--donation bonus (day #18, post 1/5)-- “Hmm. Then what else...?” Hector rubbed his face, trying not to focus on how tired he still was or h...

‘ Cutting into flesh isn’t the same ,’ said Garovel, ‘ because I’m sure you were growing the metal from the back. ’ “From the back?” ‘ Yea...

‘ It’s a matter of proximity ,’ said Garovel. ‘ The distance over which you can create your iron is exactly the same as the distance over wh...

“Uhh. W-why is Lynn on her own?” “I, uh... mgh...” “Any progress with that child doctor?” said Colt. “Roger that,” said Colt. The ...

“Why, um... ah... why is this place, uh... um...?” <“...Yes?”> Blushing again, Hector looked to the others, partly for help, partly ...

As he wandered toward Garovel, Hector pulled out his cellphone, but he was interrupted before he could find Gina’s number. ‘ Hector, look ...

Hector turned to see Colt reach into the dirt and pull. A huge door rose out of the ground. Dust kicked up all around the man as he revealed...

<“And look, I understand why you went to Sescoria. And I’m grateful for your information. But you’ve accomplished your goal now, so go ba...

Gina’s brow furrowed. “Sir, how much danger are you in?” <“Oh, not much. Don’t worry.”> “Stop telling me not to worry. I know you’re...

“Everyone in Atreya thinks he’s a mass murderer,” said Gina. “He’s gotten pretty infamous. And Abolish may or may not be trying to kill him ...

Chapter Forty-Four: ‘Hark! Thy distant troubles...!’ Click to display entire chapter at once -- ( mobile link ) Gina sat up in her chai...