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Non Serviam: Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Stations of the Cross

Koneko Tojou didn’t blink.

A fact that that I had become intimately familiar with over the last week. When she wanted something, the youngest girl in Rias’s peerage would turn her golden eyes on you like spotlights, probing for any hint of weakness. Rias herself usually folds in about a quarter of a second.

Not that I was i...

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Non Serviam: Chapter 1

This is a chapter of this story that was not originally posted on patreon. I am backposting it and several others now so that the complete story can be viewed on this site. To read the complete story, check the collection link below.

Chapter 1: Genesis

The tea was quite excellent.

I'd expected green tea, given that I had, apparently, landed in Japan of all p...

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Non Serviam: Chapter 2

This is a chapter of this story that was not originally posted on patreon. I am backposting it and several others now so that the complete story can be viewed on this site. To read the complete story, check the collection link below.

Chapter 2: In the Beginning

"You can stay here for as long as it takes you to adjust," Rias said.

Until I bowed my head and ac...

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Non Serviam: Chapter 3

This is a chapter of this story that was not originally posted on patreon. I am backposting it and several others now so that the complete story can be viewed on this site. To read the complete story, check the collection link below.

Chapter 3: Without Form

"So," I said. "Are you stuck here too?"

In front of me was a door, painted lighter than the rest of ...

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Non Serviam: Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Pawn Takes Knight

I’d never been rich before.

“That’s it for class choices.” My advisor stood, pocketing her PA. “Is there anything else I can do for you today?”

“That’s all, thank you.”

“Sure thing! I look forward to seeing you on campus next week!” She smiled. “Oh, and admissions sent your student starter packet with ...

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December Announcement

This is the admin post for December 2023. November didn’t need an announcement since the previous admin post was at the end of October, but going forward I’ll aim for an admin post each month to keep everyone updated.

Last month I fell a bit short of my goal of 4 chapters a month, but I’m happy that I’ve started posting again! Right now, original works are a sticking point for me,...

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Be Thou My Good: Chapter 7

This is a chapter of this story that was not originally posted on patreon. I am backposting it and several others now so that the complete story can be viewed on this site. To read the complete story, check the collection link below.



Chapter Seven: The Night is Dark…

I stepped backwards, letting the woman’s knife whip throu...

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Be Thou My Good: Chapter 1


This is a chapter of this story that was not originally posted on patreon. I am backposting it and several others now so that the complete story can be viewed on this site. To read the complete story, check the collection link below.


Chapter 1: Silver

"The Prince will speak with you now."

The words came from a young g...

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Be Thou My Good: Chapter 2

This is a chapter of this story that was not originally posted on patreon. I am backposting it and several others now so that the complete story can be viewed on this site. To read the complete story, check the collection link below.


Chapter 2: Fire

"Do we kill her anyway, Apprentice?" Squire said.

After she'd sworen, the atmos...

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Be Thou My Good: Chapter 3

This is a chapter of this story that was not originally posted on patreon. I am backposting it and several others now so that the complete story can be viewed on this site. To read the complete story, check the collection link below.



Be Thou My Good 3: Stone

The road was long.

This was, I decided, true for any army on...

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Be Thou My Good: Chapter 4


This is a chapter of this story that was not originally posted on patreon. I am backposting it and several others now so that the complete story can be viewed on this site. To read the complete story, check the collection link below.



Chapter 4: Dread

The Squire was in the tent with us.

"What?"
...

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Be Thou My Good: Chapter 5


This is a chapter of this story that was not originally posted on patreon. I am backposting it and several others now so that the complete story can be viewed on this site. To read the complete story, check the collection link below.


Chapter 5: Forced Marche

Catherine Foundling cut a commanding figure as she strode into the man...

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Be Thou My Good: Chapter 6

This is a chapter of this story that was not originally posted on patreon. I am backposting it and several others now so that the complete story can be viewed on this site. To read the complete story, check the collection link below.


Chapter 6: Unto Dawn

Somehow, they managed to get everyone to the center square without a riot breaking ou...

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Be Thou My Good: Chapter 15

A chapter of the Practical Guide to Evil cross as well! Link to the complete collection of this story at the bottom, I'll be backposting the earlier chapters for those who want to read the entire story on patreon!

Chapter 15: Back and There Again

“Refuge is a full town, by the lake,” Hunter said. “I grew up there, until the Lady took notice of me.”

I n...

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Among Three Travelers 1

New Ten Times crossover story!

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I knew I was in trouble the moment I saw the wine.


Three glasses with elegant twisting stems sat on the side table. The amber liquid near glowed in the candlelight, throwing shadows across the paper screen behind. He’d tidied up since last I’d visited as well, scrolls and accounts neatly tucked away in their shelves, not that h...

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October 2023 Announcement

Hello Everyone!

I’d like to thank you all for sticking around and supporting me. I know my output has been lower than usual for the past few months. My motivation and energy to write has suffered because of external stresses, which unfortunately culminated in the end of a long-term relationship.

Now, though, I am feeling better and have more time to focus on myself and on my writi...

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Devil's Foundry Book 3: Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Cracks in the Dam

My impromptu trial didn’t disrupted the constant churn of Lady’s Port.

Oh, I imagined people were still talking about it. I’d clearcut a whole burgeoning class of would-be landlords, but the struggle to turn my mishmash of buildings into a proper town waited for no woman.

Least of all me.

“Here I thought a council was...

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Devil's Foundry Book 2 Available on Amazon!

Hi Everyone! Sorry for the late chapter, got sick this week, but I have good news all the same!

Book 2 of The Devil's Foundry is now available on Amazon! 

The book has been fully edited, both by myself and by my publisher, Podium. And it is av...

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Devil's Foundry 3: Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Just a Quick Talk

“Empress.”

“I’m just gonna talk to them.”

Electra put herself half in front of me. “Look, Empress.”

“I’m just going to talk to them.”

“Then why do you have your deathray?”

I raised my gauntlet, the first thing I’d fixed from my suit. “To talk with.”

“I’m no...

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Devil's Foundry Book 3: Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Committee Crimes

Naturally, there is a central problem with appointing a council.

“Seas and storm, people need homes, Mardl!”

“They happen to need food as well, do they not?”

You need to listen to their counsel.

Kardrin, the representative of the builders, ground his teeth into stubs. He’d been going round and round wi...

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Devil's Foundry 3: Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Water Under the Bridge

“Nail it in right this time!” I shook my head.

“Geez, tense much?” Electra asked.

“This is a major operation.” I started up the ladder. Around me, the final touches were being put on the new and improved Lightning Mill. “We’re going to need the power, not the least of which if we want to get enough boa...

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Devil's Foundry 3: Chapter 1

We finally return to Devil's Foundry! Thank you so much for waiting! Announcement post will be out tomorrow!

Devil’s Foundry Book 3

Chapter 1: Dotted Lines

“That concludes negotiations.”

The notary was a tall man, with a sword belted at his waist and a no-nonsense attitude.

“Comptess, if you would sign.” He held pushed th...

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God Save the Queen: Book 2 Chapter 5

The Story Thus Far 


Notes on Huttese: There aren’t enough words in Huttese for me to work off of, so I made most of it up, here’s the dictionary I looked at before deciding to mostly come up with huttese on my...

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God Save the Queen: Book 2 Chapter 4

The Story thus Far 

AN: Sand, I hate Sand

Character list at the front, translated Mandoa (when there is any) at the end.

Supporting Characters this Chapter:

Canon

Gen...

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God Save the Queen: Book 2 Chapter 3

Previous chapters 

A/N: I’ve done my best to have the Mandalorian used in the chapter made partially clear through context. Full translations are available at the end of the chapter for those interested. Lots...

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God Save the Queen: Book 2 Chapter 2

The story thus far: https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/god-save-the-queen-worm-star-wars.1022888/#post-85103213

Chapter 2: All the Queen’s Men

Metal boots clicked against the walkways as I walked through the pirate carrier.

Two Nabo...

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Superb Delegate New Poll

Hello Fanfic Fans! It's been a while since I've posted much of my fanfiction content, with the focus on finishing book 2 of Devil's Foundry.

Now, I'll be making some time for my derivative stories, so vote here for the one you want me to focus on!

In lieu of month to month changes for which story I focus on (which I've received various goon natured grumbling about) I'll be trying so...

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Polling is A Thing We do Here, Ostensibly

Hello Fanfic Fans! It's been a while since I've posted much of my fanfiction content, with the focus on finishing book 2 of Devil's Foundry.

Now, I'll be making some time for my derivative stories, so vote here for the one you want me to focus on! 

In lieu of month to month changes for which story I focus on (which I've received various goon natured grumbling about) I'll be try...

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Devil's Foundry Book 2: Epilogue

IMPORTANT I am pleased to announce that Book two of Devil's Foundry will be published on August 29th, 2023! To celebrate, I will be posting two chapters today before getting to work on Book 3!

Epilogue: Not Done Yet

In the movies, you always woke up to the beeping of a heart monitor, everything swimming in and out of focus in a sterile white hospita...

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Devil's Foundry Book 2: Chapter 46

IMPORTANT I am pleased to announce that Book two of Devil's Foundry will be published on August 29th, 2023! To celebrate, I will be posting two chapters today before getting to work on Book 3!


Chapter 46: At What Cost

In many ways, the battle’s aftermath was yet bloodier.

Rel and Electra had landed inside the city, before the skyw...

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