AUTHOR'S NOTE: I have made significant edits to chapters 1 and 2, converting them into first-person narratives, along with a few minor tweaks to the story. You should be able to follow along with chapter 3 without needing to return to those prior two chapters if you do not desire to do so. Thank you for reading!
Zoe
Once inside our hom...
2024-02-04 17:31:19 +0000 UTC View Post
I was practically bouncing in place with excitement. Scratch that—I was indeed bouncing, completely engulfed in a whirl of anticipation. Several beastkin aboard the airship cast funny looks my way, but for some inexplicable reason, they continued to revere me. Jason's spiked-tooth glares? They meant nothing to me. If it came to it, I could toss him overboard without a second thought. It would...
2024-02-02 17:54:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, howdy all,
Exciting news: Chapter one of Blake is on the brink of release—well, it’s set to come out later today, just as soon as I finish a final reread. And with that announcement, I'm also letting you know that the next chapter for 'Birthright' will drop this weekend. Yeah, I know—I'm not the best at sticking to specific deadlines, but I consistently manage to re...
2024-02-02 16:50:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Korban
I squeezed the trigger again, my gun discharging the last of my bullets with a resounding blast. A bullet whizzed through the air, striking the green creature squarely between its furrowed eyes. Its head snapped back from the force of the impact. A tense pause ensued; even Derek froze, his eyes wide with dread, as the creature slowly lowered its gaze back to us. Fury and rage blaze...
2024-01-26 21:40:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Aurelia stood on the balcony, her hair caught in a wild dance as the wind whipped around her, swirling snowflakes into a frenzied ballet. Yet, she remained motionless, her gaze fixed on the distant horizon toward the Beastveil Kingdom. Her vampiric heart throbbed with anticipation, aching for her beloved. For nearly two centuries, she had labored to bring her beloved’s soul into this reality,...
2024-01-26 21:38:09 +0000 UTC View Post
The world trembled, and with a sharp gasp of pain, a solitary succubus stirred to life upon the ash-covered floor. Niamh lay there, with dust cascading from the ceiling above as the ground quivered and shuddered beneath her. A dull ache pulsed within her, not a physical wound but a deeper torment—a recurring ache of the heart.
This was not the first time her vessel had been destroyed, c...
2024-01-26 21:36:39 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, well, well, hello there,
As you've probably gathered, I've completed the draft for Blake's second book – a huge milestone for me, and I'm absolutely thrilled. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you for accompanying me on this incredible journey. Your desire to read my work has been my motivation; I truly can't thank you enough.
Looking ahead, the...
2024-01-22 19:50:46 +0000 UTC View Post
In the courtyard of the vampire's stronghold, Heather was engrossed in a deep, devout prayer. Nearby, a vigilant presence lingered at the periphery—a succubus, ever watchful and protective of the dark elf. Their passion for one another was profound, yet both harbored fears about what their relationship might face upon Lord Demidicus’s return.
The stronghold itself, a gothic castle of ...
2024-01-21 22:59:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, there I stood, gazing at the marvel before me, with a gentle smile on my lips and the wind in my hair.
"I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, me. And I've been waiting for this moment, for all my second life, oh, me. Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh, me, oh, me," I sang, a parody of my favorite song, to myself. Yes, I know it's a far cry from my death metal obses...
2024-01-19 21:38:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi,
Newest Update to the Update:
This week has been tough, and I'm sorry to say it's been a bit of a bust. I'll be able to release the newest chapter later today (well, today for me; for my friends across the pond, it might not count as today). That head cold turned into an infection, and I've been feeling loopy and out of sorts, which has made writ...
2024-01-16 15:54:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Author’s Note: Ugh! I tried my utmost to complete this chapter and make it considerably longer without compromising quality. However, attempting to write while on vacation just isn't proving successful. I'll be returning home in a few days and will promptly resume my writing routine. My apologies for any inconvenience, but it seems this is the best I can do right now.
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2024-01-13 21:28:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello My Sinister Readers,
I find myself still trapped in my shitty hometown, and I must confess, progress on my writing has been slower than I anticipated—my sincerest apologies for that! I'm currently laboring away on the next chapter, but it's frustratingly stuck at around 2,000 words, a far cry from where I had hoped to be by now.
So, here I am, diligently typ...
2024-01-11 23:17:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Jason observed the ongoing fight with a hint of confusion, often glancing down at his hand as he opened and closed it, sensing that something was different. It wasn't a bad sensation; in fact, he felt amazing. Although he couldn't see the mana around him, he had a sense of it, like the static electricity that precedes a shock. He tore his gaze away from his hand and returned his attention to th...
2024-01-08 00:19:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Nikola stood amidst seven fallen corpses, each a Slaethian soldier. Thankfully, none were familiar from her time as a gnome, but the sight still pained her. Once a human from Earth, reincarnated into this reality, her loyalty now lay with those like herself, like Blake, another Earthling summoned to this world. Their circumstances might have differed, but their origins were the same. Slaethia, ...
2024-01-05 00:56:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy New Year to all, and to all, peace out 2023, I’m getting drunk up in this bitch—just teasing… or am I?
Warm holiday wishes to all! Not much else to say honestly.
So… Yeah, that’s about it. He-he!
Bye, enjoy your new year. Get drunk (unless you’re an alcoholic, then drink Kool-Aid), get laid (unless you have warts, then wear protection), you kno...
2023-12-31 22:46:47 +0000 UTC View Post
"We've made it," Vorigan declared with a flourish. "Welcome to the Kingdom of the Beastveil," he announced, spreading his arms wide to encompass the sprawling vista before them.
“Holy fucking shit! Are you seeing this utter bullshit?” Jason blurted out, his eyes wide with disbelief. “That’s fucking insane!”
Vorigan, with his frog-like head, leaned over Jason’s shoulder, ...
2023-12-31 22:14:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Chaos reigned all around, with beastkin darting about in frenzied panic. The approaching airship, a looming speck in the distance, was steadily drawing nearer. It sparked a heated debate among the beastkin: to retreat underground, back to the relative safety of the catacombs, which would likely spell doom for the half-built airship and risk their discovery, or to stand their ground and confront...
2023-12-30 01:32:23 +0000 UTC View Post
What can I say? Nikola was overly passionate about her cruddy looking airship, and I had no idea why. Seriously, a preschooler armed with crayons could whip up a more appealing design. But, biting my tongue, I refrained from sharing these thoughts with the dragonkin lich.
Half-dragonkin!
Does it really matter? Also, she's missing that quintessential lich scent.
... 2023-12-28 01:07:17 +0000 UTC View Post
Korban
I slumped into my chair, burdened throughout a sleepless night by the devastating news of cancer. I had already endured the painful loss of my wife twelve years ago during the birth of our youngest daughter, Mara.
Our family consists of four: myself and my three children. My son, Raymond, from a previous marriage, is now eighteen and on the cusp of high school graduation. Zoe...
2023-12-25 07:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, my delightfully dark readers,
With the holiday season in full swing, things have been quite hectic, and I must admit, I've fallen short of my two-chapter goal for this week. For that, I sincerely apologize.
I'll release the sneak peek for 'Birthright' on Monday, and I'll strive to deliver the two chapters for 'Blake' on schedule next week. Additionally, I'll try my best to pu...
2023-12-23 21:14:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Crunching on sizzled goblin fingers, I reveled in the sensation of the bones breaking apart in my mouth before the flesh melted away. This delightful new sensation, enhanced by my latest skill, Web of Whispers, was unexpectedly satisfying. While the skill itself came with some nifty mind manipulation magic, it had also given me something resembling real teeth—hard and practical after it’s b...
2023-12-21 21:34:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Vanya’s thoughts were a tumultuous storm as she trudged through the dark, dank corridors. Hours had passed since she had lost sight of that infuriating creature she had been unceremoniously handed off to, treated like an object to be bartered by that snake of a deity. The realization that she had been traded off as a Champion to the very monster responsible for her husband’s demise was a bi...
2023-12-17 22:38:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello, my wonderfully dark and delightful readers,
I want to give everyone an important heads-up in advance and hear your thoughts on this matter.
I'm considering adopting a strategy similar to another writer I follow and admire, Mecanimus. I'm a big fan of their works like 'A Journey of Black and Red' and 'The Calamitous Bob', particularly Bob. Mecanimus's approach invol...
2023-12-16 18:57:18 +0000 UTC View Post
My head tilted from side to side, trying to make sense of the scene before me. As I stood here, I found myself bewildered by the sight of a dead body sprawled on the ground. This is just... weird.
Exiting the Chambers of Grief had been a breeze compared to finding that stupid secret entrance, and it wasn’t long after when I stumbled upon another Slaethian patrol. They appeared ...
2023-12-14 22:51:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Readers,
Here's a quick weekly update – I'm not sure if I'll make this a regular thing, but I do enjoy sharing updates.
The next chapter is shaping up nicely. I prefer writing action scenes in the third person, but I'm aiming to keep Chapter 23 entirely from Blake's perspective. It should be finished by tomorrow.
Apologies for the erratic schedule, but, to be...
2023-12-13 22:45:34 +0000 UTC View Post
With a pout as annoyed as it was petulant, I stomped off toward a nearby sewer entrance. This was the less-than-glamorous gateway to the beastkin’s hideout—a mix of sewers and catacombs beneath the ruins of what used to be their capital before the Slaethian forces turned it into a pile of rubble. Dropping down into this shithole wasn’t straightforward; there was a secret entrance hidden i...
2023-12-10 23:20:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Sylvarie tread cautiously among the crumbled stones of the Beastveil Kingdom, his eyes scanning for the faintest movement, alert for any sign of a beastkin. Weeks had passed since the last encounter with those he deemed vile, yet his vigilance as the leader of the three-man patrol never wavered. He inhaled deeply, tightening his grip on the staff in both hands, ready to command. Beside him stoo...
2023-12-06 23:16:25 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Everyone,
Just a quick update – not too much new going on. I've shifted gears from planning 'Birthright' to actually getting down to writing it. Still mulling over when to start releasing chapters on Patreon: should I wait until I've finished the entire first book or wait until I'm done with Blake’s tale? I'm trying to avoid biting off more than I can chew and then having to put...
2023-12-03 22:55:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Death had long been a familiar presence to Olin, even before he became undead. Born a vampire, he existed before the convergence of Nyxoria into the reality of Völuspá, where it found itself orbiting as one of the more distant moons. With the convergence came colonizers from other moons, drawn to Nyxoria in their relentless pursuit of untapped riches and arcane knowledge. They arrived in rele...
2023-12-03 22:32:03 +0000 UTC View Post
In the somber chamber, surrounded by the lifeless remains of those who had fought valiantly for their right to live, a beastkin slowly blinked back into consciousness. He found himself amidst the still and silent forms, a stark contrast to the chaos of battle. Lifting a hand to his face, he was met with rodent-like fingers and fur-covered skin, a sight that filled him with confusion and unease....
2023-11-30 22:13:13 +0000 UTC View Post