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Loopshard - Chapter Forty
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----I haven't edited this yet, but will do that tomorrow.You're only getting two new chapters on Loopshard this week it turns out D: sorry about that.Been dealing with a lot of schoolwork this week and I must've caught some kind of bug, because I've had 0 energy the last two days. My gf has been dealing with the same thing too, but neither of us have a fever or anything... Anyway, I started feeling a bit better today, so I could finally get this chapter written.I'll try and get 3 new chapters...
Loopshard - Chapter Thirty-Nine
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Oh hey look, Patreon screwed up the formatting again...I should have at least one more chapter for y'all this weekend. Been crazy busy with school though and suffering a bit >:-----------------------------Chapter Thirty-Nine“You what!?” Adam asked.“I killed it,” Gladwyn said matter-of-factly.Beck shook his head. “You should’ve tried talking to him first.”“He jumped out at me in the darkness, of course I’d think it was an ambush!” the Defender argued.“Adam and I didn’t try to fight...
MADMAN APOCALYPSE - Book 3 - Chapter 3
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Kevin! Where are you, my boy!?-----------------------------Chapter 3“Thisis your apartment?” Bee asked.“What’s with the attitude?” I replied. “You live in a mansion or something?”“It’s probably the meth-lab vibes it’s giving off,” Panda remarked.We stood out in front of the old four-story apartment block that I’d called home before my eviction. It had an ugly off-white façade of wooden boards and a red-brick foundation. The narrow windows were dirty and pee-colored stains ran down th...
Loopshard - Chapter Thirty-Eight
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----I did it! I actually managed to finish the chapter before 1 AM! XD-----------------------------Chapter Thirty-Eight“That was Nelly’s favourite tree,” Lucca muttered as Adam approached the counter of her stall.“I’ve already apologised,” he said.The large spider leaned closer to him.“You possess a powerful Relic, I can sense it.”“Are you talking about the Abyssal Tooth?”“I don’t know what that is. Show me.”Adam manifested the tooth in his hand and the spider pulled back immediately as...
Loopshard - Chapter Thirty-Seven
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----I've been working my butt off for the launch of Madman Apocalypse that I'm self-publishing, with book 1 arriving May 1st, but I didn't budget my time properly and it affected my writing schedule on Loopshard this week. I'm very sorry about that.I'm working on chapter 38 at the moment. I'll try to have it out later today.Once again, sorry for the delayand thank you for the understanding!-----------------------------Chapter Thirty-Seven“Higher purpose?” Adam asked, trying not to let...
Loopshard - Chapter Thirty-Six
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----It's been a while, ey ^-^'? Been quite busy with editing this week, but I'm close to done with this round of edits.I should have two more chapters for y'all this week.-----------------------------Chapter Thirty-SixAdam frowned as he saw that both Finnian and Migraine were sitting inside the Tavern. The slime was gleefully devouring plates of food that the patient ant had brought it. The two denizens were several seats apart and the goblin seemed down about something, but Adam didn’t care en...
MADMAN APOCALYPSE - Book 3 - Chapter 2
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----We're only just getting started.-----------------------------Chapter 2“I finally caught up to you,” I said, while Tammy-Lee and her friends looked around the dead-end they’d ended up trapped in during our little chase.“Please, don’t kill us!” yelled the mousy woman.The guy with the fedora had soiled himself and was crying. The obese green-haired person, who was holding the unconscious suit guy, had a grim look on their face.Tammy was standing in front of them, guarding them all with the crowb...
Loopshard - Chapter Thirty-Five
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----I have to find a way to not put all these chapters out at 2AM <.<-----------------------------Chapter Thirty-FiveAdam was playing around with his barrier, trying to get it to fold into a tube, while waiting for the Eye to turn into a podium. It felt like he was trying to squeeze his own brain within the confines of his skull.[Since you have slain the Secret Boss, two upgrade choices are once again available to you.][Additionally, as you completed the Wave quickly, your rewards have gone up one Rarity level.]...
Loopshard - Chapter Thirty-Four
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Loopshard is almost at 4.000 followers on RoyalRoad and it hasn't even wrapped up its first month yet. Pretty chuffed about its continued performance.Anyway, I should have 1 more chapter for you this week, though I'll be bogged down with a lot of editing so next week will probably only be 2 chapters, we'll see, but I'll keep you guys updated.-----------------------------Chapter Thirty-FourBeyond the two archer platforms that lay at the end of the goblin village were the tall and thick trees o...
Loopshard - Chapter Thirty-Three
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Someone asked what the release schedule here on Patreon is, and I think it'll probably end up with something like the days between Wednesday-to-Sunday being the days I release Loopshard chapters.As you may be aware, I just continued with Madman Apocalypse, and will be writing 1-2 chapters on it per week, which is why the chapter just arrived now.Last time I wrote two stories at the same time, I found out that it was easier if I split the week into two halves, with one for each stories, instead of going b...
MADMAN APOCALYPSE - Book 3 - Chapter 1
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----This is the first chapter of Madman Apocalypse Book 3. The chapters will end up a fair bit longer than usual to compensate for the fact that I can't do a 3-per-week schedule for this story while also writing 2 or 3 chapters on Loopshard every week at the same time.I will do my best to build up a backlog so that I can potentially do 2 chapters per week on this story as well, but it may take a few weeks to get there.This chapter will go live on RoyalRoad tomorrow, since that marks the 1-year anniversary of...
Loopshard - Chapter Thirty-Two
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Loopshard is down to #9 on Rising Stars, and before long it will have left the list entirely. Still growing decently day-by-day, so perhaps it'll hit 4k before its run comes to a close.Anyway, this chapter runs a bit long, even though I skipped a section. I didn't really want to chop it up though, so you get over 4k words this time, though I try to stick to 3k.-----------------------------Chapter Thirty-TwoThe light of the setting sun stained the sky orange and pink. Adam was walking along the edge o...
Loopshard - Chapter Thirty-One
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Loopshard is still in the top 7 of Rising Stars, but it has fallen down to #5 (nevermind fell to #7, so I'm getting yeeted off the list lol), so it may not stick around for long. It's almost at 3500 followers though, which is pretty awesome.-----------------------------Chapter Thirty-OneAdam stared at the empty spot Willow had been sitting in, frozen in complete disbelief.“Connect me to her again.”[I cannot.]Fuck! What the fuck just happened!?Adam took a deep breath.It’s just a misunderstanding...
Loopshard - Chapter Thirty
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Apologies in advance, this chapter is currently unedited. It's 2am here and I just finished writing it and wanted to get it to you asap.I will update this section tomorrow when I've edited the chapter.UPDATE:This chapter has now been edited. I have also fixed the strange decision-making that people pointed out in the comments, as well as made a few minor changes to dialogue here-and-there, as well as some formatting stuff.Fixed a minor plothole caused by my previous edit <.< Thanks to MiffedBeatle fo...
Loopshard - Chapter Twenty-Nine
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Loopshard has almost beaten my past Rising Stars record of 3100 followers, which is pretty cool. Especially since it may have upward of a week left before it's entirely gone from the list, perhaps even more than that if I'm lucky.This chapter introduces a couple new 'features', which I had a lot of fun brainstorming with some friends.-----------------------------Chapter Twenty-Nine< < Upgrades Available > >< Barrier Efficiency (Uncommon)— Reduces barrier summoning cost by 10%>< Manipulation...
Loopshard - Chapter Twenty-Eight
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----As promised, the second chapter of today.It is now 1 am here and I will be going to bed xD-----------------------------Chapter Twenty-EightAdam quickly dealt with the two blue slimes that appeared along with the green ones. He grabbed their cores while moving to avoid the barrage of highly-corrosive acid that tracked his movements.Plop-plop-plop!He frantically moved the barrier in front of him as four of the six projectiles came dangerously close to him.The barrier survived the first hit, before breaking aga...
Loopshard - Chapter Twenty-Seven
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Loopshard slipped off #1 on Rising Stars, since there's some weird decay that makes it so stories have a hard time sticking to that spot for more than 4-5 days. It won't actually reach the end of its 21-day run until Friday the 7th, so I might be able to move back up when the new #1 slips off in a few days.The story is already as 2700 followers after only 16 days, and it's been immensely-rewarding to experience such a crazy launch as this.My productivity today has been quite high, so this is the ...
Loopshard - Chapter Twenty-Six
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Loopshard is somehow still on #1 on Rising Stars, which is crazy. I'm expecting to drop off anytime soon, but will enjoy it while it lasts.This chapter is a bit peculiar perhaps, but I hope you will bear with me.-----------------------------Chapter Twenty-SixAdam was in the starless void of space. Somewhere so far from all other celestial bodies that even their aeons-old light could not reach him.An eye opened in the dark and was possibly the biggest thing in existence or so small that it could fit withi...
Loopshard - Chapter Twenty-Five
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Holy crap. Loopshard hit #1 on Rising Stars! That's so insane, lol.Thanks for all the support!EDIT: Made a minor edit to the end of the chapter since I forgot to account for something.-----------------------------Chapter Twenty-FiveAdam reached the foot of the long stairwell before he could control his own body again. Thankfully, the long trek down into the depths of the Forbidden Altar hadn’t actually exhausted him due to it being part of a cutscene.His mind was already racing. Ilya was a formidable f...
Loopshard - Chapter Twenty-Four
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Loopshard is now #4 on Rising Stars! That's so insane. Legit didn't expect it to climb up the ranks this fast.Anyway, this chapter is a bit of a special one.-----------------------------Chapter Twenty-Four“How are you able to activate the Tavern without sitting on the chair?” Adam asked.Mórrígan laughed. “You haven’t figured thatout yet?”She paused to look at the marble in her hand. Then she held it out so that it was right in front of his face.“Do you even know what this is?”“No....
Loopshard - Chapter Twenty-Three
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Loopshard is now #7 on Rising Stars! That means it's visible on the front page of RoyalRoad, which is where the biggest growth potential is possible. I really hope I can beat my personal best with this story.Anyway, I've been super motivated lately, so here's the 5th chapter this week. I'm not sure when Chapter Twenty-Four will arrive, but there should at least be 3 new chapters next week.-----------------------------Chapter Twenty-ThreeWhen Adam entered the Dimensional Tavern, Charlie the an...
Loopshard - Chapter Twenty-Two
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Loopshard is now #9 on Rising Stars and sitting at a little over 1000 followers. Pretty stoked about this progress and hope to hit top 7 soon, since that's where the crazy growth is possible.I made a slight change to shield dimensions based on a comment from RoyalRoad. Basically, the current shield diameter of Spear Dancer is now 80 centimetres instead of 1 metre. It doesn't change anything, but figured I'd point it out in case anyone got confused.-----------------------------Chapter Twenty-TwoAd...
Loopshard - Chapter Twenty-One
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Loopshard has moved to Rising Stars #15 and is almost at 700 followers. It's not growing quite as fast Madman Apocalypse did when it launched in March of 2024, but I'm hoping that it can hit Top 7 faster than Madman did, since that's where the really crazy growth can happen.Anyway. As I mentioned in the last chapter, Twenty-Two probably won't arrive until the weekend, since I've got a school project due Sunday.-----------------------------Chapter Twenty-OneArrows plinked off the knight’...
Loopshard - Chapter Twenty
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----Loopshard hit Rising Stars All and immediately zoomed up to #25. It might not be long before it hits top 7 and gets featured on the front page.I should hopefully have chapter Twenty-One done by tomorrow and probably Twenty-Two sometime in the weekend. I'm trying to stay ahead of the current RR schedule by at least one chapter so the backlog keeps growing.-----------------------------Chapter TwentyAdam flew up towards the wall, but he had to grab the ledge as his leap couldn’t bring him high enough. He ...
Loopshard - Chapter Nineteen
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----The RoyalRoad launch of Loopshard has been going well so far and any moment now the story my hit Rising Stars All, which is where the real fun begins.Thanks to everyone who dropped it a follow on RR and a big thanks to the few new Patreons who already signed up to read the story here.-----------------------------Chapter NineteenAdam led the carriage in through the open gate of the stone wall. Thick roots wrapped themselves around the fortification and shifted like great serpents as he looked at them. He deft...
Loopshard - Chapter Eighteen
-Previous chapter----Next chapter---------------------------------Chapter Eighteen“I haven’t been approached by her,” Willow said after Adam told her about the woman gunning for him. “But I’ve also never gotten both achievements.”He’d described what she looked like to her, based on Ilya’s depiction, but she said she hadn’t encountered someone like that.“What I’m wondering though is, why would she go after you?” Willow pondered.“I’m pretty sure it’s because the way I loop is different from using the Self-devouring E...
Loopshard - Launch day
If you're already a part of the discord, then I'm sorry for the double announcement, but...Today, my story Loopshard went live on RoyalRoad!It currently has 5 chapters (~22k words) available, with more to come next week. I will also be doing bonus chapter drops if the story hits certain Rising Stars milestones.Genuinely so excited about launching a new story on RR. I just realised it's been 11 months since my last release on there. Every new release is always a mix of anxiety and excitement for me, but I actually enjoy that feeling ...
Loopshard - Chapter Seventeen
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----I'm still on my vacation in Japan, but I will be returning home on Wednesday. I've been making good use of coworking spaces in Tokyo in order to get my writing done and I'm honestly having so much fun. I might not have mentioned this before, but there's a strong chance I will end up living in Japan for long periods of time in the future, because of my fiancee's job.Anyway, as mentioned, Loopshard will hit RR on the 14th. I'm very excited about the launch.I hope everyone reading this h...
Loopshard - Chapter Sixteen
-Previous chapter----Next chapter---------------------------------Chapter SixteenThe sound of rustling leaves and creaking branches came from along the treeline at the far end of the forest field. Broken trees and torn-up earth lay around Adam, and the crystallised shards of the exploded Blood Golem were still embedded everywhere.Safe to say that the Fiendbarb effect doesn’t wear off quickly. That probably means it’s lethal no matter what, since it should lead to gangrene as it would disrupt circulation.Of course, that side-effect won’t r...
Loopshard - Chapter Fifteen
-Previous chapter----Next chapter----I actually finished editing this in the airport <.<I'm going to Japan for the next 2 weeks, but I will keep writing when time permits. Anyway, it just means I can't really promise any exact days or number of chapters. Loopshard is already at 56k words, so my 60k goal will happen with the next chapter, and that means I should have 70k or more before the launch on February 14th.-----------------------------Chapter FifteenFuzzy black fur broke out of the dense treeline and into the amber-orange light of...
