Qing stood by the door in the library room, clenching his fists as he listened to Tariq beating up Rendal on the other side. But the princess hadn’t been mentioned, so maybe she wasn’t there. If Tariq would let Rendal go with a beating, then Qing would heal him afterwards, and their cover wou...
2024-04-01 09:28:53 +0000 UTC View PostQing stared as Rendal slapped his hand on a brick and stared up at a metal grate, proudly saying, “This is it.”
Knut, arching his neck to stare up, said, “That’s barely a vent for air.”
“I thought you had a secret entrance, like hidden behind a bookcase, a trapdoor hidden ...
2024-03-29 16:10:09 +0000 UTC View PostGhida knocked on the side door of the library as Qing put down the crates he’d picked up in the city. They had got them through the front gates, and the trip through the city had gone smoothly. Knut and Morgana’s uniforms had people scrambling away, and Ghida’s confidence shone through the ...
2024-03-28 13:38:06 +0000 UTC View PostAs soldiers chased them through the sewers, Morgana led the way, following markers carver into the walls, keeping a high tempo. Knut brought up the rear, loosing arrows now and then, while Qing and Ghida kept the middle. He kept an eye on his map, looking for any red dots that would signal enemie...
2024-03-27 10:33:35 +0000 UTC View PostQing’s shoulder slammed onto the floor, and he slid to a halt. His light pushed back the darkness, joining orbs of light that illuminated shelves lined with curiosities that glinted and shimmered, and crates. Each shelf was meticulously labeled with a name, a date, and a number. While the dates...
2024-03-26 13:13:14 +0000 UTC View PostQing shook his head at Princess Ghida’s question, feeling Knut, Morgana, and Jorik’s eyes on him.
“No. Mana isn’t currently my bottleneck.”
Her sculpted eyebrows shot up. “Is your regen so high?”
“No. What stops me is the cooldown of my spells. T...
2024-03-25 13:42:15 +0000 UTC View PostThe sun baked down upon the four of them as they stood on a roof, in front of the portal’s blue glare. Qing’s fists tightened, and his skin hurt, as if his skin was too dry, and he glared at Morgana.
“How can you joke at a moment like this? We gained nothing!” Qing shook with anger....
2024-03-22 08:28:07 +0000 UTC View PostDarkness enveloped Qing as he hung in the familiarly endless void.
About bloody time I got another meeting.
He looked around for GG, but everything was dark.
Where is that bastard?
He tried turning, but no matter how frantically he waved his arms and legs...
2024-03-20 14:20:40 +0000 UTC View PostQing felt the energy building inside the surrounding corpses, and there was nothing he could do to stop it. No way to counter all five. They would blow and splatter him against the walls. He’d come so close to the exit. A sadness welled up as he thought of the screen in the sky at home. His fam...
2024-03-19 10:21:43 +0000 UTC View PostThe door splintered as Qing’s foot kicked it inwards, slamming into the wall with a bang. It revealed an opulent room, like those found in a five-star hotel, and shaped an ‘L’ with the door at the top. In the far corner, two sofas faced each other over a delicate wooden table laden with tea...
2024-03-18 14:55:49 +0000 UTC View PostMorgana ran her hands along the wall that blocked the stairs. Qing looked behind to where monstrous noisy filled the stairwell.
“Didn’t Taj say anything about how we got into the actual palace?” Morgana asked.
“No!” Both Knut and Qing shook their heads.
“Push on ever...
2024-03-15 13:29:03 +0000 UTC View PostHeya all!
Hope you are having a wonderful day.
Here in Shanghai it is sunny and warm, with what feels like the first taste of spring.
As mentioned in yesterday's post, I'd like to send you a e-book version of the edited and improved Qing's Quest book one.
You s...
2024-03-15 08:31:06 +0000 UTC View Post15th March is the day Qing's Quest book 1 goes live on Amazon!
This is the edited and updated version with A LOT of changes.
As mentioned in the videos I've recorded to you, I'd like to offer you the book for free as a thank you for your support here on Patreon.
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The metal door shook in its foundation as something heavy slammed into it.
“We’re trapped,” Taj said, rifling through the two guards’ pockets again. “Yet again!”
The elite growled and slammed on the sewer door.
“That door won’t hold for long,” Knut said.
...
2024-03-13 08:49:51 +0000 UTC View PostThe guards were in a fighting retreat towards the door, monsters throwing themselves at them. More creatures flooded the room, spreading out. As they did, they threatened to surround Qing and catch up to Knut, who picked himself up off the floor. Morgana engaged the two defenders, holding her off...
2024-03-11 15:28:16 +0000 UTC View PostQing sprinted down the canal, hopping across the sewer, side to side, keeping his movements as random as he could. Missiles of mud and bone flew past him. A hiss cut through the air, and he dove into a roll, tucking his head. As he came out, he kicked off the wall, throwing himself across the sew...
2024-03-08 16:09:08 +0000 UTC View Post“Next time, consult me before you set something on fire, alright?” Qing said as he rubbed his singed face. He’d carved through the two remaining golems, but the biggest challenge had been the fact that they were on fire, throwing flaming missiles of crap at him.
“They went down fast...
2024-03-06 15:16:26 +0000 UTC View PostQing dove left, missiles of mud slapping the wall behind him.
“There are five!” he said, yelling for the others.
Taj turned and sprinted back the way they came.
“Fuck,” Qing said, scrambling across the slippery stones, gaining distance to the tunnel’s opening, waving f...
2024-03-04 09:57:59 +0000 UTC View PostAs the sound of marching came closer, Qing grabbed Taj by the shoulder and spun him around.
“Where to?”
The man’s eyes flickered around the street.
Was this just bad timing? Has Taj sold us out? These soldiers must be looking for us.
“Just…keep your eyes...
2024-03-01 08:44:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's the amazon cover for Qing's Quest book 1!
Artist is Linggar: https://www.artstation.com/linggarbramanty
Typography is done by Inorai: h...
It had come from deep within a belt that looked to be woven.
Is that made of horsehair? Some sort of local plant?
Qing squinted, moved closer.
“Good day, my brother,” the merchant said. “How may I help you?”
“The belt,” Qing said, pointing. “Tell me ...
2024-02-28 05:51:47 +0000 UTC View PostQing snapped the dagger out of the air, pinched between thumb and index finger.
Item: [Venom’s Whisper, Level 13, Rare]
Crafted from the toxins of a South Sea Serpent, this dagger glimmers a lethal green hue. Etched with ancient runes, it promises agony and d...
2024-02-26 11:10:38 +0000 UTC View PostQing followed Morgana to the tables along the wall. He hadn’t seen her smile so for a long time.
“You enjoy shopping that much?” he asked.
“Shopping? It’s fine, I guess,” she said, shrugging. Then turned with a grin and grabbed his arm. “But shopping at Jorik’s?” She...
2024-02-23 10:19:12 +0000 UTC View PostQing squirmed under Jorik’s intense gaze.
How the fuck should I know what the king said? This guy is crazier than a panda on cocaine.
So he just shrugged.
“Well? Guess!” Jorik asked, tone sharp.
“After seeing the king’s current court, maybe something abo...
2024-02-21 07:01:19 +0000 UTC View PostA man lay spread-eagle on a cold stone table. His screams echoed through the room as blood flowed from shallow cuts on his torso. The blood floated through the air to gather in a ball in front of Rufus. He stood within a circle of glowing glyphs, magic staff held across his chest. A bead of sweat...
2024-02-19 04:01:45 +0000 UTC View PostQing’s entire body shook in anger and he smashed the piece of wall onto the floor, splattering like chalk.
Damn it all to hell! How am I supposed to find Rufus? He can be anywhere. And without finding Rufus...we can’t get to Cleo. And without getting to Cleo... I have to save Cleo. ...
2024-02-16 16:50:12 +0000 UTC View PostThe air roared around Qing’s ears as he soared into the night, pushed by his powerful legs.
“Oh shit!” he said, calling into the night as he stared at the marble floor, so far below it would turn him to paste. He seemed to soar forever, like a steroid-pumped long-distance jumper. Taj ...
2024-02-14 15:31:46 +0000 UTC View PostAs Qing turned towards Jenny’s scream, Taj, the old guard who had led them through the city, flashed by him. He nearly struck the man, but held back as the man was unarmed, sprinting by and headed to the right.
“Follow me,” he said. “I know the way out.” Next came Knut, who skidde...
2024-02-12 14:30:38 +0000 UTC View PostI don’t want a drawn-out fight. Overwhelming him will best display my power, and it can help sway the court to our side.
He slid a sandaled foot along the stone, testing the grip. Not the best, but it would do for his plan.
With three quick steps, he closed the distance and...
2024-02-09 08:51:46 +0000 UTC View PostQing equipped his axe as the guards slowly converged towards them, feet slapping rhythmically on the marble, spears lowered and shields raised.
“Do something,” Morgana said, voice raising.
“Any suggestions?” Qing asked, but before Morgana could reply, he added, “Aside from k...
2024-02-07 14:34:20 +0000 UTC View Post