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(WLTK) B2 - Chapter 19: "The Choices That Shape Us."

Jeremiah cradled his coffee mug between both hands, warmth seeping into his fingers as he hunched over the cafe’s wooden table. Billy’s bowl

Jeremiah cradled his coffee mug between both hands, warmth seeping into his fingers as he hunched over the cafe’s wooden table. Billy’s bowl

Jeremiah cradled his coffee mug between both hands, warmth seeping into his fingers as he hunched over the cafe’s wooden table. Billy’s bowl rested at his elbow, the little kraken’s tentacl...

Update.

I'm not dead, even if I feel like it.

Earlier in the week I got stitches in my shoulder. Nothing major, but they popped without me noticing on Friday and my arm hurt so much I can't type for very long, and with the holiday, no one's been able to see me until today.

I'm still trying to get some done, but it's a slow process. Should have enough for tomorrow but from then, I'll have to see how I am Tuesday.

WLTK Chapters update!

Sorry for the late post, everyone.

I forgot tomorrow is the 4th of July, so had to rush all day.

Tomorrows might be late as well, as the family celebrates, but it shouldn't be anywhere near as late as today.

Enjoy!

(WLTK) B2 - Chapter 18: "Level Up!"

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Sunday, October 3rd, 2253 - 6:12 am

The Mystical Menagerie.

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The city outside was little more than a hush of tires and the distant clang of a trolley as Jeremiah slipped the lock on the Menagerie’s front door. The shop was quiet — soft as breath, soft as the pale gold seeping in through the ...

Today's chapters have been updated!

Enjoy!

(AS) B3 - Lesson 20: “... Blades Out."

The heart of Halirosa at night was a current of bodies and voices, laughter cutting through the hush of distant bells and the slap of boot soles on stone. Hugo melted into the stream, letting the crowd’s flow disguise the shift of his pace. The city’s underbelly had its own rhythm, one he’d learned to echo years ago — never hurrying, never still, always half an eye on the next shadow. Light spilled from the eaves of late-night taverns and dim noodle stalls, painting the wet cob...

(WLTK) B2 - Chapter 17: "Coffee Thoughts."

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Saturday, October 2nd, 2253 - 11:54 am

Bean & Burrow Cafe, Central

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Jeremiah studied the gold-leafed menu perched on the edge of their marble-topped table, but his attention drifted almost immediately. The Bean & Burrow was the sort of place he’d only seen in holos — a blend o...

We're Back and Chapters are out!

Hey everyone! My break's over and we're back with new chapters! woot!

All the Alpha Strike chapters should be updated now.

The make-up for WLTK has was also dropped yesterday if you missed it.

The make-up chapter for AS should be out sometime this week as well, so keep an eye out for it.

(AS) B3 - Lesson 19: "Chips Down..."

The tavern reeked of sweat, spilled ale, and desperation. Somewhere near the hearth, a bard plucked an out-of-tune lyre, his voice lost beneath the overlapping murmur of half a hundred conversations. Candles guttered in smoky lanterns, casting ragged shadows across the warped floorboards. Even at midday, it was dim inside the Ragpicker’s Den — just one of Halirosa’s many gutterside drinking holes, a common haunt of night laborers, adventurers, and those whose luck had run dry.

Hug...

(WLTK) B2 - Chapter 16: "Boundaries and Bonds."

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Saturday, October 2nd, 2253 - 9:30 am

The Mystical Menagerie.

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Jeremiah crouched behind the talisman display case, tongue caught lightly between his teeth, as he traced one final, careful crimson stroke along the inner frame. The Twin Boundary pen slid across the wood with a faint, metall...

Think my brain is burned...

So, after spending all day trying to write this Alpha Strike chapter with nothing, coupled with the screw up that made me lose a lot of progress on We Lease The Kraken on Sunday, and the personal frustration with the quality of a couple of recent chapters, I think need to accept that I might be just a Liiiiittle burned out.

After a month and a half of daily releases, I think that's fair, but its still super frustrating.

That said, so I don't fall into that depressive slump like l...

I screwed up...

Soooooo, I'll rip the bandage off .

No chapter today or tomorrow.

ORZ

I screwed up deleted a bunch of my notes, chapter outlines and similar stuff, so I've been working to rebuild/recover what I can. Doesn't look like I'm going to finish today though.

Tomorrow is more mundane. I'm just babysitting the Niece and Nephew. (Making homemade ice cream and going berry picking!)

Sorry for the delay. If everything goes as planned, I might be able to get a makeup chapt...

WLTK Chapters update

All chapters are out.

B2 - Chapter 15: "A Week Of Change."

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Saturday, October 2nd, 2253 - 6:23 am

The Mystical Menagerie.

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The city was just beginning to stir as Jeremiah stepped out onto Market Street, cool morning air tinged with the scent of dew and fresh bread from Ulrick’s bakery. The sky overhead glowed a pale, hopeful blue, the kind of so...

(WLTK) B2 - Chapter 14: "The Marks Of Change."

Jeremiah turned the new talisman over in his palm, studying the raised calligram, then pressed it into Lewis’s hand with an encouraging nod.

Jeremiah turned the new talisman over in his palm, studying the raised calligram, then pressed it into Lewis’s hand with an encouraging nod.

Jeremiah turned the new talisman over in his palm, studying the raised calligram, then pressed it into Lewis’s hand with an encouraging nod.

Lewis stared at the talisman, his eyes widening as...

Rate the last few chapters.

So, the last few chapters - roughly 7 or 8 onward, have been given me some trouble.

Mostly I've been getting the feeling like their general feel is off somehow, or not quite up to standard.

That said, I'm also aware I sometimes get into a bit of a Critical view of my own work sometimes, and it can warp how I see things.

So instead of beating myself over it, I figured, why not as you guys, the reader?

Basically, I'm asking, compared to the other chapters up ...

WLTK Chapters have been updated!

Sorry for the delay. I'm right in the middle of some big storms and Power has been spotty all day.

Enjoy the chapters!

(WLTK) B2 - Chapter 13: "Wild Magics."

Lewis lingered at the edge of the glass display case, his hands shoved deep in his pockets, eyes fixed on the neat rows of Beast Talismans. The sunlight slanted through the windows, casting each delicate rune and animal-shaped calligram in a soft, golden glow. Jeremiah watched as Lewis leaned closer, his brow furrowing as he traced the looping, unfamiliar symbols beneath each card.

“Stars,” Lewis murmured, voice barely above a whisper. “You weren’t kidding, Jeremiah. Thes...

Flickering power outages in the area

Chapter might be late today.

There's been flickering power outages because of the storms in the area. I've been making progress when I've got power, but no ETA as of right now. If power holds for the next hour or two, might be able to get it out tonight. otherwise, not sure.

(WLTK) B2 - Chapter 12: "This Tangle We Weave."

The sun had climbed halfway up the rooftops by the time David drained the last of his coffee. The morning quiet in the Menagerie was deep, b

The sun had climbed halfway up the rooftops by the time David drained the last of his coffee. The morning quiet in the Menagerie was deep, b

The sun had climbed halfway up the rooftops by the time David drained the last of his coffee. The morning quiet in the Menagerie was deep, broken only by the gentle hum of the fridge and the low, steady ...

WLTK Chapter for today and Yesterday are out for lower tiers

WOOPS! Since I posted Tuesday's chapter late Monday, I realize I forgot to actually update the rest of the chapters on Tuesday.

Pathfinders and below should have access to all of their chapters for up today now.

Still working on the newest Field Commander chapter, but that should be out later today.

In a similar note, it looks like I'm going to have to start these Update posts again, because people STILL aren't getting their notifications in lower tiers.

Anyway, En...

(AS) B3 - Lesson 18: "Ears To The Ground, And News From Afar."

The morning sun barely crested the jagged peaks by the time the winding mountain path spat them out onto the final approach to Halirosa’s ou

The morning sun barely crested the jagged peaks by the time the winding mountain path spat them out onto the final approach to Halirosa’s outer gates. From here, the city sprawled out in a breathtaking panorama — crystalline towers flaring with the day’s first light, shimmering spirit barriers catching sunbeams like prisms, and the c...

(WLTK) B2 - Chapter 11: "As The Curtains Fall.”

David — no longer just ‘Mr. Roger’ in Jeremiah’s mind — took his time, his big hands steady around his coffee mug as the sunlight played across the wood. For a long moment, he simply watched the shifting light, listening to the muffled clatter of dishes and the rise and fall of voices from the street outside. Jeremiah waited, uncertain, feeling the hush stretch between them, each second sharpening his nerves.

At last, David spoke, his tone low and measured. “Tell me, ...

B2 - Chapter 10: "New Questions To Old Answers.”

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Wednesday, September 29th, 2253 - 5:34 am

The Mystical Menagerie.

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Jeremiah awoke with a jolt. For a few disoriented heartbeats, all he knew was the cold ache pressed into his back and the faint scent of animals and disinfectant. He blinked against the low blue glow of the incubation pod,...

(WLTK) B2 - Chapter 9: “A Cry in the Darkness.”

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Wednesday, September 29th, 2253 - 1:15 am

The Mystical Menagerie.

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Jeremiah drifted in a cocoon of blankets, the world outside his windows silent and still. Even the usual city noise had faded into a gentle hush. He lay sprawled in tangled sheets, mind hovering on the warm edge of dreams, the on...

WLTK Chapters are updated!

All tiers should have their chapters now

In other news, Patreon recently updated their notification system.

Those of lower tiers (Pathfinder and under) SHOULD be getting notifications when I post a new chapter as well.

As you all getting those? Or are these posts still needed?

(WLTK) B2 - Chapter 8: “Lessons Learned.”

Jeremiah closed the door behind the fleeing thief, the latch clicking shut with a finality that seemed to echo through the shop. For a moment, he just stood there, letting the silence settle like dust after a storm. The stillness pressed in, the familiar scents of coffee and pastry suddenly sharper in the wake of what had just happened.

He made his way back behind the counter, his steps slow and heavy. The shop felt larger now, the sunlight streaming through the front windows una...

(WLTK) B2 - Chapter 7: “Claws Out.”

Maaaaaan, this chapter kicked my butt. Shopkeeper Jeremiah is surprisingly hard to write without making him sound boring. But I think it tur

Maaaaaan, this chapter kicked my butt. Shopkeeper Jeremiah is surprisingly hard to write without making him sound boring. But I think it tur

Maaaaaan, this chapter kicked my butt.

Shopkeeper Jeremiah is surprisingly hard to write without making him sound boring.

But I think it turned out rather well.

What do you think?
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(WLTK) B2 - Chapter 6: “Of Bonds And Business.”

Jeremiah’s next step was to try the obvious. Attuning to the other animals in his shop. The puppies had barely finished their nap before the

Jeremiah’s next step was to try the obvious. Attuning to the other animals in his shop. The puppies had barely finished their nap before the

Jeremiah’s next step was to try the obvious. Attuning to the other animals in his shop.

The puppies had barely finished their nap before the day’s routine pulled them back to their feet, ea...

WLTK updated

For those lower than Field Commander, are you getting notifications when higher tier is posted now?