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The World #14
Sidetracked
Arriving in Haldale, Startum Ironwolf is ready to relax and blow off some steam with his friends. Unfortunately, a message from Lady Tuin’Dyrr throws a major wrench in their plans. Little does any of them know that this is just the beginning of a complicated night. It looks like their side trip to Thoronjhi is going to be a bit more complicated.
Back in BrokenFang Hold, the situation is looking grim as the Hobgoblins breach the outer walls. Will the defenses hold or will the defenders be overwhelmed by the surprise attack? On the other side of the kingdom, Sarka is heading to Amyalneas, when things get weird as she comes under attack.
Further away, Alanah and the rest of the Brat Pack head to Lonsalindel for their next performance. Instead of having an easy time of it, they've been targeted by another group. To those lacking worldly experience, things are not always as straightforward as they seem.
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, and anything else offensive I may have forgotten to mention. Read at your own risk.
Back in BrokenFang Hold, the situation is looking grim as the Hobgoblins breach the outer walls. Will the defenses hold or will the defenders be overwhelmed by the surprise attack? On the other side of the kingdom, Sarka is heading to Amyalneas, when things get weird as she comes under attack.
Further away, Alanah and the rest of the Brat Pack head to Lonsalindel for their next performance. Instead of having an easy time of it, they've been targeted by another group. To those lacking worldly experience, things are not always as straightforward as they seem.
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, and anything else offensive I may have forgotten to mention. Read at your own risk.
645 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 22, 2023
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About the author
Jason A. Cheek
25 books278 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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November 27, 2023
Really enjoyed
So another excellent installment in the series. Following the MC more is a good thing, but doing a good job pulling together some of the side stories and making them relevant.
So another excellent installment in the series. Following the MC more is a good thing, but doing a good job pulling together some of the side stories and making them relevant.
November 27, 2023
Fun ride
This series continues to be a fun read. Lots of character and world building. Always looking forward to the next installment.
This series continues to be a fun read. Lots of character and world building. Always looking forward to the next installment.
January 30, 2024
An the show goes on!!!
Gotta be one of the best ones yet. Not giving anything away read it yourself 😊 story moves at quick pace with various story arcs twisting around like a nest of snakes. Writing reminds me a bit like feist or hicks great believable characters especially if you an rpg player rather than keyboard gamer. Has elements of D&D/TnT with wargame hints thrown in. Can't wait for next so going back to book 1 lol
Gotta be one of the best ones yet. Not giving anything away read it yourself 😊 story moves at quick pace with various story arcs twisting around like a nest of snakes. Writing reminds me a bit like feist or hicks great believable characters especially if you an rpg player rather than keyboard gamer. Has elements of D&D/TnT with wargame hints thrown in. Can't wait for next so going back to book 1 lol
December 15, 2023
Great read and awesome world building
I really enjoyed this book and all the world building. I also liked how the story kind of flushes out and ties up loose ends and brings the story to the next staging point. I wish it could have been longer. I like seeing the stats for the characters, but I would have liked a condensed version of things that might have changed since each book has these pages in them.
I really enjoyed this book and all the world building. I also liked how the story kind of flushes out and ties up loose ends and brings the story to the next staging point. I wish it could have been longer. I like seeing the stats for the characters, but I would have liked a condensed version of things that might have changed since each book has these pages in them.
December 31, 2023
Half a book
I'm sorry, but only including enough content to fill 60% of the page count with the story is wrong. There is no need to list every character, and their items are just overkill. It's a great series, but at 674, the page count is already short, and then to get to 60% and find out the rest is filler?!
I won't be buying any more books from him on Audible.
I'm sorry, but only including enough content to fill 60% of the page count with the story is wrong. There is no need to list every character, and their items are just overkill. It's a great series, but at 674, the page count is already short, and then to get to 60% and find out the rest is filler?!
I won't be buying any more books from him on Audible.
November 28, 2023
Pretty good
Honestly, I would like to pick up the pace a bit. 1 or 2 days per book is exceedingly slow. Though the story is good. I don't think all the side quests really add much to the story.
Honestly, I would like to pick up the pace a bit. 1 or 2 days per book is exceedingly slow. Though the story is good. I don't think all the side quests really add much to the story.
December 2, 2023
excellent
Another amazing book in this series! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and loved the way it progressed. I just wish they were longer! I recommend this entire story line, start at book one and enjoy the ride!
Another amazing book in this series! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and loved the way it progressed. I just wish they were longer! I recommend this entire story line, start at book one and enjoy the ride!
December 11, 2023
love it
This is one of my all time favorite series. I love these characters and can not wait for each new addition. The story keeps getting better. Also to note the lack of constant character sheet updates is awesome!! Keep them coming!
This is one of my all time favorite series. I love these characters and can not wait for each new addition. The story keeps getting better. Also to note the lack of constant character sheet updates is awesome!! Keep them coming!
December 19, 2023
Too Short
All the fiddle faddle the end of the book needs to disappear only add new entries for people you added to the book. You are shortening the length of your book by having 25% of the end as references
All the fiddle faddle the end of the book needs to disappear only add new entries for people you added to the book. You are shortening the length of your book by having 25% of the end as references
December 24, 2023
Great reads
Keep these books comin love them action adventure intriguing... But would like to have star get with his girl sooner rather than later. that part ur dragging out to my h for me.
Aaron
Keep these books comin love them action adventure intriguing... But would like to have star get with his girl sooner rather than later. that part ur dragging out to my h for me.
Aaron
November 30, 2023
Another great one
By far my favorite series I really enjoyed this book. It always stops way too soon. I can not wait for the next.
By far my favorite series I really enjoyed this book. It always stops way too soon. I can not wait for the next.
December 1, 2023
Another great adventure
This series is so vast and full of potential. I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next.
This series is so vast and full of potential. I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next.
December 2, 2023
I thought these books were filling in the setting.
Now it just seems to be filler. The amount of time on paltry side quests had become excessive. The main story is just stalled out.
Now it just seems to be filler. The amount of time on paltry side quests had become excessive. The main story is just stalled out.
December 8, 2023
Great one sitting read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and progression type of books with lots of action.
December 13, 2023
Good story
The story and the plot grows we meet new players and people. Sometimes, it's tough with so many different people to keep up, but at the same time, it keeps things moving
The story and the plot grows we meet new players and people. Sometimes, it's tough with so many different people to keep up, but at the same time, it keeps things moving
June 12, 2024
Great Read!!!
I’ve been reading this series and it hasn’t disappointed yet. Each book builds on the last and before you k now it you at the end.
I’ve been reading this series and it hasn’t disappointed yet. Each book builds on the last and before you k now it you at the end.
February 25, 2024
No Retreat , No Surrender.
Startum is slowly headed home to Brokenfang Hold via the libraries in every capital looking for clues into teleportation , meanwhile he's got to deal with greed ,pettiness and self interest from players and NPCs . A great addition to the story.
Startum is slowly headed home to Brokenfang Hold via the libraries in every capital looking for clues into teleportation , meanwhile he's got to deal with greed ,pettiness and self interest from players and NPCs . A great addition to the story.
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