Chapter 98 - A Madman
Chapter 98
A Madman
Derrek sat in silence, his mind adrift. There were voices that he kept at bay. Words that he purposefully shut out from his mind. His heart astir, ...
2021-12-03 23:21:56 +0000 UTC View Post
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Chapter 97 - Birth of the Madness
Chapter 97
Birth of the Madness
You have died.
Save point ‘Death’ has been initialized.
Years passed on one by one, blending into a s...
2021-11-30 21:36:30 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 96 - Struggle Begets Change
Chapter 96
Struggle Begets Change
Sylas nibbled away at the piece of chicken viciously, causing Valen and Derrek to look at him oddly and even for Ryne to wonder what ...
2021-11-30 00:12:40 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 95 - Long Road Begins With a Breath
Chapter 95
Long Road Begins With a Breath
“That’s it,” Derrek spoke out. “Just hold it--that’s right. Good. Let go. Once again. Let it channel through you. D...
2021-11-28 22:17:29 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 94 - Cosmic Divinity
Chapter 94
Cosmic Divinity
Weeks ticked on without much happening. At least not in Sylas’ version of life. Though the castle was still scarred and traumatized and in...
2021-11-27 22:08:46 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 93 - The Whole World Will Know
Chapter 93
The Whole World Will Know
You have died.
Save point ‘Death’ has been initialized.
“AAAAAGGGHHHHH!!!!”
Sylas had ...
2021-11-27 00:10:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 92 - The Pen is Mightier Than a Sword
Chapter 92
The Pen is Mightier Than a Sword
“AAAAAGGHHHH!” Tebek screamed in horror and agony as a knife found its way into his gut.
Sylas twisted it abruptl...
2021-11-25 23:03:29 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 91 - Twice and Thrice
Chapter 91
Twice and Thrice
It was happening again, Sylas realized. The symptoms were all the same--and, unlike the previous times, they appeared even more ag...
2021-11-24 23:55:24 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 90 - Meeting of Blades
Chapter 90
Meeting of Blades
Sylas stopped walking, leaning into the dead, winter tree, gasping for breath. Glancing back, he saw a tunnel-like trail along the mountai...
2021-11-23 23:34:26 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 89 - Standing Dreams
Chapter 89
Standing Dreams
Sylas paused abruptly, his feet rooting to the ground. Just yesterday, the room was empty--now, however, there sat the Prince, his legs cove...
2021-11-22 22:58:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter 88 - Sword Meant to Cut, Heart Meant to Bleed
Chapter 88
Sword Meant to Cut, Heart Meant to Bleed
Sylas remained in place rather than turning around and running away. It was pointless to run, after all. He'd have ...
2021-11-21 00:00:57 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 87 - Their Story
Chapter 87
Their Story
The doe bent forward, looming over the corpse while the crow continued to stare at Sylas. White tendrils of light emerged from the doe’s abyss...
2021-11-19 23:35:39 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 86 - Violence Is Holy
Chapter 86
Violence Is Holy
Under the crackling of the roaring campfire, Sylas bit into a piece of chicken, yanking a good chunk of it and chewing through it without s...
2021-11-18 18:41:54 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 85 - Ashes and Dust
Chapter 85
Ashes and Dust
Sylas stood on a terrace overlooking the castle's courtyard. It's been five days since the ruination, since the death and pain rampaged throu...
2021-11-18 01:45:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 84 - Sounds of Silence
BOOK II
A PROPHET, A CRIPPLE, AND A KING
Chapter 84
Sounds of Silence
“AAAAAGGGHHHH!!!!!” how many ...
2021-11-16 19:17:27 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 83 - Death
Chapter 83
Death
Sylas sat on the edge of a wall, his gaze vacant, sight hazy and blurred. He’d lean forth and back often like a drunk—largely because he was one, ...
2021-11-16 00:05:19 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 82 - Hellscape
Chapter 82
Hellscape
Sylas groaned audibly as his eyes began to flicker. The pain quickly assailed his head in addition to the burning of his throat. Even still, openi...
2021-11-14 22:27:21 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 81 - Tears of a God
Chapter 81
Tears of a God
Snow kissed the gentle dirt repeatedly, snowflakes pooling into hills and mountains, and melting under the pressure of rotted feet and boots ...
2021-11-14 00:11:31 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 80 - Winds Sing the Tales Long Forgotten
Chapter 80
Winds Sing the Tales Long Forgotten
"I can't see!" Ryne exclaimed. "Get out of the way!" her tiny hand pressed against Sylas' side and tried to push him, bu...
2021-11-13 19:40:20 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 79 - No Surprises
Chapter 79
No Surprises
Valen paced back and forth, appearing angry, bitter, infuriated even. There was no rhythm of calm and collected man he appeared to be most of t...
2021-11-12 23:36:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 78 - Kindled Dreams
Chapter 78
Kindled Dreams
Snow had been falling relentlessly for two months now. Staring out, Sylas couldn't help but be awed—he saw a legitimate, ten-foot-tall wall...
2021-11-11 22:36:50 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 77 - Mirrors
Chapter 77
Mirrors
There was only darkness-- not even the moon could be seen alighting the sky, clad instead beneath the layers of dark and gloomy clouds. Sheyra clutc...
2021-11-11 00:01:07 +0000 UTC View Post#sketch -- Sylas meets the Thrall
another quick sketch vaguely depicting one of the earlier moments in the story
hope you guys enjoyed today's chapter :)
2021-11-09 21:56:48 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 76 - Cradle of the Makers
Chapter 76
Cradle of the Makers
Sylas sat in the quiet room, his head perched over a thick tome alight by the nearby candlelight. Ever since returning to the castle an...
2021-11-09 21:54:48 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 75 - The Children
Chapter 75
The Children
Sylas sighed, staring emptily into the darkness. Another thing—another thing was added to the ever-growing list of things that caused his hea...
2021-11-09 00:37:50 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 74 - When the Shadows Dance, Auburn Falls
Chapter 74
When the Shadows Dance, Auburn Falls
A slew of emotions, fear chiefly among them, danced like framed silhouettes in Sylas’ eyes as he raced down the cold,...
2021-11-07 19:26:24 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 73 - Peace and Quie--
Chapter 73
Peace and Quie--
Walls decked out in precious decorations stretched out in a sharp curve, forming a winding, slightly upslope corridor illuminated by the em...
2021-11-06 23:14:25 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 72 - Parentage
Chapter 72
Parentage
One of Sylas' major headaches was resolved—he knew how to stop the invasion and save the castle. But with the disappearance of one, another came...
2021-11-06 01:02:52 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 71 - Cold Tears
Chapter 71
Cold Tears
He felt terror. As though the cold, emotionless claws of death itself were hanging above him, reaching out. As though the death’s maw was agape...
2021-11-04 20:22:50 +0000 UTC View Post