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WIEDERGEBURT Volume 14 - live

Hey patrons,

This is just a quick reminder letting you all know that WIEDERGEBURT: Legend of the Reincarnated Warrior: Volume 14 is now live and could use some love.

It's currently only available digitally. Like all my works now, it is on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Nook, and Google.

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STNS: Chapter 240

Wu Jian opened his eyes and saw only darkness. It stretched out forever, but was it really forever, or was the darkness just so all-encompassing that he couldn’t figure out distance? He felt like this space was vast, but perhaps, if he reached out his hand, he would feel a wall right in front of him.

Too bad he couldn’t move.

All he could do was float there.

Just as he was...

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STNS: Chapter 239

Wu Jian kept his breathing even and his eyes on Mei Xilan. He firmly gripped Pale Moon in his right hand, though it was only held in a loose grip at his side.

Their battle had come to a standstill ever since Mei Xilan stopped using her mist technique. Now should have been the perfect time to attack. However, something about the woman before him made his hair stand on end. He’d only ever...

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STNS: Chapter 238

Wu Jian felt his lungs chill over the moment he breathed in the icy mist. He didn’t know what this technique was called, but it was more than just a smokescreen. It felt like frost was gathering inside of his lungs and slowly spreading through the rest of his body.

He tried to disperse the mist by firing off several spatial blades, but they didn’t do anything. Spatial Severing could c...

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STNS: Chapter 237

It was the last day of the tournament. Everyone was excited about the upcoming fight between Jian Wu and Mei Xilan. The stands were abuzz with a crowd of excitedly talking guests who’d all come to see a good show. The betting booth was particularly busy as people made predictions on who would win.

Wu Jian stood in the waiting room with Mei Xilan and Hou Jingshu, who had decided to accom...

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Cover Reveal! A Most Unlikely Hero 11

I bet you can't tell from the cover, but this volume will feature some serious KazeRyker development.

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STNS: Chapter 236

Light from several spirit crystal lamps illuminated the path as Húndàn Wang walked toward the building where Her Highness was staying. He had watched her battle and been awed by the prowess she had displayed, but more than that, he had seen the expression on her face after she lost. She must be feeling frustrated. That was why he had decided to pay her a visit. As someone who could understand...

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STNS: Chapter 235

The damage done to the arena was extensive and required a full day to repair. Because of this, the final round of the tournament was going to be held tomorrow.

It was late at night. Wu Jian sat on his bed, thinking about Hou Jingshu. She had been very quiet since her battle against Mei Xilan. She must have been frustrated. He would have been if their positions were reversed.

Per...

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New STNS chapter?

You might have noticed I just wrote a new chapter titled Chapter 226.

Several people mentioned how my tournament matches seemed messed up, and I agree with them. Not only did I skip several matchups, but I had written content that never gets touched upon later.

I added another chapter because I needed it to add more context to my story.

This isn't necessary if you just want t...

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STNS: Chapter 226

Ye Chun looked like he was barely able to hold himself back. “You’re in my way. Step aside.”

“This battle is already over.” Wu Jian glanced at the elder. “Call the match.”

“Don’t you dare!” Ye Chun shouted at the elder. “This match isn’t over until I say it’s over!”

“I hope you’re not talking back to me, child. This match is over. Even if Xun Xi...

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STNS: Chapter 234

Hou Jingshu felt bile well up in her throat as she was launched clean into the air. The ice pillar that slammed into her stomach was pushing hard on her abdominal muscles. It felt like her internal organs were being squashed by the incredible force. She forced the bile back down, gritted her teeth, and pushed off the pillar, which continued to soar into the sky. She somehow managed to maintain ...

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STNS: Chapter 233

Wu Jian’s fight, if one could call it that, was the first match of the semi-finals, and it was disappointing enough that many people boo’d Hou Kun off the stage. The young man looked calm and collected. However, his fists were tightly clenched even as he smiled. Wu Jian knew he must have been burning up inside, but really, it was his own fault for forfeiting during the semi-finals.

Ho...

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STNS: Chapter 232

Silence reigned over the audience. No one said a word. Even Húndàn Wang was stunned into silence.

Mei Xilan’s face was revealed in all its unblemished jade-like glory. Her soft features greatly contrasted with her cold expression. It was easy to tell that she was young. Her cheeks retained their youthful baby fat. The almond shape of her eyes complimented her small, pert nose. Below w...

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STNS: Chapter 231

Hua Xue sat in a VIP booth with Xun Xi. The second youngest among the Three Ice Fairies looked putout still. Ever since she lost, Xun Xi had either been sulking or day dreaming like a young girl in love.

I really hope she hasn’t fallen for Jian Wu. That would be… problematic.

Out of all the girls in the Ice Phoenix Sect, Xun Xi was the most expressive, though the averag...

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American Kitsune Manga Pages 203-208

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STNS: Chapter 230

Yu Qian did not join them for breakfast the next day, though Yu Mao, Yu Chenguang, and his two wives did.

“Big sister and big brother are so strong!” Yu Mao squealed excitedly. “I had no idea you two were so strong! I bet you’ll beat up everyone in this tournament!”

“Maybe. There are a lot of strong opponents this year,” Hou Jingshu said with a little smile. She seemed...

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STNS: Chapter 229

“Haaah… haaah…”

Yu Qian breathed heavily as he leapt onto the nearest platform, taking him out of Húndàn Wang’s reach--or so he thought.

“Having the high ground isn’t necessarily an advantage,” said his opponent.

Húndàn Wang placed a hand on his sword, now in its sheath, spread his feet wide, then unsheathed the weapon blindingly fast. A crescent arc of swo...

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STNS: Chapter 228

Yu Qiang vs. Húndàn Wang.

Wu Jian and Hou Jingshu turned toward Yu Qiang, who stared at the board with pursed lips. The oldest among them took a slow breath, then smiled.

“Looks like I’m up,” he said simply.

“Good luck,” said Hou Jingshu.

“Kick his butt,” added Wu Jian.

“Thanks. I’ll do my best.”

Yu Qiang walked onto the platform alongsi...

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STNS: Chapter 227

Another day of the tournament passed. Wu Jian, Hou Jingshu, and Yu Qiang won their matches, as did Mei Xilan, Xian Fei, Hou Gun, and Húndàn Wang won their matches. Ye Chun also won his match. The Burning Hand Sect’s head elder must have said something to Ye Chun because he hadn’t acted as violently as he had during his battle against Xun Xi.

Wu Jian sat with Hou Jingshu and Yu Qiang...

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STNS: Chapter 225

Silent as the grave was the descriptor Wu Jian would have used to describe the waiting room. Not a single person spoke. All anyone did was stare in shock at the scene on the platform.

Wu Jian leaned against the viewing window and watched as Hou Jingshu set Hou Chao on the ground. None of the extraordinary changes that had appeared were present anymore. The mysterious golden glow, the scal...

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STNS: Chapter 224

“Oi, oi, oi! What the heck just happened?! Her Highness is like a completely different person now!”

Li Hua was standing up now, leaning over the railing as she stared at the battle in pure disbelief. Her eyes were bulging. Yu Chenguang had never seen his wife look so shocked before. It was kind of hilarious, actually, but he knew better than to say anything.

“The difference be...

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STNS: Chapter 223

The battle between Hou Jingshu and Hou Chao had begun. The two stood in the center of the arena as they exchanged blows. Spear and staff moved so fast that both were a blur. Anyone who hadn’t trained their eyes for high-speed combat would be unable to keep up with their moves.

Hou Jingshu fought like a dragon, always pressing the attack. No tactics were being used here. Hou Jingshu was ...

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STNS: Chapter 222

The waiting room was quiet. Wu Jian, Yu Qian, and Hou Jingshu had been given a wide berth after their confrontation with Húndàn Wang. The young man in question was sulking in a corner. Hou Kun was trying to reassure the swordsman, though he would occasionally throw glares at Wu Jian. Everyone else was quietly discussing what had just happened. Wu Jian could hear them clear as day.

“Wh...

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Interview Questions for Amber Lee Connors

Hello,

Amber Lee Connors has agreed to do an interview with me. She will also try to get Josh Grelle and Grace Plumber who helped narrate the American Kitsune series to join us.

I'll create my own set of questions, but I wanted to open the floor to Patreon. Do you have...

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STnS: Chapter 221

Wu Jian had never seen so many people before. The stands were filled to the brim. He wasn’t surprised this event had a full house, but even so, the sheer amount of people in the crowd and the noise their voice generated astounded him. How many people could this arena fit anyway? Fifty thousand? A hundred thousand? It was the largest arena he had seen so far.

All the contestants were gat...

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STnS: Chapter 220

Wu Jian, Hou Jingshu, Zhou Lihua, and Yu Qian decided to take their meals at their residence that day. The mess hall was likely to be crowded. There were already thousands of people wandering around the Saintly Sword Sect’s main complex. Wu Jian watched several of them through the window as he sat at a long table with his friends and lovers.

They weren’t alone. Yu Chenguang, his wives...

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New Anime, New Books, New Year

Patrons,

Happy new year! It's 2023, which means a lot of new stuff is happening on many fronts. I feel like each year has been a very mixed bag of good, bad, and what the fuck awful. We've had some good anime and new entertainment, but a lot of stuff happening IRL has been pretty horrific lately. However, with the new year comes new a anime season, new waifus to collect, new stories to w...

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STnS: Chapter 219

More and more people began arriving each day after the first day of the preliminaries. The stands that had once been filled only with participants had now gained a much wider audience. Nobles, wealthy merchants, and a few lucky commoners had all arrived to watch. Of course, it was still just the preliminaries. More people would arrive on the last day so they could attend the first day of the ac...

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STnS: Chapter 218

Wu Jian woke up with breathing problems. He tried to take in a breath, but it felt like a weight was compressing his chest, preventing his lungs from taking in much needed oxygen. Several moments of this past before he finally opened his eyes and looked down.

There was a lump under his covers.

He could already tell from the general outline and the fact that it was breathing that the...

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STnS: Chapter 217

Wu Jian put on a burst of speed the moment the elder began the fight. He exploded into action, closing the distance between him and his opponent faster than the eye could blink. To his credit, Sun Tao had noticed his rapid approach, but there was little he could do. He was too slow. The widening of his eyes as Wu Jian appeared before him and his snail-like reactions were proof.

Stomping o...

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