“Agh—that was bright,” the announcer muttered, rubbing his own eyes. Even from his personal stage, far removed from the battlefield, the sheer intensity of the flash had reached him. He shook his head, blinking rapidly. “Ladies and gentlemen… a counterattack from the little necromancer ...
2025-03-12 00:05:46 +0000 UTC View PostGot into a car wreck. Completely fine but will be a bit busy for several hours.
2025-03-11 20:42:46 +0000 UTC View Post“Explosive action in the first round, folks!” the announcer’s voice boomed across the stadium. “Over in Arena One, Marcus Heiser has fallen! That leaves only Harold Strebern, crown still on his head, holding his own against Lucia and Seraphine!”
The crowd was a sea of shifting att...
2025-03-06 22:30:31 +0000 UTC View PostTwo sets of boots echoed against the stone steps, ascending onto the pristine white stage. Enya and Risha walked in tandem, both prepared to win this next fight.
There were far more people in the stands now, their cheers swelling as the tournament’s second stage officially kicked off. The...
2025-03-04 21:34:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Alright, everyone! It’s time for Stage Two of the tournament!”
The announcer’s voice boomed across the stadium, cutting through the murmurs of anticipation. Fighters in both divisions sat in their respective waiting areas, watching the displays with unwavering focu...
2025-02-27 22:30:29 +0000 UTC View Post“Here you go,” said a female tournament staff member. “This is a private room you can use for your break, Miss Celeste.”
Footsteps approached from behind.
“Thank you,” Celeste replied curtly.
The staff member gave a polite nod before returning to her post.
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“Now, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the next set of matches in the Youngling Division! Fighters 19 and 20, 21 and 22, and 23 and 24—please take your positions!”
Risha made her way to the middle stage, walking to her side of the arena. On the stage, Risha’s opponent was alre...
“Berry?” Enya muttered, her gaze fixed on the second arena.
“Huh?” Risha blinked, looking over. “Berry? Oh, do you want some blueberry pie? There’s still some left on the table.”
“N-no,” Enya said, shaking her head. “That girl up there. Berry. She’s fighting on t...
2025-02-18 22:05:25 +0000 UTC View PostThe medium-power bone spear erupted from the arena floor, shooting straight up toward Marybelle’s stomach. But Marybelle wasn’t about to let such an attack land so easily.
With a swift, practiced motion, she shifted her body, jumping upward while her arm remained trapped in the skeleto...
I included a small meme reference in this chapter. So if you reach a part about a guy talking about rats... it's a meme, in case you're confused.
Enya kept her gaze fixed on Mar...
The first round of matches concluded, and the crowd erupted into applause as the competitors left the arena. The announcer’s voice rang out, calling for a brief intermission before the Advanced division matches began. Risha stretched her arms over her head as she leaned back in her seat. “Man...
2025-02-06 21:58:48 +0000 UTC View PostI have made some quick continuity updates and fixed some possible errors. I don't think any of these are too severe, but should alleviate some discrepancies or unanswered mysteries. I do appreciate you guys pointing out any errors or observations. Some things are purposely vague and I'll touch in...
2025-02-04 22:11:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Been writing some chapters of other story concepts on the side so I don't get burnt out. I only have a couple chapters of this story written so far, and I thought I'd share it here on Patreon. There isn't really a release schedule for these, as I'm not sure if the interest will be high enough--bu...
2025-02-04 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostEnya returned to their room about an hour later to find that Pell had already come back. Judging by the way his hollow eyes lingered on the damp floor, he had noticed that she’d used the frost amulet. Most of the ice that had coated the walls had already melted, leaving behind slick patches of ...
2025-01-30 22:30:03 +0000 UTC View Post“Go ahead and place your book on top of the pedestal,” came the voice of middle-aged man, wearing Talo’s signature color of pure white. He was lanky and wore spectacles, his hair fully gray already.
Enya did as instructed and walked up to the pedestal. She reached up and placed The G...
Sorry for a bit of a later upload. This chapter however, is almost as large as two chapters!
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“Here you go,” said the man behind the counter.
Enya, Pell, Josier, and their skeletal entourage waite...
“Ah…” Orben groaned, sinking deeper into the bed’s worn fabric. The room around him was stark and plain, the faint scent of herbs and sterilized tools clinging to the air. He was in a medical clinic, one owned by the city’s most renowned healer—Celeste. As head of the healer’s schoo...
2025-01-21 22:04:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Hmm… should I have Fred just… break it? But what if it’s not hollow inside…” Enya murmured, eyeing the massive, webbed cocoon at the heart of the hive. The Spiderling Queen’s frantic squirming and wild thrashing in Muffins’ grip made it clear she was protective of it.
Takin...
2025-01-16 23:06:44 +0000 UTC View PostStupidface lunged forward, sinking its jagged teeth into a dazed crystal spiderling. The creature had no chance to react, its fragile body snapping apart like a brittle twig between the skeletal rodent's relentless maw.
With the crystalline energy no longer surging through the hive, the sp...
A spiderling flew through the air, crashing to the ground dozens of feet away. Its body shattered on impact, shards and splinters scattering like debris.
“I can’t believe this is happening!” Pell shouted, his voice a mix of disbelief and irritation. He swung another punch at a leaping...
2025-01-09 21:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostBoth Tim and Grace were doing well holding their ground, fighting back to back and slowly advancing. Tim deflected another spiderling’s leap with a sharp swing, while Grace, using her chipped blade more like a bat than a sword, sent another crashing to the ground. Despite their effort, the shee...
2025-01-07 21:32:01 +0000 UTC View PostA screech echoed from deep within the narrow passage, sharp and chittering. It was unmistakably the sound of a spider—though not a war cry or a call to reinforcements. It carried the idle cadence of crystal spiderlings, communicating amongst themselves. Still, to the trio, it was a signal of so...
2025-01-02 21:31:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe vast, smooth marble floors stretched out in front of her. She could feel the coolness beneath her bare feet, her slippers having been left outside the door of her room. She ran down the halls, her small feet tapping softly against the stone as she chased a big, bright ball. She was younger he...
2024-12-31 21:32:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe bone spear, far stronger than her previous one, erupted from the wall where the spiderling had been perched. It rippled through the cave stone, shattering the glowing crystals beside it, before driving itself straight into the spider's thorax and impaling it upward toward the ceiling.
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Before heading to the guild to reserve a dungeon, the group made a quick stop at a weapons shop. It was a far cry from the fancy artifact store they’d visited earlier, with its utilitarian setup. Swords, axes, shields, and other basic gear lined the walls, neatly arranged but without much flair...
2024-12-24 21:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post“How about... Jeffry, Henry, and... Bob?”
Pell stirred from his skeletal slumber, his soul flames flaring wide. The bed in front of him was empty now, the blanket drooping partially onto the floor. To his left, Enya stood, facing the three skeletons who were all sitting cross-legged on ...
2024-12-19 21:33:01 +0000 UTC View PostPell woke up first. The early morning light filtered through the shutters, faint and pale—it was only around 7 a.m. Enya was still sprawled on the bed, her sleep posture as disastrous as ever. By the door, the three skeletons she’d summoned at some point stood silent and still, like lifeless ...
2024-12-17 21:33:01 +0000 UTC View PostHello, all!
So, Enya has three new skeletons that she summoned during the combat test at the academy. They will be sticking around for a bit, so I thought it'd be a perfect time to come up with some names for them.
This is an open discussion, if you wanted to su...
2024-12-16 22:05:47 +0000 UTC View PostBraxis shut the door quietly behind him and made his way to the sofa opposite Pell and Enya. This was the man Pell had waited hours for—this ragged, mismatched man with a ruined shirt and rolled-up pant legs. His eyes looked weary, and his entire expression screamed, I’m tired, and I don...
2024-12-12 21:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post<Custodian> Hello, Miss Enya. Apologies for not catching your message sooner. I was occupied with some important matters. I trust… that you are still alive?
Pell glanced over, catching sight of the book and the faintly glowing words scrawling themselves across its p...
2024-12-10 21:30:00 +0000 UTC View Post