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Chapter 58: Secrets never stay hidden
“Not the finest of foods, but it will be tasty,” I said as I passed a plate to Lenna, who sat next to me in front of the fire.She smiled as she took the wooden plate, discretely sniffing at the food.Dinner was simple; roasted steaks and some potatoes that Benny had stored away. Not that many, si...
Chapter 57: Noseens watching
For a moment there, I wondered if I needed to get involved. While Alex was much less squishy than before, someone like the Knowledge-bearer was far above him.Just like I was. Then again, I had to admit that the Knowledge-bearer was rather far above even me.Part myth and legend, she’d fought during...
Chapter 56: Friends not Food.
It wasn’t the only movement I felt along my border. The Grizzled Spinosaurous was traveling in this direction. He skirted the edges of the territory, barely touching it, but close enough that it felt intentional. Like he wanted me to know he was on his way.He stopped upwind of the other creatures ...
Chapter 55: A New Start
“This is a great location, between the water and the cliff. We need to check out the cavern first, though.” He smiled. “You did good, Sprout.”I cringed at the nickname.He chuckled as he moved closer to the water’s edge.“Be careful. Something powerful is in the deep, but I don’t think i...
Chapter 54: Aggressive Nature
The rope tied tight around my waist felt strange, but if this worked, it’d make the fight much easier. In the far distance, the moon vanished beyond the horizon and only the stars sparkled in the sky. The sun would rise soon.Now, I needed the Spino to stop whatever it was working on in that cave a...
Writing Updates - 4/13
That Which Devours:Book One: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - Done, Second Edit - 10/58Book Two: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - DoneBook Three: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - 31/58Well, my second edits on book 1 haven’t moved in a long bit. I keep putting it on the back burner because I lov...
Chapter 53: Planning
The trees weren’t spaced as far apart as last night, and the moon hadn’t risen yet when I took off on my own. I knew the general direction I needed to go, and followed that pull marking the quest center.My dark vision kicked in as I traveled, traveling as quietly as possible. My stealth kept eac...
Chapter 52: Caught Red Handed
Mary stood next to my father, both of them staring up at me.I waved.“I’ll be down in a moment,” I shouted down to them, before turning back to the cliff face.I yanked the crystal off my wrist and shaped the sharpened flat edge into more of a point. Then, I approached the crack. Inside grew thr...
Chapter 51: Midnight Wanderings
“You did need to sleep,” said Noseen from somewhere near my right shoulder.I blinked several times, trying to figure out what was happening. The tent was gone, and I lay on a bed of grass, staring at a bright blue sky without a cloud in sight.“I’m dreaming…”“Of course,” he buzzed. ...
Writing Updates - 4/6
That Which Devours:Book One: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - Done, Second Edit - 10/58Book Two: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - DoneBook Three: Rough Draft - DoneIt is done.The Devourers of Knowledge and Light have shown me the way.Well, the rough draft is done. I am still working through my sec...
Chapter 50: A Safe Landing
“What? I’ve beaten a boss ten levels above me before,” I muttered, thinking about the boss we’d fought as a group.My father looked like he wanted to say something, but Lenna cut in.“This isn’t the same, Alex.” She shook her head harshly. “It has a rank on you. It will have evolved it...
Chapter 49: Friends, and Quests
The afternoon sunlight created interesting shadows from the canopy as I hiked through the jungle. My goal was to find the campsite, rest there tonight, and head out in the morning. A good night’s rest while safe and sound felt like the best idea before I went searching for the drop ship. Well, tec...
Chapter 48: Lenna protects her friends
Dengu napped in the sunlight next to me as we rested behind my house. Hanging with Ham and Cass, along with the other young humans, had shown me just how strange Alex had acted during the dungeon run. Between eating lots of food and aggressively fighting beasts, she stood out compared to the others....
Writing Updates - 3/30
That Which Devours:Book One: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - Done, Second Edit - 10/58Book Two: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - DoneBook Three: Rough Draft - 55/60I am so close that I can almost taste it.Book three is almost done. There is something wrong with the last two chapters, and I’m le...
Chapter 47: Bad Juicy Meat
I resisted tapping my fingers on my spear as I counted to a hundred in my head, and then started again. It took longer than I’d thought as I traced the path the Healing Maw took toward me. I needed to wiggle my toes in my boots to keep my circulation going and not get too stiff waiting for the dan...
Chapter 46: Spiders Everywhere
I needed to think fast, before those smaller spiders came back. The Healing Maw might have scared them away for the moment, but the pack was huge and getting into a fight with them would bring the Healing Maw back. Fighting both groups at once felt like a bad idea.Or a brilliant one.The blue light w...
Chapter 45: Noseen’s pleased
Alex was back.The connection snapped into place, making my wings speed up. The squishy one had really good timing. I flew high above the clouds, skirting around the Sanctuary on my way back north. I’d found what I hoped for deep to the south, and couldn’t wait to post the quest for Alex.It would...
Weekly Writing Updates
That Which Devours:Book One: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - Done, Second Edit - 10/58Book Two: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - DoneBook Three: Rough Draft - 51/60This week went sideways, but that happens when you have a kiddo. I already know going into this next week things are going to be mess...
Chapter 44: It’s a trap
Time to find a way past this door, without a specialization or bond with a single crystal type.“Here we go,” I said, my voice sounding weird in the cavern. I held the knowledge crystal up to the dark archway. The crystal in my hand flashed a weird color, then the old man appeared.“It is time f...
Chapter 43: Lessons Learned
“We have been forced to close the portal off our world, but we’ve stagnated as a species. Our world can only get us so far, and the Elders are trying to find a way for us to keep growing, but… I fear for our people.” He let his face fall into his hands. “We can only hope they find a differ...
Chapter 42: A Library of Knowledge
Uncertainty filled me as I examined the inventory crystal. Words from the librarian echoed in my head. ‘May you pass the final challenge and be free to take up your duty. Study hard, learn all that you can, and never forget your song.’Not to mention, who the heck were the Forgers? They sounded l...
Weekly Writing Updates - 3/16
That Which Devours:Book One: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - Done, Second Edit - 10/58Book Two: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - DoneBook Three: Rough Draft - 46/60I am on a roll with book 3, which is heading toward the final battle. The writing is coming today in a way that I love, but I’m a l...
Chapter 41: Lenna heads home
The early morning rays through the canopy made me smile. Birds chirped in the distance, and the closer we traveled to the village, the safer it was.Dengu pounced ahead, energy racing through the bond between us. He’d unlocked his next quest on the path to citizenship, which we’d already accompli...
Chapter 40: Accidents
The hunk of meat slipped from my hand as I hit the stone floor in shock. Everything moved in slow motion as I carefully wrapped my fingers around the meat. I shoved it in my mouth, almost choking before swallowing. That helped the worst of the shakes.Unable to stand, I slowly crawled across the roug...
Chapter 39: Crystals, Dungeons and Experimentation
My brain hurt, but it was worth it. On the workbench in front of me sat a lantern made from a fire crystal, a healing crystal from a water crystal, and a protective crystal from a forest crystal. Without the sun, every day was the same in the caverns. Sleep called out to me and my eyes felt heavy, b...
Weekly Writing Updates
That Which Devours:Book One: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - Done, Second Edit - 10/58Book Two: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - DoneBook Three: Rough Draft - 38/60I am over halfway into book 3 of That Which Devours. This book is coming together though Alex just discovered something that wasn’t...
Chapter 38: Hellion’s on a Mission
“Think this will be a suitable area?” asked John. “I think these are the rocks you wanted me to check out.”I stood up from the floor, pushing away the thoughts about the scientists. While I hoped we’d find them at the same time, if all of them vanished forever, that’d be great. I’d alm...
Chapter 37: Hidden entrances
Dengu gnawed on the bleached bone I’d seen appear before my level shock, while Lenna had a second quiver tossed over her shoulder.That left the round token on the edge of the fountain for me.I lurched across the pavers, each step feeling easier as my body adjusted to its new, much more powerful st...
Chapter 36: Boss Battle
The sand shifted near the opening and I paused, holding a hand up.“Anyone else see that?”It moved again, like someone stirring cake batter. Then the sand vanished, leaving a dark impression.I approached by myself, finding a deep hole with a set of stairs and the symbol for the path carved into t...
Weekly Writing Updates
That Which Devours:Book One: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - Done, Second Edit - 10/58Book Two: Rough Draft - Done, First Draft - DoneBook Three: Rough Draft - 31/60I found a cover artist for this series! They are working on sketching right now for book 1 and I’m super excited to see what they c...
