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Gladesbale Grove Book 2 - Chapters 25,26,27
Chapter 25BugsThrough sheer, stubborn focus, Rud spent the rest of his day working on his skills. He was certain he could get Rank 1 within a few days if he just stopped getting distracted. Back on Earth, he was a person of focus. He could dial in on a task and get it done without interruption. But something about taking control of this new body changed the way he thought. Perhaps that was just the wonder he felt in this new world. Magic was real...
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 70,71,72
Chapter 70ThomasTheo was immediately unsure of what to think about Thomas. It was his first true exposure to someone from Bantein, and he hoped not all of them were like this. Still, he was the son of the leader of that nation, and it could be far worse. While the alchemist wasn’t sure where to start, he simply walked the man through the city. The entire time his guest was silent, just taking in the sights. Until he saw the arena.“What a marv...
Gladesbale Grove Book 2 - Chapters 22,23,24
Chapter 22SettsRud emerged from a bush, brushing the leaves away from his face. He had used Thicket Travel to arrive in a glade to the south. With only a few points of data to go by, he had to do his best to find the source of the various infections. His two-phase plan was fairly simple, but required him to cast Nature’s Banishment enough times to make his head spin. The second phase of the plan was prevention. What good was casting the spell...
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 67,68,69
Chapter 67Arena UpgradesUpgrading buildings was always fun. Theo had feared that the size of the building would influence how many Monster Cores it required for an upgrade. But that wasn’t the case. It needed the same amount any other building did, even if it didn’t get as many upgrades since it was an incorporated building. Yet the idea of adding upgrades to a building so large was exciting, so he got to work. Nothing came at Level 5, but at...
Gladesbale Grove Book 2 - Chapters 19,20,21
Chapter 19BlacksmithRud shrieked, clawing out at whatever was attacking him. A gruff voice shouted back, screaming with… delight? The druid had been sleeping in his cozy mushroom house, dreaming about growing trees and talking over the radio when he was rudely awakened. His first instinct was to lash out and claw blindly, drawing thin lines over the face of his attacker. His attacker? Who was it?Rud blinked the sleep away, watching in amazement...
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 64,65,66
Chapter 64Restricted Access“Under no circumstances is Balkor allowed to use the bridge,” Theo said, placing his hands on his hips as he glared at Uz’Xulven.The Queen of the Bridge of Shadows looked at Theo with a nasty glare. “What if I don’t wanna?”“Then I’ll ask the gods to replace you,” Theo said. “If I’m in charge of travel between worlds, I need certain people restricted from using the bridge. I didn’t think you like ...
Gladesbale Grove Book 2 - Chapters 16,17,18
Chapter 16Radiant FlowersUnlike most parties Rud remembered from back on Earth, no one was sluggish the next day. Although he had lost some quality sleep, the druid didn’t feel any worse for it. He woke the next day energized, jumping out of bed and brewing himself a cup of strong tea. Although he had enough rest for the night, there was plenty to do today. It was time to put the gifts from the mortals to work.“Good morning,” Rud said, ente...
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 61,62,63
Chapter 61Adventure in the NorthThe curtain of reality parted, revealing the space between the mortal plane and the bridge of shadows. A three-masted ship lumbered through that portal, departing from the watery bridge to arrive in icy seas. The crewmen on the deck of the ship released the sails, catching an icy wind that drove the ship forward. Fenian stood on the bow, shielding his eyes from the sun with a broad smile on his face.Jan vomited ove...
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 58,59,60
Chapter 58Dig InWhile Elrin was busy soloing a super-strong dungeon by himself like a badass, Theo spent his time studying the interaction of magical energies. Within a dungeon, things were weird. Early on, the alchemist had observed the interactions between heavenly energies and dungeons. The energies within this dungeon were potent, yet the reagents within didn’t reflect that. They were normal, from what he could tell.Theo had fun with his st...
Gladesbale Grove Book 2 - Chapters 13,14,15
Chapter 13Delicious GophersInfluencing elements with mana and doing anything useful with that ability were two things separated by a gulf of skill. Rud didn’t expect to bridge that gap anytime soon, but having his foot in the door made him feel better. Not that he had spent much time wanting to get his foot in that door. But the whims of a druid needed sating, no matter how fleeting those whims might be. Both the nut and berry business would be...
Quick Update (4-10-2025)
I burned out.I really didn't think it was possible, but last week I burned out. While I was trying to balance work and working on 3 stories at the same time, I crashed out hard.Anyway, this is a very short update to let people know I'm out of the comment sections in most places for a while.None of the schedules are being affected, but I'm dropping down to 2 stories and focusing more on each instead of being so scattered. I'm also ...
Gladesbale Grove Book 2 - Chapters 10, 11,12
Chapter 10BondingRud woke the next morning feeling eager to get to work. Under his care, the garden of five plants became ten. Once they had rested enough, it would expand even further. To accomplish the feat of lining the entire road with these plants, he selected a section of the forest to expand his farm. While he had no plans to level it out, it was enough that it was cleared of debris and ready for expansive planting. After that, he grabbed ...
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 55,56,57
Chapter 55Kobold DungeonThe naturally formed tunnels beneath Broken Tusk were expansive. Standing in the open cavern, Theo and Tresk squinted to see the monsters on the far side of the room. Although the alchemist’s eyes adjusted to the dark, it was still difficult. The light coming from the fungus was faint, barely creating the silhouettes of the foul-smelling creatures. He wasn't sure if they had a plan or if they even needed one. However...
Gladesbale Grove Book 2 - Chapters 7,8,9
Chapter 7BathsRud looked over the work he had done with pride. He etched words into a sign, giving the building a name and setting out the rules for passing mortals. They would need to contact him to fill the baths, and donations were always accepted. With his ten boilers and fireboxes ready to go, he could accept mortals at any time. Nodding at the sign for the Cozy Bear Bathhouse, he fixed a few last things before the building was ready. Benche...
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 52,53,54
Chapter 52Interesting InfusionsIn Theo’s time as an alchemist, there had been many potions he deemed too dangerous for the general public. He was reminded of a potion that turned a person into a lich, as well as his explosive potions, which would most likely just kill people. Nothing had appeared quite as dangerous as the Call of the Sea potion. Sometimes the system threw errors that prevented him from seeing certain information, but he couldn...
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 49,50,51
Chapter 49Arena ConstructionThe next morning, Theo tested his danger sense some more. He found it extended to actions by non-sapient creatures, including exploding potions.But it wasn’t nearly as helpful as his future sight. That was something he would have to learn to live with. Since a godhad told him his ability was too overpowered, there was little he could do about it. Instead of complaining, he would hone this new power until it became se...
Gladesbale Grove Book 2 - Chapters 4,5,6
Chapter 4Cursed Objects or BonesRud pressed his hands into the heaving chest of the bear, casting nature’s Restoration. While he could feel the life coming back into the beast, it still seemed a far way off. After getting a good night’s rest, he had focused his attention on making Mint a new blend of tea. This wouldn’t really be chai, but she didn’t need to know that. The system would likely have another name for it. After being presented...
Gladesbale Grove Book 2 - Chapters 1,2,3
Chapter 1Golly Gosh!A bonfire burned the chill of the night away, casting Ban’s clearing in a flicker of orange. Smoke hung heavy in the air, mingling with the scent of roasted meat to sting Rud’s nose. He reclined, leaning back with his hands behind him for support as he looked over the resting figures nearby. The longhouse was more comfortable by far, but there was nothing quite like an open fire on a chilly night. The dwarf on the far side...
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 46,47,48
Chapter 46Approaching the Twin RealmsTheo understood. The key to getting any stonework project done in town was to hook Ziz. Once the half-ogre had his hooks in a project, he wouldn’t let go. All the alchemists had to do was lay the foundation for the new colosseum for him to dive into the deep end. It took him about two days of work to get a basic foundation laid, but there was still much more work to do. He sat at the breakfast table with his...
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 43,44,45
Chapter 43A Fight to the DeathAs was tradition, breakfast the next morning was more of what they had for dinner. In this case, it wasn't a situation where they had leftovers. Sarisa and Rowan were just so satisfied with what they had made, they wanted it again. Since most Broken Tuskers didn't have a concept of different foods for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, they just made the same thing they had made the previous night.Theo made absolut...
Gladesbale Grove Book 1 - Chapters 46,47,48,49,50,51
Chapter 46Trouble on the Western Road
Extra Chapter For Gladesbale
Gladesbale Book 1 is 51 chapters, which is not a multiple of 5! Which means I'm releasing 46-51 this week for third tier patrons!Huzzah.Here's the part where I ramble a bit about scheduling for this year:Newt and Demon Book 7 has about 3 more months of chapters left to run, and Book 8 should take about 7 months to run (unless we take a break). Which means Newt and Demon will be DONE by the end of the year! WOAH!Gladesbale is now locked in...
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 40,41,42
Chapter 40Unique MagicOf the many flavors of magic in the world, divine magic held the highest possibility of wide-area effects. Taking Zarali’s buffing powers as an example, she drew on Drogramath’s power to increase the effectiveness of potions for everyone within a town. While she no longer had access to those powers, Theo viewed them as something awaiting him in the system. Perhaps it was arrogance that made him feel as though he could un...
Gladesbale Grove Book 1 - Chapters 41,42,43,44,45
Chapter 41Magical IslandRud had
Gladesbale Grove Book 1 - Chapters 36,37,38,39,40
Chapter 36MonstersRud woke to t
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 37,38,39
Chapter 37Baby DuelistThings had calmed down significantly in Broken Tusk. Rowan, of all people, appreciated how unexciting life had gotten. It was back to the old days of stomping through the swamp, poking turtles, and getting up to trouble as often as possible. That didn’t mean there weren’t important tasks he could ignore, though. Even when he wasn’t serving the archduke, he was often given side-quests. Today was no different.Shifting fr...
Gladesbale Grove Book 1 - Chapters 31,32,33,34,35
Chapter 31The Final BossRud bli
The Newt and Demon - Book 7 Chapters 34,35,36
Chapter 34The Gangs All HereThe alarm bells rang throughout Broken Tusk. Most members of the local defense force scrambled around, rushing to their stations. Tresk wasn’t sure why. She had reported the dragon Theo saw. It was quite a few miles north of Gronro-dir, so what the hell were they worried about? They might have been worried because everyone knewit was the result of a negative dungeon. Which meant the dragon was an ascendant.“Hurry a...
Gladesbale Grove Book 1 - Chapters 26,27,28,29,30
Chapter 26VisitorsThe moment Ru
