishing the tour of Jeremiah’s new apartment. Though calling it a “tour” might’ve been generous. The space was little more than a si...
2024-04-26 22:10:35 +0000 UTC
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Here's the full chapter! Enjoy!
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<< Alpha Log -
6952 SFY-Third Era, 6 standard months since Planetfall.
20 hours since the beginning of Operation: Safari Hunt >>
My breakthrough with the MUD signifies not only a qualitative leap in my u...
2024-04-26 17:41:11 +0000 UTC
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Friday, September 9, 2253: Two Weeks Later
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The weak, early morning sun did little to dispel the chill of the shadowed outskirt streets. Dozens of abandoned and semi-abandoned buildings lined the wide street to either side. Despite being one of the poorer ...
2024-04-24 16:29:43 +0000 UTC
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The Guildmaster led their group through the winding halls of the Ashdale Adventure’s Guild at a rapid pace — so much so that Jill found herself slightly out of breath after a moment. She turned to her left to see that Jack was in a similar state. He also turned, met her eyes, and raised a brow.
The Guildmaster, on the other hand, looked as fresh as a spring chicken despite her slightl...
2024-04-23 18:32:36 +0000 UTC
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Friday, August 26, 2253
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“You can’t do this!” Jeremiah shouted, slamming both palms against the polished antique desk with a sharp crack that echoed through the office.
The man seated across from him, crisp in a slate-gray suit and scholarly in demeanor...
2024-04-22 22:01:46 +0000 UTC
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[Official News Report: Former B-rank Artificer’ Machina Redux’ Convicted Posthumously on Multiple Charges]
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Prima City, Nexus — In a grim revelation that has rippled across the city, former B-rank Artificer Sarah...
2024-04-22 21:46:39 +0000 UTC
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Hello Everyone! I wanted to Announce that I'm starting up an all new, Patreon-only (for now!) Novel! Hurrah!
Why am I doing this now? Why Patreon-only right now? A few reasons.
Partly to try and draw in more Patreon subscribers, I'll freely admit. Money is (really) tight at the moment, more so with the reduction in Patreon members. The hope is that with a s...
2024-04-22 21:21:58 +0000 UTC
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Hummmmm I feel like I should add more to this one, but at the same time, its the perfect cutoff. What do you guys think? Should I add a bit more tomorrow?
Also, someone Try commenting on this chapter. Some of the settings have changes, and I want to make sure its working properly.
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Maggy sighed in relief an...
2024-04-18 23:05:19 +0000 UTC
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Rumble
Antchaser paused and frowned as he stared down the tunnel. “They’re progressing faster than we expected,” he murmured to himself.
Boarslayer scoffed but didn’t stop her own preparations. “Of course they are. They’re proper Adventurers, unlike the amateurs Bosco brought. A few Rockcaps won’t stop them for long.”
Boarslayer put on a light l...
2024-04-18 01:16:57 +0000 UTC
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Annnnd I'm back!
Man, I really needed that Vacation.
That said, someone pointed out that Field Commander is a chapter behind. Not sure how that happened.
So, tomorrow You'll get another chapter to catch up! Keep an eye out for it!
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“Are you sure this is a good idea?! I don’t like this plan!...
2024-04-16 20:47:07 +0000 UTC
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Brain is fried, something is seriously wrong. The past two weeks have seen my sleep in shambles jumping between not sleeping for 40 hours and sleeping for 20 straight.
I've already made a doc appointment, but I was hoping to push through before my weekend vacation on the 6th.
Don't think that's going to happen. I didn't even realize today was Thursday, after sleeping through 4 al...
2024-03-29 01:05:39 +0000 UTC
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