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Everyone's a Catgirl! Chapter 1: The Backroll
“...And that’s how your journey into Nyarlea would transpire,” Leiana concluded, closing the screen with a few quick keystrokes.Wait, what? What the hell had we just watched? “That was catgirl world?”“Correct.” Leiana folded her hands on the desk. “I must say, you most certainly looked as if you could successfully battle the metal demon upon reaching Level 10.”“Jesus. I almost died. Again. Four or five times,” I grumbled. “And that was after getting better gear.”“This particular simulation was the one where you conti...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 202: Antifragile
My steps carried me through the halls at a brisk pace, the corner of my eye twitching every second of the way. I couldn’t believe Keke refused to back me up when I needed her most. After everything we’d been through, how could Cannoli’s best friend abandon her like that? What would our journeys be like if Cannoli wasn’t there?If Cannoli wasn’t there anymore, then…Images of Cannoli cooking over an open fire with a wide smile filled my head. Pinching my cheek, filling the bowls of kittens in Catania. She had the kind of attitude, the ...
March [Side Quest] Poll
As always, vote once, lest Saoirse smite you :)
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 201: Next Level
Cailu’s headache following his conversation with Matt had little to do with the previous day’s inebriations. How could Keke, a member of Matt’s Party, see the necessity of an adept healer, but he could not? At least Tristan seemed to grasp the weight of the task ahead of them.Browsing what Eshe called the Room of Records, Cailu pulled another leatherbound tome from a cluttered shelf, setting it on the polished desk before leafing through the script penned within. So far, he’d found nothing more than transactions, reports, and trading in...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 200: Clash of Classes
Keke and I waited in the dining hall for Cailu to return with Zahra. It was nice to spend some extra time with Keke lately, but I had to admit, it was weird not having Ravyn’s snappy retorts, Cannoli’s soft voice, or Ceres’ melodic laugh with me. I missed them. If I was being honest, I was looking forward to getting the hell out of Rājadhānī so we could all be together again.“Are you excited?” Keke asked suddenly.“What?”“To hit Second Class!” She grinned and bumped her shoulder against mine. “It’s about time we reached ...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 199: Dozens of Details
Stretches of stone between square structures. Enormous pots of exotic flowering plants.Tristan paced the courtyard, noting every detail as if preserving it to draw later. It was a habit he’d picked up long before Nyarlea—taking mental snapshots of people and places he wanted to sketch. It doubled up as a good distraction from stress and hunger on the days he only managed to scrap together enough for a couple of candy bars.But, this time… this time it was so much harder to deflect the thoughts that plagued him.Mosaics built into the smooth...
New Armor WIP & Quick Chapter Update
Hey guys,Everyone will be getting new armor soon, so I have Kiora working on new pixel sprites for the girls and Matt. AI's outfit is for Nyarlothep (can you believe we'll finally see it?). Art and designs all by Kiora.I had a family emergency this week, but will be back to writing tomorrow. I'll post chapters tomorrow and Sunday to make up for missing Wednesday. I appreciate your patience and hope you enjoy the new designs. See you guys soon,DB
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 198: Streaks of Red
To help transition Svarga from an awkward situation, I talked with her to keep her company. I wondered what was going on in Tristan’s head, but I chalked it up to stress. This island had been the personification of Satan’s asshole, breaking wind whenever the sun rose.Svarga was pretty reserved with Tristan’s absence. She spent much of the time scribbling in a yellowed book. With how silent things were, it took a while to get a good feel for when I could leave. Eventually, I found an excuse in the form of Ravyn.Svarga was still penning dow...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 197: Sea of Stars (NSFW)
Tristan and Svarga's Bonus Quest Chapter is here---Tristan went to the kitchens, tossing three goblets into his [Cat Pack] before filling a pitcher with clear water. Staying well-hydrated during intimate encounters was a habit ingrained into him at the School—one of the few he’d let stay with him. Even if Svarga claimed she wasn’t thirsty after their tryst, it was worth having it on hand, just in case.Besides, now she’d asked for Matt to join them.Matt…Hesitating, Tristan set the pitcher on a nearby marble counter and fished a dar...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Bonus Quest: Manohari (NSFW)
Patreon-Exclusive chapter with Tristan and Svarga, Queen Toast's Creator Tier. Thanks, Toast!Follows immediately after Chapter 195.---Svarga couldn’t hide the wry smile that tugged at the corners of her mouth. This boy? Teach me? “Perhaps we could wait until my daughter is a few years older,” she countered. “A better pairing, I believe.”Tristan’s expression never wavered, his light blue eyes warming as he crossed his arms. “Oh? Is there a certain age where you’re no longer allowed to enjoy yourself?”She spun the calamus of...
Full-Res Cannoli Art by Milavana & Important Updates
Art: Matt and his Party are all getting new armor soon. I realized it's been a lot of chapters since their last upgrade. Cannoli's new design is one of my favorites. Milavana did her incredible justice.New Chapter: I'm sick as hell. Got up to post this and I'm heading back to bed. I'll get the new chapters up as soon as I can.Kickstarter:1. The Backerkit survey has been submitted for review. All surveys should be distributed by the end of the week if they approve it soon enough.2. If you missed out on the Kickstarter and sti...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 196: House of Healing
I was in a strange mood. On one hand, I felt like skipping over to Melly’s house. The fact that Ceres and Lara were awake was great news. I’d spent the majority of my time agonizing over what I could’ve done to prevent Ceres from suffering such a terrible wound. Still, every time I tried to think of what I could’ve done better, I was always led back to the same thought—Sanrai was a monster. A catgirl truly deserving of the word. If anything, we were lucky to come out in as good shape as we did.On the other hand, though, things still f...
Full-Res Bookmark Preview for Kickstarter by Rellian
Rellian finished the bookmark art! I'm still figuring out the back, but this came out fantastic!There are two versions, one without sparkles and extra shine, and one with. Any preference? I'm thinking if we go shinier, that could be the "metallic" part of it.These will be included with everyone who pledged for physical rewards on Kickstarter. I'll also make them available in the Merchants shop at a later date.As always, artwork is for personal use only :)
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 195: Guess Who
Tristan sipped his water as he watched Cailu and Ravyn finish off one dark bottle, then a second, then called for another. Cailu’s cheeks were flushed, and, despite his claim of needing a good night’s rest, the dark circles beneath his eyes suggested he’d barely slept. Something was wrong.Naeemah hadn’t joined them for breakfast, and Kirti had come and gone without a word. Matt left to see Ceres while Keke, Cannoli, and Zahra were elsewhere. Tristan reasoned that he’d give Destiny time with Lara before he went to check on them, which ...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 194: Clue
When I awoke, Keke wasn’t there. Her scent covered the bedsheets, filling my nostrils and putting me at ease. I groaned as I stretched my ligaments—every bone and muscle in my body felt weighty. The last day or two had hit me a lot harder than I’d anticipated. The constant tension we’d been suffering was at last melting away, and I struggled to find the willpower to leave the one place of comfort we’d found.I really could just sleep for a couple of days, I think.Sighing, I turned my head to the side and tangled my fingers in the sheet...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 193: Spin the Bottle
Tristan returned to his room to find Zahra asleep while Ravyn and Cannoli were huddled at the headboard of the second bed. Dark circles framed Cannoli’s eyes, and Ravyn had one arm over her shoulder while Buttons and Ball Gag affectionately fussed at Cannoli’s hair and cheeks.“Do you need me to leave?” Ravyn asked, tossing her head toward Zahra. “I don’t want to wake her.”Tristan looked at the three girls in turn, then shook his head. He riffled through his [Cat Pack] and retrieved the plate he’d taken from the kitchens. The gir...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Side Quest: Ravyn's Garnet
Ravyn stood on the balcony, peering down at the catgirls below. They looked like tiny bugs moving across a pond. The thought of them getting lapped up by the long tongues of aplitods—a slimy, green roach that lived in lakes—elicited a giggle. Using her pointer finger and thumb, she shut one eye, overlapped her fingers over the specks of catgirls, and pretended to gobble them up.“Nom! Nom! Nom!” Ravyn said, mimicking the feeding behavior of the aplitod as she held onto one of the many balusters.The air was cold this time of the year. Rav...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 192: Twister (NSFW)
We left Melly’s house after the sun had set, so the moonlight and oil lamps from the Second and First Shells were what guided us back to the castle. It was good to see the girls in high spirits, still working vigorously on taking down the wall. Jaya caught my arm to let me know that all cages had been lowered, and they were nursing many of their inhabitants back to health. A handful hadn’t made it, but everyone was doing what they could to help those that did.Well, almost everyone. As Tristan and Cailu had expected, there were still plenty ...
January/February Behind the Scenes
We've made it to March! I'm so glad to have you all here. These last two months have been the absolute craziest for EaC! and I can't thank you enough!Kickstarter:I cannot believe the level of support for the Kickstarter. We freaking did it. With a few piggyback pledges, we made it to 100 backers and over $8k.Thank you so, SO much for helping me turn this dream into a reality. I'll be updating everyone on the progress of art, editing, formatting, and merchandise as it comes. BackerKit surveys will go out in the next couple of wee...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 191: Risk
After leaving Matt and Tristan to their affairs, Cailu moved to the citadel’s foyer alone. Kirti was still occupying herself with whatever dark avocations she filled her pastimes with, but Naeemah had found her way back to the great hall. She was discussing quiet affairs with a dark-haired girl, Naeemah’s face serious and her voice soft. It was bittersweet to see her returned to her element—though the dark looks and sharp glances of other catgirls still in the palace did not escape his notice. Cailu was certain that the reestablished quee...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 190: Circling Back Around
The Encroacher battle had proven to be much more effective than Tristan had anticipated. Since his escape from the school, he had seen the slow trickles of Experience and understood how long it could take to gain a Level in Nyarlea. To hear Matt obtain 93 Experience in mere minutes was simply jaw-dropping.Tristan approached as Jeenie entered the arena to retrieve the collars from the didrillas.“What does that collar do?” Tristan asked, pointing at Jeenie’s hand.“O-oh, this?” Jeenie held the collar by the tip of its leather strap, and ...
February [Side Quest] Poll
Thank you guys so much again for the Kickstarter support and hype. You all are the absolute best.I'll be catching up on the last few chapters this next week, so expect uploads every day starting on Monday.As always, vote once, lest Saoirse smite you :)
Final Day for Kickstarter!
There are 14 hours left in the Kickstarter!A few last-minute reminders:1. Saphira's ice cream keychain and the bookmark will be free with all physical pledges. That means the $15 tier and up.2. There are additional metal options for Bell Coins now: Gold, Silver, Copper. Add $15 per coin to your pledge (or just add on multiple coins). You'll choose the metal in the BackerKit survey later on.3. All Four Hard Enamel Pins are Unlocked. Pins are $5 each, $20 for the set. Add this on as a bonus pledge, and they'll also be in the BackerKit...
[Kickstarter] - All Four Pins FUNDED!
All Four Pins are Unlocked! You've done it! These were the final stretch goals!An ENORMOUS thank you to Alex and Sky for pushing the Kickstarter to $7k!Pins are $5 each or $20 for the set as a Kickstarter exclusive price. When they go live in the Merchants shop, they'll be $16 per pin. You can add them as a bonus pledge to your KS and choose which one(s) you want in the Backerkit survey.Backers will also be able to purchase them through Backerkit for the same price, so please don't worry if you can't grab them right now.TO ADD A...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 189: Red Diamond
“This feels pretty awful,” I said, looking at the tiny Encroachers. A few cages with thick iron bars were set around me. Each pen stood as high as my waist, the infantile roaches snarling at me from inside.“Try not to let it bother you,” Jeenie said with a dismissive wave. “They were born for this; bred for it. Try to look at it more like a farm—nothing here goes to waste once it’s all over. These babies’ll provide food and materials for the rest of the girls living here. Kittens included.”“I guess that helps a little.” I ...
Full-Res Zahra Artwork by HP Parker
I've been really excited about this one. I'm glad I finally get to show you guys.Completed Zahra artwork by HP Parker.As always, artwork is for personal use only :)
Everyone's a Catgirl! Chapter 188: Durga Yantra
The courtyard was large enough to give Olympic-sized swimming pools a run for their money. Tristan could think of no single room in the citadel that matched the courtyard’s colossal span. The snarls and snapping of the Encroachers shook him of the reverie.“Training?” Tristan asked.“Yes.” Cailu furrowed his brow. “If the two of you are to become proper protectors, then we must expedite the process. Appear, iPaw.” The device fell into Cailu’s hand, and the man awkwardly perused the screen with a single hand and thumb.Tristan brief...
First Stretch Goal Achieved! New Stretch Goals Unlocked!
Note: This is copied from the Kickstarter update!You Crushed it!I barely had a chance to announce the first stretch goal before it was absolutely knocked out of the park. Thank you so, so much!Every backer receiving physical rewards (the $15 and up tiers) will include a free Saphira Ice Cream Keychain designed by Maon and a 2.5 x 8" bookmark (artist TBD) for FREE!Our next stretch goals are something that I've wanted to do for a long time.1.5" Hard Enamel Pins of the girls! Designed by kukiwi and produced through Vograce, these pins ...
Everyone's a Catgirl! Ch. 187: Fair and Square
Magni crumbled to the side in a heap of blood and viscera. Cailu’s final Spell had seared his insides, and his face bore an empty horror that twisted my stomach. As I’d watched them fight, a sobering realization dawned on me.There would have been no way in hell that we could have taken Magni down. Not me, not Tristan, not the combined force of both of our parties.Third Classes were in a league of their own. Every Spell cast, portal opened, and Skill utilized would have crushed us a dozen times over. The look of astonishment on Tristan’s f...
Kickstarter Fully Funded!
Everyone's a Catgirl! Volume 1 is 100% Funded!I'm floored. We went from 52% funded to 100% in one day. All of you are absolutely incredible. Thank you for believing in and loving this story as much as I do. All of us working on the project are so excited to make the paperback, eBook, and audiobooks a reality. Thank you so much.New Stretch Goal UnlockedSince we have a week left, I thought we'd shoot for a stretch goal. The more things I can pack in your Catgirl boxes, the better!If we can hit $5500, I'll have Maon design one more...
