I got myself up to a steady rhythm, trotting through the woods. I tried to mostly stick to clearer areas of ground rather than constantly wading through undergrowth, as I could move faster and it was less tiring. I’d use {Pulse Sense} every so often to see if it was safe to proceed out in the open, but I tried to limit it to once every twenty minutes. Since it consumed 10 mana and my current maximum was 150, that would give me five hours of relatively safe travel, not counting the slow natu...
2025-09-05 22:14:06 +0000 UTC
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I awoke that morning feeling surprisingly well rested. I looked along my body for the multiple wounds I had sustained but found that other than some lines of missing fur, I was in good health. The mushrooms I ate closed up the damage after my battle with the Felsnare Grazer and the knife wound from the human.
Thinking of last night’s kill, I used a Pulse Sense to check for anything around the beast’s remains and noticed several small heartbeats around it. It seemed some scavenger cr...
2025-09-03 17:28:49 +0000 UTC
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Jessica pressed her back against the stone, reaching her hands under the mask to clasp around her mouth and silence her breathing. She looked back up the slope the way she had come, but knew there was no way she could sneak away without being noticed.
All she could do was hide and hope she wouldn’t be seen. But then what about the pups?
Either way, the Bloody Peaks Tribe didn’t seem like the best place for them. Granted, her father’s dragon seemed con...
2025-09-02 16:11:18 +0000 UTC
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Drums roared across the Bloody Mountain Peaks, thumping Jessica’s heart in a steady rhythm. She sat at a table on a raised platform that overlooked the plateau, where there was a sea of dancing and turning bodies. Most were barely clothed and decorated with war paint, but not as many red masks as usual. For this celebration, only the warriors involved in the battle against the three-headed god were wearing their masks, most of whom were down with the dancers and getting plenty of attention ...
2025-09-01 16:11:44 +0000 UTC
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The beast tried to kick back at me, but it was a sloppy maneuver, and I easily dodged the blow and locked my jaws right on the joint where I wanted. It groaned a guttural scream of pain and horror as I began working my teeth down to the bone.
As expected, the back leg was much harder to break, but with its front leg toppling it off balance, it didn’t seem able to counterattack in any meaningful way.
Eventually, it opted for rolling to its side and shaking me off. I played it saf...
2025-08-29 16:15:44 +0000 UTC
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I was busy sniffing out my fourth Leaf Crawler of the night, continuing my strategy of using Pulse Sense to get me going in the right direction and then letting my nose do the rest.
I hoped it would allow me to improve my other abilities or earn that achievement I needed for the Veinseer Bloodhound Path. My efforts paid off when suddenly—
Enhanced Smell level up! 1 > 2
+3 Sense
Yes! Finally!
Though with the ski...
2025-08-28 19:03:39 +0000 UTC
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The burning in my eyes eventually simmered down to where it was more of an uncomfortable itch. I figured I’d need to wait to find some water to flush it out for it to fully go away.
I had forced down several bites of the Scoursnout but did not risk eating the whole thing. Even those few bites were enough to put a bit of queasiness into my stomach. It certainly wasn’t a meal I planned to try again unless I was very desperate… Well, considering how my luck had been, that kind of des...
2025-08-27 04:50:40 +0000 UTC
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For the second time in my short puppy life, I was revived from the brink of death. Well, this time was a little different than when Dad brought me back from literal death, but my shift from barely being able to move to so much sudden strength felt quite cathartic.
Name: ???
Race: Hell Hound
Path: Veinseer Pup
Level: 7
Body Development: 80%
[ACTIVE BONU...
2025-08-26 22:14:35 +0000 UTC
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Is this lady crazy or what? She can't even stand!
She held the knife up, pointing it at me, teeth clenching in a painful smile.
“Come on, pup, what are you waiting for? Feeling bitter about what we did to ya’, huh? Look, look, I’ll make it easy.” She tilted her chin up, exposing her neck but never losing her crazed eye contact. “Come on, it’s right here.”
I growled, hunkering lower and putting up my hackles.
“Hahahaha—come on, puppy, you're not...
2025-08-25 16:17:01 +0000 UTC
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I watched the humans getting closer to my location. They seemed to be right on the other side of the tree now. At the same time, the Black P
I watched the humans getting closer to my location. They seemed to be right on the other side of the tree now. At the same time, the Black Prowler stalked them. Its heart was thumping faster. Was it fear or excitement? I wanted to assume excitement, though it was three against one, so maybe the kitty would decide to lay low instead.
Come ...
2025-08-24 13:01:34 +0000 UTC
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For half an hour, I sat wedged up in the tree hollow. My Pulse Sense had worn off some time ago. The last pulse I sensed from the Horned Cat
For half an hour, I sat wedged up in the tree hollow. My Pulse Sense had worn off some time ago. The last pulse I sensed from the Horned Cat, it seemed to be stalking me from a short distance, probably hiding in some undergrowth.
I checked my vitals to see that my mana was still only at 7. The recharge was so incredibly slow!
Minutes dr...
2025-08-23 17:54:32 +0000 UTC
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I saw enough to know that whatever had just killed that animal was far larger than me. Even if my species isn’t one that would generally be
I saw enough to know that whatever had just killed that animal was far larger than me. Even if my species isn’t one that would generally be
I saw enough to know that whatever had just killed that animal was far larger than me. Even if my species isn’t one that would generally be considered prey, I doubted it cared. It wasn’t quite as ...
2025-08-22 21:55:00 +0000 UTC
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Another thick branch eventually caught me and stopped my descent. I made no effort to catch myself or otherwise dampen the fall. My body sim
Another thick branch eventually caught me and stopped my descent. I made no effort to catch myself or otherwise dampen the fall. My body simply hit the branch like a bag of rice.
I felt numb.
A small part of me wanted to deny what had happened, but I couldn’t. I knew the truth. My Dad was just killed, and maybe the rest of my family w...
2025-08-22 21:50:25 +0000 UTC
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Prior to August 16th, 2027, there was only one record in the history of the world of a human being struck by a meteorite. That rare “achieve
Prior to August 16th, 2027, there was only one record in the history of the world of a human being struck by a meteorite. That rare “achievement” belonged to one Mrs. Ann Hodges in the year 1956. She was lying on her couch in her home in Alabama, taking a nap, when a grapefruit-sized meteorite crashed through her roof, bounced off a radio, an...
2025-08-22 21:45:53 +0000 UTC
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The person stood atop the reptilian beast as if it were the most natural place in the world. They did not even hold reins yet balanced perfe
The person stood atop the reptilian beast as if it were the most natural place in the world. They did not even hold reins yet balanced perfectly amongst the whipping winds.
A mask covered their face with a row of bar-like teeth, every feature exaggerated—the giant black eyeholes, the thick cheeks, and square jaw, all painted in a color sche...
2025-08-22 21:45:34 +0000 UTC
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Iris growled as I pushed her into the grass. She hadn’t noticed the bird since she didn’t have my Pulse Sense. It was now diving right for L
Iris growled as I pushed her into the grass. She hadn’t noticed the bird since she didn’t have my Pulse Sense.
It was now diving right for Lily, probably because she was the smallest of the three and the easiest target. I had no time to think of a better plan, but I couldn’t watch one of my sisters get carried away!
I dove on ...
2025-08-22 21:45:19 +0000 UTC
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Mom leading us down the mountain pass to that grassy hunting ground became a daily routine. We were catching more rabbits than our puppy bel
Mom leading us down the mountain pass to that grassy hunting ground became a daily routine. We were catching more rabbits than our puppy bellies could hold, but Mom and Dad would always eat the extras before they spoiled.
Mom also loosened the watchful leash she had over me since my near-death experience and allowed me the freedom to get back...
2025-08-22 21:45:02 +0000 UTC
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I awoke to the sound of nervous yipping. Something running back and forth around me. There was one loud bark that silenced the yips. I was l
I awoke to the sound of nervous yipping. Something running back and forth around me.
There was one loud bark that silenced the yips.
I was lying on my back, and I forced my eyes open. At first everything was foggy, but I could see them. My brothers and sisters all gathered around me, looking down as I let out a weak cough.
Lily's ...
2025-08-22 21:43:10 +0000 UTC
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Searing hot pain exploded through my nose. I yelped, jerking backward from the bite, paws scrambling in the grass as I spun away. Warm wetne
Searing hot pain exploded through my nose. I yelped, jerking backward from the bite, paws scrambling in the grass as I spun away. Warm wetness dripped down my muzzle, and the coppery tang of my own blood flooded my tongue.
The snake’s head hovered close, muscles flexing beneath emerald scales. Even as I retreated, it didn’t back down—it...
2025-08-22 21:42:52 +0000 UTC
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I slept quite soundly that night. After returning to the den and feasting on our kills, I think we were all feeling wiped out. I fell asleep
I slept quite soundly that night. After returning to the den and feasting on our kills, I think we were all feeling wiped out. I fell asleep almost instantly and had pleasant dreams of hunting more prey with my siblings.
I woke up first the following morning, lifting my head to look around. Lily was cuddled up to my back, while the rest were ...
2025-08-22 21:42:28 +0000 UTC
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Seeing all those messages popping up was as cathartic as the kill itself. Though when I slowed down and really read carefully, my eyes locke
Seeing all those messages popping up was as cathartic as the kill itself. Though when I slowed down and really read carefully, my eyes locked onto the one that said “First Kill.”
I then looked at the now red and white ball of fluff that was pinned under one of my paws. It’s eyes were open, and I could still see in my mind’s eye the mo...
2025-08-22 21:42:06 +0000 UTC
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The shadow blotted out the red sky, swallowing me in its darkness. My ears flattened, my heart pounding harder. I dared a glance upward. A w
The shadow blotted out the red sky, swallowing me in its darkness. My ears flattened, my heart pounding harder.
I dared a glance upward.
A wall of muscle and black fur towered over me, my only escape the cliff's edge, which was certain doom.
My tail tucked.
Yep. This is it. Goodbye cruel world… uh… hell world.
Then...
2025-08-22 21:40:23 +0000 UTC
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Congratulations! You have evolved into Veinseer Pup! New skill obtained: Pulse Sense LV1 [Sense increased] [Attunement increased] [Dexteri
Congratulations! You have evolved into Veinseer Pup! New skill obtained: Pulse Sense LV1 [Sense increased] [Attunement increased] [Dexteri
Congratulations! You have evolved into Veinseer Pup!
New skill obtained: Pulse Sense LV1
[Sense increased]
[Attunement i...
2025-08-22 21:39:07 +0000 UTC
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Later that day I lay with a bone under one paw as I gnawed on it. I was now a stage 2 pup with a big decision to make. The blue box floated
Later that day I lay with a bone under one paw as I gnawed on it. I was now a stage 2 pup with a big decision to make. The blue box floated
Later that day I lay with a bone under one paw as I gnawed on it. I was now a stage 2 pup with a big decision to make. The blue box floated in front of my eyes with five different options listed.
2025-08-22 21:38:32 +0000 UTC
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I awoke one morning to a high-pitched howl. Where before, I and my siblings mostly yipped, our voices were developing and finding new ranges
I awoke one morning to a high-pitched howl. Where before, I and my siblings mostly yipped, our voices were developing and finding new ranges and sounds. The howler in question was my energetic brother, Luke, who loved to pounce on me when I wasn’t paying attention. I had been learning to distinguish my brothers and sisters apart and gave them all...
2025-08-22 21:36:57 +0000 UTC
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I was surrounded by yipping animal noises as I was plopped onto a wet floor. Opening my eyes, I found my vision covered in a thick, gray fil
I was surrounded by yipping animal noises as I was plopped onto a wet floor. Opening my eyes, I found my vision covered in a thick, gray film.
I had no idea where I was. I was warm now, but the last thing I could remember was being very cold. So cold, I couldn't move my fingers, and the burning sensation slowly turned to nothing but a dull th...
2025-08-22 21:35:25 +0000 UTC
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Alice tumbled end over end, the doorway vanishing behind her as she spun through negative space, feeling more nauseated with each uncontroll
Alice tumbled end over end, the doorway vanishing behind her as she spun through negative space, feeling more nauseated with each uncontrolled rotation. She twisted her torso and swept her scythes through the air to trim her spin, managing to steady herself a little better as she continued her descent.
The fake apartment was already shrinking...
2025-08-13 15:08:05 +0000 UTC
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As Morrigan ran at the demon, the floor beneath her feet began to break away in chunks. She didn't imagine retreat was an option at this poi
As Morrigan ran at the demon, the floor beneath her feet began to break away in chunks. She didn't imagine retreat was an option at this point.
As the tail retracted back through the doorway, she extended her scythe, attempting to take a swipe at it. The very end of the tail pivoted up to hit the shaft off track and then hastily disappeared t...
2025-08-09 14:01:08 +0000 UTC
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2025-08-06 14:56:26 +0000 UTC
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Alice took a deep breath, looking at her hand, then closed her eyes and clenched a fist. The black veins along her arm receded slightly but
Alice took a deep breath, looking at her hand, then closed her eyes and clenched a fist. The black veins along her arm receded slightly but
Alice took a deep breath, looking at her hand, then closed her eyes and clenched a fist. The black veins along her arm receded slightly but were still present.
“Let’s go,” she said, and steppe...
2025-08-04 19:24:19 +0000 UTC
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