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What Will Be | Chapter 60
Author's Note: Thank you all for your continued support! It means the world to me.“What is the societal threshold? It is a rather curious line of thinking, so I will put to you its foundational query: At what point does a society’s dependence on Skills for technology become unsustainable? The idea is that we are bottlenecked since society cannot depend on the genius of high Tiered masters to be replicated in future generations. Discuss.”~UnknownThree times I tapped my knuckles against the door to my parent’s bedroom. The door was aj...
What Will Be | Chapter 59
Author's Notes: And we are back! My notebooks are loaded with scribbles. My Google Docs are dotted with discarded chapters and re-writes as I tried to fiddle with the story. I now have a version of the ending outlined that I am content with and that we are working towards. I have a delightful list of things I'd want to add/change during the final edits/rewrites, but I am also looking forward to hearing from all of you regarding what parts of the ending land/what you think the story would have needed to make them land better so that I ca...
An Update both Exciting and Frustrating
Hello everyone!I am going to ramble a bit here, but bear with me.As you may have well noticed, there were no chapters this week. I didn’t post an explanation sooner because I was still uncertain regarding a few things and didn’t want to give inaccurate information. This last week and a bit I got stuck in the weeds, as it were, and as I was reviewing my notes and plans for the remainder of PerseveranceI came to a conclusion: I done goofed.This is where my inexperience as an author (What Will Be is my first project that ever got beyond a hand...
What Will Be | Chapter 58
Author's Note: For those of you not in my discord, my mother's flight got delayed so I leaned into the serendipity and delayed the chapter for a day as well to enjoy some extra time with her. Thank you all for your patience and continued support. It means the world for me.“When a man Skilled with Sailingperfectly trims the sheets, at what point does his Skill transcend from reading the wind to calling it? Skills get strange when they Advance far enough, especially since they carry more of their user’s touch. Discuss.”~UnknownMy al...
What Will Be | Chapter 57
Author's Note: Thank you all for your continued support, it means the world to me! My mother is in town visiting this week, and she is not much of a reader - understandably so. English is her second language and she is dyslexic. To her, reading elicits about as much joy as I found reviewing retail ledgers when the cash float was unaccounted for. Even so, she has been asking about the story non-stop and told me she has become a Patron and loves reading the positive feedback y'all leave, so I want to give all of you another huge thank you...
(Alpha) You Might Miss It | Chapter 1
Author's Note: Hello everyone! On the side I have been fiddling around with You Might Miss It at a snail's pace, whipping up a loose outline and yada yada yada. Anyway, I finally got around to whipping up a rough-as-guts full first chapter to explore the three main characters a little. As you are my wonderful Patrons, you get to have a gander at some in-progress stuff. As usual, everything is subject to change. For those that need a reminder, YMMI is going to be my take on a little superhero story. EddyAbbreviations are profoundly ridi...
What Will Be | Chapter 56
Author's Notes: Thank you all for your continued support! It means the world to me. Last few chapters have been on the far end of my chapter range (I typically shoot for 1500-2500 and probably average about 1800). Dialogue and delving into Skills really start adding the words on; it's great. “It is difficult to compare a Skill like Spellsongto something like Sweeping. The former is, by its nature, innately more flashy. Many might argue that since it is harder to unlock, that it is also a superior Skill, even though the System does no...
What Will Be | Side Chapter: Bella and Tulos
Author's Note: Thank you all for your continued support! It means the world to me! This is a chapter I also want to reallytighten up in the edits later because it gets a bit funky conceptually, but I think the ideas all come across. I'd love to hear feedback on this one. Thanks for reading! “What makes for a more effective teacher, I wonder? There is a TeachingSkill, but would it not be better to be taught by someone well versed and highly leveled in the Skill you wish to learn? Of course, ideally, one would be taught by someone with ...
What Will Be | Chapter 55
Author's Note: Thank you all for your continued support! It means the world to me. Dialogue dense chapters always end up being some of my longer ones. “See, now that is the question, is it not? What makes the ambient mana in certain places so dense? There are perhaps some with the personal strength necessary to find out, but by and large they simply choose not to. Or if they do know, they keep it to themselves. Either way, we are left wallowing in ignorance.”~UnknownFudge erupted into motion when I gave him the freedom to roam, practica...
What Will Be | Chapter 54
Author's Note: Thank you all for your continued support! It means the world to me. For those of you not in my Discord, today's chapter was a smidge late because my writing/editing hours today were eaten up. Full details in the Discord, but to keep it short: my dog is old. I took her to the vet for a thing. She is mostly fine now. “The regulation of Skills capable of direct, social manipulation is a necessary stripping of liberties, I think. For the inverse would be to empower others to, in turn, strip the liberties of different others...
What Will Be | Chapter 53
Author's Note: Thank you all for your continued support! It means the world to me. I spent a bit of time this week fiddling around with the blocking for one of the final conflicts of Book 1. The first book will probably clock in around - at least - 200k words based on how things have progressed so far in comparison to my (very) broad outline. Should be fun. “It is with some disappointment that I must now announce the results of your recent examination. Let me be clear; this is not a misdirect. There will be no sudden upturning of my lips ...
What Will Be | Chapter 52
Author's Note: Thank you all for your continued support, it means the world to me. Thanks for reading!“Sometimes it is best to say little and infer much.” `Unknown‘Skill is theoretically possible.’ They were words seized through the fugue of my infancy and carved into the bedrock of my psyche. They sat alongside the rest of the System messages from the night I selected my Core Skill all those years ago. From what I’d been able to infer, there were two primary circumstances that could prompt that particular message.The first was, a...
What Will Be | Chapter 51
Author's Note: Thank you all for your support! It means the world to me. In the interest of Patreon peak-behind-the-curtain perks, I will say that I feel this chapter could hit harder. It went through a re-write, and while I am not dissatisfied with where it ended up, I have it bookmarked for some extra scrutiny when I do the whole-book review. But it hit a point that I decided I could either spend forever on one chapter or work on finishing the book first, I chose the latter. “Anyone who cracks the spine of one of my books shall, in turn...
What Will Be | Chapter 50
Author's Note: Thank you all for your continued support! It means the world to me. For those of you not on my Discord, the chapter delay last week was supposed to just be a delay but a close friend of mine had a crisis and it pulled me away from stuff for longer than anticipated. Fear not, I will be endeavouring to catch the chapter up this weekend! “Be warned. Unpracticed muscle augmentations can cause crippling injuries. It is highly recommended you reach a minimum level of proficiency in the technique, lest you accidentally do so spont...
What Will Be | Chapter 49
Author's Notes: Thank you all for reading! Your support means the world to me. Today we have some summaries, some time skips and a touch of the unexpected. “Some might think to craft a Build so multifaceted that they will be prepared for anything life can throw at them. It is often those people who life catches off guard.”~UnknownRunning with my damaged back had been agony. Each footfall sent a shock up my leg that rattled my spine and made my eyes water. Flaring Perseverance and Recovery was all I could do to keep me from collapsing. W...
What Will Be | Chapter 48
Author's Note: Thank you all for your continued support! It means the world to me! Enjoy the chapter! :) I'll have to double check my math, but I believe around chapter 50 we will cross 100k words. I am so delighted to have hit this milestone with you all and there are many more words to come. “The bravest of the brave seek their fortunes beneath the waves. Even those determined to simply pass over the waves on ships of Skilled material and workmanship do so knowing the dangers of what lurks below. Not even my thirst for knowledge cou...
Side Chapter: Lionel
Author's Note: We are back! I caught Covid, it sucked, but I am now (mostly) better. It has been a little while since we checked in on Lionel, though I must admit this chapter is somewhat of a tease... for now. Enjoy! “Should markets be regulated? One might argue that stifling the impact of Skills related to commerce is wrong. Conversely, others might argue that the Skills themselves are immoral. This topic has garnered more research than I care to admit. People are quite passionate when it comes to their wealth.”~UnknownOne of Lionel...
What Will Be | Chapter 47
Author's Note: Thank you all for the continued support! It means the world to me! Have an amazing weekend! “When considering your path through life, consider the tools you will need. Will you make them yourself, or hope equipment that can handle your greatness is provided to you? When children dream of being mighty warriors, they seldom give much consideration for where they get their sword.”~Unknown“Dad, I need to use the Mirrorscroll.” Tulos was gently dragging the flat of his axeblade over the recently constructed tabletop. Thank...
What Will Be | Chapter 46
Author's Note: Thank you all for your continued support! It means the world to me! Good news! We found the new place and will be moving out this weekend. I will post news of any delays to posts that arise because of the move on Discord. “Until further notice, any questions submitted to my office in writing are to be no longer than half a page. Let it be known that I am both annoyed and impressed that I have had to institute this rule.” ~UnknownWood scraps gathered at Tulos’ feet as he carefully carved into a log. I had once remarked t...
What Will Be | Chapter 45
Author's Note: Apologies for the late post. I have been sick with a throat and chest and fever thingthe last couple of days. This chapter might still be a bit rough around the edges since I proofread it while dealing with everything and I don't think my brain is quite working correctly right now. Thank you for your understanding and continued support! “Our Skills allow us to do incredible things, but all things have limits. We see the potential for seemingly endless Advancement and sometimes forget. The most successful men and women I...
What Will Be | Chapter 44
Author's Note: Thank you all for the continued support! It means the world to me. I hope you enjoy the chapter. “What is a Core Space? Some of you may know it as something different, but I trust you can use context clues to figure it out. We call it a space, a room, but does it physically exist? We go there with our minds, our spirits, but could we go there physically? If any of you ever decide to try, please take thorough notes and make sure you have witnesses for your experiments. It would be a shame for you to succeed only to be unable...
What Will Be | Chapter 43
Author's Notes: Thank you all so much for your continued support! I always love reading your comments and feedback, both here and in Discord! “I never understood the bravado people placed on their ability to hold their liquor, be it through natural talent or the application of a Skill. Personally, I find not having to bankrupt myself to achieve a pleasant buzz much more impressive.”~UnknownThe reception - for even though it was not referred to as such, it served the same purpose - happened back at Elbura proper, making use of the same o...
What Will Be | Chapter 42
Author's Note: Thank you all so much for the continued support! It means the world to me. I had a lot of fun with this chapter and I hope you do too.“Sometimes the wise thing to do is keep quiet and let a situation speak for itself. You, my friend, are not wise.”~UnknownConversation buzzed through the air like a current of polite electricity. The field adjacent to Zetta's home grew increasingly crowded as guests arrived in droves, each adding their voice to the atmosphere as they shared greetings and well wishes. Not even the cloude...
What Will Be | Chapter 41
Author's Notes: Thank you all for your continued support! It means the world to me. I also loved reading the comments and theories on Chapter 40.“Once, when I was young, I watched my mother use her fingernails to engrave the image of a rose on an ornamental shield; the kind of thing people with too much money might hang as a ‘conversation piece’. There are endless anecdotes just like that; everyone has at least one, I am sure. The System, Builds, all of it… when you witness the marvelous ways these things change the world, how can y...
What Will Be | Chapter 40
Author's Note:We are back! I am so very excited to begin posting again. The time off was well spent and while we stillhaven't found a new place, I have done everything I need to in order to make the process of moving as smooth as possible when we finally get the green light. A huge thank you to all of my supporters! I hope you continue to enjoy joining Will on his journey!-“Would society be better if we catered people’s Builds for them based on the needs of the community in accordance with the potential aptitude for a role as determ...
A Totally-Legit Side-Chapter: Vigil
Author's Note: Happy 1st of April (AEDT). See you all in a month. You have, unfortunately, died. Normally, this would be a tragedy. Some people might feel remorse at the sudden loss. The loss of life. The loss of opportunity. The loss of connection. Not you. You’ve been waiting for this moment.When a person sees a massive truck approaching a set of traffic lights, only a moron wouldn’t see it for the opportunity it was. Sure, the responsible driver tried to brake. Justifiably, you had to tuck and roll into the first pair of the sixteen ...
What Will Be | Chapter 39
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: I mentioned in an earlier release that my housing situation is in turmoil. Thus far, our efforts to find an affordable alternative have been unsuccessful. I won't go into it too much, but suffice to say the rental market in Sydney is currently Fucked with a capital 'F'. What this means is that over the next few weeks my life is going to be consumed with work, open houses, and desperately trying to avoid being homeless - temporarily or otherwise.My initial plan when I began publishing What Will Be was to take ...
What Will Be | Chapter 38
Author's Note: Thank you all for your continued support! This was a fun chapter to write, so I hope y'all enjoy reading it. “Every morning, I review my System gains as part of preparing myself to face the day. Every evening, I review them again before I go to sleep. I have often wondered if I could gain proficiency points in my dreams. Thus far, I believe the answer is no, but it is a fun experiment to maintain just in case. There are few who would oppose additional data points so easily gained.”~UnknownIn my experience, the problem...
Announcement: You Might Miss It
Hello everyone! In order to keep the ol' writing brain flexible, I've started tinkering with another series that I've been mulling over: You Might Miss It. The story is going to be my take on some superhero fiction which I have always had a soft spot for. As y'all are on my Patreon, I figured I'd share with you the raw first drafts and early concepts as I slowly build up enough of a backlog to release it. If that's not your thing, feel free to ignore these posts in the future. This will not impact my What Will Be release...
What Will Be | Chapter 37
Author's Note: Thank you all for your continued support! It means the world to me. Enjoy the bonus chapter! “Without the assistance of Skills and the allure of Advancement, many jobs necessary for society to run would be truly dreadful. With that in mind, it is an interesting thought experiment, I think, to imagine what life would be like without The System.”~UnknownAfter briefly excusing myself to go and fetch Fudge, who had become vocally dissatisfied with their relative exclusion in proceedings, I was given insight into the apparent ...
