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Is It Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 6

Chapter 6: First Day in the Dungeon

“…and that’s the bathhouse! Well, one of them. Sometimes you get really dirty after a day in the Dungeon, and it nice to wash up before going home,” Bell said, pointing to a building that looked like an odd fusion of Roman and Japanese bathhouses.

“I see,” Taylor said, nodding along absent-mindedly as Bell led her through the streets of Orario. The city was abuzz (heh!) with people coming, going, buying, selling, and jus...

Is It Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 5

Chapter 5: Interlude 1

Freya idly swirled a glass of wine around in her glass as she stared out over the city. She should have been elated that little Bell had succeeded in slaying a Silverback, one of the more dangerous Level 1 monsters of the Dungeon. And she was happy, there was no doubt about it! But there were certain things that made her less than pleased despite that victory. And that problem was the girl Hestia had found. What in the name of Tenkai was she?

Wh...

Quirky Row Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Red Lining

(Thursday, September 2nd, 2123)

“Okay everyone, settle down… I said settle down!” Playa barked loudly, glaring at the noisy gangsters who’d gathered in the Mission.

“Thank you!” he said when the murmuring stopped, and everyone gave him attention.

“So, we’ve had a busy week! Our big reveal at the Culex Stadium was a resounding success, and we even humiliated a pair of heroes, so we can call that a nice bonus victory,”...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 42

Chapter 42: Return to London

Our time in France, though amazing, sadly came to an end. The flight back to London wasn’t terrible, though Delilah had been shocked and horrified to see how limited business class seating was. We all had fun teasing her about it all the way up until we landed at Heathrow.

“I have a car coming to pick me up,” Delilah informed us as we grabbed our luggage upon returning to Heathrow. “Would you like a ride back to your homes?”

Is It Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Found Familia

Taylor leaned against the wall of the tavern’s second floor, where Bell had taken her and Hestia. There, he had spoken with a colorful collection of waitresses in skimpy green and white outfits and begged them for a place for Hestia to recover. Bell was apparently quite the lady’s man, as he had quickly gotten permission to let Hestia rest in one of their spare rooms.

Despite their friendliness, Taylor had been wary. All of the women who w...

Quirky Row Chapter 8

Chapter 8: The Calm Before the Storm

(Monday, August 30th, 2123)

“What the actual fuck, Troy?” A fist slammed into the desktop, cracking it and causing several of the people standing in the office to flinch.

The fist belonged to a slender, middle-aged woman with short brown hair, blue eyes, and thick-rimmed glasses. She wore a charcoal grey suit with a yellow shirt underneath, and a choker of gold around her neck.

Monica Hughes, wife of the deceased Al...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 41

Chapter 41: A Promise for the Future

“I’m full,” I groaned, leaning back in my chair. I probably shouldn’t have had all that cheese, or that third serving of desert. But it was too good!

“I’ve never eaten snails before,” Sam admitted. “And I never thought they’d taste this good. You’re a master of cooking, Mrs. Flamel!”

“Agreed, you put five-star restaurants to shame!” Delilah praised, wiping her mouth with a napkin.

“Why, thank...

Is it Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 3

Chapter 3: The Swarm Awakens

Wakefulness came to Hestia slowly. Eventually, Hestia felt somebody nudging her, and with a yawn she sat up, giving a sleepy glare towards her newest child.

Taylor Hebert looked back blankly, clearly unrepentant that she’d woken up the goddess, though Hestia could swear she saw a glimmer of amusement in her eyes.

“Morning,” she grumbled, yawning a bit. Taylor helped her get dressed, and then the two spent a few minutes brushing...

Quirky Row Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Preparing for War, Saints Style

(Saturday, August 28th, 2123)

Johnny and Playa were relaxing at Aisha’s place the day after their stunt at the Culex Stadium. They were laying low while Pierce and Shaundi drummed up more support. Carlos had been sent on a supply run for the base at the Mission, and the rest of the Saints were either getting the abandoned underground hotel and mall up to snuff, or working on one of the other projects Playa had planned.

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 40

Chapter 40: Learning the Mysteries of Magic

When the morning rolled around – far too early for my taste – Delilah was up and raring to go at the crack of dawn. She was excited, and why wouldn’t she be? She was going to be learning from legendary teachers, after all.

‘Still, I wish she’d be a touch less exuberant about it,’ I griped to myself as I poured myself a third cup of coffee from the hotel’s breakfast buffet.

I hadn’t been able to stay in ...

Quirky Row Chapter 6

Chapter 6: Interlude 1

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Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 39

Chapter 39: Mind over Matter

I stared at the Flamel’s nervously, while at my side Harry fidgeted in his seat. Sam and Delilah shot me concerned looks but I was unable to pay them much attention at the moment.

“I don’t know what you mean,” I said slowly, keeping my attention squarely on the elderly couple.

“Peace,” Perenelle said as she shot her husband a disappointed look. He shrank under the chastisement, looking embarrassed and apologetic.

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Quirky Row Chapter 5

Chapter 5: The Fog rolls in

(Friday, August 27th, 2123)

Getting things ready before the Back To School pep rally at the Culex Stadium was tricky, and the Third Street Saints didn’t have a lot of time, or manpower. With less than a week to prepare, it was a race against the clock.

But Playa and his gang pulled it off, and were ready to go in the end, just in the nick of time.

“And you’ll be able to hack into the dome’s various systems, right?” Pla...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 38

Chapter 38: The Man, the Myth, The Legend

Monday morning came, and everything seemed wonderful as I woke up.

The sun was shining, the birds singing, and there was a beautiful young woman in the bed next to me.

We hadn’t done anything together last night, simply cuddled and spooned. Neither of us were ready for sex. I still had a few hang-ups about my mental age compared to Delilah’s, even if they were somewhat illogical, and she simply wasn’t ready to go t...

Is it Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Child of Mystery

Hestia stared down at the girl on her bed. The girl’s chest rose and fell, proof she was alive. Beyond that, however… there wasn’t much else.

When Bell had kicked down the church’s door, she had been surprised to find him carrying an adventurer princess style. Before her jealousy could flare, Hestia had seen the state she was in, and immediately got her squared away, laying her onto the only bed in the building.

Her beloved Fa...

Is it Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 1

Chapter 1: To Infinity, and Beyond

Queen Administrator was not happy. Despite being a genderless construct of crystalline mass the size of a planet, the Shard of the Warrior-Entity had ended up assimilating some of her current host’s personality quirks, and one of these was referring to herself in the feminine persuasion. Another was what the human race would call ‘brooding.’ Queen Administrator didn’t much care for it.

Everything had been going so well up unt...

Quirky Row Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Holy Trinity

(Tuesday, August 24th, 2123)

The next morning came bright and early for Johnny Gat and Aisha Brown’s home, bringing with it the chance of a fresh start for everything.

After sleeping on the couch, Playa was up and ready for the day. He went to the kitchen, smiling happily. He found Aisha already up, and she handed him a mug full of delicious dark brew.

He savored the coffee Aisha made for him as she bustled around the kitchen, get...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 37

Chapter 37: Welcome to Paris!

“So, this is France,” Harry said, looking around curiously.

“Technically it’s an airport luggage claim,” I said with a chuckle. “But yes, it’s in France.”

I then made a grand, sweeping gesture. “Welcome to Gay Paree. Birth place of the obnoxious smoker, obnoxious fashions, obnoxious cheeses, and the baguette. The latter of which is their only real contribution and achievement.”

“Maybe don’t say that stu...

Nier Automata (Re)Birth Chapter 67

Chapter 67: Epilogue

“…and the first Mars habitat has reached 60% completion,” an android informed Alexander through a screen.

“Well done, give my compliments to the builders,” he said, pleased by the progress.

“Of course sir, thank you. Glory to Mankind!”

Alexander held back the urge to roll his eyes. Breaking the androids out of millennia of ingrained habits was hard work, and he had many more years ahead of him before he succeeded.

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Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 36

Chapter 36: When Harry met Dobby

On a sunny Thursday morning, I walked up to Number 4 Privet Drive whistling the Harry Potter theme song under my breath. I had ridden a taxi over to the cookie cutter neighbor in order to pick up Harry, and it was currently waiting for me to get my young friend out of that hell hole.

Knocking on the door, I patiently waited for someone to answer it. There was a excited thumping on the other side, and a moment later the swung open, reve...

Nier Automata (Re)Birth Chapter 66

Chapter 66: Duel of Fates

The city was deathly still and silent. Everyone waited with bated breath on both sides for the fight to begin.

It took some time, but Alexander managed to arm himself and then make his way to the battlefield Purple Athena had chosen.

Hope, his golden sword, was at his side, and he wore a white suit of armor that had been based off of YoRHa’s elite combat outfit, but with several additions, including a minor forcefield and high-end rad...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 35

Chapter 35: Abduction

Things had been going well for me. I’d won millions of pounds in a crazy one-off gamble, pushed farther with my business than I’d ever dreamed, started getting closer to Delilah, and tomorrow was the day I’d be picking up Harry from the Dursleys so he wouldn’t have to suffer at their house anymore.

Perhaps things were going too well.

Honestly, I should have known that, with my luck, something bad was bound to happen to me after a st...

Nier Automata (Re)Birth Chapter 65

Chapter 65: The Siege of New Babylon (Part 2)

“Mom, please, I’m fine already, stop coddling me!” Alexander pleaded, glaring at A2.

“Your physical wounds may be healed, but your body still fragile after channeling so much maso!” A2 retorted, refusing to budge from her spot in front of the door, keeping her son trapped inside his room on the Bunker.

Several days had passed since the dragon had self-destructed and taken Gear Town with it. The burns on Ale...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 34

Chapter 34: The Beginning of Summer

I shifted about on a worn stool, neck a bit sore from having to lean back to watch the game, but I ignored it. Watching every moment was too important for a bit of discomfort to matter. I wasn’t the only person watching the TV in the tiny pub at the edge of town, but I was the one most invested in the outcome.

It was the afternoon of June 26th, and today was the final match of the 1992 European Football Cup. Denmark versus Germany...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 33

Chapter 33: The Golden Gamble

May had gone by in a blur. It had come and gone mostly unnoticed by me, as not much had happened. I mean, sure, there was stuff I’d had to do. Tests to prepare for. A business to set-up and run. But nothing that made me sit up and say ‘Holy crap!’

Which was nice. It was peaceful and, while not completely relaxing, made for a good change of pace.

But now, things were different. Things were starting to gain traction. Finals were c...

Nier Automata (Re)Birth Chapter 64

Chapter 64: The Siege of New Babylon (Part 1)

“INCOMING!”

Pepper ducked behind the lip of her trench as soon as she heard the scream, covering her head with a hand as a series of explosions ripped apart the battle line far too close to her for comfort.

She didn’t stay hunkered down for long, though, immediately popping back up and spraying a barrage of bullets at the oncoming horde of Neo-Machines that had continued to advance despite the artillery strike earlier.

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 32

Chapter 32: Birthday Surprises

It was April First. All Fool’s Day. More importantly, it was my birthday. And what made this particular birthday so special was that it was my 18th birthday, according to my forged muggle birth certificate.

I was now an adult in the mundane world. I could vote, I could buy property, I could do all sorts of stuff with my ascension to adulthood. I still had to go to school, but that was a lesser concern.

‘Now if only it wasn’t ra...

Nier Automata (Re)Birth Chapter 63

Chapter 63: Dragonslayer

Alexander strode through the halls of the Bunker, androids hurrying around as they completed their tasks. It had been several days since Osaka had fallen, and the soldiers who’d escaped had joined the growing army protecting New Babylon. Bunkers, trenches, and enormous weapon emplacements kept the city safe, but Alexander was worried that it wouldn’t be enough.

Three thousand elite android soldiers were guarding the Bunker itself, and tens of thousands...

Quirky Row Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Old Friends

(Monday, August 23rd, 2123)

After leaving the courthouse, Playa and Johnny stole a police car. They ditched it a few blocks away from the Courthouse and then stole another car, which they also abandoned after driving it for only a couple minutes, but the third car was one of Johnny’s get-away vehicles that he’d stashed in a garage before being arrested, and this one they took all the way to their destination.

“Thanks for busting me out...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 31

Chapter 31: Nighttime Capers

Harry POV:

“Alright, everything ready?” Harry inquired, looking around at his friends.

“I still think this is ridiculous,” Hermione huffed from his left.

“So you aren’t coming, then?” Ron asked on Harry’s right.

“I never said that!” she protested.

“Neville, you sure you’re alright with staying behind? There’s still room under the cloak for one more,” Harry offered, turning to the last membe...