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The Newt and Demon - Book 4 Chapters 34,35,36
Chapter 34A TempleIt was difficult to build things back on Earth. Humans there couldn’t carry impossibly heavy blocks of marble in magical inventories. Setting those massive stones in place was a chore unto itself. Medieval people used large wooden cranes. It was dirty, back-breaking work. But not...
Update (Week of 9-22-2023)
Wow, I remembered to do an update this week.Alright, so since the last time I updated I fleshed out some things for the story I ran a poll for. I got a better feel for the main character, the area he's going to be in, and the conflict he will face. I'm pretty sure I have settled on a tone th...
The Newt and Demon - Book 4 Chapters 31,32,33
Chapter 31ApprenticeA rush of memories flooded through Theo’s mind as he woke the next morning. The last person to have prepared breakfast for him when he woke up was Tresk. That felt like a lifetime ago. The Marshling had already torn off from their new room, jumping from the second floor landing...
Summon the Great Spirits - Book 1 Chapters 31,32,33
Chapter 31Spirit IntuitionEthan had rested better than he expected within the dungeon. When the group rose the next day, having a hearty breakfast that depleted their fresh reserves, they tested Targe’s new shield. The damage chipped away with every Rank 1 orc’s attack was reduced significantly....
The Newt and Demon - Book 4 Chapters 28,29,30
Chapter 28Home and HearthTheo understood the source for his lusting after adventure. When Yuri showed up in town—when the alchemist figured out who he was—there was a rush of recognition. The old days back on Earth were bad, there was no denying that. He wouldn’t forget the famine, the war, or...
Update (Week of 9-8-2023)
Should be a brief update this week.Nothing new has really happened. Some of my time is now dedicated to making edit changes for the publisher (yeehaw), but otherwise I'm just keeping up with my N&D chapters.I've wrote a few test chapters for a different story, but that's slow progress. I...
Summon the Great Spirits - Book 1 Chapters 28,29,30
Chapter 28Orc DungeonEthan sat by the magical fire, sipping his tea. The combined party, waiting outside of the dungeons, seemed reluctant to delve inside. Each member seemed to tell themselves they needed just a few more moments of sunlight. A couple more breaths of fresh air. One last sip of tea, ...
The Newt and Demon - Book 4 Chapters 25,26,27
Chapter 25Poor ApplicationTheo had a lot of time to consider Benton’s words inside Tero’gal. His priority was to finish Miltar’s order, but after that he was left with his thoughts and random tasks. The alchemist brewed more potions to sell in the shop, covering the basics of healing and mana ...
Update (Week of 9-1-2023)
Oh! Patreon added collections. That should make it easier for people to find chapters. Maybe.So, if it sucks or not, Summon the Great Spirits WILL go on hiatus here soon. I tried getting that time-dilation thing working, but it just wouldn't. Fulltime job and all the real life stuff is compoundi...
Summon the Great Spirits - Book 1 Chapters 25,26,27
Chapter 25Return to the TempleEthan wrapped his arms around Lucantele. Warmth spread through his body as the Great Spirit allowed the Caller to hug him. Targe and Twist tied off Tulip on a fallen pillar, rushing over to see the spirit. They both bowed.Ethan pulled away. “Not sure why I missed you ...
The Newt and Demon - Book 4 Chapters 22,23,24
Chapter 22Miltar of PartopourA group had gathered in a meeting room in the town hall. Theo sat alone with Miltar and one advisor from the Partopour trade ship. The alchemist wanted his first meeting with another nation to happen alone. Without the influence of his over-zealous administrators who wer...
Update (8-25-2023)
Yahoo. I won't forget to write an update this week. You know how it goes.So, I got edits back on N&D1. Firstly, I'll say that they came far quicker than I expected. Which made me think I should work on them immediately, which in turn led to some stressful reorganization of my schedule. But, ...
Summon the Great Spirits - Book 1 Chapters 22,23,24
Chapter 22High ExpectationsTelbarantis’ massive form loomed over his temple. His head tilted, a single yellow eye beaming down, he observed his followers. The priesthood was gathered on the island, near the docks where the Great Spirit had first emerged. Void leaned on Twist for support, looking u...
The Newt and Demon - Book 4 Chapters 19,20,21
Chapter 19Unholy ArmyTheo flicked his wrist, sending a stone skipping across the harbor’s water. Ghostly ships flocked in, the way he always commanded them to, as Alex honked a happy honk. The sky above had been boiling, as though something rubbed against the edge of the Dreamwalk. Some unseen for...
Summon the Great Spirits - Book 1 Chapters 19,20,21
Chapter 19Ant King’s RevengeThe ground burst from beneath the party’s feet, sending each member sailing through the air. A creature burst from the disturbed earth, mandibles clacking and body pulsating with the black ooze. It looked like a giant ant, five times the size as the normal ones, with ...
The Newt and Demon - Book 4 Chapters 16,17,18
Chapter 16You Can Never Have Too Much TrainingTheo ran his fingers through his hair, straightening it the best he could before stepping off the island. He slipped through the space between worlds like a ghost, only briefly flashing over the Bridge. That shadowy world was once again filled with confl...
Update (Week of 8-11-2023)
Well, that was one hell of a week.At this point, it is entirely like that Summon the Great spirits takes a break on The week of 9-15-2023.This is because of a development with the Newt and Demon. A publishing house has picked N&D up hoooraaay.I have no idea how much I can say. I'll just say I...
The Newt and Demon - Book 4 Chapters 13,14,15
Chapter 13Wolves and the SpymasterThe sound of horns clashing echoed across the flat plain near Miana’s ranch. Those horns locked together, the heads of the demonic-looking creatures twisting to gain purchase. But the fight was broken up as soon as it started. A ranch hand ran over, swatting at th...
Summon the Great Spirits - Book 1 Chapters 16,17,18
Chapter 16DonkeyHands held together in a scoop, Ethan watched the minnow dart to the edge of the pool he held. The fish looked much like something from Earth. Maybe just a fathead minnow, or baby golden shiner. Perhaps even one of those species bred in captivity, meant to be fed to other fish. Color...
The Newt and Demon - Book 4 Chapters 10,11,12
Chapter 10HonkPale evening light shone across the plains northeast of Broken Tusk. From his perch on the wall, Theo could almost spot the place where he was attacked. Slightly too distant and already repaired, the place should have struck him in the heart. A dagger-like spike driven into his heart, ...
Summon the Great Spirits - Book 1 Chapters 13,14,15
Chapter 13Big Viscous IchorA seething mass of slime pulsed from the center of the sub-boss room. Ethan stood, arms folded, as he assessed the arena. He’d cleared his way to the eastern sub-boss, only to find a massive slime taking the vague shape of a goblin. Spotting it from a distance, he though...
The Newt and Demon - Book 4 Chapters 7,8,9
Chapter 7For ScienceA wash of magical energy rolled over the wizard’s tower. The sting on Theo’s skin was disconcerting, and a visible plume of purple magic rose from the [Swamp Dungeon] in the distance. Arrays filled the air before them, the magical makeup of the dungeon system laid bare. But i...
Summon the Great Spirits - Book 1 Chapters 10,11,12
Chapter 10Forest TrainingThe morning after summoning Telbarantis, Ethan sat before the eastern gate yet again. Staring out on those slums, he reflected on the way things had gone so far. Considering how people treated him as a Caller, even if it was an ornamental attention, he could have swapped tea...
Update (Week of 7-21-2023)
Not much to update here. I have a new writing schedule for N&D (which I may have mentioned last time). It is going well. SGS is doing well enough on Royal Road. First week on a slow release schedule, what do you expect?Moving forward, I have some plans for N&D. Because let's face it, the story w...
Summon the Great Spirits - Book 1 Chapters 7,8,9
Chapter 7Adventurer’s GuildOudsted was a strange town. Not because of the haphazard town that rested outside the walls, far from their protection. But for the great variety of peoples within. Ethan spent enough time in the temple to imagine an ever-twisting image of the inhabitants of the lands. E...
Summon the Great Spirits - Book 1 Chapters 4,5,6
Chapter 4Big Bad Dig DeerEthan panicked as the level 5 deer approached the fray. It put its face-scoop down, intent on flipping Luca away from the battle. The Caller ordered the Symbol away, narrowly removing his summon from danger. If his [Summon Lucantele] spell was five seconds, it wouldn’t be ...
Summon the Great Spirits - Book 1 Chapters 1,2,3
Chapter 1WhoopsEndless rows of glowing aquariums, empty boxes, and wet floor signs marked the polished concrete floor. Fluorescent lights, dimmed to make the late-night effort more comfortable, flickered. What few empty cardboard boxes scattered on the ground were cleaned up, stowed under arm, and h...
The Newt and Demon - Book 4 Chapter 4,5,6
Chapter 4Level 20Theo left Throk’s workshop grinning to himself. The Marshling hadn’t questioned him further on the project, not after gold was exchanged. His request for the new stills was tied to the discovery he made in Tero’gal. While the Dreamwalk wouldn’t allow him to bring in items fr...
Update (7-14-2023)
Uh, alright. I'm getting Summon the Great Spirits ready for release on RR. 9 chapters of that are going to go up on Patreon tomorrow for 3rd tier patrons. I'll figure out how the rest of that works for the other tiers later.N&D is still going strong. I feel like I'm making progress on th...
