Chapter Announcement (for other book) + deleted content (for this book)


    My other book isunching on Amazon! It''s pretty different from this story, but I''d still appreciate it if you guys took a look at it. Here''s the blurb:<blockquote>


    <strong>Four friends work together to break the system and make the world a better ce in this cozy, fun-filled fantasy-adventure filled with twists and turns.</strong>


    In the Prime Kingdoms, the system dominates everything. It dictates ones strength, skills, and power. It spawns dungeons and guides the actions of their monsters. But every system has its limits, and its about to push four oddball adventurers to theirs.


    Theres Derivan, an enchanted suit of armor in the middle of an existential crisis. And theres the tanklike half-orc Misa, who loves exploiting the system but misses her familyunlike the anxious-but-lovable Vex, a lizardkin wizard whos run away from his own. Then theres Sev, a cleric who would rather have tea with his god than worship him. None are prepared when a simple quest goes off the rails, interrupted by the appearance of a mysterious dungeon linked to each of them.


    Something is deeply wrong within the Prime Kingdoms. The system is malfunctioning, and the world itself seems to be falling apart. If Derivan, Misa, Vex, and Sev hope to survivelet alone determine the source of the chaosthey must rely on their trust for one another, share their secrets, and perhaps even engage in a bit of healthymunication.


    Now if only everyone else would do the same...</blockquote>


    (It might sound light, but there''s plenty of existential horror packed somewhere in there.)


    Or, as I say in an announcement elsewhere: "It''s a very D&D-inspired, character-focused LitRPG that tiptoes around cozy interactions and vague (but increasingly worrying) implications of existential dread. The system in this story exists for a reason, and our adventurers are going to find out why. Eventually."


    It''s free on Kindle Unlimited, and the narrator is Travis Baldree himself (other people would list all the famous LitRPGs he''s narrated or whatever, but personally I really like <em>Legends & Lattes</em>, so I''m just going to mention that). Links here:


    Kindle/KU: https://geni.us/TheFabricOfReality


    Audible: /pd/The-Fabric-of-Reality-A-LitRPG-Adventure-Audiobook/B0C8ZQ8F8V


    Also, I''m having an AMA on the r/litrpg subreddit, so feel free to ask any questions you have for me (about this release or otherwise) here: /r/litrpgments/159cuzs/ama_with_silver_linings_author_of_the_fabric_of/


    In DRR-rted news: This was the original ending to Chapter 51, and would have led down a side-arc for a couple of chapters that... didn''t really have much to do with the main plot. It was fun to think about, though! Who knows, something simr might still be canon. Hidden under a spoiler in case you don''t want to read it since it may be relevant in the future:


    And then there''s the chat. I fear opening it up, almost. Every time I do, I''m worried I''ll see another name crossed out, another death.


    Except this time there''s a message waiting for me.


    <strong>[ </strong>


    <strong>CrownFall274: </strong>hey, u there?


    <strong>CrownFall274: </strong>i need some help


    <strong>CrownFall274: </strong>my trial has this weird fukin puzzle in it


    <strong>CrownFall274: </strong>also a cat. im not sure what the deal with the cat is


    <strong>CrownFall274: </strong>anyway can u help me out


    <strong>CrownFall274 has sent attachment.embod</strong>


    <strong>]</strong>


    I blink. That''s... different.


    "Hey, Ahkelios," I say. "Any idea what this is?"