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The Dungeon of Stories #1
The Corrupted Core
The first rank four dungeon ever born. An unusually talented party of adventurers. Both must face the terror that destroyed the kingdom that came before them.
Will is the newest in a long line of dungeons born into the world—and he’s a rank higher than any dungeon that preceded. He’s born along with seven other dungeons in a small area, but so many dungeons were born in one place because of a magical disaster… A disaster brought about by the Voidbringers who sought to conquer the world.
Now the unthinkable has happened. The Voidbringers have returned, and they have the ability to corrupt dungeons. As a powerful dungeon, Will is one of their targets. He comes under assault by their minions, has to deal with aggressive neighboring dungeons, and of course, adventurers.
With the aid of his dungeon fairy, Amber, and an adventuring party run by Gar Adamant, displaced prince of the kingdom destroyed by the Voidbringers, Will must grow his dungeon to become as strong as he possibly can, grow his nearby town, defend himself and the locals, and fend off the enemies that surround him everywhere.
A Dungeon Core story.
Will is the newest in a long line of dungeons born into the world—and he’s a rank higher than any dungeon that preceded. He’s born along with seven other dungeons in a small area, but so many dungeons were born in one place because of a magical disaster… A disaster brought about by the Voidbringers who sought to conquer the world.
Now the unthinkable has happened. The Voidbringers have returned, and they have the ability to corrupt dungeons. As a powerful dungeon, Will is one of their targets. He comes under assault by their minions, has to deal with aggressive neighboring dungeons, and of course, adventurers.
With the aid of his dungeon fairy, Amber, and an adventuring party run by Gar Adamant, displaced prince of the kingdom destroyed by the Voidbringers, Will must grow his dungeon to become as strong as he possibly can, grow his nearby town, defend himself and the locals, and fend off the enemies that surround him everywhere.
A Dungeon Core story.
- GenresFantasy
394 pages, Paperback
Published June 4, 2021
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June 19, 2021
Fun
So a new dungeon was born in a wild Magic area and in the midst of adventurer intrigue and politics discovers that and ancient enemy of life is coming back. He manages to fight off the first wave but the war has just begun.
It’s a fun well thought out story and an interesting world. I was captivated. I look forward to the next book and hope you enjoy it too.
So a new dungeon was born in a wild Magic area and in the midst of adventurer intrigue and politics discovers that and ancient enemy of life is coming back. He manages to fight off the first wave but the war has just begun.
It’s a fun well thought out story and an interesting world. I was captivated. I look forward to the next book and hope you enjoy it too.
June 21, 2021
Good
A good start to the book series, I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book released.
A good start to the book series, I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book released.
September 7, 2021
Disney style dungeon core
The writing is better than much it's peers in the genre. When it actually focuses on the dungeon the story is interesting as well. Unfortunately, the dungeon perspective is only like 30-40% of the book. Most of it is the POV of other people. The biggest drawback is the super PG/juvenile world view and perspectives of the protagonists. There is violence, but the characters act and speak like cookie cutter YA Disney characters. It's pretty disappointing and doesn't make sense considering the violence and other mature-ish themes. Nose bleed sheltered MCs just aren't believable or relatable.
The writing is better than much it's peers in the genre. When it actually focuses on the dungeon the story is interesting as well. Unfortunately, the dungeon perspective is only like 30-40% of the book. Most of it is the POV of other people. The biggest drawback is the super PG/juvenile world view and perspectives of the protagonists. There is violence, but the characters act and speak like cookie cutter YA Disney characters. It's pretty disappointing and doesn't make sense considering the violence and other mature-ish themes. Nose bleed sheltered MCs just aren't believable or relatable.
February 8, 2024
Great
Really well done 'traditional' dungeon core story. Found the not core characters interesting and well written, so wasn't tempted to just skip.
Hoping for next book soon.
Really well done 'traditional' dungeon core story. Found the not core characters interesting and well written, so wasn't tempted to just skip.
Hoping for next book soon.
June 18, 2021
Amazing!
I have never hear of a book about a dungeon before and frankly i didn't think it could be entertaining. Boy was I wrong! I Loved it, lots of math, strategy, and development focus yet written in a fun and comedic way. Can't wait for book two!
I have never hear of a book about a dungeon before and frankly i didn't think it could be entertaining. Boy was I wrong! I Loved it, lots of math, strategy, and development focus yet written in a fun and comedic way. Can't wait for book two!
December 24, 2021
I hope this book works out.
I figured something out from reading this book. I really don't like dwarves. After everyone and their mother thought that a fantasy book must have a dwarf, and reading hundreds of these said books, I realised that I hate them.
I was going to drop this book when I saw it had a dwarf POV, but I just forced myself through.
From the book being called "the dungeons of stories", I thought the author found some novel way for the dungeon to gain strength from listening to stories or some such. What it turned out to be is an almost exact plot point of most of the sentient dungeon core books I read.
Dungeon is born, fairy turns up, fairy is annoying, fairy tries to boss the core, core does his own thing, core takes a liking to some group / person, core gets in trouble, person / group core took an interest in is called in to assist, they defeat the Bad Guy™, core and person/ group gets more powerful, more powerful bad guy comes out the woodwork, some crazy plan is pulled out of the core's butt, etc etc.
This book was a chore to complete. I don't think I will continue the series because nothing new was done, and nothing happened that interests me to pick up the sequel.
From the cover and the name, I thought the book would be about a Cthulhu core that tells people stories and feasts on their madness that manifests.
I was wrong.
3/5 Stars
I figured something out from reading this book. I really don't like dwarves. After everyone and their mother thought that a fantasy book must have a dwarf, and reading hundreds of these said books, I realised that I hate them.
I was going to drop this book when I saw it had a dwarf POV, but I just forced myself through.
From the book being called "the dungeons of stories", I thought the author found some novel way for the dungeon to gain strength from listening to stories or some such. What it turned out to be is an almost exact plot point of most of the sentient dungeon core books I read.
Dungeon is born, fairy turns up, fairy is annoying, fairy tries to boss the core, core does his own thing, core takes a liking to some group / person, core gets in trouble, person / group core took an interest in is called in to assist, they defeat the Bad Guy™, core and person/ group gets more powerful, more powerful bad guy comes out the woodwork, some crazy plan is pulled out of the core's butt, etc etc.
This book was a chore to complete. I don't think I will continue the series because nothing new was done, and nothing happened that interests me to pick up the sequel.
From the cover and the name, I thought the book would be about a Cthulhu core that tells people stories and feasts on their madness that manifests.
I was wrong.
3/5 Stars
December 9, 2021
A quaint entry Lv for new dungeon readers
I heard a lot of reviews for this novel and thought it would’ve been better but we get what we get. The novel has no ground breaking ideas it’s more expletive of what’s coming at the moment that I see this has a good entry novel for someone getting into the Litrpg sub-genre dungeon type novels.
Do it was a cozy story it was all so a drag of a read that toke a break every ch just to keep my interest in order to finish the novel. This is because the author is a be near sighted in story telling that at time he dis an excellent job on combat parts but lacks in foreshadowing Structure that I saw things looooonnnggg time before they even happened.
I heard a lot of reviews for this novel and thought it would’ve been better but we get what we get. The novel has no ground breaking ideas it’s more expletive of what’s coming at the moment that I see this has a good entry novel for someone getting into the Litrpg sub-genre dungeon type novels.
Do it was a cozy story it was all so a drag of a read that toke a break every ch just to keep my interest in order to finish the novel. This is because the author is a be near sighted in story telling that at time he dis an excellent job on combat parts but lacks in foreshadowing Structure that I saw things looooonnnggg time before they even happened.
October 25, 2023
The Corrupted Core
50 years ago, the world barely avoided an apocalyptic invasion. The fallout has just spawned a new series of dungeons of a higher power than ever seen before. When Prince Gar is made aware of the dungeon in Dwarven territory, he quickly forms an adventuring party with his older brother and gets to work. The goal is to grow stronger and start a settlement around the dungeon to revitalize the Dwarven kingdom.
This is exactly what I wanted since I was in the mood for a dungeon core novel! The core works to control and grow the dungeon, the adventurers delve and grow, and political events are lining up to pose a challenge. I’m sad that I didn’t get to this one earlier!
Content Warning: language
50 years ago, the world barely avoided an apocalyptic invasion. The fallout has just spawned a new series of dungeons of a higher power than ever seen before. When Prince Gar is made aware of the dungeon in Dwarven territory, he quickly forms an adventuring party with his older brother and gets to work. The goal is to grow stronger and start a settlement around the dungeon to revitalize the Dwarven kingdom.
This is exactly what I wanted since I was in the mood for a dungeon core novel! The core works to control and grow the dungeon, the adventurers delve and grow, and political events are lining up to pose a challenge. I’m sad that I didn’t get to this one earlier!
Content Warning: language
May 22, 2022
Boring…. bad copy of Dungeon Born book 1
The start is Boring. By 30% I was skimming whole chapters because it was so slow.
The first 50% is a bad copy of the the Dungeon born book. This was published in 21 and Dakota Krouts was 2017. Good chance the similarities are due to flattery.
The author does try to make the political games a more important to the story. I was bored with that because I wanted to read about the dungeon.
The litrpg part of the book is lacking. It was almost an afterthought.
Overall I finished because I wanted to see where it would go. However I’m not impressed enough to want to read more.
The start is Boring. By 30% I was skimming whole chapters because it was so slow.
The first 50% is a bad copy of the the Dungeon born book. This was published in 21 and Dakota Krouts was 2017. Good chance the similarities are due to flattery.
The author does try to make the political games a more important to the story. I was bored with that because I wanted to read about the dungeon.
The litrpg part of the book is lacking. It was almost an afterthought.
Overall I finished because I wanted to see where it would go. However I’m not impressed enough to want to read more.
July 13, 2021
An enexpected gem
I read about 5 compete 300 page books a week. I like to think of myself as fairly picky and only rarely do I venture out of my usual 40 followed authors. I'm glad I did.
I like dungeon core novels. Obviously the genre changed after Divine Dungeon come out but I like the duplicity of having a wholesome-devouring dungeon.
Excellent development. And very good 3rd person for having 2 distinct viewpoints, adventurer & dungeon. I can see this series really taking off.
I read about 5 compete 300 page books a week. I like to think of myself as fairly picky and only rarely do I venture out of my usual 40 followed authors. I'm glad I did.
I like dungeon core novels. Obviously the genre changed after Divine Dungeon come out but I like the duplicity of having a wholesome-devouring dungeon.
Excellent development. And very good 3rd person for having 2 distinct viewpoints, adventurer & dungeon. I can see this series really taking off.
July 7, 2021
Fun
I love dungeon core books and welcome any authors who give it a try. Especially when they succeed in telling a story filled with vibrant characters and vivid scenes like this one. I like the idea of the villains and the politics aren't too distracting, but I think the author could have pushed himself a little more in developing the factions and the arch villain as a character. Looking forward to the sequel though!
I love dungeon core books and welcome any authors who give it a try. Especially when they succeed in telling a story filled with vibrant characters and vivid scenes like this one. I like the idea of the villains and the politics aren't too distracting, but I think the author could have pushed himself a little more in developing the factions and the arch villain as a character. Looking forward to the sequel though!
September 13, 2021
This is a tough one for me.
The writing is good, the story advancement is well timed. The issue is character creation. I do not like this book. But it is due to the characters and their stereotypical actions. The writing merits five stars, the story gets four, the characters get three. I think it is a two star, but that is a personal judgement. So, absent that, it is a four star average.
The writing is good, the story advancement is well timed. The issue is character creation. I do not like this book. But it is due to the characters and their stereotypical actions. The writing merits five stars, the story gets four, the characters get three. I think it is a two star, but that is a personal judgement. So, absent that, it is a four star average.
October 29, 2021
Something Different - Eminently Readable
For a first book by a new author, this is something different. I have read books by new authors that are good but have been missing something. This had it all in spades. The story is D&D adventure based and could possibly be used as a basis for such, but for someone like me who has never read, played or understands D&D, it is definitely something different and builds to an eminently readable finish. Cannot wait for the next book.
For a first book by a new author, this is something different. I have read books by new authors that are good but have been missing something. This had it all in spades. The story is D&D adventure based and could possibly be used as a basis for such, but for someone like me who has never read, played or understands D&D, it is definitely something different and builds to an eminently readable finish. Cannot wait for the next book.
December 3, 2021
The description of the book was a little confusing and I didn't understand what the story would actually be. But it was recommended by people who like books that I liked, so I took a chance. I am so glad I did.
Will is so cute. He almost reminds me of a puppy - a playful golden retriever puppy. Amber at first seemed flat, but eventually developed into a likeable character. The adventurers each have their own personalities and they fit well together.
I cannot wait to read book 2.
Will is so cute. He almost reminds me of a puppy - a playful golden retriever puppy. Amber at first seemed flat, but eventually developed into a likeable character. The adventurers each have their own personalities and they fit well together.
I cannot wait to read book 2.
January 20, 2022
LitRPG interesting Dungeon Corr
An interesting story of Will the dungeon and Amber dungeon fairy.
After a cataclysmic fight 50 years early the voidbringers defeat left the area saturated with magic bringing the first of the 4th level dungeons. This is Will's story one of the 4th lvl.
Here it is a dungeon that brings wealth in the form of resources instead of just copper, silver, and gold.
An interesting story of Will the dungeon and Amber dungeon fairy.
After a cataclysmic fight 50 years early the voidbringers defeat left the area saturated with magic bringing the first of the 4th level dungeons. This is Will's story one of the 4th lvl.
Here it is a dungeon that brings wealth in the form of resources instead of just copper, silver, and gold.
August 16, 2021
Book one
Mistakes: Very well written. I did find a couple of mistakes though.
Plot: This is a dungeon story. The dungeon grows at a fast pace, but doesn't really do much besides expand.
Characters: Not really a fan of the fairy. I found her off putting in the first few chapters and didn't really warm up to her even as she improved in later characters.
7/10
Mistakes: Very well written. I did find a couple of mistakes though.
Plot: This is a dungeon story. The dungeon grows at a fast pace, but doesn't really do much besides expand.
Characters: Not really a fan of the fairy. I found her off putting in the first few chapters and didn't really warm up to her even as she improved in later characters.
7/10
April 25, 2023
This is an enjoyable and relatively light fantasy story. It breaks up the normally tedious dungeon core format by mixing it with the persp of a group of adventurers trying to build up their kingdom.
Pretty solid and as a bonus I can recommend it without the, ahem, usual caviats that this sort of story carries.
Pretty solid and as a bonus I can recommend it without the, ahem, usual caviats that this sort of story carries.
August 17, 2021
Engaging read
I really appreciated the world setup, this is the fir8novel of this style that I have ever read and I really enjoyed it. I truly hope that the author continues the adventures!
I really appreciated the world setup, this is the fir8novel of this style that I have ever read and I really enjoyed it. I truly hope that the author continues the adventures!
August 31, 2021
An amazing start to a new series
Stovall's debut novel in the realm of Dungeon Core fiction is a marvellous and addictive read. The characters both within the dungeons and amongst adventurers are a lot to read. I can't wait for more.
Stovall's debut novel in the realm of Dungeon Core fiction is a marvellous and addictive read. The characters both within the dungeons and amongst adventurers are a lot to read. I can't wait for more.
February 18, 2022
Awesome Story
I really thought this was a space based core story, but its not.
This story of a dwarfs founding a dungeon town, and a core who wants to help them was fantastic. There are hive monsters corrupting other cores they have to fight.
I really thought this was a space based core story, but its not.
This story of a dwarfs founding a dungeon town, and a core who wants to help them was fantastic. There are hive monsters corrupting other cores they have to fight.
July 31, 2022
Intriguing setting
This series starts in a somewhat generic fantasy world, with elves, dwarves, humans, and goblins. The interesting part is where this world deviates from the mold. The dungeons, magic, and lore are all fun to dive into
This series starts in a somewhat generic fantasy world, with elves, dwarves, humans, and goblins. The interesting part is where this world deviates from the mold. The dungeons, magic, and lore are all fun to dive into
June 25, 2025
a tidy story, fairly well written. personally I find there is far too much focus on secondary characters and not enough on the Dungeon Core in my Dungeon Core book.
villain is interesting and cryptic enough for now.
villain is interesting and cryptic enough for now.
June 24, 2021
A fun read
A classic and solid dungeon core story. No harems, no Super Intense Grimm dark, likable characters. A perfect beach book.
A classic and solid dungeon core story. No harems, no Super Intense Grimm dark, likable characters. A perfect beach book.
September 3, 2021
Fun Dungeoncore
Good story for the genre. Not a lot to say beyond that, though it has some neat twists on the format - hits the right notes to stay interesting.
Good story for the genre. Not a lot to say beyond that, though it has some neat twists on the format - hits the right notes to stay interesting.
October 31, 2021
Very good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and dungeon core type of books.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who like LitRPG and dungeon core type of books.
November 25, 2021
Goood
Book was a good the plot was good the characters were well-made Ash Wow ya What is very interesting attention
Book was a good the plot was good the characters were well-made Ash Wow ya What is very interesting attention
April 20, 2022
A enjoyable read
I really liked this book. Nothing extraordinary just a standard good dungeon core book. It's a bit annoying with multiple perspectives but that's just my opinion.
I really liked this book. Nothing extraordinary just a standard good dungeon core book. It's a bit annoying with multiple perspectives but that's just my opinion.
September 3, 2021
Some interesting twists
Mostly standard dungeon core, but with some differences that make it an interesting read rather than same old, same old. Well worth a read
Mostly standard dungeon core, but with some differences that make it an interesting read rather than same old, same old. Well worth a read
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