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Chapter 269- An innocent child
An innocent childZubyia followed the small party as they trudged through the trees. Ever so often, a supple branch from the sprouting springtime hedges slapped his long nose as the human in front, tore through a thicket. The goblin realized the action seemed unintentional since the older human always spun back to offer words of apology. From their numerous interactions in the lumberjack camp, Zuby...
Chapter 268- Deception games
Deception gamesFole twisted through a tight alley between a pair of crooked hovels. Stepping into the littered lane, he then walked down the mossy cobbles towards the dead end. A trickling stream carried floating waste, wooden debris, and organic scraps mixed into it, towards the nearby sewer drains. Heaps of wetted rubbish piled up against the thick, rusted iron grate while under attack from an a...
Chapter 267- Planning ahead
Planning aheadWhile Amanda and Daisy bonded by chatting in the kitchen, Doug led Mr. Thomas into the open hall. The scratching of quills onto parchments drifted from the circles of desks. The one-armed man witnessed the progression of the once illiterate children to ones who could write barely legible letters. More importantly, they could also read their own writing.Han sat on a wide desk in the m...
Chapter 266- A surprising visit
A surprising visitThe young woman skipped a few steps along the worn cobbled while narrowly avoiding the open potholes. The cramped lane with its clumps of refuse and derelict surface proved a poor scene for the cheerful beauty. Brushing her wavy chestnut-colored hair behind her shoulders, she continued her amazing narration."So we remained sitting, right. And then Wisteria kept moaning on and...
Chapter 265- Meeting people from the past
Meeting people from the pastThe situation in the palace hall might have been awkward considering most of the guests were old men. These were the wily fellows who represented their clans or houses. Luckily, because this coronation belonged to the princess, the officials provided suitable arrangements."Hetty, how are you? I can't believe you live in Frost City!""Hehe... Of course, my...
Chapter 264- Making an appearance
Making an appearanceA series of broad steps led up from the worn cobbled roadway in the courtyard. At the top, a pair of massive wooden doors opened to allow entry into a house-sized chamber. Stone arches with carvings eroded by time steered the way into a massive sweeping hall.The vaulted ceiling floated above them from the thick blocks of stone walls. High above, rectangular slits cut through th...
Chapter 263- Cooking
CookingThe carriage rolled along the cobbled streets as the horses clopped towards the center of the city. It stopped for a while before a pair of massive gates as the riders escorting it dismounted. A seal, a nod, and the wave of a hand later, it traveled past the guarded walls. There, it rumbled into a domain know by many but invited by a few.The Forgotten Palace of the Emperor.The name, as well...
Chapter 262- A family
A familyMr. Thomas picked a speck of dust off his robe with the fingers of his left hand while standing. Clearing his throat softly, he then dusted the empty sleeves of his right hand. Shifting his weight, he waited until the urge to complete another similar cycle occurred. Ironically, he could find the smallest speck under the flickering torches."All that, Thomas? One would think this was you...
Chapter 261- The Emperor's daughter
The Emperor's DaughterFrost City.Ever since she gained understanding, Sakura learned the name. Rounding a bend behind a small hill, she witnessed the sight in the distance from on top of the ambling carriage.A large city in the north which lay at the foot of towering mountains. Protected by the fabled Tower Mages and Military from the demon beast which swallowed a child whole. Gold flowed from...
Chapter 260- Churnings of the past
Churnings of the pastThe old Master of the House groaned in contentment as the young girls worked their magic. Shifting his lower fatty cheeks on the chair, his eyes fluttered closed as they faced the stone ceiling. The crumbled robe lay on the floor slab, as the pairs of soft, warm hands caressed and massaged over and under his thin armless vest.The once previous muscular arm was now flabby with ...
Chapter 259- Learning while stumbling
Learning while stumblingChu noticed the smile before she disappeared. Then, from the corner of his eye, the foot came swinging in from a dangerous, airborne roundhouse kick. His counter, of sliding his forward right foot backward, felt like pushing a heavy stone slab up an incline. By the literal breath of a hair, his eyes focused on the tip of his nose as the worn heel of the leather boot passed ...
Yep- #1 New Release and Top 100
For those of you who have shopped on Amazon or if you simply want to take a look. Yes, An Immortal Tale has reached this far with very little paid promotion. This is all because of you.Thank you very much, and have a great day.If you're shopping on Amazon for the holidays, don't forget to hit a review for the book.Thanks again.
An Immortal Tale Book 1
Finally, I have published the first book of this series. Thank you all for your support through Patreon, especially when I truly traveled a bumpy road. This year was hard, but hopefully it will begin to improve.It's ironic I make more of an income in Patreon than through selling my books. Maybe it's because I'm not a sociable person and I lack that elusive facebook account.You all have...
Chapter 258- Earning coins through different means
Earning coins through different meansEarning coins through different meansChu stood beside his horse while gazing out into the open grasslands. The north-south road ran to the left of him, scattered with little bogs from the winter melt and spring rains. Behind him, in the distance, black puffs of smoke and churning vanes indicated the presence of man and his accompanying industry. The hammering p...
Chapter 257- Another Win-win
Another Win-winChu sat at his desk with his head tilted to one side. Raising an eyebrow, he glanced between the faces of the three girls standing on the other side. More particularly, the two girls and the Hakkim."No, no way. Do you think we are going for a walk in the park? What do you think will happen to us if someone sees her?""But she can move around cloaked and hooded. No one wil...
Chapter 256- Cornering a market
Cornering a marketDoug glanced at the intersection at the far end of the street and sighed. His boots continued clacking along the cobblestones while knowing he was halfway on the long journey home. Each step generated a faint wince on his mouth because of the corns on his toes. His facial expression did not go unnoticed by his comely companion."Is it your feet again? I'll have Singh colle...
Chapter 255- Economics
EconomicsA city supported a myriad of dwellers who named or cursed it home. The wrapped, graying walls served as a welcome protection to some, and a prison to others. The appellation, Frost City, represented an ancient bastion of glory for humans against demon beasts. It was here, the human tribes of old, according to the Tower, gathered and pushed forward into the north pass, and hence stymied th...
Chapter 254- It lives! Success.
It lives! Success.The glazed black eyes suddenly blinked.Seemingly trapped in stasis, the body lying on the earthen floor twitched. A sighing groan then escaped from between the burnished lips. Awakening from a tormented induced slumber, the man lay still while focusing on the rafters. His eyes even managed to distinguish the pattern of the wooden shingles under the dim lighting.As his consciousne...
Chapter 250- The cogs begin to turn
The cogs begin to turnNestled far to the east of Frost City lay a small valley encircled by a protruding ring of mountains from the Whitetop northern mountains. The pathway to enter this near impenetrable natural fortress snaked from the south along a winding narrow road.High cliffs dropped from both sides in a sheer wall, fitting foundations for the towers built from the sweat of slaves. Travelin...
A miser
For a single copper.
A straightforward redhead
A girl who can give Ming a run for his money in terms of support characters. Personally, words come easy when writing about her exploits.Uninhibited, free and without a care.
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New cover for Book One
Guess who?Hope you like this new cover for Book One. It's all thanks to all my supporters at Patreon. I will see if I can send it out as an image file for you all.Have a great week!
