The Hand We're Dealt - Chapter 17 (Patreon)

Published:

2026-04-30 12:20:48

Imported:

2026-08

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The Adventures of Henry Bell continue! Now with a larger cast and an impending battle to prepare for! But first, politics and strategy along with some cuteness as Ruby makes her first real appearance.

As far as what comes next... I'm working on Mind Games, but I need to sketch out the next arc. That realization snuck up on me with all of the mess and stuff from last week. So while I'm doing that and prepping for more MG, I'll probably post a chapter of either Paldean Knights or Butler Boy over the weekend. Look forward to that.

Otherwise, this is the last chapter of the month. Polls will be out in about... 20-ish hours or so? Something like that. I hope everyone's had a great month and is getting through their week well.

Thank you again for all of your support, it means a lot.

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Chapter 11: "Seal." The intricate design of earth, stone, salt, wood, and a dozen other things flared with energy coaxed and stored in an array of small quartz crystals dotting the knotwork of power I'd constructed over the small hill. Marteen van Beek watched impassively from a large rocky...