
by vorlefan
Check the Bestiary of the Novel Audiobook (Youtube Click Here to Access). This is the tale of the Traveler, a man driven by a quest for meaning and a thirst to define his own worth. Follow him, as he journeys through a world shrouded in darkness. As his story is told, he shall confront his deepest fears in a relentless battle for survival. His path is fraught with cruel sorrow, wandering, and the relentless pursuit of freedom from a cruel fate. Bear witness to a journey fueled by unmatched will, where one man’s struggle shall be the catalyst to ignite a legend! ~ Synopsis, courtesy from BrokenAmbition --- Q/A: Is this your first attempt at writing a novel? Yes, this is my first attempt at writing a novel. English isn't my first language, so I would appreciate any help pointing out grammar mistakes and other errors. I'm excited to share the world I've been building since my teenage years. What can readers expect in terms of progression? The first arc, consisting of roughly 50 chapters, will introduce the main characters, the power system, and some world-building concepts. Following this, the story will be packed with action, adventure, numerous battles, mysteries, and clever plots. What should I expect from the story's pacing and focus? The novel has a slow-to-medium burn pace. It is character-focused, with a rich blend of world-building. Some details will be revealed through dialogues, while others will emerge from the background composition. Think of it like an orchestra: the characters are the main instruments, with the world-building, power systems, and society forming a slow-burning backdrop. What makes this novel unique? The power system is based on psychological aspects such as personality, traits, and flaws. It incorporates duality, meaning nothing is static or set in stone. A weaker character can defeat a stronger one by exploiting the opponent's flaws and traits, emphasizing strategic thinking. What are the tones of the story? The story has its dark elements, exploring societal struggles and madness. However, I also love the sense of adventure and fun, so readers can expect some lighter, humorous moments. How long are the chapters? Each chapter is approximately 2000 words. What is the chapter release schedule? I aim to release at least five chapters a week. If you want to help me and support me to write more, please consider giving a donation via, PayPal or if you have any website/app requiring a senior software engineer, then please consider me :)
| # | Title | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prologue | — |
| 2 | Road 1 - A Lute's Lament | — |
| 3 | Road 2 - Boxing with Bare Hands | — |
| 4 | Road 3 - The Deliverer | — |
| 5 | Road 4 - Fear of the Darkness | — |
| 6 |
| Road 5 - A Pact of Brotherhood |
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| 7 | Road 6 - Blessings from Father Joe | — |
| 8 | Road 7 - The Hunt for Supper, Asdras vs Brian | — |
| 9 | Road 8 - Gold Coins for Rabbit Spoons | — |
| 10 | Road 9 - Battling the Subterranean Wormreapers | — |
| 11 | Road 10 - The Outpost | — |
| 12 | Road 11 - Arrival in Baurous | — |
| 13 | Road 12 - Where Fruit Rots and Stories Bloom | — |
| 14 | Road 13 - The Crazy Dogs and the Exorcist Token | — |
| 15 | Road 14 - Stealthy Steps Towards a Nighty Goal | — |
| 16 | Road 15 - Pills, Poison, and Pursuit in the Night | — |
| 17 | Road 16 - The Weight of Expectations | — |
| 18 | Road 17 - Caged Hearts, A Mother's Wisdom | — |
| 19 | Road 18 - Yoozi | — |
| 20 | Road 19 - Riddles, Rules, and Reality Checks | — |
| 21 | Road 20 - The North Academy | — |
| 22 | Road 21 - When Blood Meets Stone, Life Changes | — |
| 23 | Road 22 - Asdras Awakening (I) | — |
| 24 | Road 23 - Asdras Awakening (II) | — |
| 25 | Road 24 - Asdras Awakening (III) | — |
| 26 | Road 25 - Asdras Awakening (IV) | — |
| 27 | Road 26 - Asdras Awakening (V) | — |
| 28 | Road 27 - Asdras Awakening (VI) | — |
| 29 | Road 28 - Asdras Awakening (VII) | — |
| 30 | Road 29 - Asdras Awakening (VIII) | — |
| 31 | Road 30 - Asdras Awakening (IX) | — |
| 32 | Road 31 - Asdras Awakening (X) | — |
| 33 | Road 32 - Asdras Awakening (XI) | — |
| 34 | Road 33 - Asdras Awakening (End) | — |
| 35 | Road 34 - The First Lecture and the Power of Active Thinking (I) | — |
| 36 | Road 35 - The First Lecture and the Power of Active Thinking (II) | — |
| 37 | Road 36 - Tricksters of the Twilight Sky | — |
| 38 | Road 37 - Gathering in the Hidden Lounge | — |
| 39 | Road 38 - Joah - The Silent Struggle (I) | — |
| 40 | Road 39 - Joah - The Silent Struggle (II) | — |
| 41 | Road 40 - Brian - The Sprint Psycho | — |
| 42 | Road 41 - Brian - The Concept of Meaning | — |
| 43 | Road 42 - A Familiar Stranger | — |
| 44 | Road 43 - About the Eruption and the System (I) | — |
| 45 | Road 44 - About the Eruption and the System (II) | — |
| 46 | Road 45 - About the Eruption and the System (End) | — |
| 47 | Road 46 - Seeing is Believing? | — |
| 48 | Road 47 - The Lute Mark | — |
| 49 | Road 48 - The Fool | — |
| 50 | Road 49 - Gifts of the Morning | — |
| 51 | Road 50 - Road to Eruption (End of the Arc I) | — |
| 52 | Road 51 - Soup of Nightmares | — |
| 53 | Road 52 - Mimic of the Loved One | — |
| 54 | Road 53 - Liora | — |
| 55 | Road 54 - Grimclaw Spiders | — |
| 56 | Road 55 - Plagued Swamp Corpseweaver | — |
| 57 | Road 56 - Duskmoor | — |
| 58 | Road 57 - Pennants and Pennies | — |
| 59 | Road 58 - The Mayor’s Announcement | — |
| 60 | Road 59 - The Bedtime Stories of Madam Roselline | — |
| 61 | Road 60 - A Whispered Introduction | — |
| 62 | Road 61 - The Hollowbane’s Pursuit | — |
| 63 | Road 62 - Rope and Hook | — |
| 64 | Road 63 - The Puppeteer’s Oil-Slicked Waltz | — |
| 65 | Road 64 - Cultists in the Mine | — |
| 66 | Road 65 - To Kill or To Escape In the Mines | — |
| 67 | Road 66 - Painter of the Chaos | — |
| 68 | Interlude - The Narrator | — |
| 69 | Log - Lore, Songs, Maps and Bestiary | — |