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The World #12
My Name Is Pat Strokes
Any hope of holding back the Hobgoblin's invasion force has completely failed, now Ashely, Kyarina, Orion, and their allies must flee or risk their BAMFs falling into the monstrous Demi-Humans' clutches.
Meanwhile, Startum Ironwolf has reached the Gnome city of Haldale. He's just one city away from completing his Battle Mage Class, but only, if he can keep himself out of trouble. Of course, things never seem to go as planned as he meets new friends and enemies.
WARNING: This is a GameLit/LitRPG story and contains explicit intimate relations, explicit violence, explicit expletives, cussing and swearing, explicit hacking and slashing, betrayals, pant wetting, improper use of motorcycles, general speeding, polyamory, theft, arson, egg-laying, open relationships, power leveling, twinking, PVP, ogling of demi-humans, ogling of humanoids, ogling of monsters, PVE, spawn camping, trespassing, dwarf tossing, cell phone hacking, account hacking, attempted rape, adult situations, violations of civilian rights, a dire wolf with an attitude, infidelity, bawdy relations with Orcs, Goblins, Trolls, Beastkin, Gnomes, Dwarves, Elves and monsters, MMORPG-style violence, allusions to nonconsensual relations, consensual relations, wolves and bears as pets, nudity and nakedness, no bras, naked raids, murder, attempted murder, atheism, rationalizations, man-handling, decapitations, pirate on pirate violence, gossiping, defenestration, sexual harassment, religious rationalizations, unusual morals, NPC relations, player relations, possible centaur riding, stalking, looting, womanizing, mansplaining, bribery, LAN parties, fantasy depictions of mages and warriors, highly risqué fantasy gaming tropes, personal rants, assault and battery, stabbings, cannibalism, general mayhem, specific mayhem, immolations, explosions, siege weapons of mass destruction, existential discussions, controversial topics of sci-fi fandom, real-world intimate relationships, in-game intimate relationships, playing the field, disrespect for authority, womansplaining, realm invasions, mind control fears, bad tempered marines, conspiracy theories, cohabitation, men playing women, digital prostitution, exsanguinations, women playing men, references to science fiction literature and television, references to gaming, playing MMOs for too many hours straight, government surveillance, jelly donuts, inappropriate gaming names, player abuse, interrogations and torture, chest ogling, grocery store misconduct, talking on a cell in public, relational misconduct, magic misconduct, fangs, general misconduct, voyeurism, making out sessions, heavy petting, insanity, random violence, promiscuity, werewolves and vampires that like to kill, evil gnolls and goblins, good orcs and bad orcs, too much drinking, dismemberment, abuse of authority, abuse of popularity, electrocutions, freeze blasts, arcane explosions, destruction of property, public indecency, annoying escort quests, rezzing and resurrections, castle sieging, city ransacking, slavery, raping and pillaging, role-playing, abuse, crazy ex-girlfriend flashbacks, nutshots and eye poking, the stabbing of private organs, pick-up groups, fast-moving zombies, hunting for food and xp, excessive violence, bareback riding, troll hating, camping, griefing, obstruction of justice, justified vengeance, biting, backstabbing, clawing, trash-talking, open-minded discussions, bitching, close-minded hate, personal opinions, and anything else offensive I may have forgotten to mention. Read at your own risk.
Meanwhile, Startum Ironwolf has reached the Gnome city of Haldale. He's just one city away from completing his Battle Mage Class, but only, if he can keep himself out of trouble. Of course, things never seem to go as planned as he meets new friends and enemies.
WARNING: This is a GameLit/LitRPG story and contains explicit intimate relations, explicit violence, explicit expletives, cussing and swearing, explicit hacking and slashing, betrayals, pant wetting, improper use of motorcycles, general speeding, polyamory, theft, arson, egg-laying, open relationships, power leveling, twinking, PVP, ogling of demi-humans, ogling of humanoids, ogling of monsters, PVE, spawn camping, trespassing, dwarf tossing, cell phone hacking, account hacking, attempted rape, adult situations, violations of civilian rights, a dire wolf with an attitude, infidelity, bawdy relations with Orcs, Goblins, Trolls, Beastkin, Gnomes, Dwarves, Elves and monsters, MMORPG-style violence, allusions to nonconsensual relations, consensual relations, wolves and bears as pets, nudity and nakedness, no bras, naked raids, murder, attempted murder, atheism, rationalizations, man-handling, decapitations, pirate on pirate violence, gossiping, defenestration, sexual harassment, religious rationalizations, unusual morals, NPC relations, player relations, possible centaur riding, stalking, looting, womanizing, mansplaining, bribery, LAN parties, fantasy depictions of mages and warriors, highly risqué fantasy gaming tropes, personal rants, assault and battery, stabbings, cannibalism, general mayhem, specific mayhem, immolations, explosions, siege weapons of mass destruction, existential discussions, controversial topics of sci-fi fandom, real-world intimate relationships, in-game intimate relationships, playing the field, disrespect for authority, womansplaining, realm invasions, mind control fears, bad tempered marines, conspiracy theories, cohabitation, men playing women, digital prostitution, exsanguinations, women playing men, references to science fiction literature and television, references to gaming, playing MMOs for too many hours straight, government surveillance, jelly donuts, inappropriate gaming names, player abuse, interrogations and torture, chest ogling, grocery store misconduct, talking on a cell in public, relational misconduct, magic misconduct, fangs, general misconduct, voyeurism, making out sessions, heavy petting, insanity, random violence, promiscuity, werewolves and vampires that like to kill, evil gnolls and goblins, good orcs and bad orcs, too much drinking, dismemberment, abuse of authority, abuse of popularity, electrocutions, freeze blasts, arcane explosions, destruction of property, public indecency, annoying escort quests, rezzing and resurrections, castle sieging, city ransacking, slavery, raping and pillaging, role-playing, abuse, crazy ex-girlfriend flashbacks, nutshots and eye poking, the stabbing of private organs, pick-up groups, fast-moving zombies, hunting for food and xp, excessive violence, bareback riding, troll hating, camping, griefing, obstruction of justice, justified vengeance, biting, backstabbing, clawing, trash-talking, open-minded discussions, bitching, close-minded hate, personal opinions, and anything else offensive I may have forgotten to mention. Read at your own risk.
682 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 23, 2023
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About the author
Jason A. Cheek
23 books279 followersJason A. Cheek, author of The World and The Last Paladin Series, lives in Germany due to his current job assignment. He lives with his wife and daughter, along with their two dogs Monte and Melow. Originally from West Palm Beach, Jason was born in Florida.
Interested in martial arts, swords, archery, Dungeon & Dragons, the SCA (Society of Creative Anachronisms), reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Jason became a computer gamer after leaving the Army. Paying his own way through college while working as a waiter, he studied to become an Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Teaching himself computers and networking on his own time. Jason changed career paths, becoming a Regional Systems Administrator several years later. During this time, he played many hours of first person shooters and strategy games at LAN parties around the United States or logged into Anarchy Online and World of Warcraft leading his guilds.
Excelling in his career as an Information Technology Specialist, Jason became a Microsoft Certified Systems Security Engineer and VMware Certified Professional, furthering his knowledge by learning new technology whenever possible.
Expanding his horizons, Jason became interested in extreme sports and traveling. Finding a job that allowed him to travel around the world while working on computers, he taught himself German and Polish and met his wife Anja.
Always interested in writing, Jason began his first novel called Flight, Book One of The Last Paladin Series, in 2013 and self-published the next year in 2014. He went on to continue writing, releasing the popular series The World in 2018.
Interested in martial arts, swords, archery, Dungeon & Dragons, the SCA (Society of Creative Anachronisms), reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Jason became a computer gamer after leaving the Army. Paying his own way through college while working as a waiter, he studied to become an Occupational Therapist Assistant.
Teaching himself computers and networking on his own time. Jason changed career paths, becoming a Regional Systems Administrator several years later. During this time, he played many hours of first person shooters and strategy games at LAN parties around the United States or logged into Anarchy Online and World of Warcraft leading his guilds.
Excelling in his career as an Information Technology Specialist, Jason became a Microsoft Certified Systems Security Engineer and VMware Certified Professional, furthering his knowledge by learning new technology whenever possible.
Expanding his horizons, Jason became interested in extreme sports and traveling. Finding a job that allowed him to travel around the world while working on computers, he taught himself German and Polish and met his wife Anja.
Always interested in writing, Jason began his first novel called Flight, Book One of The Last Paladin Series, in 2013 and self-published the next year in 2014. He went on to continue writing, releasing the popular series The World in 2018.
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March 1, 2023
Worth the wait!
So this has turned into one of my favorite series of books. I have been waiting for this release and the story was worth the wait. While there was a part that was hard to read, that was only because of how invested I am in the characters.
So how long till the next one?
So this has turned into one of my favorite series of books. I have been waiting for this release and the story was worth the wait. While there was a part that was hard to read, that was only because of how invested I am in the characters.
So how long till the next one?
February 27, 2023
Jason is such a romantic. And does not spare the gore. This book makes me love the series even more. I recommend this series for a serious binge read, bathtub to the bed, candlelight, all the things!!!!
I actually reread this entire series before the newest book comes out. Doesn't get old.
I actually reread this entire series before the newest book comes out. Doesn't get old.
February 26, 2023
Fantastic story!
I am so happy with this series and I am very excited to see what happens next book. I am going to tell everyone!
I am so happy with this series and I am very excited to see what happens next book. I am going to tell everyone!
March 28, 2023
Lot of humor
It's very entertaining, and there are a lot of laughs from the adult humor. Star once again has many things going on, and then his relationships with people who received a beat down are allowing him to work out his anger. Other things are happening, and events are coming to a peak.
It's very entertaining, and there are a lot of laughs from the adult humor. Star once again has many things going on, and then his relationships with people who received a beat down are allowing him to work out his anger. Other things are happening, and events are coming to a peak.
May 20, 2023
The World grows
This has been a great addition to The World series. We were able to spend a lot of time with different characters, and the adventure just keeps getting better. The author has done a great job building a world, The World, that we can get lost in. This series just keeps going strong for me, and as always, I can't wait for the next book!
This has been a great addition to The World series. We were able to spend a lot of time with different characters, and the adventure just keeps getting better. The author has done a great job building a world, The World, that we can get lost in. This series just keeps going strong for me, and as always, I can't wait for the next book!
March 6, 2023
More Startum, Just Startum
Please, Jason, I didn't read this book for its B, C, D, or whatever plots. The A plot is what drew me and having hundreds of pages for people I don't care reading about isn't why I read your books.
Please, Jason, I didn't read this book for its B, C, D, or whatever plots. The A plot is what drew me and having hundreds of pages for people I don't care reading about isn't why I read your books.
March 15, 2023
Book 12 is done
Book 12 is done, and bring on book 13! Finally, the author is wrapped up some issues with our hero and his woman, and we're getting some really great new ideas on other people
Book 12 is done, and bring on book 13! Finally, the author is wrapped up some issues with our hero and his woman, and we're getting some really great new ideas on other people
March 5, 2023
World is Great
Let me start by saying I love the world. The lore is amazing and the protagonist is captivating and dynamic. When the books focus on Star and his main crew is where it truly shines.
Where the series loses me is with everything else. As interesting as the stuff going on in Brokefang Hold is, it’s too much for one series. I have absolutely no interest in hearing again how Jody doesn’t like Star and says something and someone puts her in her place. I also don’t like how it’s 12 books and Star is still halfway around the world.
Personally I think the World has enough content for a spin off or a companion series. Let’s follow Star in the main story and everything else can be separate .It would lessen the frustration and skipping I do to get to the meat of the story. And while it may make it longer until I can see how it ends, I would be much happier having clearing expectations.
That being said, I’m going to continue reading either way lol.
Let me start by saying I love the world. The lore is amazing and the protagonist is captivating and dynamic. When the books focus on Star and his main crew is where it truly shines.
Where the series loses me is with everything else. As interesting as the stuff going on in Brokefang Hold is, it’s too much for one series. I have absolutely no interest in hearing again how Jody doesn’t like Star and says something and someone puts her in her place. I also don’t like how it’s 12 books and Star is still halfway around the world.
Personally I think the World has enough content for a spin off or a companion series. Let’s follow Star in the main story and everything else can be separate .It would lessen the frustration and skipping I do to get to the meat of the story. And while it may make it longer until I can see how it ends, I would be much happier having clearing expectations.
That being said, I’m going to continue reading either way lol.
June 5, 2023
This is a good series. but it seems to have stalled out
I like this author and this series but it seems to me like this story has stalled out. The last several books and been building to up to the big defense of his home. I am no sure we are ever going to get there at this point. Otherwise, good writing. great world. Good characters.
I like this author and this series but it seems to me like this story has stalled out. The last several books and been building to up to the big defense of his home. I am no sure we are ever going to get there at this point. Otherwise, good writing. great world. Good characters.
September 13, 2023
To much speed and not enough haste.
Another good book in the series , the one comment I'd make is that I'm sick of seeing Stars new spells in detail ,his new spell took about six pages, it's like the appendices are great but far to detailed Stars is 39 pages long for goodness sake and the entire appendix is 25% of the book.
Another good book in the series , the one comment I'd make is that I'm sick of seeing Stars new spells in detail ,his new spell took about six pages, it's like the appendices are great but far to detailed Stars is 39 pages long for goodness sake and the entire appendix is 25% of the book.
February 27, 2025
Another good book, by Jason Cheek!
I’m a long time audible fan, so I only recently discovered that The World saga had more books. I ended up reading this book until 5:30am, and I had to be to work at 10am. I haven’t been that enthralled by a book for at least 20 years. Needless to say, I whole heartedly endorse this book for any LitRPG fan!
I’m a long time audible fan, so I only recently discovered that The World saga had more books. I ended up reading this book until 5:30am, and I had to be to work at 10am. I haven’t been that enthralled by a book for at least 20 years. Needless to say, I whole heartedly endorse this book for any LitRPG fan!
February 27, 2023
The pace is getting ridiculous.
You wait months for a book and it is a five hundred page day of shopping. If this were a web novel that would be fine, the shopping not the five hundred pages. But for a full book I expect more story.
You wait months for a book and it is a five hundred page day of shopping. If this were a web novel that would be fine, the shopping not the five hundred pages. But for a full book I expect more story.
March 23, 2023
Another good one
Another good foray into Star’s time in the game, can’t wait for more. A few word usage issues and spelling errors but nothing that really detracts from the story. Keep writing and I’ll keep reading!!!
Another good foray into Star’s time in the game, can’t wait for more. A few word usage issues and spelling errors but nothing that really detracts from the story. Keep writing and I’ll keep reading!!!
March 27, 2023
Keep them Coming
I can’t wait till the next book. Of course Star’s perspective is the most interesting, but I do enjoy the perspectives of the other characters. Definitely keeps my interest up.
I can’t wait till the next book. Of course Star’s perspective is the most interesting, but I do enjoy the perspectives of the other characters. Definitely keeps my interest up.
April 18, 2023
Must read more
Amazing storytelling with deep character motivations. Vividly painted into your mind by a talented writer, seamlessly shown from all parties in multiple areas of the world.
Amazing storytelling with deep character motivations. Vividly painted into your mind by a talented writer, seamlessly shown from all parties in multiple areas of the world.
July 1, 2023
Great series
This series gets better and better each book. I can't wait for the next one to arrive. Excellent world building. Book 100 can't come quick enough. I'd give it 10 stars if possible.
This series gets better and better each book. I can't wait for the next one to arrive. Excellent world building. Book 100 can't come quick enough. I'd give it 10 stars if possible.
March 27, 2023
Great story
Unique take on a story. From a Gamers perspective. Though he does put a lot of fluff and politics into the story.
Unique take on a story. From a Gamers perspective. Though he does put a lot of fluff and politics into the story.
April 10, 2023
Are these books getting shorter?
Arrgh, that seemed way to short for me. I'm terribly disappointed that I now have to wait again for the next book. Get to work!
Arrgh, that seemed way to short for me. I'm terribly disappointed that I now have to wait again for the next book. Get to work!
June 29, 2023
Great Story, Fun relatable characters
I enjoy indie authors. This series has relatable characters, an immersive story, and a lot of action. I also want to say griefers really suck.
I enjoy indie authors. This series has relatable characters, an immersive story, and a lot of action. I also want to say griefers really suck.
November 22, 2024
Enjoyed Very much
Very exciting book.
Really like the Series very much
Jason Cheek is very Great at telling a story
Thank you
Very exciting book.
Really like the Series very much
Jason Cheek is very Great at telling a story
Thank you
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