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MH3 - Chapter 6: Out of Spark

“Dive!” Dolli called to the Crawfen escorting her and Nubiri.

They swooped low and cast their spells on the heroes hanging out of the metal monstrosities they rode in on. Dolli threw a la...

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MH3 - Chapter 5: Necro Gem

The Skele-tree shrieked like a banshee and lashed out at Dolli. Taffy jumped in front of her and blocked the attack with a forearm, the vines whipping against his skin with a slap. Dolli buffed Taf...

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MH3 - Chapter 4: Dungeon Diving Dungeon

The dungeon rumbled as it settled into the dirt beside the towering necrotic hill. From the ramparts of the Turtle_TK’s shell, Dolli had a terrifyingly up-close look at it.

The mound rivale...

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MH3 - Chapter 3: The Legend of Sherkahn

“One-hundred and thirty-nine to thirty-six. That’s more than three quarters of the dungeon that agree,” Dolli said putting the tally papers down. “We’re going into hero territory to hunt ...

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MH3 - Chapter 2: Invaders in the Valley

Dolli dragged her magically enhanced pen across the map in front of her, making the last of the symbols to channel her old Witch of the Wilds magic; Wayfinder.

[NOTIFICATION, SICK ASS MAP_TK]...

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MH3 Roaming Dungeon - Chapter 1: Battle for the Brew

Blood sprayed across the mossy cobblestone path of Monster Haven’s main street in front of Dolli. The Witch turned Wispelle scowled down at the gurgling hero that collapsed before her.

“W...

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Monster Haven 3 Kick off + Oops!

Henlo dudes... So, about how I forgot to update y'all on thursday. Here's your update!

Monster Haven 3 is 9 chapters in and going well. I've got all my usual fun placeholders in for a bunch o...

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Thirsty Thursday Thoughts

Henlo dudes, it's thursday again... and the curse of NaNoWriMo is upon us. I'm currently enjoying a hazy IPA and some water. I haven't written enough tonight. I'm behind...

Monster Ha...

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Thirsty Thursday Thoughts

Henlo dudes, I’m on time today, kinda. Just drinkin that clear splashy right now. Just crushed a bowl of homemade ramen with TWO eggs… I’m living large, people.


Monster Have...

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Famished Friday Feelings

Henlo dudes. I had to do the alliteration again and wasn't going to add belated for a third time...

For those who know me, I had a dear sweet pup pass this last weekend and that's put me thro...

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MH2 - Chapter 18: Gods Rest, Dungeons Roam

Dolli opened her eyes. Had she fallen asleep? She was in a cave, and the sun was rising outside. A thunderous boom shook the floor and Dolli jumped up, fully alert. Then it all came rushing back to...

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MH2 - Chapter 17: Dungeon Divebomb

“Carefully,” Dolli said, watching Taffy pour the two cocktails together into the jar for the final potion.

“Have some faith. I ain’t never spilled any of my own brew and I don’t int...

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MH2 - Chapter 16: Kaiju Combat

Kelzoul’s skin tore, and clothes pulled apart as he stretched beyond his limits. The battlefield was alight with respawn essence as Kelzoul’s army disintegrated, fueling him. Heroes threw thems...

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Thirsty Thursday Thoughts

Henlo my dudes! I have NOTHING to drink right now. I'm so damn thirsty! Gonna figure that out soon, but for now, y'all deserve an update.

THE NEW HOTNESS

Okay, I know...

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MH2 - Chapter 15: A God Among Monsters

Dolli squeezed through and around the cracks in the rocks until she forced her way through the obstruction. She was met with a gaping hole in her tower the revealed waves of fire on the ground.

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MH2 - Chapter 14: Blunders of Epic Proportions

The army of hero and monster marched side by side down to the bottom level. Every ramp they took along the outside provided a view of the battle awaiting them. Dolli stopped at the window carved in...

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MH2 - Chapter 13: The Endless Raid

“So, lemme get this straight. There’s a wandering dungeon called Kelzoul who’s gonna eat your dungeon core?” Katrina asked, her eyes wide.

Dolli nodded. “The overlord is named Kelzo...

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Thirsty Thursday Thoughts

Henlo my dudes. I'm out of water so I'm currently drinking nothing. I wish I was drinking some wine though!

Bastion Academy

Book 4 and 5 outlining are back on hold while I work on a N...

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MH2 - Chapter 12: Suicide, Self-destruct, Same thing

The glow of Dolli and Julie’s bodies were all that lit the halls of the lower dungeon while they walked the new section. After the last dungeon level up, the dungeon had ascended twenty-five feet...

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MH2 - Chapter 11: Elves on the Wind

It took them only an hour to fly back to Monster Haven and Dolli marveled at the maintained speed of the floating reindeer. When the pack slowed, Taffy—the lead elf—began a chant of “Ho, Ho, ...

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MH2 - Chapter 10: Hard Choices

“There’s another one!” the male guard yelled outside the tent.

Dolli was running out of options. Perhaps if she left them on top of one of the crates, the next person to come in would p...

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MH2 - Chapter 9: Underbrush Escapades

Nubiri sliced through the frigid night air, the currents lifting her strained wings. They’d been coasting on the wind for over a mile since the warmonger’s camp came into view. They didn’t wa...

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MH2 - Chapter 8: Fizzle, Pop, BOOM

Dolli tweezed another thread of Kelzoul’s hair from the sterilized beaker holding the bunch. She’d cleaned the hair and removed the beads to ensure there were no contaminants interfering with h...

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MH2 - Chapter 7: All Hands on Deck

Dolli was thankful for all the combat training they’d done the weeks prior. She was especially thankful she’d made it mandatory for all dungeonfolk, no matter their rank, level, or excuses.

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MH2 - Chapter 6: Poison for Potions

“How many troops?” Greg asked in a muffled sigh. His face cradled in his oversized hands as it had been for the last five minutes as Dolli had dished all the details of her capture.

“At...

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MH2 - Chapter 5: Kelzoul's Promise

The wolfkin stopped at the flap to enter the Overlord’s tent and announced his presence. The flap pulled away, revealing a dark hut lit by a large fire at the center. Dolli could only see around ...

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MH2 - Chapter 4: Air-tight

Dolli floated through the darkening forest, unconcerned with what could be lurking beyond the light cast by her glowing body. In fact, Dolli was wishing she’d encounter some of the Horde’s scou...

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MH2 - Chapter 3: Wolfkin's Warning

The beast hung in mid-air, giving Dolli a second to react. She cast Fold Reality below him and opened the second portal behind her. Bakreh came down with a bone-shattering crack and a yelp. Nubiri...

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MH2 - Chapter 2: Horde on the Horizon

Blinding blue and white summoning light swirled in front of Dolli. Excitement trilled through her, and she closed her menu. She didn’t get to kill Keegan often, but she relished it every time. View Post

(finished) Monster Haven 2 - Chapter 1: Hero Farming

Hey dudes, so in finishing Monster Haven 2 there were some significant changes in the earlier chapters. I'll be releasing a chapter every day until we're caught up to chapter 11, and then return to...

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