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Chapter 168- Keeping a low profile?
Keeping a low profileBella sorted through the pigeon holes while selecting the dried herbs scribbled on the list. She carefully wrapped the contents for each request in separate sheets of parchment after double checking it again. Only then did she lift her large woven basket and leave the other cour...
Chapter 167- The consequences of Bullying
The consequences of bullyingSakura walked down the cobbled lane leading to the workshop. Her brunette hair hung loosely over her shoulders while her mind wandered about on the day's task.Since she first arrived at the Tower academy in Limerock over a month ago, her views on the place had changed...
Chapter 166- A fantastic tale
A fantastic taleChu stared at the bird pruning its feathers within the cage. The golden beak slid across the metallic silver feathers as the avian ruffled its feathers. The bird expanded to the size of an owl, before shrinking to that of a dove. It then returned the stare to the boy."Alicanto, h...
Chapter 165- Searching the library
Searching the libraryChu opened his tired eyes at the sound of a gong. He mumbled while turning and pulling tightly on the quilt as he snuggled. In the early dawn, this hard bunk bed within the stone dorm felt like heaven."Hey, you'd better not ready too late, or else you won't have any ...
Chapter 164- A teaser revealed
A teaser revealedThe scribe led them along the cobbled lane to a large enclosed field."This is a rare treat. The recruitment month has just finished. Since most of the noble families have yet to leave after enrolling their young geniuses, the Tower decided on this demonstration."The scribe e...
The Red Lands Art Drawing Competition
Hey Supporters,I am heading out and will hopefully be online before Tuesday. It has been over a year since this novel began and its time to have my donators enjoy themselves.When I settle down next week, I want to hit the ground running. I plan to run a three month long drawing competition for artis...
Chapter 163- Employment
EmploymentThe next day a group of well-scrubbed, spick and span children alighted from the carriage driven by Mr. Thomas. Chu glanced at the ruddy faces of the girls wearing iron pressed cloaks. Not a strand of long hair escaped out of place from the diligent combing of Mrs. Thomas.The woman had fol...
Late Chapters
Hi Supporters, thank you for reading the novel thus far and helping this struggling writer. The chapters for Friday and early next week will be a few days late because I will be moving to a cheaper apartment.I should be sorted out by next week. You can look forward to the releases then.
Chapter 162- Life as a Guest
Life as a GuestChu rolled off a king sized bed containing a straw stuffed mattress and an embroidered quilt lining. The bedpost towered to the high ceiling while decorated by spirals of thin veils of red cloth.The thick white canopy hanging overhead held a captivating embroidered pattern weaved by g...
Chapter 161- Stepping into the Underworld
Stepping into the UnderworldFrost City.A little girl of about eight or nine picked her way across the idle street in the evening. The stench from the piles of discarded refuse had dissipated from the unbearable peak caused by the midday sun.Dressed in a tattered, faded cloth sack ripped to allow a d...
Chapter 160- Helpful folks to make one cry
Helpful folks to make one cryTye led them into an open field. Here, wagons filled with bales of hay, boxes of vegetables, and chests of various materials waited for inspection. Scribes would then escort the owners to the respective designation for delivery."Wait here while I find out the situati...
Chapter 159- Two Cities
Two CitiesDoug walked along the narrow lane, leading out from the Commoner's District. Piles of rubbish littered the streets, blocking the shallow drains. The motionless pools assumed a green-black color, magnifying the stench that permeated the stagnant air.He interrupted the buzzing of the fli...
Chapter 158- A City
A City"Kill the men brothers, we will console the women tonight. Haha!"The bandit leader shouted while running through the trees towards the camp in the clearing. One of his pupils looked cloudy white, with the rest of his face hidden inside an unkempt red beard.His large frame with broad sh...
Chapter 157- Departure
DepartureOne month before the end of spring, a line of wagons approached the farm. The caravan halted on the north-south road while a small contingent of guards escorted a chubby man on foot towards the farm. Mr. Thomas met them at the gate and then ushered them inside."Hello, this one is called...
Chapter 156- A start
A start"Chu, it's hatching!"Miki shouted from the barn window on the second floor. Her yells silenced the ongoing epic battle on the ground. Heads popped out from behind shoddy snow forts, turning towards her, as snowballs currently in flight landed across the battlefront."She said t...
Chapter 155- Organizing
OrganizingFor some reason, Chu appreciated this convoy. The scouts seemed one with the forest, reporting dangers to the escorting fighters, chose accessible routes for the sleds and located well-secured caves or hollows for camping at night.The strange convoy made their way unimpeded across the wint...
Book
Hey loyal Readers, hope you are enjoying the novel. Life is full of ups and downs, and nothing goes as we expect it sometimes. If you think the MC in this story has suffered enough and will gain a stroke of luck, then we would be all millionaires by now.The first arc is out on Amazon and is doing gr...
Chapter 154- The Writing on the Wall
The Writing on the WallCommander Butts stood on the parapet extending northwards from the highest tower. Like a lone figure refusing to yield to nature, he defied the blizzard bombarding him as it roared past the embattlements.His fur cape flapped in the wind, exposing the ice-coated metal breastpla...
Chapter 153- Light
Light"Back away... slowly."The words hardly exited his mouth when he joined the trail of billowing dust. With a slam and a clank, they shut and locked the door. The flickering light from the scattered torches fell on heaving chest. The bearers of those torches had long skittled down the stai...
Chapter 152- A stellar deal
A stellar dealThe old man ranted and cursed for quite some time as he vented his anger. Flourishing his tattered clothes, that had been defiled and ripped, he swore revenge. Those goblins who participated in his assault would pay dearly. Wiping away the mixture of sweat, blood and snot from his face...
Chapter 151- An educated idiot
An educated idiotSakura sighed as she tossed another pen into the recycle basket. This metal one joined others made from iron, wood, and even feathers. She reclined on the chair and stretched her arms. Ever since Chu had made them use that skincare lotion as he called it, her scars and scabs had dis...
Chapter 150- This is why I am a Champion
This is why I am a ChampionChu held the torch in one hand as he inspected the passageway. He stepped around the carcass of a burnt spider as large as a pit-bull. Stooping down, he held the torch over the body, taking a close up view of the ugly, but frightening arachnid."Good thing we never enco...
Chapter 149- That's a big fella...
That's a big fella...Twelve hours before Scholar Rang found himself screaming like a little girl...Chu had a very interesting conversation with the goblin Chief Elder and Shaman. Using little Rang, as he termed the goblin translator, the bargaining and striking of future deals occurred without a...
Chapter 148-Extending one's reach
Extending one's reachGriz walked up the steps, dusting the snowflakes of his cloak. Taking some time to collect his thoughts, he paused before placing his hands on the massive door. With a creak, one side of the pair of arches swung freely, opening a whole new world.He nodded to the two guards s...
Free Book Promotion
Hey Readers, you have been with me forever on this road. I have set the Free Promotion date for the first arc of my book on the 14th of this month. The Amazon time starts at Pacific standard time, from 12midnight and ends after the 24hrs.It's one day only, so please take a minute and grab your c...
Chapter 147- A benevolent adventurer
A benevolent adventurerDoug stood on the side of the large table, pouring over the wooden blocks. Singh and Chong leaned over from the opposite end, muttering between themselves. Mr Thomas walked into the room of the dormitory barring the door behind him."Finn just completed it, so we can place ...
Chapter 146- Lost in translation
Lost in translation"Scholar Rang has opened our eyes to the world. We cannot allow these brave men to sacrifice themselves. Little goblin, tell the Elder that we will follow him, while the others wait here."Chu said as he walked between the two parties. The others soon joined him, with Pick ...
Chapter 145- The goblin camp
The goblin campChu sat on a waterproof sheet, stoking the campfire. He added another log they had gathered earlier to raise the flames. On both sides of him on the flattened snow, waterproof tents ensured the warmth and kept the inhabitants protected from the cold."Something on your mind?Asked L...
Amazon Reviews!
If you have been trying to find the chapters for the first arc of The Red Lands, you probably have been wanting to wring my little neck. The reason the chapters have vanished is because I have finally finished my surprise.The Red Lands Book 1 is now available on Amazon for Kindle. Since I have chose...
Chapter 144- The ruins
The Ruins"What the heck is that idiot thinking?"Chu muttered as he watched the back of the small group.At the opposite end, the goblin scout stared at the armband on the grinning boy. A whiff of the scent from the yellow paste, confirmed its authenticity. He jumped down into the snow, landin...
